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- Compact Fluorescent Lighting - CFL - Definition of Compact Fluoresce…Created: 2009-11-06 @ 20:13:03 EST
What is CFL, and how does a compact fluorescent light bulb save money? Read this definition of a compact fluorescent lamp and learn about the risks of CFL lighting. … - Why Build Green - Advantages to Green Buildings - Green Buildings an…Created: 2009-11-05 @ 21:46:08 EST
Why build green? There are many advantages to green buildings and sustainable architecture. Construction costs need not be higher, and energy efficiency and water conservation mean green design is … - Climate Change -- Global Warming and Climate Change…Created: 2009-10-30 @ 22:47:01 EDT
Climate change and global warming -- what are its causes, and what will be its effects? Here's a brief conversation about greenhouse gases, politics like the Kyoto Protocol, and your carbon footpri… - Improve the Gas Mileage of Your Car – Tips for Better Gas Mile…Created: 2009-10-29 @ 21:50:37 EDT
Looking for ways to improve the gas mileage of your car? Your car's MPG can be improved by following some simple tips. There's no need to buy a hybrid when better fuel economy can be yours through … - Winterize Your Home to Save Energy - Tips to Winterize Your Home…Created: 2009-10-29 @ 21:03:49 EDT
There are many ways to winterize your home to save energy and money, but these few tips are easy enough for anyone to do and cost next to nothing. Take advantage of home energy audits, use free sol… - Whole Green Catalog - Review of Whole Green Catalog…Created: 2009-10-29 @ 20:55:47 EDT
The Whole Green Catalog presents thousands of products and tips for green living and sustainable shopping. Read this review and find out why, despite many good features, the Whole Green Catalog fal… - Greenwashing -- Corporate Responsibility and Greenwashing…Created: 2009-10-29 @ 20:50:14 EDT
Greenwashing occurs when people, governments or companies boast about environmental credentials that just aren't true, or provide only half the truth. Here are ten ways to spot that you've just bee… - Healthy Pregnancy and Green Baby - Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy and …Created: 2009-10-18 @ 23:06:23 EDT
These 10 simple tips can make it easier for parents to bring a healthy baby into a greener, more sustainable world… - Green Lighting and Light Bulbs - Energy-Efficient Lighting and Light…Created: 2009-09-30 @ 21:01:37 EDT
Energy-efficient lighting and light bulbs can save consumers money and provide good-quality light. With halogens, CFLs, LEDs, OLEDs, and incandescents available, what are the best options for "… - How to Install a Programmable Thermostat ? Programmable Thermostat I…Created: 2009-09-30 @ 21:01:36 EDT
A programmable thermostat can save you hundreds of dollars each year in lower energy bills. Learn how to install a programmable thermostat here. … - Green Buildings - Sustainable Architecture for Green Buildings - Gre…Created: 2009-09-30 @ 19:10:55 EDT Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 20:14:26 EDT
Ever wonder what makes a green building green? Sustainable architecture is not just a fad, as energy efficiency, sustainable materials and safe, healthy buildings become more prominent worldwide. T… - Green Laundry - Save Energy and Money with Green Laundry Tips…Created: 2009-09-24 @ 21:25:51 EDT Updated: 2009-09-24 @ 22:13:51 EDT
Make laundry day a little more green in your household with these easy, affordable green laundry tips. Find out about eco-friendly detergents, energy-saving washing machines and other suggestions f… - Healthy Seafood - How to Make Healthy Seafood Choices…Created: 2009-09-22 @ 10:48:37 EDT Updated: 2009-09-22 @ 19:58:27 EDT
Choosing healthy seafood can be daunting, with concerns about overfishing, hatchery practices, mercury poisoning and other health and environmental issues. Is lobster safer than tilapia? Is sushi h… - Farmers Market - Find Your Local Farmers Market…Created: 2009-09-16 @ 18:46:50 EDT Updated: 2009-09-16 @ 21:57:00 EDT
Looking for tips on conquering your local farmers' market? Find a market, and get some advice from veteran shoppers on making the farmers' market your favorite place to shop for organic produce, ar… - Green Celebrities - Hollywood Celebrities and Green LivingCreated: 2009-09-09 @ 22:45:27 EDT Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 10:03:07 EDT
