Articles tagged “Green Home”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Toothpaste to Hand Soap: Triclosan-Free Substitutes Until the EPA Regulates the Stuff as an Endocrine Disruptor By Rachel Cernansky IN Home & Garden Jul 7 2010 Knowing that antibacterial chemicals like triclosan are probably endocrine disruptors, isn't it time to disinfect another way? + READ MORE

10 Ways to Keep Cool Without Air Conditioning: A Planet Green Roundup By Lloyd Alter IN Home & Garden Jun 30 2010 A roundup of posts from Planet Green and TreeHugger about keeping cool without air conditioning + READ MORE

Why Aren't We Hearing More About Flame Retardants? By Virginia Sole-Smith IN Food & Health Jun 24 2010 PBDEs tend to be the forgotten toxin, but they're in your furniture, mattresses and baby goods. Here's how to get involved in the campaign for safer chemicals in consumer goods. + READ MORE

Keep Cool This Summer Without Turning on the A/C By Rachel Cernansky IN Home & Garden Jun 24 2010 8 handy tips for staying cool and energy-efficient this summer. + READ MORE

Frugal Green Living: More Cheap Ways To Stay Cool This Summer By Lloyd Alter IN Home & Garden Jun 10 2010 There are so many ways to beat the heat without resorting to the AC. + READ MORE

A Riot Of Gorgeous, Green And Practical Sheds From USA To UK By Lloyd Alter IN Home & Garden Jun 9 2010 There is an explosion of creativity going on in backyards across Europe and North America. + READ MORE

Country Living Magazine Goes Green for House of the Year By Rachel Cernansky IN Home & Garden Jun 7 2010 For the first time in its history of choosing a 'house of the year,' Country Living has decided to choose green. (It's also the first time the house of the year can be available to the masses.) + READ MORE

Natural Ways to Get Rid of Ants in Your Home By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Jun 4 2010 Here are some easy, natural ways to get rid of ants in your home. + READ MORE

Make a Wine Cork Bath Mat a Treat For Your Feet By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Jun 3 2010 Just as wine should never go to waste, neither should the corks. Wine corks are fun to collect, and they make the perfect DIY material for repurposing because they are biodegradable, natural, and renewable. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Home Buying By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jun 1 2010 Green house hunting means searching for the perfect home for you and the environment. Find out more about buying an eco-friendly home in How to Go Green: House Hunting. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Ultimate Guide By Team Planet Green IN Work & Connect Jun 1 2010 You've probably noticed that green is everywhere these days--in the news, politics, fashion, and even technology. Since it?s helpful to understand the big picture when it comes to setting to smaller goals, let's take a broader look at the reasons behind why we should go green. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Alternative Energy By Blythe Copeland IN Tech & Transport Jun 1 2010 Using alternative energy to heat, cool, and provide electricity to your home may seem complex, but our How to Go Green Guide has all the information you need to get started. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Commuting By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Jun 1 2010 Commuting may be a chore but that doesn't mean it can't be green. Jump into the HOV lane on the highway to green with How to Go Green: Commuting. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Dishwashers By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jun 1 2010 Which is greener: washing dishes by hand or using the dishwasher? Find out that and a lot more in How to Go Green: Dishwashing. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Dorm Rooms By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jun 1 2010 Dorm rooms can be real eco-nightmares. Impress your floormates with the greenest room on campus. It's easy with our How to Go Green: Dorm Rooms. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Home Heating By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jun 1 2010 Green home heating keeps you warm in the winter, saves you money, and helps the environment. Find out how to heat your home green in How to Go Green: Home Heating. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Cleaning By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jun 1 2010 Cleaning the house is a necessary part of life. Most of us dread having to do it and look forward to getting it over with. That doesn't mean it has to be bad for the earth. Get cleaning the green with with How to Go Green: Cleaning. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Electricity By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jun 1 2010 Electricity powers our lights, or gadgets, and, for some of us, our stoves. Because we use so much of it, going green with electricity is very important. Find out what to do with our How to Go Green: Electricity. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Lighting By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jun 1 2010 Eco-friendly green lighting illuminates your world and lightens the load on the environment. Get our eco-friendly green lighting facts, tips and information in How to To Go Green: Lighting. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Home Renovation By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jun 1 2010 Green home renovation gives your home a fresh new look and gives the environment a break! Find out more about eco-friendly home renovation with How to Go Green: Green Home Renovation. + READ MORE