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For Valentine’s Day, Try This

Starre Vartan, January 31st, 2011

The amazing (and sometimes frustrating!) thing about Valentine's Day is that it means something different to almost everyone. For those hard-to-shop-for loved ones, try some of these creative eco ideas and have a low-waste V-Day. Permanent (Non-Tacky) Flowers Beautiful blooms are a traditional way to express affection on Valentine's Day, but due to the fact that V-Day lands in the middle ... read more

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Tagged ideas, organic, recycled, wood

Published in General


A Prefab Home That’s…Fabulous?

Alison Neumer Lara, January 24th, 2011

Chicagoans Cathy and Michael Caisley are a few weeks away from moving into their dream home, the city’s first platinum LEED certified prefabricated house. “This fit with both of our philosophies,” Cathy Caisley says. “We’re very into energy efficiency and sustainability, so being able to build a prefab house and one that was sustainable seemed like the perfect opportunity.” Underneath the ... read more

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Tagged energy, reduce, windows, wood

Published in Construction


Landscaping For the Winter

Haley Paul, November 1st, 2010

Many of us who rent or own a home face a common problem: wanting a yard that looks good, no matter the season, but not having much time to devote to its maintenance. In the past, the typical - almost expected - look of the American front yard was a large swath of grass. And that grass needed constant ... read more

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Tagged basics, brick, composting, concrete, grass, mulch, wood

Published in Garden


How to Recycle Your Old Cookware

Trey Granger, October 11th, 2010

There are hundreds of reasons to dispose of old cookware. You may have upgraded to a new model; the quality material may have eroded over time, or perhaps you are merging kitchen supplies with a new roommate. If you need to dispose of pots and pans, the first option to consider is reuse. Sites like Craigslist and Freecycle ... read more

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Tagged ferrousmetal, nonferrousmetal, otherglass, wood

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A Few Reasons to Show Some Love for Bugs

Chloe Skye, September 7th, 2010

Do a typical search on “insects” on an environmental website and you’ll mostly get results about green options to keep the buggers away. But there are reasons why we should have a little more compassion for our tiny fellow earth-dwellers (even if you are a New Yorker fighting the bed bug plague!). Believe it or not, there are many ways in ... read more

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Tagged antifreeze, composting, grass, pesticides, styrofoam, wood

Published in Garden


Will ‘Inside the Box’ Thinking Change Industries?

Jennifer Berry, August 9th, 2010

For some companies, perhaps it will. Reinventing the wheel may help as well - or even a combination of both. Boxes and wheels have been a subject of conversation in Steve Lindsey's department for quite some time. As the director of security services for Walmart, his responsibility of monitoring and maintaining security for the world's largest retailer is no small task. ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, ferrousmetal, wood

Published in Paper


USPS Well Ahead of Schedule With Sustainability Goals

Chloe Skye, July 30th, 2010

Last year, the United States Postal Service (USPS) unveiled its first and New York City’s largest green roof on top of the Morgan mail processing facility in midtown Manhattan, constructed in an effort to save energy and reduce pollution runoff. Touting a lifetime expectancy of 50 years, it features native plants and wooden benches made from Forest Stewardship ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, linoleum, organic, packaging, packingmaterials, reduce, wood

Published in Paper


Huge Icebergs May Be Floating In Downtown Manhattan

Mary Mazzoni, July 19th, 2010

On his way to work every day for the past year, Woods Bagot New York Principal Jeffrey Holmes pondered the remnants of the abandoned construction projects halted in his city. They were reminders of unfinished business. With more than 100 boarded-up construction sites in Manhattan alone, Holmes often wondered if there was a way to make these spaces more ... read more

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Tagged concrete, recycle, steel, wood

Published in Construction


Great Books for the Summer

Libuse Binder, June 28th, 2010

Summer is officially upon us, and warm weather and a little more free time are great reasons to settle in with an excellent book. Whether at the beach or on a camping trip, there are some excellent newly-released books that offer intriguing ideas for even greener living. Here are some books covering everything from cooking tips from Alice Waters to ... read more

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Tagged book, ideas, kitchen, trees, wood

Published in General


5 Cool Eco-Friendly Toys

Jennifer Berry, May 31st, 2010

With summer officially up-and-running, you may be looking for ways to help keep kids who are out of school entertained and engaged during the upcoming break. Earth911.com went out to hunt for some environmentally toys that might help with this dilemma and found some cool products that combine eco-friendly materials with sustainable ideas. There are tons of other wonderful products ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, cardboard, ideas, recycle, toys, wood

Published in Household


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