http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/greening-nyc-supers-time.html A program launched just last month is already about halfway to meeting its goal of 1,000 superintendents signed up for its green training program, which will slash the carbon emissions-and energy costs-of New York City's buildings. A program launched just last month is already about halfway to meeting its goal of 1,000 superintendents signed up for its green training program, which will slash the carbon emissions-and energy costs-of New York City's buildings. Clean Energy Energy Energy Efficiency Green Appliances Green Home Heating Money Take Action Water Conservation Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:30:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/greening-nyc-supers-time.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/questionable-energy-star-labels.html It turns out that the EPA's Energy Star program is not so reliable, according to a recent Energy Department internal audit. Add that to the list of reasons to monitor your own energy use at home, to be sure you're plugging in as efficiently as possible. It turns out that the EPA's Energy Star program is not so reliable, according to a recent Energy Department internal audit. Add that to the list of reasons to monitor your own energy use at home, to be sure you're plugging in as efficiently as possible. Clean Energy Energy Energy Efficiency Green Appliances Green Home Technology Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:30:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/questionable-energy-star-labels.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/energy-saving-tips-nrdc.html Watch The 11th Hour, and get inspired to act against climate change before it's too late--at home, in your community, and with your elected leaders. Watch The 11th Hour, and get inspired to act against climate change before it's too late--at home, in your community, and with your elected leaders. Clean Energy Climate Change Energy Efficiency Green Appliances Green Home Take Action Water Conservation Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:30:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/energy-saving-tips-nrdc.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-yom-kippur.html How to make your Yom Kippur a little greener this year, and green lifestyle tips you can take from the holiday to last the rest of the year. How to make your Yom Kippur a little greener this year, and green lifestyle tips you can take from the holiday to last the rest of the year. Ecological Footprint Green Appliances Green Community Green Holidays Local Food Organic Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:30:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-yom-kippur.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/living-with-ed/ed-begley-appliances-batteries.html Eco-icon and actor Ed Begley, Jr., shows off his own green lifestyle on Living With Ed--in his off time, he answers reader questions about green business, alternative energy, and efficient appliances. Eco-icon and actor Ed Begley, Jr., shows off his own green lifestyle on Living With Ed--in his off time, he answers reader questions about green business, alternative energy, and efficient appliances. Ask Ed Forum Green Appliances Green Companies Green Home Home Energy Use Rechargeable Batteries Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/living-with-ed/ed-begley-appliances-batteries.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/top-tips-line-drying.html Electric dryers are gigantic energy hogs. But even those of us with clothes lines occasionally resort to the lazy option. A little preparation can make it a whole lot easier to hang em up outside Electric dryers are gigantic energy hogs. But even those of us with clothes lines occasionally resort to the lazy option. A little preparation can make it a whole lot easier to hang em up outside Eco-Friendly Laundry Energy Energy Efficiency Green Appliances Home Energy Use Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:30:00 GMT Sami Grover http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/top-tips-line-drying.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/common-household-items-electricity.html If you have teenagers you will understand my eternal quest to find something that is loud enough and intimidating enough to wake them up in the morning. If you have a Victorian home with a double set of stairs you will understand why, although I am certainly loud and intimidating, I prefer it to be something other than me. If you have teenagers you will understand my eternal quest to find something that is loud enough and intimidating enough to wake them up in the morning. If you have a Victorian home with a double set of stairs you will understand why, although I am certainly loud and intimidating, I prefer it to be something other than me. Do It Yourself Eco-Friendly Kitchens Electricity Green Appliances Green Family How To Go Green Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:25:00 GMT Marye Audet http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/common-household-items-electricity.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/buying-guides/buy-green-dishwashers.html With perks including eco modes and long-lasting motors, these dishwashers scrub using a fraction of energy tapped by standard models. With perks including eco modes and long-lasting motors, these dishwashers scrub using a fraction of energy tapped by standard models. Buy Green Eco-Friendly Kitchens Green Appliances Green Cleaning Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://planetgreen.discovery.com/buying-guides/buy-green-dishwashers.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/buying-guides/buy-green-microwave-ovens.html Did you know microwaves have always offered a low-energy alternative to traditional stoves? Unfortunately, their primary use as popcorn-poppers and leftover-reheaters hasn't given them a place of honor in the kitchen. Did you know microwaves have always offered a low-energy alternative to traditional stoves? Unfortunately, their primary use as popcorn-poppers and leftover-reheaters hasn't given them a place of honor in the kitchen. Buy Green Eco-Friendly Kitchens Green Appliances Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:32:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/buying-guides/buy-green-microwave-ovens.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/freezer-efficiency-tips.html A well-known trick to making your fridge and freezer more efficient is to fill it to capacity. But what if you just don't have enough food to fill your freezer? There are a few handy non-food items you can use to take up space in your freezer so that it is more energy efficient. A well-known trick to making your fridge and freezer more efficient is to fill it to capacity. But what if you just don't have enough food to fill your freezer? There are a few handy non-food items you can use to take up space in your freezer so that it is more energy efficient. Energy Efficiency Green Appliances Home Energy Use Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:41:00 GMT Jaymi Heimbuch http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/freezer-efficiency-tips.html