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The Secret to Greener Take Out? Being Prepared

Marye Audet — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Eating fast food is not green and it is best to stay away from it but there are going to be those times that fast food happens. When it does? Be prepared with reusable items and some of these ideas.

Fast Food with Less of the Junk?

Sami Grover — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I have a confession to make. While most of the time I am a flexitarian who eats little meat, while I try at least to grow my own food, and while I avoid fast food whenever I can—from time-to-time I am still tempted by the lure of crappy burger chains and taco franchises (not naming any names here).

Chipotle Goes Green, Plus Recipe for Hormone-Free Braised Pork with Chipotle Peppers

Laurel House — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:30:00 GMT

Green is going mainstream, and fast. That's right, several fast food restaurants are greening up! Don't believe us?

Less Take-out = Lower Footprint (Video)

Sara Novak — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT

When things get really hectic around the house, it's really easy just to pick up the phone and dial for take-out. But take a moment, put down the phone, and realize that ordering take-out can take its toll on your carbon footprint. In the Chinese Take-out at Home episode of Emeril Green, Emeril shows Jackie, a busy mom who often turns to take-out, why it's important to make your own Chinese food.

Amass a Complete Bachelor's Dining Set from Takeout Meals

Brian Merchant — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:45:00 GMT

Sometimes, ordering takeout is truly stunning—you can end up with all kinds of crap you didn't order, your Kung Po chicken can be cold as ice, and you can find yourself buried under a heap of frivolous food containers.

Read Why to Skip Delivery and Make Your Own Pizza

Sara Novak — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:30:00 GMT

According to Be More Eco, if you suspected that you probably shouldn't be sneaking your grease-soaked pizza box into the recycling bin, you were right. Earth911 lays it out in black and white: "Pizza boxes that are tarnished with food, or any paper product that is stained with grease or food, are not recyclable—unless you remove the tainted portions."

8 Small Ways To Save Big On Food Expenses

Nicole Willner — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:30:00 GMT

It's pretty gloomy these days with unremitting news about people losing jobs, homes and the decline of our country's economic prosperity. If being frugal and modest means added security and a heightened sense and focus for what's really important, then why ever deviate from that?

The Art of Using Reusable Containers (Instead of a Doggie Bags)

Elizabeth Seward — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Eating out isn't always a green scene. So the best answer is to bring your own reusable container to the restaurant. And doing this while retaining some etiquette and class can be a challenge. Make your reusable container-bringing endeavor flawlessly simple by following these tips.

10 Disposable Things You Never Have to Buy Again

Collin Dunn — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:30:00 GMT

One of our favorite green philosophies goes something like, "Less stuff = more good." While that seems simple enough, cutting back on the amount of stuff you use every day can be trickier than it sounds. One of the easiest ways to do this is to cut back on the disposable stuff you buy. Here are then things that you never have to buy disposable again.

Green Glossary: Earth First!

Mickey Z. — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

You gotta love an eco-group that offers this welcome on their website<: "Are you tired of namby-pamby environmental groups? Are you tired of overpaid corporate environmentalists who suck up to bureaucrats and industry? Have you become disempowered by the reductionist approach of environmental professionals and scientists?"