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By Collin Dunn IN Travel & Outdoors May 18 2010
Following the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the situation for local wildlife is precarious and the need for help is great. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health Apr 9 2010
Researchers at Wake Forest University have rigged up a device that can spray new skin cells onto burn victims. Really.
Inspired by the standard inkjet printer, the device quickly protects and helps heal a burn wound. The procedure could supplant skin grafts as the standard treatment for burn victims. The researchers have mounted the device on a frame so that it can be wheeled directly over a patient in a hospital bed. A laser takes a reading of the wound's shape and size, so that the precise amount of skin cells can be applied exactly where they're needed. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Work & Connect Jan 11 2010
My name is Gene Steele, I live in Oakland, Ca. and I want to change the world. I was born in 1945 and have lived through several horrific wars and the ever present threat of man's self destruction through global nuclear conflict. Yet, I have never felt so vulnerable as I have since becoming aware of the measure of damage that has been done to our planet, mainly by those of my generation. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health Dec 3 2009
Lamb is a traditional dish served at a lot of Easter and other holiday tables (and it's pretty good other times, too). The small ruminant can be a delicious alternative to red meat, but if you aren't careful about where it comes from, it can have a larger contribution to global warming, and a pretty horrible life to boot. Arm yourself with the right info to make a green choice. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health Nov 25 2009
Holidays are a busy time. Once you're finished stuffing the turkey, prepped the Tofurky, and/or gone over the river and through the woods, the beverage(s) to accompany your meal can sort of be left to an afterthought. Happily, there are delicious, affordable, sustainable options for every palate this holiday season. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health Nov 18 2009
You meant to do it this year. You wanted to spend the time to get the greenest possible turkey. You daydreamed about the fabulous possibilities of cooking and eating such a majestic bird. You forgot. Don't worry, it isn't too late to get a good green bird. Here's how. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health Nov 13 2009
Fruits and veggies can have a pretty significant pesticide load, depending on how they're grown. Synthetic fertilizers can be found in almost equal amounts. When both come from synthetic -- i.e. petroleum -- sources, that can pump up the environmental footprint of the fruits and veggies you eat pretty quickly. But it doesn't have to. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Nov 5 2009
When it comes to investing, there aren't many sure things, especially in our current economic climate. While Wall Street has been a roller coaster ride lately, investing in efficiency upgrades in your home isn't subject to the mood swings of nervous investors, and, done properly, will always save you money. Here's how. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health Nov 4 2009
The days are getting shorter. Daylight savings time is over, and it's full-on fall. With the big growing season over in most places, and winter right around the corner, it can be daunting us locavores, 100 mile dieters, and other green eating enthusiasts to stick to our green eating habits. Here are seven strategies for enjoying the best of your local foodshed as the calendar turns. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Oct 28 2009
When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic -- like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint -- or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating system.Research conducted in the... + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Travel & Outdoors Oct 8 2009
Everybody poops. And though you can escape your job, your house, and even other people in the great outdoors, you're going to have to go at some point. And while it might seem kinda green, in that back-to-nature sort of way, to just drop trow and do your business, the truth is you have to know the protocol when it comes time to poop in the woods. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health Sep 28 2009
How often do you shop at your local farmers' market? You may know the best spots to get the freshest produce. You probably have a favorite vendor that you're always sure to visit. You may even recognize or know the farmers from whom you buy your food. But how well do you know your markets? + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health Sep 23 2009
Look at a glass of milk, and you might not think there's much to it. It's white, it's available everywhere, and it comes by the gallon. But hiding behind many of the labels and homogenized gallons are a myriad of green issues that can make it tricky to navigate all the choices that go with finding a green glass of milk. So, how can you be an eco-friendly milk consumer? + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health Aug 21 2009
Today, Saturday, August 22, is the first ever National Honey Bee Awareness Day. While bees are perhaps best known for keeping the world supplied with honey, the amazing striped insects deserving of their own day of awareness for a variety of other reasons, too. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Aug 19 2009
