http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/neighborhood-green-yard-sale.html Yard sales are great: You get to purge and the landfill gets a break. But could they be better? Don't get me wrong; I have fond childhood memories of digging through other people's trash to find treasures, counting out quarters, dimes and nickels for a book or toy. Yard sales are great: You get to purge and the landfill gets a break. But could they be better? Don't get me wrong; I have fond childhood memories of digging through other people's trash to find treasures, counting out quarters, dimes and nickels for a book or toy. Cut the Clutter Go Green Live Rich Green Community Smart Bargains Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:30:00 GMT Cara Smusiak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/neighborhood-green-yard-sale.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/cheapest-greenest-travel.html Traveling alone, cross-country, in a car that gets twenty five miles per gallon is comparable, in terms of pollution-generation, to flying cross country. If you add a couple buddies to the mix or trade your car in for a fuel-efficient hybrid, the trip becomes significantly greener. The bus is the second greenest form of transportation, followed by the train. The plane comes in second to last right before driving alone. Traveling alone, cross-country, in a car that gets twenty five miles per gallon is comparable, in terms of pollution-generation, to flying cross country. If you add a couple buddies to the mix or trade your car in for a fuel-efficient hybrid, the trip becomes significantly greener. The bus is the second greenest form of transportation, followed by the train. The plane comes in second to last right before driving alone. Eco-Friendly Travel Gas Mileage Penny Pinching Smart Bargains Transportation Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/cheapest-greenest-travel.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/staycations-cheap-safe.html A staycation is a type of a vacation. Specifically, it is one where no, or very little, actual vacating takes place. What exactly constitutes a staycation is not clearly defined. It can mean both a vacation spent relaxing at home or a vacation to nearby and local attractions. A staycation is a type of a vacation. Specifically, it is one where no, or very little, actual vacating takes place. What exactly constitutes a staycation is not clearly defined. It can mean both a vacation spent relaxing at home or a vacation to nearby and local attractions. Carbon Footprint Eco-Friendly Travel Smart Bargains Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/staycations-cheap-safe.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/tax-credit-scooter.html Last week, we discussed how the government was offering a twenty-dollar-a-month tax rebate for commuters who bike to work. It's not a lot of money, but if you are biking to work anyways, you might as well pocket the extra cash. Last week, we discussed how the government was offering a twenty-dollar-a-month tax rebate for commuters who bike to work. It's not a lot of money, but if you are biking to work anyways, you might as well pocket the extra cash. Gas Mileage Penny Pinching Rebates Smart Bargains Transportation Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:30:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/tax-credit-scooter.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/solar-pool-heater.html Showering in cold water may have a few hidden health benefits, but when you are swimming for leisure, I'd assume that you'd want to swim in some sort of comfort. That's why you might be on the market for a pool heater. You might feel guilty about buying a pool heater, because a pool heater uses a lot of electricity for a purely recreational activity. Well, feel guilty no longer. Showering in cold water may have a few hidden health benefits, but when you are swimming for leisure, I'd assume that you'd want to swim in some sort of comfort. That's why you might be on the market for a pool heater. You might feel guilty about buying a pool heater, because a pool heater uses a lot of electricity for a purely recreational activity. Well, feel guilty no longer. Electricity Green Home Home Energy Use Smart Bargains Solar Power Wed, 27 May 2009 14:30:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/solar-pool-heater.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/reusable-dry-cleaning-garment.html Dry-cleaning is generally a good thing. I mean, there are some environmental drawbacks to the process. But, many dry cleaners are moving towards greener processes, and they do help you extend the life of your garments. Usually, the manufacture of a new product is more environmentally costly than to repair an object even through dubious means. It would be interesting to completely solve this conundrum, but instead, I’m going to get to the point of this article. Dry-cleaning is generally a good thing. I mean, there are some environmental drawbacks to the process. But, many dry cleaners are moving towards greener processes, and they do help you extend the life of your garments. Usually, the manufacture of a new product is more environmentally costly than to repair an object even through dubious means. It would be interesting to completely solve this conundrum, but instead, I’m going to get to the point of this article. Clothing Green Cleaning Reduce Reuse Recycle Smart Bargains Wed, 06 May 2009 13:00:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/reusable-dry-cleaning-garment.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/rent-solar-panels.html Solar panels get called eco-bling because they are so expensive to purchase and to maintain. Solar panels are exciting and fun as all new, cool technologies are, but it's better to make sure that your home is insulated properly. I know. I know. Insulation is boring and you can't show it off. Solar panels get called eco-bling because they are so expensive to purchase and to maintain. Solar panels are exciting and fun as all new, cool technologies are, but it's better to make sure that your home is insulated properly. I know. I know. Insulation is boring and you can't show it off. Green Home Smart Bargains Solar Power Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/rent-solar-panels.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/government-weatherization-assistance-program.html Proper weatherization can reduce your heating bills by 32%. That's over $300 dollars a year. Not bad. Of course, you may not be able to afford such niceties. The United States Government has a program that helps low-income families obtain weatherization for their homes. Proper weatherization can reduce your heating bills by 32%. That's over $300 dollars a year. Not bad. Of course, you may not be able to afford such niceties. The United States Government has a program that helps low-income families obtain weatherization for their homes. Green Home Green Home Renovation Heating Insulation Smart Bargains Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/government-weatherization-assistance-program.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/amtrak-train-save.html If you live in those United States of America, then there is only one name when it comes to train travel. Checking the boards frequently will allow you to find deals to visit nearby relatives for cheap and with a small carbon footprint. Advertised Specials Advertised specials are also kind of a crapshoot, but you'll find... If you live in those United States of America, then there is only one name when it comes to train travel. Checking the boards frequently will allow you to find deals to visit nearby relatives for cheap and with a small carbon footprint. Advertised Specials Advertised specials are also kind of a crapshoot, but you'll find... Carbon Footprint Eco-Friendly Travel Green On A Budget Penny Pinching Smart Bargains Trains Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:00:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/amtrak-train-save.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/online-bartering-websites-tips.html The barter system is back. Well, really it never left. But it does tend to get put on the back burner until times are tight...like right now. So where does a person begin to trade what they have for what they want? Here are a few places to start. The barter system is back. Well, really it never left. But it does tend to get put on the back burner until times are tight...like right now. So where does a person begin to trade what they have for what they want? Here are a few places to start. Get Recession-Ready Money Penny Pinching Smart Bargains Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT Jaymi Heimbuch http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/online-bartering-websites-tips.html