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Get On Board With Solar Powered GPS Systems By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect Dec 4 2008 I'm not always one to be on the move with the latest technological advances, but there is one little gadget that I am 100% down with: the GPS. But with so many systems on the line, knowing which one to buy can be difficult. Luckily for us all, there are some systems that are more eco-friendly than others. + READ MORE

How to Avoid Work-Related Junk Mail By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect Dec 3 2008 If you're frequently asked to, or volunteer to, send out items to business partners and clients without first seeking their permission, try to change this. No one wants to receive 'junk' mail and even though you may see the importance in whatever you're sending, it may simply be junk mail for someone else. + READ MORE

5 Easy Ways To Green Your Fridge By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden Dec 3 2008 Your fridge looms monstrous over the rest of your kitchen. If you think about it, the fridge is essentially a storage locker for the dead plants and animals that we like to eat. Spooky, right? Fridges use up a lot of energy while making the coldness. You can do things to make your fridge more efficient. Here are five easy steps to make your refrigerator run more efficiently. + READ MORE

Plan an Eco-friendly, Winter Wonderland Family Trip for the Holidays By Sara Novak IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 2 2008 In part one of Plan a Family Eco-Trip for the Holidays we headed down to Florida and then to Ecuador, but holiday eco-trips don't have to be all fun in the sun. In part two of the series we'll get in the spirit by heading to a winter wonderland. + READ MORE

Should You Use a Landline or a Cell Phone? By Josh Peterson IN Tech & Transport Dec 2 2008 Cell phones are certainly popular. They are convenient and great for getting you out of jams. No more looking for a farmhouse in the middle of the night while broke down on the lonely, open road. The cell phone is a modern marvel. But is it green? Should you keep a cell phone for emergencies but make most of your calls on a landline? Is a landline greener? Are cell phones bad for the environment? Let's find out. + READ MORE

How to Get the Most Out of Your Hybrid (or other Eco-Friendly Car) this Winter By Eric Leech IN Tech & Transport Dec 1 2008 We know you love your green car. It saves you gas, gets you around safely, and gives you a sense of freedom without all the guilt. But there is always room for improvement, which is why we are offering you 3 ways to enjoy your green vehicle even more this winter. + READ MORE

Focus on Focus Earth: Growing Up With Global Warming By David DeFranza IN Focus Earth Nov 26 2008 Global warming and climate change will be two of the most pressing issues facing the new Barack Obama administration when he takes office on January 20, 2009. Seeing as climate change has far reaching effects that touch the economies of... + READ MORE

Get to Know: SMIT, Solar Power Ivy By Eric Leech IN Tech & Transport Nov 26 2008 What do you get when you combine the beauty of art with the technology of solar/wind power? You get SMIT, which stands for Sustainably Minded Interactive Technology. + READ MORE

Save Money with a Programmable Thermostat and Ceiling Fan Duo By Jessica Root IN Home & Garden Nov 25 2008 We all know and love ?Living with Ed? star Ed Begley, Jr. But do we know what his latest green shenanigans are? On a crusade to save energy, Begley has hit the streets to share his easy cash and planet saving tips. + READ MORE

Greensburg Season 1, Episode 9: On the Road By Team Planet Green IN Greensburg Episodes Nov 25 2008 Students from Studio 804 struggle to transport the arts center 270 miles to Greensburg during a huge rain storm. Steve Hewitt explores alternative energy ideas and the residents continue the slow process of rebuilding. Checkout the Planet Green Schedule to... + READ MORE

5 Clean, Low-Tech Replacements for Dirty, High-Tech Gear By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden Nov 25 2008 Our technology has progressed rapidly over the last 100 years. Sometimes, however, we don't need a technological upgrade. The old technology worked just as well or even better than new technology. By switching back to these older technologies, we can save energy and resources and reduce overall pollution. + READ MORE

Busted: Five Big Energy Savings Myths Debunked By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Nov 25 2008 It is more important than ever to start cracking down on energy use to save both money and even the planet. One of the best ways to cut back on energy use is to question some popularly held energy saving strategies and separate the ones that actually work from the ones that don't. Read on to test your knowledge about what to do to save energy (and what not to do). + READ MORE

Home Office Tricks: Get a Big Monitor By Lloyd Alter IN Work & Connect Nov 25 2008 Many people are still looking electron guns in the face with CRT screens, which use a lot of power and take up a lot of space. Many others made the investment in flat screen monitors a few years ago and are working on 15" and 17" monitors. Now that the prices of monitors have dropped so much, perhaps it is time to consider getting a second monitor. + READ MORE

Green Your Ice Skating with Iceless Rinks? By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Nov 24 2008 There are ice skating rinks all over this great country of ours. If you think your refrigerator sucks up a lot of energy, think about how much energy these bad boys must use. They even have skating rinks in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. + READ MORE

Stuff Happens: The Power of Television By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Nov 24 2008 A monster may be living in your bedroom; a thirsty vampire that steals energy even when you aren't thinking about it. That monster is your TV, an energy vampire that contributes to the $1,000,000 a year Americans spend to keep their electronics in "standby" mode. + READ MORE

Bringing Hydraulic Hybrid Retrofits to Developing Nations (Colorado State University) By Eric Leech IN Tech & Transport Nov 20 2008 The National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance combined with the support of the Lemelson Foundation provides $1.5 million to student and faculty programs and ventures annually. + READ MORE

5 Ways to Green Your Kitchen for Under $100 By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden Nov 19 2008 Filled with the clatter of pots and pans, the beeping of the microwave oven, the rumble of the garbage disposal and the gentle hum of the refrigerator, kitchens are the hearts of our homes. The kitchen has a lot going on within its walls. That means, there is plenty of room for environmentally savvy improvement. And that improvement can be made on the cheap. Here's how. + READ MORE

Push for Greener Vending Machines at Work By Josh Peterson IN Work & Connect Nov 19 2008 You might not have many snacking options at your place of work. You might be working late and find your stomach grumbling for some grub. You head on over to the break room and find two shimmering, low-humming vending machines near the back. One for food and one for drink. You will stand in front of these vending machines, coins jangling in pockets, ready to make a decision. + READ MORE

Set Your Computer for Energy Savings By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Nov 18 2008 There is a wide range of power-saving software that helps reduce the amount of energy your PC consumes. And yet, your computer is already equipped with power saving settings you can utilize. Try out these tips to set your computer for maximum energy savings. + READ MORE

Living Off Grid: Cook Pasta without Pre-Heating or Pre-Boiling By Trevor Reichman IN Travel & Outdoors Nov 18 2008 Since I live more than 100 miles from a gas line, I have to use a propane stove for my cooking. The gas comes from a tank on-site, instead of a pipe underground. Whenever it runs out, I have to make a trip into town to refill it. Even though I only have to refill it once every two months, it is still an incentive to conserve my propane as much as possible. + READ MORE