Planet Green : Sustainable Living, Energy Conservation, Earth Day

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Coming to a TV Near You

Tune in on June 4th at 6pm to see the launch of Planet Green. In the meantime, sneak peak episodes of Planet Green programming will appear on other Discovery Network channels.
Food & Health

Think About What You Eat, Not Just Where It Comes From

We know that making greener food choices is a great way to live a greener lifestyle; here's some new info to inform your food-buying habits that might surprise you
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Mean Green Machines

Discovery channel is showing sneak peak episodes of the Planet Green show Mean Green Machines over the coming weeks. Curious to know what the show is about? Wonder no more.
Home & Garden

Embrace Flat-Pack as Part of Your Green Lifestyle

There are a few design ideas out there that are just green from the start; through smart materials use, efficient resource allocation and other design philosophies, their mere existence makes them a greener choice than conventional alternatives. Learn how flat pack fits that bill
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Fuel Options of the Future

As gas prices rise, manufacturers are steadily lowering the price points for engines that utilize alternative fuel options that don't use natural resources or harm the environment.
Travel & Outdoors

Stay at Green Hotels When You're on the Go

When you're on the go, traveling for work or play, it's not always easy to find accommodations that match up with the green ideals you live by at home. Use these resources to find a hotel that's as green as you are

Votes

Try a New Vegetable: Fiddleheads POSTED 4 HOURS AGO IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS I was so excited to see fiddleheads in the farmers' market last week, and as I mentioned in an earlier post I was kicking myself for not getting more. And then I was chastised by my son for not getting him any. So tomorrow, I'll be getting two pounds. You have to buy... + READ MORE	{ }
Peak Everything: Learn About Peak Gas POSTED 5 HOURS AGO IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS The headline in our local paper today: "Natural gas bills to soar by 20 percent." What is going on? Here's the lowdown on peak gas. + READ MORE	{ }
Celebrate Bike to Work Day POSTED 5 HOURS AGO IN WORK & CONNECT \| COMMENTS The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the grass is green; May is National Bike Month! Celebrate Bike to Work Day, coming up on Friday. + READ MORE	{ }
Find Affordable Eco-Fashion at JCPenney Stores POSTED 6 HOURS AGO IN FASHION & BEAUTY \| COMMENTS It's a challenge finding eco-fashion on a shoestring budget. Now, with the help of department store JCPenney, wearing green on your sleeve is made affordable. Check out their Spring/Fall '08 offerings featuring recycled denim bottoms and organic cotton tees. + READ MORE	{ }
Choose Rugs Crafted with Sustainable Practices POSTED 10 HOURS AGO IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Many of us are used to choosing rugs for their aesthetic qualities -- you know, something that really ties the room together -- but with many traditional and classic rugs come long-standing labor issues and social inequity. Avoid them with these tips. + READ MORE	{ }
Today on TreeHugger POSTED 10 HOURS AGO IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Paul McCartney's Lexus Hybrid, reusable coffee cups, and much more today on TreeHugger. + READ MORE	{ }
Peak Everything: Learn about Peak Electricity POSTED 13 May 2008 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS It was a cool summer in 2003; it wasn't until the middle of August that we got a serious heat wave. By then, all of the air conditioners were pumping full blast and the electrical grid was running at almost full capacity. On August 14, a branch fell... + READ MORE	{ }
Add Wild Leeks to a Springtime Pasta Salad POSTED 13 May 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS Last week at the farmers' market, I found two harbingers of spring cooking: ramps and fiddleheads. Ramps, also known as wild leeks, are one of those vegetables like Jerusalem artichokes that used to be considered an invasive weed... + READ MORE	{ }

How to Go Green: Cars

From slowing down to tuning up, we deliver the tips you need to drive more conscientiously.

How to Go Green: Sex

Whether you're single, settled, or someplace in between, you can make sexy time green time.

How To Go Green: Pets

Throw your pets--and the planet--a bone: Here's how to reduce their impact and keep them healthy.

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