Tag: green
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November 10, 2008 10:40 AM EST --
As the temperature drops, it's time to prepare for winter heating bills. Heating is a whopping 28 percent of the average home's energy use. Before you turn up the thermostat this fall, take a . . .
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November 24, 2008 10:51 AM EST --
It probably isn't a surprise to learn that many of today's video game consoles consume far more energy than those of just a few years ago. Those 3-D and photorealistic graphics require a . . .
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December 03, 2008 09:25 PM EST --
Enjoy the scent of pine without guilt. While chopping down a tree to display it in your home for a few weeks may not seem all that environmentally friendly, the natural way is preferable to most artificial . . .
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May 07, 2009 04:12 PM EDT --
Flea and tick treatments may contain toxic chemicals that can poison pets and harm people. A first-of-its-kind study by NRDC shows that dangerously high levels of pesticide residue can remain on a dog's . . .
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February 11, 2009 04:22 PM EST --
Wouldn't it be nice to have a sustainably grown flower garden to enjoy year-round? It's just not possible in many parts of the country. So, is the next best thing a vase of gorgeous flowers? Not . . .
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May 15, 2009 11:26 AM EDT --
This week, NRDC presented a Growing Green award to Will Allen, Founder and CEO of the Growing Power National Training and Community Food Center in Milwaukee. Feeding an estimated 10,000 people . . .
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July 07, 2009 10:21 AM EDT --
Green travel isn't only about the journey—it's about the destination too. Here are seven great picks, selected for sustainable practices (including least-toxic cleaners, energy and water savings, . . .
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July 21, 2009 11:23 AM EDT --
By Ashlee Bradbury
Whatever our plans when young, the world often has its own. In the ongoing tough economic times, the fight against air pollution and global warming has prompted many to . . .
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September 03, 2009 05:15 PM EDT --
School is just about in session again. Time for a pop quiz!
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February 20, 2009 10:32 AM EST --
You spend more than a quarter of your lifetime in bed, so it's not a bad idea to do what you can to assure that where you sleep is as healthy and comfortable as possible. Many mattresses are made . . .
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May 19, 2009 10:47 AM EDT --
By Paul McRandle
In 1995, Michael Rozyne, a Growing Green Award nominee, founded the nonprofit Red Tomato to distribute fruits and vegetables from . . .
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April 06, 2009 02:01 PM EDT --
Dr. Gina, I am sick over learning about the conventional mattresses I bought for my twins (mattresses stamped December 2006). I am positive they include all the bad chemicals I am reading about, no doubt. . . .
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December 09, 2008 06:21 PM EST --
It's time to replace that tangled string of holiday lights with something better -- LEDs. LED -- which stands for light-emitting diode -- lights are small, long-lasting and up to 90 percent more efficient . . .
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July 24, 2008 11:58 AM EDT --
We all know how it feels, watching the dollars climb past $30, $40, $50 as we fill up our gas tanks. It hurts. The days of $3-per-gallon gas may be over for good, but we have some handy tips for keeping . . .
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October 01, 2008 05:24 PM EDT --
There's no better place to start saving energy than in the kitchen. Even if you're not ready to replace your major appliances, there's plenty you can do to make your kitchen more energy efficient. . . .
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October 08, 2008 02:08 PM EDT --
Did you know that you can help the environment by trick-or-treating? But there's a trick: You have to do it backwards.
This Halloween, turn the holiday into an opportunity to educate kids and adults . . .
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August 09, 2008 11:26 PM EDT --
Changing your light bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs is among the easiest things you can do to save energy at home. CFLs use far less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs which means less pollution . . .
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May 07, 2008 07:46 PM EDT --
Economic stimulus payments will begin arriving at more than 130 million households this week. Why not invest that Treasury check in something that will continue to save you money, even as gas and energy . . .
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