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How to Keep Cool Without the AC

Amanda Wills, April 29th, 2010

According to Energy Star, as much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. So, as summer is just on the horizon and the temperature begins to rise from coast to coast, how do you combat the costs and avoid kicking up the AC? Here are some simple tips to keep you ... read more

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Study Shows Consumers Don’t Understand Energy Star

Trey Granger, March 23rd, 2010

While the Energy Star program may regulate much-needed energy requirements for our appliances, do consumers actually understand what the label means? According to EcoAlign's recent 7th EcoPinion Survey of 1,000 Americans, one-third were not at all aware of the labeling system, but more than 50 percent found it extremely important to buy appliances with the Energy Star ... read more

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8 Ways to Go Green in Spring

Amanda Wills, March 22nd, 2010

There's nothing we love more than great weather, sunlight and the perfect excuse to get back to nature. We won't bore you with those expected metaphors of spring and new beginnings. Instead, we've made a detailed of list of simple changes you can make this month that not only reduce your impact, but can also actually save you money. 1. Declutter your ... read more

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Clean Up Your Cooking

Raquel Fagan, December 14th, 2009

Stuffing? Mashed potatoes? Tofurky? Regardless of what you put in your oven or your mouth, cooking is usually a holiday staple. But along with cooking, waste isn't usually far behind. From leftover food to left-open refrigerators, waste is all around us as we prepare the treats that make your holiday dinner party a hit. Though cooking by candlelight may be ... read more

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Clean Up Your AC

Brandy Norleen, June 8th, 2009

It’s that time of the year again, when most people are feeling the rising temperatures as summer comes crashing in. It’s fun in the sun, but it’s not always a party when you receive your electric bill. So, what is the best way to beat the heat? Home is where it’s at When the summer temperatures start rising, many of us take ... read more

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Tackling the Barriers to Being Green: Money

Susanna Speier, April 13th, 2009

Earth911's Quick Vote poll asked readers to complete this statement: "The one thing holding me back from being more green is…" Not at all surprising, 378 of the 1,070 responses listed "money," as their No. 1 barrier to being more green. Individuals and families living on tight budgets may not have the option of reaching for that Fair Trade coffee bean ... read more

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