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Ed Begley Jr. Answers Your Questions about CFL Bulbs, Composting, and More

By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Dec 14 2010

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum is your chance to find out. + READ MORE

 
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Ed Begley, Jr., on Modern Solar, Old Outlets, and More

By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Nov 12 2010

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends; here, Ed answers questions from his viewers. + READ MORE

 
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7 Ways to Precycle, Upcycle, and DIY Your Way to (Almost) Never Recycling Again

By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Nov 9 2010

These days, we know that recycling isn't always the greenest option -- so instead, we've rounded up seven small changes you can make at home to give up recycling for good. + READ MORE

 
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Ed Begley Jr. Helps You Save $240 Per Year with One Switch

By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Oct 29 2010

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum is your chance to find out. + READ MORE

 
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Ed Begley Jr. on Wind Power, Gas Grill Cooking, and More

By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Oct 8 2010

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum is your chance to find out. + READ MORE

 
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Ed Begley Jr. on Going Green From the Ground Up and More

By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Oct 1 2010

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum is your chance to find out. + READ MORE

 
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Ed Begley, Jr., on Phantom Power, Electric Toothbrushes, and More

By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Aug 27 2010

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum is your chance to find out. + READ MORE

 
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7 Strategies for Teaching Your Kids What Real Food Is

By Blythe Copeland IN Food & Health Aug 24 2010

No matter how young your children are, you can put them on the right track to a lifetime of healthy food choices with these seven strategies that help them learn what real food is, where it comes from, and how it can taste better than anything from a box with a cartoon character on it. + READ MORE

 
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Sophia Bush and Austin Nichols on Going Green at Home, at Work, and In Between (Interview, Part 2)

By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Aug 17 2010

Sophia Bush and Austin Nichols, stars of the CW's One Tree Hill, are a busy couple. They recently returned from a visit to Louisiana to have a closer look at the impact of the Gulf oil spill but when they aren't working to help uncover the real impacts of the worst environmental disaster in our history, they're working hard to green their lives, both at home and at work. + READ MORE

 
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7 Strategies for Packing a Healthy, Green School Lunch

By Blythe Copeland IN Food & Health Aug 16 2010

Packing a brown-bag lunch for your kids helps them stay full, focused, and productive throughout the day -- without the chemicals and preservatives and who-knows-what-else that goes into cafeteria food -- but it can also mean a lot of waste. + READ MORE

 
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Sophia Bush and Austin Nichols Know the Real Story of the Gulf Oil Spill (Interview, Part 1)

By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Aug 16 2010

One Tree Hill stars Sophia Bush and Austin Nichols traveled to Louisiana for an in-person look at the clean-up efforts, and keeps fans and friends updated through their Twitter feeds—and when they aren't campaigning for clean energy and Gulf Coast relief, they're composting, recycling, and trying to get their co-stars to do the same. + READ MORE

 
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Ed Begley Jr. Answers Questions about Reliable Wind Power, Solar Cooking, and More

By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Jul 23 2010

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum is your chance to find out. + READ MORE

 
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Etsy Sellers Team Up to Support the Gulf Coast

By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Jul 2 2010

While oil continues to spill into the Gulf of Mexico, putting the state's ecosystems, tourism, trades, and sealife in danger, sellers and shops at Etsy have come together to donate handmade items and profits from their sales to the region. + READ MORE

 
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Etsy How-To: Simple, Striking Painted Glass

By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Jun 18 2010

Whether you need a last-minute gift for that birthday party you forgot about, a one-of-a-kind present for your favorite soon-to-be newlyweds, or a custom-designed piece to mark your best friend's business school graduation, Etsy artist Yevgenia Davidoff can help: Her shop sells unique painted glass pieces, from pitchers to glasses. + READ MORE

 
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Ed Begley Jr. on Efficient Heating, Foolproof Recycling, and More

