Blog Action Day: Visit Miami Before it’s Under Water
October 13, 2009
Climate change poses serious threats to south Florida, the most hazardous being severe weather.
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Andrew Winston Talks Green Business
October 12, 2009
Green author and business consultant Andrew Winston talks with 1-800-RECYCLING about greening the workplace.
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The Most Energy-Efficient Laptop Computers
October 6, 2009
The laptop computer is already more efficient than a desktop, so it makes a great choice from the get go.
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Freeze! Frozen Containers Aren’t for Recycling
October 3, 2009
When it comes to frozen containers and recycling, the relationship is a bit cold — most grocery store containers just aren’t recyclable.
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Conserve with Solar Energy
October 1, 2009
Solar panels for the home are coming down in price as the demand for them rises, and both local and federal government tax incentives help alleviate cost.
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Talkboys and Talkgirls: How Three Kids Used 12 Batteries a Day
September 29, 2009
For those of you fortunate enough to have grown up with Talkboys, you know the power of this cassette player and recorder. Its only downfall was that it took four AA batteries, and we were constantly begging my mom for more.
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Is Central Air More Energy Efficient Than Window Units?
September 29, 2009
My electric bill is slightly lower per square foot with central air than it was when I lived in an apartment with a window unit (which, I have to add, was a new Energy Star appliance).
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Cash for Clunkers: Trade in Your Old Fridge for $50
September 22, 2009
You can save far more energy and money by switching to a newer fridge, but what do you do with an old one that works just fine?
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Should We Phase Out Older Electronics?
September 21, 2009
I’m not about to go and buy up the latest and most energy-efficient electronics when the products I currently own serve me just fine.
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Do You Have the SUV of the TV World?
September 21, 2009
My TV is great for watching movies and high-definition TV shows, but how much electricity is it taking just to run the thing? The answer is, probably a lot — but not as much as some TVs.