http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/travel-green-holiday-season.html Soon it will be Thanksgiving, a long weekend that marks the beginning of the holiday season in the US. It's a safe bet that most of you who are reading this will be traveling to go celebrate with family and friends, so let's take a moment to think a little bit about ways to make these trips less energy-intensive and less polluting. Soon it will be Thanksgiving, a long weekend that marks the beginning of the holiday season in the US. It's a safe bet that most of you who are reading this will be traveling to go celebrate with family and friends, so let's take a moment to think a little bit about ways to make these trips less energy-intensive and less polluting. Eco-Friendly Travel Green Air Travel Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT Michael Graham Richard http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/travel-green-holiday-season.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/yoga-retreat-fun-affordable.html In my other life I'm a yoga instructor. When I traveled to Centro Ecologico Sian Ka'an (CESiaK), an eco-friendly beach resort in Mexico's Mayan Riviera, on vacation in August (of which all of the juicy details can be found here), it wasn't intended as business. That vacation, I left my yoga mat practice back in Brooklyn and set out for sun, sand and ceviche (responsibly caught, of course.) In my other life I'm a yoga instructor. When I traveled to Centro Ecologico Sian Ka'an (CESiaK), an eco-friendly beach resort in Mexico's Mayan Riviera, on vacation in August (of which all of the juicy details can be found here), it wasn't intended as business. That vacation, I left my yoga mat practice back in Brooklyn and set out for sun, sand and ceviche (responsibly caught, of course.) Beach Eco-Friendly Travel Ecotourism Nature Outdoors Yoga Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/yoga-retreat-fun-affordable.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/traveling-tours-global-tours.html We write often about how to make your travels greener, but even if you do everything to reduce your carbon footprint, are you still getting a dose of the bigger world while on your expeditions? It's one thing to tour green hotspots in cities like London, and another to really see the world in a green way. We write often about how to make your travels greener, but even if you do everything to reduce your carbon footprint, are you still getting a dose of the bigger world while on your expeditions? It's one thing to tour green hotspots in cities like London, and another to really see the world in a green way. Eco-Friendly Travel Ecotourism Green Community Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:15:00 GMT Jaymi Heimbuch http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/traveling-tours-global-tours.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/cycling-tip-visible-dark.html The only way to ride safely after dark is with lights on your bike. The only way to ride safely after dark is with lights on your bike. Bicycles Biking Eco-Friendly Travel Transportation Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/cycling-tip-visible-dark.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/top-national-parks-hiking.html Traveling through our national parks is incredibly inexpensive and rewarding. From wetlands to desert and glaciers to beaches, our national parks have it all. If you’re looking for great hiking it comes as no surprise that there are a lot of great spots to choose from. Traveling through our national parks is incredibly inexpensive and rewarding. From wetlands to desert and glaciers to beaches, our national parks have it all. If you’re looking for great hiking it comes as no surprise that there are a lot of great spots to choose from. Eco-Friendly Travel Exercise Nature Outdoors Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:30:00 GMT Sara Novak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/top-national-parks-hiking.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/planet-mechanics/episode-surf-power.html The Planet Mechanics team constructs a wave energy converter in Ireland to tap the power of the ocean. The Planet Mechanics team constructs a wave energy converter in Ireland to tap the power of the ocean. Eco-Friendly Travel Energy Episode Guides Green Engineering Technology Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:00:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/planet-mechanics/episode-surf-power.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/soy-beans-power-trip.html Soybean oil is one of the best vegetable-based materials to use for making biodiesel. Soybean oil is one of the best vegetable-based materials to use for making biodiesel. Alternative Fuels Biodiesel Biofuels Eco-Friendly Travel Energy Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:55:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/soy-beans-power-trip.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/planet-mechanics/episode-tree-powered-truck.html In this episode of Planet Mechanics, eco-engineers Dick and Jem run a pick-up truck on wood and drive it through the streets of London. In this episode of Planet Mechanics, eco-engineers Dick and Jem run a pick-up truck on wood and drive it through the streets of London. Alternative Fuels Eco-Friendly Travel Episode Guides Transportation Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/planet-mechanics/episode-tree-powered-truck.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/fall-eco-myth-quiz.html In this age of green thinking, eco-myths are spreading like wildfire. Sometimes finding out the truth can be really difficult. Replace old wives' tales with modern green truths in our quiz: Would You Fall for an Eco-Myth? In this age of green thinking, eco-myths are spreading like wildfire. Sometimes finding out the truth can be really difficult. Replace old wives' tales with modern green truths in our quiz: Would You Fall for an Eco-Myth? Cooking Eco-Friendly Kitchens Eco-Friendly Travel Energy Efficiency Outdoors Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT Sara Novak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/fall-eco-myth-quiz.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/visit-cumberland-island-seashore.html Cumberland Island is Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Pristine maritime forests and undeveloped beaches make this a perfect camping trip. Cumberland Island is Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Pristine maritime forests and undeveloped beaches make this a perfect camping trip. Animals Beach Eco-Friendly Travel Ecotourism Endangered Species Nature Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:30:00 GMT Sara Novak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/visit-cumberland-island-seashore.html