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26 Oct 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
How freeing would it be to unplug your laptop from the grid...forever? Not just for a couple hours until your battery dwindles, but for good. + READ MORE
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14 Oct 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
While heading to the store and buying a Kill A Watt might be quick and easy for monitoring your power use, you can also get geeky and make one yourself. That's where the EnerJar steps in.+ READ MORE
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25 Aug 2009 IN BUYING GUIDES | COMMENTS
Battle vampire power with these five power strips, including perks like automatic shut-off.
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29 Jun 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
If you have a pool, then you know a pool cover is ideal. It keeps insects and leaves out of the water. The covers keep the punk kids out and the young kids safe. There are a variety of different pool covers, some merely a light layer of plastic, thin and chintzy. Some covers are remote-controlled....+ READ MORE
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4 Jun 2009 IN WA$TED! | COMMENTS
This week on Wa$ted! we went to a pre-school. Any fool will tell you that if you get people into a habit, into a way of thinking, when they are kids, they are more likely to stay with that habit and that thinking for the rest of their lives. And judging by the preschool in our episode, we...+ READ MORE
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26 May 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
We live in an interconnected world. A butterfly flaps its wings in Mongolia and a philosophy student ponders about that sort of thing in Spokane. See? Interconnected. As our technology and thoughts about butterflies advance, so does our interconnectedness.+ READ MORE
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29 Apr 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
Some claim that purchasing solar panels is too expensive. Well, for those of us who cannot afford a house to put them on, then the house on which to put solar panels is too expensive. (Ask your landlord about installing solar panels if possible.) But if you are managing to make a good living in...+ READ MORE
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21 Apr 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
Any conservation system whereby "some space heating or water heating is done by actively capturing byproduct heat that would otherwise be ejected into the environment." Sources of water-heat recovery in commercial buildings include refrigeration/air-conditioner compressors, manufacturing or other...+ READ MORE
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17 Apr 2009 IN GO FOR THE GREEN | COMMENTS
You've likely heard of the innovative technology used to produce biofuel from algae. Algae biofuels are one of the most promising, intriguing forms of renewable energy currently in development—and even already in use.+ READ MORE
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15 Apr 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
The best dryer for your money and the environment is the clothesline. With the investment of a few bucks you can dry your clothes with solar power for free. However, many people enjoy the convenience of an electric clothes dryer and probably won't part with it. Ok. That's fine. Let's work with that.+ READ MORE
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9 Mar 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
We all like hot water. It makes showering a pleasant experience. Dishes are easier to wash in hot water, and it makes routine floor cleaning easier as well. Thanks to our hot water heater, we are able to get hot water almost immediately just by turning on the tap. That is what I call living.+ READ MORE
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17 Feb 2009 IN GREEN PHONE: GOOD CALL | COMMENTS
Solar cell phone chargers are getting more popular but many are still often a little pricey. You can shave a few dollars off the price tag and create your very own solar gadget charger in just a few easy steps.+ READ MORE
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10 Feb 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
So you want to reduce your carbon footprint and you know a really great way to do that is by installing solar panels. But you also know that solar panels cost a big chunk of change that you don't have lying around right now. Don't worry—there are a lot of things you can do to reduce your...+ READ MORE
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27 Jan 2009 IN HOW TO GO GREEN: ALTERNATIVE ENERGY | COMMENTS
Using alternative energy to heat, cool, and provide electricity to your home may seem complex, but our How to Go Green Guide has all the information you need to get started.+ READ MORE
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6 Jan 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
So you want to make the switch to green energy, but looking up info on solar technology is inducing flashbacks to high school science class, you're not sure what an REC is, and you haven't the faintest clue where to start looking for a green energy supplier in your community!+ READ MORE
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