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3 Nov 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
When you look at the posts on housing in Planet Green and TreeHugger, the great majority are about things you can do to your house. But a single family house is not the only form of tenure that there is, and probably isn't the greenest. What are some of the others?+ READ MORE
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15 Oct 2009 IN LIVING WITH ED | COMMENTS
Actor and environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr., answers reader questions on nuclear energy, car-free celebrities, and alternatives to city recycling plans.+ READ MORE
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23 Aug 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
Whether you've been riding your bike for years or you're ready for a change, learn all there is to know about jazzing up your daily commute. Take our quiz: Know Your Car Alternatives?+ READ MORE
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28 Jul 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
Using public transportation -- especially in a new city -- can be a daunting task, but with the help of the iPhone, it can be easy, and even enjoyable! Here's how to use the iPhone and it's apps to get transit schedules and directions, check the weather, read the newspaper, and even listen to music,...+ READ MORE
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15 May 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
Getting rid of your car is one of the biggest changes you could make in your life to reduce your environmental footprint (and possibly save money and become healthier). Even if you don't get rid of it completely, there are many things you could do to reduce the number of miles you drive in a year...+ READ MORE
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15 May 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
From here on out, we'll be featuring a weekly tip aimed at making cycling safer and more fun for you.To practice, find a parking lot or other safe place and practice approaching a cone, pothole or patch of debris, noticing it, and then looking at the line you need to avoid it.+ READ MORE
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4 May 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
Walk Score is a term and a popular website. The website "helps people find walkable places to live. Walk Score calculates the walkability of an address by locating nearby stores, restaurants, schools, parks, etc. Walk Score measures how easy it is to live a car-lite lifestyle—not how pretty...+ READ MORE
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20 Apr 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
When it comes to human-powered transportation, you can't beat a skateboard for cool points. The first time you try careening around on a board, keep these tips in mind to help you ride solid and avoid unnecessary wipeouts.+ READ MORE
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31 Mar 2009 IN EARTH DAY | COMMENTS
Some companies are finally starting to catch wind that unsustainable and wasteful packaging doesn't fly with consumers anymore, and so are focusing on...+ READ MORE
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23 Mar 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
Moving in a bipedal fashion is one of the ways we can replace our carbon footprint with our actual footprint. Using those strange, foot-adorned sticks that we call legs as an all-natural method of transportation is a green way of getting to point B from point A.+ READ MORE
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8 Feb 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Gadding about town on a bicycle is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. People who commute by bike tend to be healthier. For men, however, bicycles do have a slight health risk. Researchers have found that men who are avid mountain bikers run the risk of scrotal damage. + READ MORE
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30 Jan 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
Traveling by train is one of the most eco-friendly ways to travel. The train doesn't put as much pollution into the atmosphere as a plane, and for relatively short distances, Bakersfield to Sacramento for example, the time it takes to travel by train is comparable to any other form of...+ READ MORE
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25 Dec 2008 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
So here is some advice on how to not only be a good passenger, but also find a trustworthy, reliable driver, for a successful rideshare experience. This advice is from a Craigslist user, but also works for any of the various dedicated rideshare sites.+ READ MORE
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