By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Jun 18 2010

Readers submit questions and comments about the show, green living, etc., and Ed chimes in with his green answers; here, we've rounded up some highlights of the past week. + READ MORE

 
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Etsy Spotlight: Chic Goods Made from Reclaimed Materials

By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Jun 11 2010

Some upcyclng projects are obvious: using empty jars as organizers, turning spare fabric into a pillow, giving board game pieces a new life as wine charms. But the sellers highlighted in this week's Etsy Finds take repurposed materials even further, using found and reclaimed items to create one-of-a-kind clothes, jewelry, trinkets, and decor. + READ MORE

 
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Etsy Spotlight: Spruce Home and the Lost Art of Reupholstery

By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Jun 4 2010

You might look at that beat-up chair front and center at a yard sale or that shabby couch that sits at the back of the thrift store and see a piece of furniture destined for the trash--but Spruce Home upholstery team Amanda Brown and Lizzie Joyce see something much more. + READ MORE

 
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How Your Dinner Plans Can Change the World (Interview with Marsha Wallace of Dining for Women)

By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Jun 1 2010

If you think there's no room in your budget to donate to charity, then Marsha Wallace can help: As the founder of Dining for Women, she's showing people all over the world how they can make their food budget go further with potluck dinner parties that raise money to empower women in developing countries. + READ MORE

 
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How to Go Green: Work from Home

By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Jun 1 2010

Working from home can be a great green alternative to a desk in a cubicle, but it isn't as easy as slapping your laptop down on the dining room table. Here's how to go green when you work at home. + READ MORE

 
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How to Go Green: Workouts

By Blythe Copeland IN Food & Health Jun 1 2010

Before you commit to a workout plan that depends on massive electricity usage, automotive transportation, and a slew of new gear, wait: there's a greener way. + READ MORE

 
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How to Go Green: Alternative Energy

By Blythe Copeland IN Tech & Transport Jun 1 2010

Using alternative energy to heat, cool, and provide electricity to your home may seem complex, but our How to Go Green Guide has all the information you need to get started. + READ MORE

 
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Ed Begley Jr. on Biodiesel Converters, Manure Digesters, and More

By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect May 28 2010

Actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. helps viewers tackle at-home green issues, from manure digesters to making a green living. + READ MORE

 
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Living Like Ed: Begley's Picks for Greywater Systems, Hot Water Heaters, Wind Turbines, and More

By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect May 21 2010

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum is your chance to find out. + READ MORE

 
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Etsy Spotlight: Richard Shilling, Land Artist

By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect May 18 2010

Etsy blog The Storque interviews land artist Richard Shilling, who creates sculptures in nature from the leaves, rocks, and branches he finds outdoors. + READ MORE

 
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Etsy Spotlight: Sustainable Home Decor

By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect May 4 2010

Greening the big parts of your home is a challenge, but just as much goes into the details: Etsy can help with sustainable accessories, artwork, and decor, + READ MORE

 
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7 Perfect Mother's Day Gifts That Help Other Moms Around the World

By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect May 3 2010

Treat your mom to accessories, home decor, jewelry, and other gifts made by moms around the world. + READ MORE

 
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Share Your Best Green Ideas for a Good Cause with Kelly Ripa

By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Apr 27 2010

Actress, talk show host, and mom Kelly Ripa brings together great green ideas from other green gurus at her website, Kelly Confidential. + READ MORE

 
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Josie Maran Shares Her Favorite Tips for Flawless Beauty

By Blythe Copeland IN Fashion & Beauty Apr 22 2010

Model Josie Maran has plenty of advice for green beauties; here, she shares her best ideas for homemade beauty treatments, must-have products, and ingredients to avoid. + READ MORE

 
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Give Your Green Lifestyle a Boost with Help from Zem Joaquin (Interview)

By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Apr 22 2010

Green lifestyle guru Zem Joaquin shares her favorite tips, products, and ideas for a stylish, eco-friendly lifestyle. + READ MORE

