http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/carbon-emmissions-quiz.html Test you knowledge of the carbon emissions from various lifestyle choices with this quiz from Planet Green. Test you knowledge of the carbon emissions from various lifestyle choices with this quiz from Planet Green. Carbon Footprint Carbon Footprint Calculator Games Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:30:00 GMT Matt McDermott http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/carbon-emmissions-quiz.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/sites-calculate-environmental-impact.html Ever want to calculate the environmental impact of you life?In my case, I find that my life is a 1,825 watt life -- equal to a wind turbine with 16' blades running constantly, 31 60w incandescent bulbs burning 24 hours a day 7 days a week, or 2 gallons of oil consumed ever day. Ever want to calculate the environmental impact of you life?In my case, I find that my life is a 1,825 watt life -- equal to a wind turbine with 16' blades running constantly, 31 60w incandescent bulbs burning 24 hours a day 7 days a week, or 2 gallons of oil consumed ever day. Carbon Footprint Carbon Footprint Calculator Ecological Footprint Websites Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:33:00 GMT Matt McDermott http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/sites-calculate-environmental-impact.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/cross-country-flight-carbon.html OK, well maybe not that much, but if you're the average resident of the United States it was just under 15% of your entire carbon emissions for the year.If you want to take the great American road trip all by your lonesome, driving straight across the entire continent, and have a car with average fuel economy, you've... OK, well maybe not that much, but if you're the average resident of the United States it was just under 15% of your entire carbon emissions for the year.If you want to take the great American road trip all by your lonesome, driving straight across the entire continent, and have a car with average fuel economy, you've... Carbon Footprint Carbon Footprint Calculator Green Air Travel Transportation Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:33:00 GMT Matt McDermott http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/cross-country-flight-carbon.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-steps-centipede-free.html Red meat, specifically beef, has the highest carbon footprint of any other meat. If you're really interested in cutting down your carbon consumption, reducing the amount of red meat is probably the easiest way to do it. However, many people are staunchly opposed to the thought of not eating beef. Red meat, specifically beef, has the highest carbon footprint of any other meat. If you're really interested in cutting down your carbon consumption, reducing the amount of red meat is probably the easiest way to do it. However, many people are staunchly opposed to the thought of not eating beef. Carbon Footprint Calculator Green Home Insects Natural Pest Control Pesticides Sun, 10 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-steps-centipede-free.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-fight-globalwarming.html Sometimes stereotypes of Americans can get carried away—we're big car drivin', flag wavin', devil-may-care, super consumin' folks according to much of the world. And though there may be hints of truth to every stereotype, we're more alert and informed than many give us credit for. Sometimes stereotypes of Americans can get carried away—we're big car drivin', flag wavin', devil-may-care, super consumin' folks according to much of the world. And though there may be hints of truth to every stereotype, we're more alert and informed than many give us credit for. Carbon Footprint Calculator Climate Change Environmental Policy Green Community Take Action Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:30:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-fight-globalwarming.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/top-carbon-offset-companies.html 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 you just have to fly. What to do? 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 you just have to fly. What to do? Carbon Footprint Calculator Carbon Offsets Eco-Friendly Travel Green Air Travel Green Calculators Websites Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:30:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/top-carbon-offset-companies.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/carbon-footprint-orange-juice.html You may have read over on TreeHugger how Tropicana has released statistics on the carbon footprint of orange juice, and how this compares to bottled water. You may have read over on TreeHugger how Tropicana has released statistics on the carbon footprint of orange juice, and how this compares to bottled water. Bottled Water Carbon Footprint Carbon Footprint Calculator Carbon Neutral Healthy Foods Organic Organic Fruit Planet Green Treehugger Water Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:30:00 GMT Matt McDermott http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/carbon-footprint-orange-juice.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/upgrade-attic-insulation.html Why You Need To Add Or Upgrade Your Insulation Now. The United States Department of Energy (USDOE) says adding insulation to your attic is one of the best ways to make your home comfortable year-round. Why You Need To Add Or Upgrade Your Insulation Now. The United States Department of Energy (USDOE) says adding insulation to your attic is one of the best ways to make your home comfortable year-round. Carbon Footprint Carbon Footprint Calculator Do It Yourself Energy Energy Efficiency Green Building Green Home Green Home Renovation Green On A Budget Penny Pinching Planet Green Saving Energy Sat, 24 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT Seth Leitman http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/upgrade-attic-insulation.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/eco-footprint.html I like to think I live a pretty green lifestyle. I recycle my plastic and paper, try not to drive somewhere I could walk, turn the lights off when I leave the house. So now that TreeHugger.com and PlanetGreen.com editor Meaghan O'Neill has asked me to spend... I like to think I live a pretty green lifestyle. I recycle my plastic and paper, try not to drive somewhere I could walk, turn the lights off when I leave the house. So now that TreeHugger.com and PlanetGreen.com editor Meaghan O'Neill has asked me to spend... Carbon Footprint Carbon Footprint Calculator Do It Yourself Electricity Green Home Ready Set Green Saving Energy Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:19:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/eco-footprint.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/find-eco-shoe-size.html Where does your footprint fall on the sustainability scale? Are you better or worse than the households featured on Wa$ted? Are you recycling as much as you could? Do you use phosphate-free soap and detergent? When you shop, do you forgo paper or plastic in favor of your own recycled cotton tote? Your answers to these questions and others in this interactive quiz will help you find out the size of your eco-footprint. Where does your footprint fall on the sustainability scale? Are you better or worse than the households featured on Wa$ted? Are you recycling as much as you could? Do you use phosphate-free soap and detergent? When you shop, do you forgo paper or plastic in favor of your own recycled cotton tote? Your answers to these questions and others in this interactive quiz will help you find out the size of your eco-footprint. Carbon Footprint Calculator Green Home Nature Recycling Transportation Walking Water Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:30:00 GMT http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/find-eco-shoe-size.html