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How to Go Green: Cars 18 Jul 2008 IN GREEN-CARS \| COMMENTS Cars are one of the great mixed bags of our time. They are at once wonders of engineering and a threat to life on Earth. They create convenience and comfort and also snarled traffic and sprawling suburbs. In the US, about 20% of all greenhouse gas emissions come from cars and light trucks like SUVs,...+ READ MORE	{ }
How to Go Green: Weddings 17 Jul 2008 IN GREEN-WEDDINGS \| COMMENTS A wedding is one of the most important days in a couple’s life. If you care about the planet, why not integrate your principles into your big day? With the average cost of a US wedding running at around $20,000 it seems obvious that weddings have a huge footprint, both ecological and economical....+ READ MORE	{ }
How to Travel for $2 per Gallon 15 Jul 2008 IN WA$TED! \| COMMENTS This was the dilemma I was faced with today as I prepared to depart for Houston from Austin for Father's Day weekend... I could either drive the 160 miles by myself and pay $4 a gallon...OR...I could take a passenger and pay only $2 a gallon for my share. I calculated the amount of gallons used...+ READ MORE	{ }
Cook Like a Pro Without Impacting the Planet 14 Jul 2008 IN SUPPER CLUB \| COMMENTS For some, cooking for a group isn't just a chore, it's a nightmare.Students visit local organic farms, make farm fresh pasta, and taste delicious organic wines from the surrounding region.+ READ MORE	{ }
Trimming your Vehicle Fattens your Wallet 13 Jul 2008 IN WA$TED! \| COMMENTS On Wa$ted, the Zellers have a fleet of vehicles at their disposal.Most of the energy used in vehicle travel is used to carry the vehicle itself, not the occupant, so trimming down the vehicle means less energy needed and wasted.+ READ MORE	{ }
About the Show 11 Jul 2008 IN BATTLEGROUND-EARTH \| COMMENTS The hard-charging, hard-partying, carbon-laden world of tour bus-living musicians doesn't exactly scream green! Now, Planet Green challenges two icons to join the newest trend in music; going green. BATTLEGROUND EARTH: LUDACRIS vs. TOMMY LEE challenges hip hop superstar Chris Ludacris Bridges and...+ READ MORE	{ }
Ready, Set, Green, Week Four: The Plane Truth 11 Jul 2008 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS \| COMMENTS I know planes aren't great for the earth, what with all the carbon dioxide emissions. That works out nicely for me, because flying is not my favorite way to get from point A to point B—but I do love new places, and I'm more than happy to white my knuckles during take off and turbulence if it means...+ READ MORE	{ }
How to be a Green Tourist 11 Jul 2008 IN GREENSBURG \| COMMENTS We're all sort of virtual tourists in the town of Greensburg; we meet its residents, take tours of the city, and find interesting info on how they're turning the town green.As you might know, airplanes are one of the biggest fuel usurpers around today, and the emissions they generate are...+ READ MORE	{ }
Don't Sweat It, Walkers and Bikers! 10 Jul 2008 IN G WORD \| COMMENTS You're thinking about biking or walking to work to cut back on crazy gas prices and carbon emissions: great idea! The only thing standing in your way? The sweat box you'll be upon arrival!+ READ MORE	{ }
Green Your Summer: 7 Unusual Tips 10 Jul 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Now that we've launched our guide for How to Go Green: Summer, we got to thinking: what other kinds of green summer fun can we have? Here are some tips that range from fun to challenging to just plain wacky.+ READ MORE	{ }

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.

Buy Green: Desktop Computers

Find energy-efficient machines to serve your needs.

Buy Green: Women's Jeans

The hippest fashions in organic cotton denim.

Buy Green: Small-Wheel Folding Bikes

The best compact bikes for getting around town.

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