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15 Sep 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
If you use a disposable razor to shave, you're probably well aware how fast they become dull and useless--and become landfill fodder. Well, there are a couple of quick tricks you can use to maximize their lifespan. And yes, one of them involves your blue jeans.+ READ MORE
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9 Aug 2009 IN HOW TO GO GREEN: BACK TO SCHOOL | COMMENTS
Go back to school the green way. Find out how to make going back to class eco-friendly with our How to Go Green: Back to School.+ READ MORE
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7 Aug 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tells us that (landfills are ) "well-engineered facilities that are located, designed, operated, and monitored to ensure compliance with federal regulations." The concept is "to bury the trash in such a way that it will be isolated from groundwater, will be...+ READ MORE
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28 Jul 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
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...+ READ MORE
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10 May 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
My Dad got me into using handkerchiefs when I was teenager...and I've never stopped. So, I'm wondering, why hasn't this remarkably efficient habit caught on throughout the green universe? Well, maybe it's all about to happen.+ READ MORE
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30 Apr 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
A full 90% of American households use paper towels for cleaning every day. And after every paper towel is used to clean up a spill, dry someone's hands, or get that spot off the stove, it heads into the trash. And then into the landfill.+ READ MORE
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16 Feb 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Kleenex and other tissues are about as much of a household staple as any paper product out there. Kleenex is easily on par with toilet paper, paper towels—its prevalence probably even beats out paper napkins. And it's destroying the forests of North America.+ READ MORE
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13 Feb 2009 IN GO FOR THE GREEN | COMMENTS
Think about the latte for a moment. You know, the one you pick up on your way to the office in the morning, or sip on during a brisk evening. How much water could it possibly take to create that little cup of joe?+ READ MORE
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11 Feb 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
It's no secret that many of the people reading this are doing a lot of green stuff for two main reasons: 1) To reduce their burden on the Earth's ecosystems, and 2) to save some dough. That's perfectly fine, nothing to be ashamed about, especially in these tough economic times.+ READ MORE
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6 Feb 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
Travel is hard on the environment. Taking the train is a much better than if you're flying, but you can't take a train across an ocean. And if you're opting for eco-travel instead of the usual resort in the Caribbean, then I commend you. But sometimes sustainable travel just isn't in the budget.+ READ MORE
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2 Feb 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
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...+ READ MORE
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21 Jan 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
We'd rather you brew your own coffee to save gas, money and disposable cup waste but if you find yourself in a java-less jam--this week's the best for making a pit stop at Starbucks.+ READ MORE
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29 Dec 2008 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Every week in our Eco Memo series, we offer you practical tips on how to green your work life. Having a communal dishtowel in your office kitchenette is just plain eco-smart. By offering people a reusable cloth to wipe up small spills, you'll cut down on everyone's paper towel usage, reducing your...+ READ MORE
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29 Dec 2008 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
Because my five-o-clock-shadow doesn't grow much past eight-o-clock, I can get away with not shaving for a week or so. But I do have to shave. I can't grow a worthwhile beard. My facial hair must go. Here are five different ways to green your shaving.+ READ MORE
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10 Dec 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Bill Nye raps at us about wrapping paper in this Planet Green Holiday Highlight. His message: Be mindful of the paper that is use to swaddle your gifts in this holiday season.+ READ MORE
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