http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/windows-vinyl-pvc.html Vinyl or PVC is extruded in standard sections and reinforced with steel angles and brackets. In older buildings the change can dramatically affect the historic character of the homes they are in. The window salesmen of today are much like aluminum siding salesmen of the fifties, Spend your... Vinyl or PVC is extruded in standard sections and reinforced with steel angles and brackets. In older buildings the change can dramatically affect the historic character of the homes they are in. The window salesmen of today are much like aluminum siding salesmen of the fifties, Spend your... Green Building Green Building Supplies Green Home Renovation PVC Windows Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:03:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/windows-vinyl-pvc.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-glossary-phthalates.html Phthalates, also called "plasticizers," are a group of industrial chemicals used to make plastics like polyvinyl chloride (PVC) more flexible or resilient and also as solvents. Phthalates, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) are "nearly ubiquitous in modern society, found in, among other things, toys, food packaging, hoses, raincoats, shower curtains, vinyl flooring, wall coverings, lubricants, adhesives, detergents, nail polish, hair spray and shampoo." I'll bet you can guess what's coming next. Yep, once again, man-made = problems. Phthalates, also called "plasticizers," are a group of industrial chemicals used to make plastics like polyvinyl chloride (PVC) more flexible or resilient and also as solvents. Phthalates, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) are "nearly ubiquitous in modern society, found in, among other things, toys, food packaging, hoses, raincoats, shower curtains, vinyl flooring, wall coverings, lubricants, adhesives, detergents, nail polish, hair spray and shampoo." I'll bet you can guess what's coming next. Yep, once again, man-made = problems. Green Glossary PVC Plastic Toys Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:22:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-glossary-phthalates.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/cheap-greenhouse.html Could a whopping 165 square foot greenhouse cost a measly $150? What many Americans spend in one week on groceries?According to one frugal, DIY-er over at The Door Garden blog, you can. Could a whopping 165 square foot greenhouse cost a measly $150? What many Americans spend in one week on groceries?According to one frugal, DIY-er over at The Door Garden blog, you can. Cancer Do It Yourself Gardening Glass Green Building Green Home Money PVC Plastic Recycling Reuse Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:01:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/cheap-greenhouse.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-glossary-vinyl-chloride.html Vinyl chloride is a chemical compound, a colorless gas used in producing some plastics, that is believed to be oncogenic. It is also known as chloroethene, chloroethylene, and ethylene monochloride. Vinyl chloride is a chemical compound, a colorless gas used in producing some plastics, that is believed to be oncogenic. It is also known as chloroethene, chloroethylene, and ethylene monochloride. Green Packaging Health PVC Plastic Water Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-glossary-vinyl-chloride.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/jelly-shoes.html Spotted in The New York Times’ Moment blog, jelly-style accessories will be making a big comeback this summer, but they aren't so sutainable. Spotted in The New York Times’ Moment blog, jelly-style accessories will be making a big comeback this summer, but they aren't so sutainable. Biodegradable Eco-Fashion Accessories Green Fashion Nature PVC Plastic Shoes Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:32:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/jelly-shoes.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/green-kids-rain-gear.html Rain, rain, go away, come again another day. It's the mantra of cooped-up kids and exasperated parents everywhere, but it's pretty hard to avoid rain in spring. Rain gear is a must-have for kids across the country, but a lot of those rain boots and slickers contain PVC (polyvinyl chlorate)—which could include lots of toxins and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Rain, rain, go away, come again another day. It's the mantra of cooped-up kids and exasperated parents everywhere, but it's pretty hard to avoid rain in spring. Rain gear is a must-have for kids across the country, but a lot of those rain boots and slickers contain PVC (polyvinyl chlorate)—which could include lots of toxins and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Clothing Health Kids PVC Patagonia Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:30:00 GMT Cara Smusiak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/green-kids-rain-gear.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/prepare-food-plastic-toxins.html Here's something that a lot of people don't know about dolphins: they have some remarkable eating habits. In fact, a recent study has revealed that dolphins prepare food much like chefs do. Allow me to explain. Here's something that a lot of people don't know about dolphins: they have some remarkable eating habits. In fact, a recent study has revealed that dolphins prepare food much like chefs do. Allow me to explain. Animals Eco-Friendly Kitchens Household Toxins PVC Plastic Plastic Bags Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:30:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/prepare-food-plastic-toxins.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/create-bracelet-pvc.html One of our favorite things about spring (and we know it's coming, even if the weather doesn't show it!) is seeing all the new warm-weather trends pop up.Try these easy instructions for making your own from DIY Fashion: Find a piece of PVC pipe (in your basement or at the hardware store) that's wide enough for your... One of our favorite things about spring (and we know it's coming, even if the weather doesn't show it!) is seeing all the new warm-weather trends pop up.Try these easy instructions for making your own from DIY Fashion: Find a piece of PVC pipe (in your basement or at the hardware store) that's wide enough for your... Do It Yourself Eco-Fashion Accessories Eco-Friendly Crafts Green Fashion PVC Penny Pinching Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:30:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/create-bracelet-pvc.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/treehugger-dishwashers-radon-meat.html Today on TreeHugger: Hand washing-dishwasher showdown, assessing the value of home audits, radon action month, and identifying "naturally-raised" meat. Today on TreeHugger: Hand washing-dishwasher showdown, assessing the value of home audits, radon action month, and identifying "naturally-raised" meat. Eco-Friendly Foods Green Building Supplies Green Home PVC Treehugger Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:29:00 GMT David DeFranza http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/treehugger-dishwashers-radon-meat.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/blackout-curtains-save-energy.html Blackout curtains were used in Britain during World War Two to hide interior light from Nazi planes. If a Nazi pilot saw light coming from a building, the pilot was likely to bomb that structure. WWII is long over, but blackout curtains have a variety of other uses, including saving you money on heating bills. Blackout curtains were used in Britain during World War Two to hide interior light from Nazi planes. If a Nazi pilot saw light coming from a building, the pilot was likely to bomb that structure. WWII is long over, but blackout curtains have a variety of other uses, including saving you money on heating bills. Cooling Energy Energy Efficiency Green Home Heating PVC Saving Energy Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/blackout-curtains-save-energy.html