Entries tagged Waste

The dark side of bacon

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Feb 9, 2010 7:53am PST for the_conscious_consumer 9 Comments

Love bacon? Don't let it clog up the drain! Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, How-To, Recycling, Tips, Waste
12 surprising ways to reuse aluminum foil

By Jeff Yeager Posted Mon Feb 1, 2010 11:15am PST for daily_green_cheapskate 1 Comments

If your curbside recycling program doesn't take aluminum foil, you can still get a second life out of the stuff around the house. Read full post »
Related topics: How-To, Waste, Reusing stuff
Absurdly wasteful food packaging

By Julie Gerstein Posted Mon Jan 25, 2010 1:30pm PST for daily_green_news 4 Comments

Would you like some food with your plastic? Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Shopping, Pollution, Waste, Plastic
Getting rid of old stuff

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:24am PST for the_conscious_consumer 7 Comments

Wondering what to do with all the old stuff now that you've gotten a bunch of new things for the holidays? Reduce, reuse, and recycle your way into the New Year. Read full post »
Related topics: Holidays, How-To, Electronics, Computers, Cleaning, Tips, Waste, Recycling electronics
Ignore Copenhagen. Forget the U.N. Do these four things instead

By Dan Shapley Posted Mon Dec 7, 2009 8:00am PST for daily_green_news 1 Comments

Live well. Be smart ... and still tackle the four main causes of global warming pollution. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Tips, Lights, Heating-Cooling, House, Activism, Veggies, Commuting, Waste
Would you use a bidet to save water and paper?

By Editors of E / The Environmental Magazine Posted Fri Dec 4, 2009 9:19am PST for daily_green_news 5 Comments

Environmentalists are taking another look at resource use in the bathroom. Read full post »
Related topics: Paper, Water, House, Waste
This Friday, don’t just buy nothing — use nothing!

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:53pm PST for grist_ask_umbra 4 Comments

This weekend, take a stand in the face of crises of ecology, psychology, and faith. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Holidays, Activism, Waste
Everything you know about going green is wrong

By Dan Shapley Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:39am PST for daily_green_news 3 Comments

Why driving the most fuel-efficient car and buying the most energy-efficient appliance matter much less than we think. (Hint: It's all about stuff.) Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Science, News, Recycling, Pollution, Waste
Bacteria could rid the world of packaging waste

By Megan Treacy Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 7:17pm PST for ecogeek 4 Comments

Consumer and shipping packaging can be incredibly wasteful. Some companies are downsizing their packaging, but many products still come wrapped and boxed in ridiculous amounts of plastic, paper, cardboard -- you name it. One designer has come Read full post »
Related topics: Business, Nature, Pollution, Waste
50 ways to never waste food again

By Colleen Vanderlinden, Planet Green Posted Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:00am PDT for guest_bloggers 4 Comments

Simple ideas that make a big difference in your budget and help save resources too. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, How-To, Tips, Waste, Saving Money