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Prince Charles gets greener and greener
By Don Willmott , Forecast Earth Correspondent for forecastearth
His latest plan: to build a green town from the ground up. Read full post »
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Plywood prefab could green your life
By Jozef Winter for ecogeek
Why live in a typical condo when you can make a difference with this high-tech designer showcase home? Read full post »
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Simple tips to green your kitchen
By Virginia Lacy for amorylovins
If you're looking to save energy, water, and money, a good place to start is your kitchen. Read full post »
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Dishpan hands go green
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
A green strategy for hand-washing your dishes. Read full post »
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How low can you go?
By Sam Silverstein for greenpicks
Saving energy while washing the dishes is as easy as pushing a button. Read full post »
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The green way to clean
By Don Willmott , Forecast Earth Correspondent for forecastearth
It's far cheaper to concoct your own cleaning supplies than to buy all that multi-colored stuff on the supermarket shelf. Read full post »
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New lightbulb outshines all others
By Hank Green for ecogeek
EarthLED's latest light lasts 15 years, uses less energy than a CFL, and has no mercury. But it's not cheap. Read full post »
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Solar lawnmowers... at least they're quiet
By Don Willmott , Forecast Earth Correspondent for forecastearth
Robotic lawnmower has no use for gas -- or humans. Read full post »
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Eco-mythbusting
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Don't believe the anti-environmental hype. Learn the truth about what you can really do to help fight climate change. Read full post »
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"Smart" appliances for an energy-efficient future
By Sam Newman for amorylovins
A really intelligent fridge or AC will cut power use and your utility bill -- not talk back at you. Read full post »
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The winged Lego pile of tomorrow
By Magnus Hølvold for ecogeek
zeroHouse is a high-tech prefab home, powered by solar wings. Read full post »
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Natural weed whacking
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Global warming may be making weeds grow bigger, but you can keep your lawn looking good without chemicals. Read full post »
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GE's new water heater could kill 30 coal plants
By Hank Green for ecogeek
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Home water heaters finally get Energy Star ratings, and GE has an efficient model that will save $250 on your power bill. Read full post »
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CordoClip upgrades your clothesline
By Magnus Hølvold for ecogeek
No more fumbling with clothespins, thanks to a nifty new laundry gadget. Read full post »
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A new standard for green homes
By Steve Brauneis for amorylovins
People looking to build a green home now have a standard to work toward. Read full post »
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New windows would save $15 bil/year
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Guardian Industries hopes to bring ultra-efficient vacuum-insulated glass windows to the market in 2009. Read full post »
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Win a 'green house' and a big SUV
By Don Willmott , Forecast Earth Correspondent for forecastearth
A contest from the folks at HGTV causes a tizzy. Read full post »
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Win a 'green house' and a big SUV
By Don Willmott , Forecast Earth Correspondent for forecastearth
A contest from the folks at HGTV causes a tizzy. Read full post »
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Low-cost ways to conserve water at home
By Kendra Tupper for amorylovins
Pop quiz: Which uses less water, hand-washing your dishes or using the machine? Read full post »
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Greening your home in the right order
By Michael Ogburn for amorylovins
There is an important order to the steps each of us can take to make a difference. Read full post »
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An extra hour of sun
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Green things to do with that extra hour of daylight. Read full post »
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Getting the most out of your CFLs
By Noah Buhayar and Laurie Ramroth for amorylovins
Why CFLs are still the way to go, even if you're replacing them more often than you expected. Read full post »
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Escape from the suburban fringe
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Will the subprime-mortgage crisis hasten the greening of our cities? Read full post »
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Preparing your organic garden for spring
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Even if it still feels like winter where you live, tis the season to prepare for greener days. Read full post »
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Kitty litter: A green conundrum
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
A cat lover thinks twice before switching brands -- and shares what she discovers. Read full post »
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Finding the green job of your dreams
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
What are the best industries for people who love the planet? Search the Web for a new eco-friendly career. Read full post »
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The pen is mightier than the ... spork
By Hank Green for ecogeek
The Din-Ink set helps you eat anywhere you can write and avoids annoying disposable cutlery. Read full post »
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New clothes dryer could save billions
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Prototype gadget saves money (and energy) while drying clothes as efficiently as the sun. Read full post »
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A modest proposal: an extreme green Valentine
By Vera H-C Chan for greenpicks
Three outside-the-gift-box ideas to celebrate Valentine's Day in a green way. Read full post »
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Environmentally and technologically advanced crappers
By Gavin D.J. Harper for ecogeek
Save water with fancy European-style toilets -- available now at Home Depot. Read full post »
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LEDs improve
By Heather McKee for ecogeek
A new process may address two of the main complaints about LED light bulbs. Read full post »
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How to pick a better bulb
By Sheryl Canter for climate411
Some CFLs are better than others. Read full post »
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Freecycling basics
How to give and get perfectly good stuff for free, reducing waste.
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Find a reuse group near you
An interactive map for finding people on the same page.
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How to use less gas
The cost of owning a car is going up in more ways than one.
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