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Cash for Appliances Update

Lori Brown, June 4th, 2010

After making headlines earlier this year, the government's energy efficient appliance rebate program is still largely in effect in most states and hasn't even began yet in others. Dubbed "Cash For Appliances," the program provides rebate incentives for purchasing energy efficient Energy Star appliance models. Unlike it's "clunker" predecessor, this program does not require turning in an older model ... read more

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Tagged airconditioner, homeappliances, refrigerator, washeranddryer

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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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Tagged computermonitors, dishwasher, energy, homeappliances, refrigerator, stove, television, washeranddryer

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Wow, You Can Recycle That?

Lori Brown, February 8th, 2010

A few weeks ago, Earth911 investigated some of the lesser known recyclables. Sure, they don't receive as much media attention as some of their co-stars like the plastic bottle or the aluminum can, but your massive response to "I Didn't Know That Was Recyclable!" proved that there is an outcry to dispose of those odd items. From paint and batteries ... read more

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Tagged airconditioner, antifreeze, cookingoil, drinkboxes, homeappliances, ideas, motoroil, noteworthy, number4plasticLDPE, number5plasticPolypropylene, oilfilters, packingmaterials, pvc, refrigerator, sportinggoods, washeranddryer

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Back to Basics: Reduce

Amanda Wills, December 28th, 2009

Cutting back on the things you use and the amount you consume is perhaps one of the most effective way to reduce your footprint. It's more than just turning off the water while brushing your teeth of switching off the light when you leave the house. While we love the small steps, turning it up a notch makes a monumental difference. ... read more

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Tagged basics, curbside, energy, fuel, ideas, kitchen, noteworthy, organic, packaging, recycle, reduce, shower, washeranddryer

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Cash for Appliances is Official

Jennifer Berry, December 3rd, 2009

Consumers in the market to upgrade their old junkers, starting with cars and now including refrigerators and the like, are in luck this year as federal stimulus dollars are being appropriated to encourage the purchase of energy efficient staples around our homes. "Cash for Appliances" will utilize nearly $300 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to fund a ... read more

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Tagged airconditioner, basics, dishwasher, energy, homeappliances, ideas, noteworthy, reduce, refrigerator, washeranddryer, waterheater

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Help Solve the Water Crisis

Amanda Wills, October 26th, 2009

Many of us don't think about how much water it takes to do everyday household tasks such as washing a load of laundry or taking a quick shower. But what if fresh water wasn't so easy to get? According to LiveEarth, almost one billion people worldwide live without access to clean, safe drinking water. Among many factors, pollution from industrial ... read more

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Tagged basics, bath, ideas, kitchen, noteworthy, plasticbottles, reduce, washeranddryer, waterquality

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After the Storm

Haley Paul, October 5th, 2009

Given the recent onslaught of storms responsible for flooding Atlanta, killing eight people and causing an estimated $250 million in damages to homes, roads and other infrastructure, it is important to consider the recovery and cleanup that takes place after a storm. Additionally, with climate change predicted to amplify the intensity and the number of climate events such as ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, constructionmaterials, homeappliances, ideas, noteworthy, organicwaste, refrigerator, trees, washeranddryer, wood

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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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Tagged basics, computers, constructionmaterials, dishwasher, energy, homeandofficefurniture, homeappliances, ideas, kitchen, noteworthy, oven, rechargeablebatteries, reduce, refrigerator, stove, television, washeranddryer, waterheater

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8 Ways to Reduce Your Impact Today

Libuse Binder, April 6th, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Many of us are feeling strapped for cash right now. Add to this the fact that our usual daily responsibilities don't go away just because the economy has taken a nose dive, and you have a real recipe for stress. ... read more

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8 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint During the Shortest Month this Year

Steve Uydess, February 2nd, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Between the cold, condensation and lack of daylight, February, the shortest of winter months, can sometimes feel like it will never end. And it may seem funny to talk global warming while it’s snowing, but mid-winter, when we are ... read more

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