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Q. Is there a performance difference for solar panels installed on a light/white roof verses a dark roof? 

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Q. I need to either repair or replace my roof, and am leaning towards getting a metal version. I've also wanted to invest in solar energy (if I can afford it). I read about panels that come in strips which stick to the metal. Have you heard of these pro]]>... &lt;a href=&quot;http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/ed-begely-jr-on-modern-solar-old-outlets-and-more.html&quot;&gt;Read the full story on Planet Green&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<h2>1. Buy in bulk.</h2>

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Q. When my present car is paid off I'm going to purchase either a Toyota Prius or a Nissan Leaf. I want to choose the car which will emit the lesser amount of CO2. 

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Q. I am part of a club at Rockland community college in Suffern, NY, and we are trying to get a horizontal or building-mounted <a href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/wgh-wind-turbines.html">wind turbine</a> for our campus to help offset o]]>... &lt;a href=&quot;http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/ed-begley-jr-on-wind-power-gas-grill-cooking-and-more.html&quot;&gt;Read the full story on Planet Green&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<h2>1. Bag the Brown Bag</h2>

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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/iktomi">Iktomi</a>: One-of-a-kind handpainted clay items&mdash;think plates, wall decor, buttons, sculptures, and pendants&mdash;brighten your home while 25% of ]]>... &lt;a href=&quot;http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/etsy-sellers-team-up-to-support-the-gulf-coast.html&quot;&gt;Read the full story on Planet Green&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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         <description><![CDATA[Whether you need a last-minute gift for that birthday party you forgot about, a one-of-a-kind present for your favorite soon-to-be newlyweds, or a custom-designed piece to mark your best friend's business school graduation, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> artist <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/yevgenia?ga_search_query=yevgenia&ga_search_type=seller_usernames">Yevgenia Davidoff</a> can help: Her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/yevgenia">shop</a> sells unique painted glass pieces, from pitchers to glasses. But she's also sharing her secrets in this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-glass-painting-with-yevgenia-8607/">How-Tuesday</a> post from Etsy blog <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-glass-painting-with-yevgenia-8607/">The Storque</a>]]>... &lt;a href=&quot;http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/etsy-how-to-simple-striking-painted-glass.html&quot;&gt;Read the full story on Planet Green&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/living-with-ed/">Living with Ed</a> follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the <a href="http://forums.treehugger.com/viewforum.php?f=62">Ask Ed</a> forum is your chance to find out. Readers submit questions and comments about the show, green living, etc., and Ed chimes in with his green answers; here, we've rounded up some highlights of the past week.


Q. I think you said previously that you use propane for heat. Which gas is more efficient for heat, propane or natural gas? Which is better for the environment?

A. I don't use propane. I use standard municipal natural gas from the grid. I don't use mu]]>... &lt;a href=&quot;http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/ed-begley-jr-on-efficient-heating-foolproof-recycling-and-more.html&quot;&gt;Read the full story on Planet Green&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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         <title>Etsy Spotlight: Chic Goods Made from Reclaimed Materials</title>
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Some upcyclng projects are obvious: using empty <a href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/reuses-baby-food-jars.html">jars</a> as organizers, turning <a href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/doityouself-makerecycled-pillows.html">spare fabric</a> into a pillow, giving board game pieces a new life as <a href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/upcycle-board-games.html">wine charms</a>.  But the sellers highlighted in this week's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/etsy-finds-find-your-repurpose-7959/">Etsy Finds</a> take repurposed materials even further, using found and reclaimed items to create one-of-a-kind clothes, jewelry, trinkets, and decor.

The artists who focus on using repurposed materials find a use for anything: old belts become <a]]>... &lt;a href=&quot;http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/etsy-spotlight-chic-goods-made-from-reclaimed-materials.html&quot;&gt;Read the full story on Planet Green&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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When you pick up your tickets to this year's <a href="http://www.lilithfair.com/">Lilith Fair</a>&mdash;with performances from Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, Corinne Bailey Rae, and Carly Simon (among others)&mdash;you won't just be shelling out for a lineup of powerful female artists: $1 from every ticket will go toward the Fair's i4c Campaign, which will distribute the funding to three green businesses and one microfinance non-profit. The last Lilith Fair, which toured from 1997-1999, brought in more than $10 million for non-profits and social organizations. This year, the money will go to a Fair Trade food seller; a carbon-neutral online bookseller; a reusable tableware company; and a bank that hopes to alleviate American poverty. Find out more about each cause&mdash;and how you can sup]]>... &lt;a href=&quot;http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/instrumental/lilith-fair-partners-with-i4c-to-support-green-businesses-and-charities.html&quot;&gt;Read the full story on Planet Green&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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         <description><![CDATA[You might look at that beat-up chair front and center at a yard sale or that shabby couch that sits at the back of the thrift store and see a piece of furniture destined for the trash&mdash;but <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/process-upholstery-with-spruce-home-7978/">Spruce Home</a> upholstery team Amanda Brown and Lizzie Joyce see something much more.

"I don't think people realize how bad a piece of furniture can be where it's still salvageable," says one of the artists. "As long as the frame isn't broken or water damaged you really can take a piece of furniture and make a complete turnaround."

Those turnarounds are the specialty of the Austin, Texas upholstery shop, where Brown and Joyce spend their days rescuing old pieces from certain destruction and giving them f]]>... &lt;a href=&quot;http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/etsy-spotlight-spruce-home-and-the-lost-art-of-reupholstery.html&quot;&gt;Read the full story on Planet Green&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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         <description><![CDATA[If you think there's no room in your budget to donate to charity, then Marsha Wallace can help: As the founder of Dining for Women, she's showing people all over the world how they can make their food budget go further with potluck dinner parties that raise money to empower women in developing countries. And now, in addition to the monthly get-togethers, Dining for Women organizes trips to meet the women they're helping&mdash;including visits to Kenya and Uganda this past year. "It really does make a connection between what we're trying to do in our meetings and raising money here," says Wallace. "It's so rewarding to meet the people and get more insight into their lives. It really brings it full circle."

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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Ahh, January. The holidays are over, winter weather is in full force, and since you just noticed you've gained five pounds since Thanksgiving, you no longer allow yourself to drown your sorrows in Godiva. If you're jumping on the lose-weight-in-'09 bandwagon (along with, well, just about everyone else) then a fitness plan is a key element&mdash;but it doesn't have to mean signing up for a gym where you'll spend a lot of money and contribute to a whole lot of wasted energy. It's easy to get a green workout with a few basic supplies&mdash;many of which you probably already have in your home&mdash;and a few small changes to your daily routine.</p>

<p>We've listed a few of these techniques after the jump, but for even more green workout ideas, head over to Planet Green and the <a href="htt]]>... &lt;a href=&quot;http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-workouts-guide3.html&quot;&gt;Read the full story on Planet Green&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Working from home sounds like a sweet deal: trade work clothes for sweats, skip rainy and crowded commutes, and set a schedule that fits you best&mdash;whether you're an early bird or a night owl. And while there are some obvious environmental pluses to giving up commutes, take-out lunches, and weekly printer paper deliveries, setting up a home office comes with its own opportunities to cut back on energy use, trim waste production, and condense your carbon footprint.</p>

<p>Planet Green's <strong><a href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/go-green/work-home/index.html">How to Go Green: Working from Home</a></strong> guide gives you all the information you need to green your daily grind, from where to look for comfortable chairs made from recycled materials to  how to arrange your works]]>... &lt;a href=&quot;http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-work-home-guide3.html&quot;&gt;Read the full story on Planet Green&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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