'No Impact Man,' a.k.a. Colin Beavan, the New York City resident who spent a year trying to effectively negate his impact on the planet, had some big hurdles to clear when it came to greening his life to the extreme. One of the smaller ones was doing laundry. Learn how he did it in this exclusive video clip. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Jul 28 2009
Ever heard this one? "I don't need to carry my own reusable water bottle. I'll just recycle this disposable one later." It might sound like a reasonable compromise, but let's not delude ourselves here. Sure, recycling can have a green impact, but it's important to be able to triage one supposedly green action above another. Here's the scoop on 'reusable' vs. 'recyclable' when it comes to bottled water + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Jul 21 2009
There's certainly no shortage of so-called green information out there these days. When it comes to actions we can take to lessen our collection and individual footprints, it can be hard to digest and triage all that info. In short: We're all in danger of confusing "greener" with "green." + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Tech & Transport Jul 13 2009
The phrase "carbon emissions" gets tossed around a lot these days. You've almost certainly heard them in the same breath as "global warming" or "climate change" and most everyone has a pretty basic idea about where they come from. But, at the end of the day, what the heck are carbon emissions, anyway? + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health Jul 8 2009
Shopping at the local farmers' market is one of the great joys of the summer season -- local foods, grown in season, fresh and delicious. But are you asking the right questions to get the most from your farmers' market experience? + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Jul 7 2009
Your carbon footprint can be sort of a difficult thing to visualize -- you can't really see your carbon emissions trailing around behind you every day. While every person's footprint is a bit different, one thing is true for almost everyone: You can effectively reduce your carbon footprint by half (or more!) with these three tips. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health Jun 20 2009
Eating a vegetarian diet has always been a great way to be healthy, eat lower on the food chain, and, like Mom always said, eat your veggies. As more and more research has been done, it turns out that vegetarian diets are also a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, too. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health Jun 17 2009
America's food culture is at a crossroads. On the one hand, greener foods and eating habits have skyrocketed in popularity over the past decade, while good green indicators —things like organic food sales and active farmers' markets—are trending up, up, up. On the other hand, obesity rates in this country have been steadily climbing for the past quarter century, with 34 percent of adults over 20 currently considered obese, according to the CDC. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Jun 16 2009
Blooming gardens and lush lawns are a joy in the summertime, but they can also be huge water hogs. While every garden is a bit different, depending on your local microclimate, the site of your garden, and your soil composition, among other things, these tips will help every gardener save thousands of gallons of water. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Fashion & Beauty Jun 12 2009
Sewing may not be at the top of your list of "manly man activities," but it sure is green -- and green is sexy, boys. So grab a needle and thread and get ready to sew, boys. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Jun 11 2009
Dear Planet Green, I know we're all supposed to recycle, but does it really make a difference? Good question! As with many things in this world, it just takes more -- more resources, more energy -- to make new things than to recycle old things. Here's how it breaks down. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Jun 9 2009
Times are tight for lots of folks these days, but, just because you might have a bit less cash is no reason to stop being green. In fact, by following these tips, you can save big bucks without having to invest in expensive solar panels (or even new light bulbs). + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Jun 3 2009
Your bedroom is the the place you go to rest, relax, and recharge each night, so you want it to be healthy. Yet, there are a handful of ways that your bedroom might be slowly and silently killing you each night. Avoid these five hazards and rest a little easier each night. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Work & Connect May 27 2009
Volunteering is a great way to connect with your community, learn more about your city, and get to know the good people and organizations making it a better (and greener) place. Here are a few green opportunities in Portland, Oregon. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Apr 24 2009
Earlier this spring, the New York Times followed a few folks who had decided to cut their electricity use and carbon footprint by unplugging their fridges, and living without one. If you prefer to keep yours, you can cut the equivalent energy use (and carbon emissions) by doing a few pretty simple things. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Work & Connect Apr 23 2009
TreeHugger's inaugural Best of Green awards have been an amazing, inspiring way to celebrate Earth Month, and, now that we've celebrated Earth Day with all the winners, it's time to pick the "Best in Show" for the Best of Green. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Mar 13 2009
