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It’s Not Just About the Hybrids To be green or to dry clean? Wash and wear? Don’t sweat worn sweaters EnergyStar everything
 
It’s Not Just About the Hybrids

It’s Not Just About the Hybrids

Buying a eco-friendly car isn't an easy task. Learn more about clean technologies and see if a hybrid is right for you.

To be green or to dry clean?

To be green or to dry clean?

Do you dry clean your clothes? Or do you try to find clothes that don't need any special treatment? There are two dry cleaning options that aren't as bad for the environment, but they aren't available everywhere yet.

Wash and wear?

Wash and wear?

Do you wash each item of clothing after one wearing? It's greener (and easier!) if you don't. Find out why.

Don’t sweat worn sweaters

Don’t sweat worn sweaters

Don't toss your worn out sweaters in the trash! If they aren't in shape for donation, then try out one of these unique ways to re-use them.

EnergyStar everything

EnergyStar everything

It's amazing the amount of items -- electronics, appliances, etc. -- that can qualify for an EnergyStar label.

Green holiday gift ideas

Green holiday gift ideas

08 December 2009

What do you get the person who has everything? That's the question facing lots of us right now. We have some great green gift suggestions!

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Greening your holiday decor

Greening your holiday decor

02 December 2009

Green is a popular color in Christmas decorations. But festive decor doesn't just have to be green in color. There are several cool and easy ways to decorate your home for the holidays without harming the environment.

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Greenovations – Energy Star appliance rebate?

Greenovations – Energy Star appliance rebate?

01 December 2009

Did you hear about the rebate program for Energy Star appliances? It looks like you will have to wait until 2010 for it to begin.

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Greenovations — Low or no VOC paints

Greenovations — Low or no VOC paints

13 November 2009

It's often said that the easiest and cheapest way to update a room is with a can of paint. With the fumes from most paints, it's not always been the greenest option. But there are several low VOC and low cost paints now available.

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Greenovations – Eco-friendly rugs

26 October 2009

If you're in the market for area or throw rugs, there are several environmentally-friendly options -- many can be found at retailers in your area.

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Turn Your Blues a Shade of Green

Turn Your Blues a Shade of Green

22 October 2009

Levi's and Goodwill partner to remind consumers to donate unwanted clothes.

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Greenovations — Eco-friendly carpeting

Greenovations — Eco-friendly carpeting

21 October 2009

If you are looking for a low-maintenance, modern carpeting option, you might consider eco-friendly carpet tiles. They are easy to install, fairly inexpensive, come in several colors, and are made with recycled plastic bottles.

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Greenovations — What's old is new again

Greenovations — What's old is new again

19 October 2009

When looking to renovate, it's best to work with what you already have. We were thrilled when we found the home we ended up buying, because it had original hardwood floors.

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Greenovations — green home renovations

Greenovations — green home renovations

15 October 2009

If you need to make any improvements to your home, now is a great time to do it. Not only are refinancing rates low, but home improvement prices are dropping. And the government is giving pretty sizeable tax breaks for people who opt to go the green route when renovating their home.

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Real life experiences with cloth diapering

Real life experiences with cloth diapering

12 October 2009

We have been very excited about our cloth diapering plans, though a bit worried about the number of cloth diapers I had managed to amass. Since officially starting our cloth diapering journey, we've encountered a few obstacles, though nothing I'm sure we can't overcome.

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