Green celebrities aren't all Tinseltown talk -- some, like Leonardo DiCaprio, Ed Norton and Cameron Diaz actually walk the walk. Find out who the real green celebrities are in Hollywood. … - Must Reads: Essential Articles and Resources about GreenlivingCreated: 2009-09-02 @ 15:49:32 EDT
- Organic Food - An Introduction to Organic FoodCreated: 2009-08-24 @ 22:12:11 EDT Updated: 2009-08-24 @ 22:59:45 EDT
What is organic food, and is it worth paying more for USDA organic produce and meats? There are many benefits to sustainable farms, but organic food isn't always health food… - Green Travel Tips - Smart Tips for Green TravelCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 09:29:44 EDT
Whether you’re taking a short business flight, or finally going on your dream vacation around the world, here are some simple green travel tips to make any trip a little easier on the pla… - Decoding Recycling Symbols - Recycling Symbols ExplainedCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 09:23:12 EDT
Recycling symbols for paper, plastic and metal are explained in easy-to-understand language. Learn how to recycle common materials and find out what different symbols mean… - Cradle to Cradle – Review of Cradle to Cradle BookCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 08:40:44 EDT
In William McDonough and Michael Braungart's book, 'Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things,' the authors ask us to look beyond recycling and consider upcycling, downcycling, and the enti… - White House Garden - Michelle Obama and the White House GardenCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 08:37:11 EDT
What is Michelle Obama planting in the White House garden? Take a look at the First Lady's plans for going green at the White House's organic garden. … - Green Cleaning Products ? Review of Green CleanersCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 08:28:54 EDT
Review some popular green cleaning products, including DIY cleaners you can make yourself. Which all-natural cleaner works best on a messy kitchen?… - Natural Insect Repellents - Organic and Natural Insect RepellentsCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 00:51:05 EDT Updated: 2009-08-10 @ 09:43:10 EDT
A number of natural, plant-based products claim to repel mosquitoes, gnats and other bugs. How effective are natural insect repellents? And are synthetic products really unsafe?… - Contact Information for the About.com Green Living GuideCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 16:00:49 EDT
Please contact me by email for questions or comments about the About.com Green Living site. … - Community Forums for Green Living - Discussion Groups for Green Livi…Created: 2009-07-30 @ 16:00:49 EDT
Get involved in lively discussions, read comments and ask questions on the About.com Green Living Community Forum. … - Natural Hair - Easy Natural Hair Care in the Kitchen Video…Updated: 2009-08-21 @ 16:01:57 EDT
Natural hair care doesn't have to be complicated. A great place to start is your very own kitchen. See which five products from your cabinets can shampoo, condition, and style your hair!… - Eco-Friendly Coffee - Make Your Coffee Green and Eco-Friendly Video…Updated: 2009-08-21 @ 15:59:35 EDT
If you start every morning with a fresh cuppa joe in your hand, then these tips are for you. Find out some simple ways you can buy, prepare, and order coffee so that it's brewed or served in an env… - Green Dry Cleaning Methods - Find Out How Clothes are Green Dry Clea…Updated: 2008-07-08 @ 15:18:20 EDT
Have you ever wondered what happens to the clothes that you drop off at the dry cleaner, or if there is an environmentally friendly option to the cleaning chemicals? Take an inside peek at how clot… - Eco-Friendly Home Improvement - Easy Green Home Improvement Video…Updated: 2008-06-09 @ 14:46:42 EDT
Just a few small changes to your home can make a big impact on the amount of energy and water you use. Take a few minutes to implement these easy energy adjusters, and you'll save money while helpi…