Living off-grid is a green dream for many of us. Liberation from the power grid, freedom from utility bills, and self-sufficient satisfaction that comes from generating all you need sure sounds great, but if going completely off the grid isn't in the cards for you just yet, you can still reduce your environmental impact in a big way by emulating the off-grid lifestyle. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health Mar 4 2009
Attention home brewers and beer fans: Who wants a green brew (or two) on St. Patrick's Day? Good news for the novice and experienced brewers alike: You can make your own green beer in time for St. Patrick's Day. Here's how... + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Feb 11 2009
For some of us, Valentine's Day is a nice reason to show someone you love how much you care for them. It isn't about extravagant gifts or outlandish plans; there are no pink packages or candy hearts involved. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Feb 10 2009
Going green isn't always easy. While there are lots of things—turning down your thermostat, say, or unplugging your cell phone charger—that you can accomplish with minimal effort by the end of the day, still more green actions require a little more planning and organization. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Feb 2 2009
One of our favorite green philosophies goes something like, "Less stuff = more good." While that seems simple enough, cutting back on the amount of stuff you use every day can be trickier than it sounds. One of the easiest ways to do this is to cut back on the disposable stuff you buy. Here are then things that you never have to buy disposable again. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Work & Connect Dec 10 2008
A green community is an amorphous enough concept that it might not be the first thing that pops to mind when you consider the idea of living green. Things like buying local, organic food or improving your home's energy efficiency might be more obvious after a cursory thought, but engaging in a greener community will give you access to more resources, save you some money, keep you from accumulating so much stuff, and help you be greener on an individual level, too. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health Nov 19 2008
The Thanksgiving holiday is just about here, and many of us have made plans to travel over the river and through the woods to see friends, family, and loved ones. But just because you are putting a few (hundred? thousand?) miles on the odometer doesn't mean your food should, as well. Thankfully, chefs Alice Waters, Dan Barber, and Mario Batali are here to help. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Work & Connect Nov 17 2008
The world is still buzzing about the election of Barack Obama to the nation's highest office, and for good reason: the President-Elect is already making green waves. With his focus on alternative energy and the green economy, it's shaping up to be a pretty exciting time for the growing world of green, and there's one thing that has piqued our interest, in particular: his promise to create an Office of Urban Policy. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health Nov 11 2008
Drinking green beer isn't always as simple as just waiting for St. Patrick's Day. Thankfully, there's an easy but foolproof method to enjoying beer and treading lightly on the planet: drink from draught rather than from the bottle. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Work & Connect Jul 24 2008
Green is everywhere these days. While it's easy to get overwhelmed, it's also simple to begin making a positive impact. Since it helps to understand the big picture when setting goals, we've adjusted our focus for this guide to take a broader look at the reasons behind why we should go green. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Travel & Outdoors Jul 8 2008
Choosing vacation destinations -- and deciding how to get there -- often involve many different considerations: time and money budgets; different interests of kids, parents, and friends; and the relative greenness of all your plans. Considering the environment, though, can actually make your travel planning easier. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Jul 7 2008
Today marks the start of National Downshifting Week here in the U.S. It's a week-long celebration of addition through subtraction; taking a little more time and expending a little less effort, in an attempt to enjoy some of the finer, slower things in life. And it's a great way to further incorporate some green habits into your life. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health Jul 1 2008
No barbeque would be complete without some cool drinks to wash down the carefully-considered eats enjoyed by you and your guests. And, while the temptation to fill your cooler with exotic drinks from far-reaching locales might be strong, we have a few ideas to help make your drinks as green as the rest of your party. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Jul 1 2008
Now that we've learned about greener methods for making your grass grow and pondered the necessity of a perfectly-groomed yard, let's think about what to do when the grass grows too long. We recommend employing push power and using a reel mower. + READ MORE
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By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Jun 30 2008
Now that we've covered green grilling and green food tips for your barbeque, let's take a look at the part of the party that happens after you grill the food: serving it up. This portion of your party can have a bigger impact than you might think; stem the tide of trash by following these tips. + READ MORE
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