http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/walk-store.html After seven weeks of trying to live a more green lifestyle, some things come naturally: I remember to take reusable bags to the grocery store; I check the origins of fruits and veggies and try to stay local; and I instinctively group my errands so that I use as little gas as possible. But just as I thought at the beginning that one person couldn't have too much of a negative influence, I realize now that just one person can't do enough to make things better. After seven weeks of trying to live a more green lifestyle, some things come naturally: I remember to take reusable bags to the grocery store; I check the origins of fruits and veggies and try to stay local; and I instinctively group my errands so that I use as little gas as possible. But just as I thought at the beginning that one person couldn't have too much of a negative influence, I realize now that just one person can't do enough to make things better. Books Computers Drinks Ready Set Green Recycling Reusable Bags Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:30:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/walk-store.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/office-recyling.html I've already written about my home office and its relatively small carbon footprint—it consists of my laptop and our coffee table. But everything I'm saving is balanced out by Mike's office: he works in a huge office building, drives 45 minutes each way to get there every day, and is part of a company that doesn't recycle anything. I've already written about my home office and its relatively small carbon footprint—it consists of my laptop and our coffee table. But everything I'm saving is balanced out by Mike's office: he works in a huge office building, drives 45 minutes each way to get there every day, and is part of a company that doesn't recycle anything. Books Eco-Friendly Office Plastic Ready Set Green Recycling Waste Disposal Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:39:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/office-recyling.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/blythe-dry-cleaning.html I've never been too into dry cleaning, but not for any environmental reasons—mostly because I always forget to pick up my clothes until weeks later when I realize they're missing. But for the last few months, I've been dutifully dropping off all my husband's dress shirts on a rotating schedule at the dry cleaner across the street from our house. I work from home, so I can (and sometimes do) wear sweatpants all day, but he works in an office. He needs his clothes spotless. I've never been too into dry cleaning, but not for any environmental reasons—mostly because I always forget to pick up my clothes until weeks later when I realize they're missing. But for the last few months, I've been dutifully dropping off all my husband's dress shirts on a rotating schedule at the dry cleaner across the street from our house. I work from home, so I can (and sometimes do) wear sweatpants all day, but he works in an office. He needs his clothes spotless. Books Clothing Dry Cleaning Eco-Friendly Laundry Green Cleaning Ready Set Green Skin Care Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:10:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/blythe-dry-cleaning.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/blythe-laundry.html I have always washed all my clothes in cold water—mostly because I'm just one person and I never have enough whites for a whole load of hot water. I'd rather throw everything in together and only take up two machines at the Laundromat than separate my lights and darks and spend the entire afternoon. I have always washed all my clothes in cold water—mostly because I'm just one person and I never have enough whites for a whole load of hot water. I'd rather throw everything in together and only take up two machines at the Laundromat than separate my lights and darks and spend the entire afternoon. Eco-Friendly Laundry Green Home Ready Set Green Water Conservation Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:44:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/blythe-laundry.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/blythe-water-conservation.html When it comes to greening our home, I'm pretty limited. I have good intentions, but we rent an apartment, so I'm not in a place where I can replace appliances, add solar panels, or change anything about the heating system. When it comes to greening our home, I'm pretty limited. I have good intentions, but we rent an apartment, so I'm not in a place where I can replace appliances, add solar panels, or change anything about the heating system. Green Home Ready Set Green Water Water Conservation Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:25:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/blythe-water-conservation.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/blythe-dishwashing.html While I look forward to the day we live in an apartment or house that has a dishwasher, that day doesn't seem to be coming anytime soon. For years I've been handwashing dishes (full disclosure: I kind of like it!). While I look forward to the day we live in an apartment or house that has a dishwasher, that day doesn't seem to be coming anytime soon. For years I've been handwashing dishes (full disclosure: I kind of like it!). Do It Yourself Eco-Friendly Kitchens Green Home Ready Set Green Water Water Conservation Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:24:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/blythe-dishwashing.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/blythe-power-trip.html During the past five weeks, while I've been eating locally, biking or walking instead of driving and cutting out chemical-laden household cleaners, I've made an even easier change: turning the lights off when I’m not in a room. I'd like to say I've always done this, but I like my rooms bright. Really bright. During the past five weeks, while I've been eating locally, biking or walking instead of driving and cutting out chemical-laden household cleaners, I've made an even easier change: turning the lights off when I’m not in a room. I'd like to say I've always done this, but I like my rooms bright. Really bright. Electricity Energy Energy Efficiency Green Home Ready Set Green Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:48:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/blythe-power-trip.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/blythe-biking.html I love riding my bike: the only problem is, I hardly ever do it. I always think I'll take it to run errands, and then can't figure out how to get the dry cleaning home without wrinkling it. I intend to take it grocery shopping, and then need more than I can carry in a backpack, or don't want the popsicles to melt. Dragging the bike up the steps from the basement is so much more work than walking out to my car. It's hot out. I'm short on time. I am just full of excuses. I love riding my bike: the only problem is, I hardly ever do it. I always think I'll take it to run errands, and then can't figure out how to get the dry cleaning home without wrinkling it. I intend to take it grocery shopping, and then need more than I can carry in a backpack, or don't want the popsicles to melt. Dragging the bike up the steps from the basement is so much more work than walking out to my car. It's hot out. I'm short on time. I am just full of excuses. Bicycles Biking Books Eco-Friendly Travel Ready Set Green Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:16:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/blythe-biking.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/blythe-train-travel.html It's no secret that cars are causing plenty of problems for the environment—increasing numbers of drivers and decreasing fuel economy means more greenhouse gases are being released than ever before. I rarely drive, but Mike, my husband, drives everywhere: His 2005 Volvo has only a few thousand miles less on it than my 1999 Saturn. Most of his mileage accumulates from his commute, but we also do a lot of driving on the weekends. It's no secret that cars are causing plenty of problems for the environment—increasing numbers of drivers and decreasing fuel economy means more greenhouse gases are being released than ever before. I rarely drive, but Mike, my husband, drives everywhere: His 2005 Volvo has only a few thousand miles less on it than my 1999 Saturn. Most of his mileage accumulates from his commute, but we also do a lot of driving on the weekends. Eco-Friendly Travel Public Transportation Ready Set Green Transportation Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:42:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/blythe-train-travel.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/facing-furniture.html I've never put much thought into the green qualities of the furniture I'm buying--most likely because almost all of my furniture has been the flat-packed, build-it-yourself kind.How to Go Green: Furniture More Eco Friendly Choices Restore Thrift Store, Second-Hand Furniture Domino and Treehugger's Green List: Furniture... I've never put much thought into the green qualities of the furniture I'm buying--most likely because almost all of my furniture has been the flat-packed, build-it-yourself kind.How to Go Green: Furniture More Eco Friendly Choices Restore Thrift Store, Second-Hand Furniture Domino and Treehugger's Green List: Furniture... Bamboo Disposable Furniture Green Design Green Family Green Moving Ready Set Green Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:00:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/facing-furniture.html