Denim: An Off-the-Wall, Sustainable Insulation
December 31, 2009
Take a look at what’s inside your walls to make sure you have the right insulation to keep your home properly heated and in tip-top energy-saving condition.
Month: December 2009
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Don’t Trash Flings; New Disposable Containers Aren’t Ugly
December 30, 2009
TrashCo Inc.’s Flings are disposable 13-gallon garbage bags and recycling containers that can hold up to 60 aluminum cans.
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Timber! Taking Down the Christmas Tree
December 30, 2009
“When is the appropriate time to take down the Christmas tree?” is the most burning question this time of year.
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Soy Delicious Moisturizing Candles: Maggie Maceiras and Co. Make Green Gifting a Bit Sweeter
December 28, 2009
Soy Delicious’ Maggie Maceiras and Georgette Hoyo produce a soy candle that is reusable in every way.
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Waste Not, San Francisco
December 28, 2009
By 2020, the entire city of San Francisco plans to be waste-free, thanks to a new initiative by Recology.
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California is Ready for its Closeup: 2009 Global Solar Report Card Shines on the State
December 28, 2009
Global Green USA released a 2009 solar report card, giving marks on the improvement (or lack thereof) of solar power. The state of California ranked higher than the U.S. as a whole.
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Deice the Earth-Friendly Way
December 28, 2009
Traditionally, we use salt to deice sidewalks and driveways. But, salt gathers in soil in concentrated forms and can be destructive to the environment.
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It’s a Wrap: A Writer on a Budget Saves the Reputation of Gift Paper
December 23, 2009
Finding a sustainability-focused gift shop is tough. Finding one that sells eco-friendly gift wrap is even tougher.
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Eco-Friendly Dishware
December 23, 2009
In the last few years many manufacturers and distributors have made eco-friendly dishware more readily available.
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How to Make Your Party Recycle Friendly
December 22, 2009
For your next holiday party why not encourage recycling while educating your guests in a suggestive, non-offensive way?
