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Retrofit Your House with LEDs

Jaymi Heimbuch — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:30:00 GMT

Roger Deane got the bug for LEDs and retrofitted his entire house—and we mean entire house—with eco-friendly LED lighting. The Scottsdale, Arizona resident recognizes that the future of lighting is in LEDs (and OLEDs) and decided to bite the bullet and get started on changing out his lighting to fit the inevitable. Everything from ceiling fixtures to inside cabinets and drawers were fitted with LEDs.

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.

Light Up Your Bike for Safe Riding

Jaymi Heimbuch — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT

There are a lot of great ideas out there for how to light up your bike in order to keep safe while driving in low-light situations. Collected here are ideas for lights to add to your bike, modifications to your bike for better visibility, and clothing and wearables to make you visible as a rider.

Grab A Green Bike Light

Megan Cohen — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:00:00 GMT

Hooray for green science! Bike lights are even better when they produce an eco-friendly glow, and these innovative newfangled blink-y things fit the bill. Check out a couple of the different environmentally sound solutions inventors and designers have come up with, and pick one to add some shine to your cycle. You'll be reducing your carbon footprint by biking instead of driving, and making green choices all the way down to the smallest details will kick your eco-smart lifestyle up yet another notch.

Decorate Your Home with Solar Powered Christmas Lights (Video)

Josh Peterson — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Steve Thomas, host of Renovation Nation, is here to illuminate our Christmas. His electric idea can help power our holiday cheer without doing harm to the environment.

Everything You Want to Know about LED Holiday Lights

Jaymi Heimbuch — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Over the past few years, many people have been making the switch to LED string lights for their holiday decorations and recycling their old incandescent lights. With an average energy savings of 80%, it's no wonder the switch is so appealing! Find out all there is to know about using LED holiday lights in this comprehensive guide.

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.

Accessorize Your Vehicle with Green Bling

Eric Leech — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:10:00 GMT

Who says just because you are green you can n't give your vehicle bling?They have famous artworks, cartoon characters, landscape photos, eyeballs, quotes, etc... They can also be ordered for the side and rear windows if you want to get really serious about your vehicles insulating needs.LED Tire Alert Some folks spend...

How to Mitigate Your Night Light Pollution

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT

When we think about what kind of lighting we use, often our first thought is getting the most light for our buck. We care about conserving energy, finding long-lasting bulbs, and, most of all, saving money. But there's another kind of pollution we should consider when purchasing light bulbs and fixtures: light pollution.

Turn YOUR Home Inside Out!

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:35:00 GMT

Not everyone can actually live in one of the stunning residences we show you on World's Greenest Homes, but you can feel like you do. If you don't want to replace your bulbs, at least reduce your usage of regular incandescents by installing dimmers that'll help you make a habit of keeping lights low or off whenever they are not in use.