 
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Beyond Earth Day: 3 Easy Travel and Outdoors Ideas for Maximum Impact

By Blythe Copeland IN Travel & Outdoors Apr 22 2010

Make your mark even after Earth Day is over with these three concrete ideas for cutting your carbon footprint by at least 25 percent. + READ MORE

 
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Etsy Spotlight: Whimsical Wooden Toys for Creative Kids

By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Apr 14 2010

Artist Amber Dusick creates handmade wooden toys from sustainable poplar that give your kids' imagination free reign--and keep plastic out of landfills. + READ MORE

 
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Etsy Spotlight: Sail Totes Even the Landlocked Will Love

By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Apr 14 2010

Designer Katherine Rasmussen turns old boat sails into breezy bags that hold up long after they've seen their last mast-raising. + READ MORE

 
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Readers' Choice Winners for TreeHugger's Best of Green Awards - Food and Health

By Blythe Copeland IN Food & Health Apr 12 2010

See what websites, blogs, Twitter feeds, and cleaning products that readers use to keep their own homes and kitchens clean and green. + READ MORE

 
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Readers' Choice Winners for TreeHugger's Best of Green Awards - Fashion and Beauty

By Blythe Copeland IN Fashion & Beauty Apr 12 2010

You've seen what the TreeHugger editors chose for this year's Best of Green; now see what the readers think deserved the prize. + READ MORE

 
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Readers' Choice Winners for TreeHugger's Best of Green Awards - Culture and Celebrity

By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Apr 9 2010

The editors chose their favorites: Now see which celebrities, events, websites, and Twitter feeds readers think deserve the title of Best of Green. + READ MORE

 
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Kick Your Shoes to the Curb for One Day with TOMS Shoes

By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Apr 2 2010

Give up shoes for one day--Thursday, April 8, 2010--and see firsthand how much of a difference footwear can make in the lives of people in developing countries. + READ MORE

 
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We Love AltUse.com for Suggesting 15 Things You Can Do with a Banana--and Other Great Reuse Ideas

By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Mar 29 2010

From hairspray that gets rid of ink stains to 14 things you never thought to use vodka for, AltUse.com saves you time, money, and resources by encouraging upcycling. + READ MORE

 
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Tired of Store-Bought Protein Bars? Design Your Own with YouBars

By Blythe Copeland IN Food & Health Mar 26 2010

You are what you eat--so know exactly who and what you are with the customized protein bars at YouBars. + READ MORE

 
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Three Crafty Bouquets to Brighten Your Home (Without Plastic Plants)

By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Mar 26 2010

Yarn, fabric, and paper make faux blooms that perk up rooms on even the rainiest spring days. + READ MORE

 
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Take Soda Bottles from Trashy to Tidy

By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Mar 26 2010

Use empty soda bottles to keep odds and ends neat with this easy (and fun) project. + READ MORE

 
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Genius Reuses for the Dreaded Packing Peanut

By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Mar 26 2010

Before you trash those tiny, non-biodegradable bits of packing, see how you can use them around your house. + READ MORE

 
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Give Your Green Parties a Vintage Vibe with This Sweet Serving Tray

By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Mar 26 2010

Vintage plates and teacups serve a crowd with this simple tutorial from Decor It Yourself. + READ MORE

 
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GIrl Power: Support Female Artisans with these Fair Trade Shops

By Blythe Copeland IN Fashion & Beauty Mar 24 2010

Help impoverished women fight their way to the top by buying from these woman-friendly artisan shops. + READ MORE

 
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Demi Moore and Nia Vardalos Use Twitter to Save a Life

By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Mar 23 2010

Actresses Demi Moore and Nia Vardalos joined forces--via Twitter--to stop a Florida man from committing suicide. + READ MORE

 
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16 Surprising Everyday Places to Find Fair Trade Foods

By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Mar 23 2010

Think you have to go out of your way to find Fair Trade items? Think again. + READ MORE

 
 
 
 
 

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