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How to Go Green: Lighting

Team Planet Green — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Eco-friendly green lighting illuminates your world and lightens the load on the environment. Get our eco-friendly green lighting facts, tips and information in How to To Go Green: Lighting.

Will a Broken CFL Bulb Kill Me?

Jessica Root — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:46:00 GMT

Recently, a CFL bulb shattered into pieces in my tiny living space. I was left with a large mess to clean up and after sweeping away the pieces, I swear I tasted a metallic-like flavor in my mouth the rest of the day. Am I a paranoid freak or do I have something legitimate to be afraid of?

Are You Ready for LED Light Bulbs?

Josh Peterson — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT

If you've gone green, then you probably have those curly-cue compact florescent light bulbs hanging from your fixtures. LED light bulbs don't contain mercury like CFL bulbs.

Green Glossary: Motion Sensor Lighting

Mickey Z. — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:30:00 GMT

Motion sensors automatically turn lights on when they are needed (read: when motion is detected) and turn them off a short while later. "Motion sensors are best used in areas of the house that get little foot traffic," writes Planet Green's Josh Peterson.

Stuff Happens Episode: The Office

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:45:00 GMT

Bill Nye goes undercover at an office this week, and brings you the surprising eco-facts about where the stuff that fills your cubicle comes from, and where it all goes when you're done with it. From the paper in your printer to the light over your desk, from the computer you boot up to the coffee you chug down, tune in to Stuff Happens to find out the secret life of all the things that make up your 9-to-5, and get the green truth about how you can make your office more environmentally friendly.

Renovation Nation Episode: Albuquerque, Retiring Green

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:27:00 GMT

Today, Steve unlocks his inner six-year-old when installing natural clay plaster. Plus, Steve learns how to install dimmable fluorescent lighting-the hard way. And later, we see a factory that makes tiles out of streetlamps.

Save Energy With Motion Sensors

Josh Peterson — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

You can save energy with motion sensors by rigging them to your lights in low-trafficked areas of your home. They won’t save as much money or energy as replacing standard light bulbs with energy-efficient ones will. Most people who give a hoot have already made the switch or are making the switch to CFLs anyway.

Are all Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) Created Equal?

Heather Sperling — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Last month, Environmental Working Group (EWG) put out a shopper’s guide to compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). We’ve been hot on CFLs for some time, in part because they’re so cool (ha!).

Greenovate Episode: Ryan F.

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:04:00 GMT

33-year-old international cyclist and real estate broker Ryan Flegal has ambitious plans to turn a dilapidated light bulb factory into his very own green oasis in the middle of south central Los Angeles.

Focus on Focus Earth: An Interview with Laura Bush

David DeFranza — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:15:00 GMT

This week on Focus Earth, Bob Woodruff sits down with Laura Bush to discuss the environment, energy, and conservation. With her stay in the White House coming to an end, she reflects on how she has helped to green America's First House, and what she plans to continue doing to help the environment.