http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/disposable-razor-sharp-jeans.html If you use a disposable razor to shave, you're probably well aware how fast they become dull and useless--and become landfill fodder. Well, there are a couple of quick tricks you can use to maximize their lifespan. And yes, one of them involves your blue jeans. If you use a disposable razor to shave, you're probably well aware how fast they become dull and useless--and become landfill fodder. Well, there are a couple of quick tricks you can use to maximize their lifespan. And yes, one of them involves your blue jeans. Disposable Do It Yourself Green Home Green Personal Grooming Waste Disposal Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:30:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/disposable-razor-sharp-jeans.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/trash-landfill.html The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tells us that (landfills are ) "well-engineered facilities that are located, designed, operated, and monitored to ensure compliance with federal regulations." The concept is "to bury the trash in such a way that it will be isolated from groundwater, will be kept dry and will not be in contact with air." After some of the recyclables are sorted out of the trash, explains Sara Snow at TreeHugger.com, "the rest of the solid waste is dumped and, at the end of the day, covered with six inches of soil. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tells us that (landfills are ) "well-engineered facilities that are located, designed, operated, and monitored to ensure compliance with federal regulations." The concept is "to bury the trash in such a way that it will be isolated from groundwater, will be kept dry and will not be in contact with air." After some of the recyclables are sorted out of the trash, explains Sara Snow at TreeHugger.com, "the rest of the solid waste is dumped and, at the end of the day, covered with six inches of soil. Babies Composting Diapers Disposable Eco-Friendly Travel Energy Glass Green Home New York Organic Recycling Television Waste Disposal Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/trash-landfill.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/reusing-recycling-plastic-bottles.html Ever heard this one? "I don't need to carry my own reusable water bottle. I'll just recycle this disposable one later." It might sound like a reasonable compromise, but let's not delude ourselves here. Sure, recycling can have a green impact, but it's important to be able to triage one supposedly green action above another. Here's the scoop on 'reusable' vs. 'recyclable' when it comes to bottled water Ever heard this one? "I don't need to carry my own reusable water bottle. I'll just recycle this disposable one later." It might sound like a reasonable compromise, but let's not delude ourselves here. Sure, recycling can have a green impact, but it's important to be able to triage one supposedly green action above another. Here's the scoop on 'reusable' vs. 'recyclable' when it comes to bottled water Bottled Water Disposable Energy Green Design Heating Plastic Recycling Reuse Schools Waste Disposal Water Zero Waste Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:30:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/reusing-recycling-plastic-bottles.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-glossary-hanky.html My Dad got me into using handkerchiefs when I was teenager...and I've never stopped. So, I'm wondering, why hasn't this remarkably efficient habit caught on throughout the green universe? Well, maybe it's all about to happen. My Dad got me into using handkerchiefs when I was teenager...and I've never stopped. So, I'm wondering, why hasn't this remarkably efficient habit caught on throughout the green universe? Well, maybe it's all about to happen. Disposable Green Packaging Green Personal Grooming Paper Waste Disposal Sun, 10 May 2009 06:30:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-glossary-hanky.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/paper-towels-tons-trash.html A full 90% of American households use paper towels for cleaning every day. And after every paper towel is used to clean up a spill, dry someone's hands, or get that spot off the stove, it heads into the trash. And then into the landfill. A full 90% of American households use paper towels for cleaning every day. And after every paper towel is used to clean up a spill, dry someone's hands, or get that spot off the stove, it heads into the trash. And then into the landfill. Disposable Green Cleaning Green Home Paper Waste Disposal Zero Waste Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:37:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/paper-towels-tons-trash.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-manners-handkerchief-return.html Kleenex and other tissues are about as much of a household staple as any paper product out there. Kleenex is easily on par with toilet paper, paper towels—its prevalence probably even beats out paper napkins. And it's destroying the forests of North America. Kleenex and other tissues are about as much of a household staple as any paper product out there. Kleenex is easily on par with toilet paper, paper towels—its prevalence probably even beats out paper napkins. And it's destroying the forests of North America. Disposable Eco-Fashion Accessories Green Fashion Green Manners Paper Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:30:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-manners-handkerchief-return.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-latte.html Think about the latte for a moment. You know, the one you pick up on your way to the office in the morning, or sip on during a brisk evening. How much water could it possibly take to create that little cup of joe? Think about the latte for a moment. You know, the one you pick up on your way to the office in the morning, or sip on during a brisk evening. How much water could it possibly take to create that little cup of joe? Dairy Disposable Drinks Eco-Friendly Office Organic Plastic Sustainable Coffee Tea Water Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-latte.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/disposable-income-green.html It's no secret that many of the people reading this are doing a lot of green stuff for two main reasons: 1) To reduce their burden on the Earth's ecosystems, and 2) to save some dough. That's perfectly fine, nothing to be ashamed about, especially in these tough economic times. It's no secret that many of the people reading this are doing a lot of green stuff for two main reasons: 1) To reduce their burden on the Earth's ecosystems, and 2) to save some dough. That's perfectly fine, nothing to be ashamed about, especially in these tough economic times. Disposable Get Recession-Ready Money Penny Pinching Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT Michael Graham Richard http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/disposable-income-green.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-travel-routine-tips.html Travel is hard on the environment. Taking the train is a much better than if you're flying, but you can't take a train across an ocean. And if you're opting for eco-travel instead of the usual resort in the Caribbean, then I commend you. But sometimes sustainable travel just isn't in the budget. Travel is hard on the environment. Taking the train is a much better than if you're flying, but you can't take a train across an ocean. And if you're opting for eco-travel instead of the usual resort in the Caribbean, then I commend you. But sometimes sustainable travel just isn't in the budget. Bottled Water Disposable Eco-Friendly Travel Reduce Reuse Recycle Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:30:00 GMT Cara Smusiak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-travel-routine-tips.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/disposables-avoid-cut-clutter.html One of our favorite green philosophies goes something like, "Less stuff = more good." While that seems simple enough, cutting back on the amount of stuff you use every day can be trickier than it sounds. One of the easiest ways to do this is to cut back on the disposable stuff you buy. Here are then things that you never have to buy disposable again. One of our favorite green philosophies goes something like, "Less stuff = more good." While that seems simple enough, cutting back on the amount of stuff you use every day can be trickier than it sounds. One of the easiest ways to do this is to cut back on the disposable stuff you buy. Here are then things that you never have to buy disposable again. Bottled Water Bring Your Own Diapers Disposable Durability Furniture Green Packaging Green Personal Grooming Takeout Food Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:30:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/disposables-avoid-cut-clutter.html