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25 Jun 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
So, you've checked yourself and figure you're a pretty green globetrotter. You know all about how flying creates some serious carbon emissions, and that offsetting your carbon footprint is a big part of being an eco-friendly traveler.+ READ MORE
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25 Mar 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
Which is greener: Flying or driving? That's a no-brainer. Individually speaking, airplanes produce scads more CO2 emissions that cars. Are there any cases where flying is better than driving? Yes, there are. Let’s look at some of these instances.+ READ MORE
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24 Feb 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
Most of us are really happy that the airplane was invented and that it can whiz us around the globe in a matter of no time. Air travel has really made globetrotting temporally feasible. However, airplane flight hasn't been that great for the environment. We all like the environment, but sometimes...+ READ MORE
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21 Oct 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Save money and energy using Google's Halloween-themed energy savings calculator. Still have to stock up on Halloween candy? Score a good deal on Yummy Earth Organic Lollipops! All this and more, today on TreeHugger.+ READ MORE
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18 Sep 2008 IN WA$TED! | COMMENTS
The WA$TED crew is armed with a series of tested and proven methods, tools and materials to help with the show's audits, including an internationally recognized eco-calculator.+ READ MORE
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29 Aug 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
So, you think you're doing everything you can to help the environment, but how are your lifestyle choices really adding up? Several eco-footprint calculators are available to test just how well you're doing. But which to choose?+ READ MORE
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28 Jul 2008 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
Tommy Lee and Ludacris are certainly accustomed to life in the spotlight, so it’s no surprise that they step-up the challenge of using the sunlight in a solar showdown on Battleground Earth. Solar power is one of the most promising sectors of green technology. It is the only source that is 100...+ READ MORE
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1 Jul 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
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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9 Jun 2008 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
On Wa$ted, we're introduced to a family who is dependent on an unpractical vehicle. You can get a general idea of what mileage you are getting even after one fill up, if completely filling your tank. The gallons put into the tank are replacing the gallons used since your last fill.+ READ MORE
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29 May 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that we can safely eat about 12 ounces of fish per week, to help us fill up on the dietary benefits fish can offer, but that measurement isn't universally applicable to all fish. Use this calculator to determine how much tuna you can safely eat.+ READ MORE
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29 Apr 2008 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
In 2005, used or unwanted electronics amounted to approximately 1.9 to 2.2 million tons.Staples No matter the brand or where the equipment was purchased, Staples' recycling program covers everything from desktops, laptops and printers to peripherals like keyboards, mice and speakers; each piece of...+ READ MORE
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28 Apr 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
One-third of all residential water use in the United States is devoted to irrigation, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (and that's an awful lot). Here's how to figure out if you can replace that with rooftop rainwater harvesting.+ READ MORE
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23 Apr 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Okay, so you know that the average American guzzles about 100 gallons of water every day, but do you know how much water was needed to grow that apple you'll have for lunch, or that glass of milk you had with breakfast? The answer might surprise you.+ READ MORE
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