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Emeril Episode: Rebecca Reiter

21 Jul 2008  IN EMERIL GREEN |   COMMENTS

When you have a party catered, the food is delivered with style. Chef Emeril will help her design a new approach to presentation with a few tricks for making and eye-popping Antipasto Platter, a fabulous Fruit and Cheese Board and a sensational Stacked Salad. TIPS Squeeze bottles filled with sauces...+ READ MORE

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Catalog Shoppers to the Rescue!

15 Jul 2008  IN G WORD |   COMMENTS

Todd Sutton visited Goodwill recently to find out what thrift stores do with all of those unwanted clothes. If Americans replaced two shopping trips to the mall each year by using mail order catalogs, collectively we would: Save $490 million on gas costs Eliminate time spent driving 3.3 billion...+ READ MORE

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World Leaders Cut Emissions; Bush Too!

11 Jul 2008  IN FOCUS EARTH |   COMMENTS

The G8 (or Group of eight) is a more than 30-year-old group of eight nations (if you didn't already know) that gets together once a year, in one of the countries (they alternate) and talks about stuff: global economics, peace, democracy, trade, and, oh yeah, the environment. This year they met in...+ READ MORE

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How Green is Your Road?

5 Jul 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

As Greensburg rebuilds their city from the ground up, they're realizing that just about every element of the city has the capacity for greater greening.It also deprives the soil below the road of groundwater, harming the root structures of plant life.The trade journal Stormwater advocates using an...+ READ MORE

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Thrifting Is Fun and Eco-Friendly

3 Jul 2008  IN FASHION & BEAUTY |   COMMENTS

To the amateur shopper, buying clothing and other personal items is a mundane but necessary activity.It was not only a superb find, but I was also able to procure my favorite beverage holders at a good price.The added bonus is that thrifters like me are getting good cheap stuff and being...+ READ MORE

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Throw the Perfect Clothing Swap Party

3 Jul 2008  IN FASHION & BEAUTY |   COMMENTS

No matter how many episodes of Hollywood Green we see where celebrities are teaching us about new green clothing lines, I can n't help but emphasize the fact that used clothing is the greenest clothing out there.Once you start the actual clothing swap party of the party, here's what you want to do:...+ READ MORE

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Eco-Friendly Curb Appeal

27 Jun 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

The bold aesthetics of the ultra-modern South London dream house on World's Greenest Homes stands out in its traditional-looking neighborhood.An attractive designer wind turbine can turn your roof from "meh!" to 'whoa!' while providing a substantial portion of your home's power.Although form mostly...+ READ MORE

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Eco-Smart Kidding Around

20 Jun 2008  IN WORLD'S GREENEST HOMES |   COMMENTS

by Megan Cohen On World's Greenest Homes, Robin and her 7-year old daughter Devon have a home built for spending quality time together.+ READ MORE

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Get Smarter In The Bathroom

20 Jun 2008  IN WORLD'S GREENEST HOMES |   COMMENTS

The great green domiciles on World’s Greenest Homes feature the most beautiful, eco-friendly bathrooms on the planet. With a couple of small steps, you can give your own shower-and-sink room a quick green upgrade. All it takes is a few fixtures, a little elbow grease, a couple of easy habits, and...+ READ MORE

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While You Were Sleeping

13 Jun 2008  IN GREENOVATE |   COMMENTS

By Megan Cohen To make your home the stuff of green dreams like the people do on Greenovate, minimize the ecological footprint of your home during the wee hours of the night, while you're far away in slumberland. Check out these tips for smart overnight climate control, nocturnal ghost-busting, and...+ READ MORE

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How to Go Green: Barbeques

Green tips for grilling and other barbeque-related fun.

How to Go Green: Laundry

Tips for greening your dirty laundry.

How to Go Green: Summer

Eco-friendly tips for the beach, your barbeque, and even bikinis.

 

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Buy Green: Desktop Computers

Find energy-efficient machines to serve your needs.

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The best compact bikes for getting around town.