Entries tagged “How-To”
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6 stupidly simple steps to save billions of gallons of gas
By Hank Green for ecogeek
A tremendous amount of gasoline could be saved with some very simple measures. 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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Low-carbon seafood stew
By Courtesy of chef Preeti Mistry for greenpicks
This eco-friendly recipe comes to us from Preeti Mistry, Chef at San Francisco's de Young Museum for Bon Appetit Management Company. Read full post »
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Cracking the produce codes
By Jay Weinstein, Forecast Earth Food Correspondent for forecastearth
You can learn a lot by looking closely at the stickers on your fruit. 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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Better gas mileage for all
By Jeff Ronning for amorylovins
Improving your fuel economy can be as easy as paying attention to how you drive and closing the "feedback loop." Read full post »
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Vegan cupcakes take over the world
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Raising dairy cattle uses a ton of resources, and baking without milk, eggs, or butter is easier than it sounds. Read full post »
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Picture a greener print
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Organize and print all those digital photos in a more eco-friendly fashion. Read full post »
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Make your PC a TV
By Hank Green for ecogeek
It's easier, cheaper -- and greener -- to make your PC a TV than to have both in your house. Here's how. Read full post »
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When to turn off your engine
By Mel Peffers for climate411
Many people think their car engine needs time to warm up. Not true! Read full post »
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Last-minute basket case
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
How to avoid the malls and assemble a personalized gift basket that's planet-friendly too. Read full post »
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Deck the halls greenly
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
How Mother Nature can help decorate the house for the holidays. Read full post »
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Breathing life into your old gadgets
By Hank Green for ecogeek
I love LifeHacker. Today it has an excellent guide to breaking the status quo and making Christmas the time of year when, instead of replacing your old toys, you revive them. Read full post »
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Homemade for the holidays
By Michelle Heimburger for greenpicks
Give eco-friendly gifts that you craft yourself. Read full post »
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Bag your Christmas
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Sew a few reusable grocery bags as stylish gifts this year. Read full post »
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Every little bit counts
By Sheryl Canter for climate411
These small energy-saving techniques add up to a huge difference. Read full post »
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Keep your computer alive
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Computers consume more energy while they're being created than during their lifetimes. Here's how to extend their useful lives. Read full post »
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Turn your old laptop into money
By Hank Green for ecogeek
How to scavenge -- and sell -- working parts from your old laptop. Read full post »
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FixYa.com: keep your gadgets alive
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Extend the life of your gadgets and do a little something for the environment with FixYa's group of repair experts. Read full post »
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Fed-Ex laptop bag
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Why spend tons of money on a laptop bag that has likely been shipped from China? Make your own low-impact, waterproof laptop bag out of shipping materials. Read full post »
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Green Living
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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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