Entries tagged “Tips”
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Build a better brunch
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Finding the perfect egg will take some hunting and pecking, but earth-friendly choices abound in the produce aisle. Read full post »
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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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Eating right
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Real food, served on real china, adds up to real savings in carbon emissions. Read full post »
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We've come a long way, baby
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Taking a moment to reflect on how far we've come in the past 12 months. Read full post »
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Sustainable, affordable alternatives to salmon
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
With wild salmon season canceled and prices soaring, what's a fan of fish dinners to do? 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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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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Clean, green sweep
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Wipe out the winter blahs with eco-friendly spring cleaning products, both ones you can make and ones to buy. 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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Guaranteed payment for recycling your electronics
By Jozef Winter for ecogeek
What if you actually got paid to bring your old electronics back when you no longer needed them? Read full post »
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Nine no-cost ways to reduce your home energy use
By Cher Seruto for amorylovins
Cut your energy bill and save the planet, while staying warm and cozy this winter. 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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'Mainstream Green' = 'This Old House' + green
By Nino Marchetti for ecogeek
"Mainstream Green" offers green home building and repair tips, via the Web. 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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Ask the EcoGeek: recycling CDs
By Hank Green for ecogeek
The perpetual scourge of EcoGeekiness is obsolescence. We pay good money for what we see as a good product, and then five years down the line we're surrounded by useless junk. 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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