Articles tagged “Carbon Footprint”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

On Building a Cabin in the Woods: The Hot Poop on Toilets By Lloyd Alter IN Home & Garden Jul 14 2008 Before we purchased our property in the woods, my wife said that she hated outhouses and said that she wanted a real toilet. Being a water access only property I was worried about this, and called a few of the local contractors in the area, who all said "no problem." After the deal closed I called them back and they said "Oh, on that lake? there is no barge service there, it is too small, we can't do it." Thus I was involuntarily introduced to the world of alternative toilets. + READ MORE

When Construction Materials Finally Die By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jul 4 2008 The Harlem building on World?s Greenest Homes is a showcase for the amazing transformations that can happen when your green remodel uses anything and everything you find on a building site. But, what are the eco-smart options for building materials that are really, seriously, definitely, totally, absolutely non-negotiable trash, and can?t be re-used? + READ MORE

Eco-Friendly Camping Trip By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Jul 4 2008 The Great Outdoors: It's still there, lurking at the edge of our cities, and every now and then, we load up coolers and cars and venture out to spend the night, roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. We sing songs and tell tales of phantom hitchhikers. It is usually a good time. + READ MORE

BYOB - Bring Your Own Bag By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jul 3 2008 Bringing your own bag to the supermarket is a great way to take back your closet space and be a friend to the environment. + READ MORE

Is Telecommuting Really Greener? By Michael Graham Richard IN Tech & Transport Jul 3 2008 A big question with telecommuting is: "Does it just transfer energy use from the office to the home office? Is it really greener?" We found some answers in a study done by SUN Microsystems... + READ MORE

Green Your Barbeque: Choosing Between Charcoal and Gas By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Jun 26 2008 With summer now in full swing, many of us are heading outside to do a little cooking by fire. Barbeque season has arrived, and with it, the decision about how to do it in the greenest way possible. Step 1: choosing the greenest fuel. + READ MORE

Wa$ted Episode: Style Over Substance By Team Planet Green IN Wasted Episodes Jun 26 2008 James and Dean's fast paced habits are bad for the environment. From long wasteful showers, to cabs out to all the clubs, to throwing out yesterday's fashions—these men should know better—and Wa$ted sends in the experts to show them the... + READ MORE

Cut the Waste from your Next Dinner Party By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Jun 25 2008 When Tom Bergeron hosts an all green dinner party on his show Supper Club with Tom Bergeron he works to cut the waste. Local foods don't have to travel far to get to your table and therefore, don't waste nearly the amount of gas. + READ MORE

Campout in Your Backyard This Weekend, June 28 By Jessica Root IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 24 2008 The dog days of summer are certainly here, and my stuffy Brooklyn apartment has me dreaming of cool nights under the stars. It seems The National Wildlife Federation is turning my dream into reality, with their 4th annual Great American Backyard Campout taking place this Saturday, June 28th. + READ MORE

Today on TreeHugger By Jessica Root IN Tech & Transport Jun 23 2008 Get the best gas mileage using this list of 66 tips! See who won TreeHugger's garden photo contest. Enjoy the summer and s'mores by registering for the Great American Backyard Campout. All this and more, today on TreeHugger! + READ MORE

World's Greenest Homes Episode: Shaw By Team Planet Green IN Worlds Greenest Homes Jun 23 2008 Just outside of Aspen, Colorado, where the rich and famous come to play, Host Emmanuel Belliveau visits a 7-thousand square foot home with a small carbon footprint. World's Greenest Homes takes a tour of a home in a Boston suburb... + READ MORE

Take a Low-Carbon Vacation: 4 Ways By Collin Dunn IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 20 2008 It's beginning to look a lot like summer, and with the kids out of school and the warm, sunny weather, it's vacation time for many of us. But with fuel prices heading skyward (and not coming back down), taking a low-carbon vacation this summer will be a lot better for your wallet, and for the planet, too. + READ MORE

How Green Can You Go? By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jun 16 2008 I like to think I live a pretty green lifestyle. I recycle my plastic and paper, try not to drive somewhere I could walk, turn the lights off when I leave the house. So now that TreeHugger.com and PlanetGreen.com editor Meaghan O'Neill has asked me to spend... + READ MORE

Carbon Footprint By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Jun 13 2008 According to Treehugger.com, a carbon footprint is "the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases emitted over the full life cycle of a product or service." Everything - and everyone - has a carbon footprint. Your computer, your canine companion, your commute, and yes, even you. Unlike the footprints we leave behind on freshly fallen snow or a secluded beach, a carbon footprint is far from harmless. + READ MORE

I've Only Got A Minute By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jun 13 2008 On World's Greenest Homes, the relaxed family dwelling in Aspen proves that eco-smart choices can be super-convenient. Each of these incredibly easy green ideas takes just sixty seconds or less, and for a few, you don't even have to move from the chair you're sitting in right now - talk about convenient! + READ MORE

While You Were Sleeping By Megan Cohen IN Tech & Transport Jun 12 2008 To make your home the stuff of green dreams like the people do on Greenovate, minimize the ecological footprint of your home during the wee hours of the night, while you're far away in slumberland. Check out these tips for smart overnight climate control, nocturnal ghost-busting, and more. + READ MORE

Can Baby Poo Be Green? By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Jun 6 2008 I've known my friend Kirsten for over 10 years.There's a ton out there about this topic? Oh, and feel free to chime in by commenting below if you have any of your own solutions to diaper disasters in your household? More on eco-friendly diaper options: Solve the Diaper Dilemma: The Cloth Option Solve the Diaper Dilemma: + READ MORE

An Etymology of Green By Erin Hollingsworth IN Work & Connect Jun 6 2008 There was probably a time when green immediately invoked the idea "of the color green," but watch one episode of Alter Eco or simply pay attention to people talking around you and realize that time is definitely not now. + READ MORE

Find A Green Hospital By Dr. John Whyte IN Food & Health Jun 4 2008 You've probably noticed that many hospitals, especially newer ones, are moving away from the sterile, white walled, functional environments to warmer, inviting spaces that incorporate more color, natural light, comfortable furniture and elements of nature.Reusing Materials: Hospitals should make a concerted effort to... + READ MORE

Get It With A Side Of Saving-The-Planet By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Jun 2 2008 Host Bill Nye dishes out green info along with coffee, eggs, and bacon at a classic diner-style restaurant. The next time you ditch your kitchen for a meal out on the town, whether it's at a low-key greasy spoon or an upscale fine dining establishment, follow these tips for an eco-friendly visit from the bread basket through to dessert. + READ MORE