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Know your cosmetics

Nov 26, 2010
There are hundreds of chemicals in beauty products--some of which are bad for you and bad for the environment. The Environmental Working Group c...

Turn it off when traveling

Nov 26, 2010
If you are traveling, program your thermostat to maintain a lower temperature, turn of your computer and home electronics equipment, and don't...

Think about gift packaging

Nov 26, 2010
Gifts represent another opportunity to reduce your holiday carbon footprint. Select items with minimal packaging, and give gifts of service or...

Be a smart shopper: Use a shopping list and plan your meals

Nov 26, 2010
If your shopping trips occur on a scale as massive as the Normandy Invasion, then they should be organized with similar precision. That means...

Participate in a smart meter pilot program

Nov 26, 2010
Smart meters are now being rolled out in pilot programs across the country. These advanced meters are the key to creating a true smart grid in the...

Participate in demand response energy programs

Nov 26, 2010
Many competitive electric suppliers, curtailment service providers, and utilities offer customers the chance to participate in demand response...

Macrowikinomics: Rebooting Business and the World

Nov 26, 2010
Title: Macrowikinomics: Rebooting Business and the World Author: Don Tapscott and Anthony D. Williams Publisher: Portfolio Hardcover Type: Non...

Great tips for green grooming

Nov 25, 2010
Green eyeshadow, as awesome as it is, is probably not the best way to incorporate green in your cosmetics routine.  Here are seven ways to make ...

7 DIY tips for techies from MAKE magazine

Nov 25, 2010
You don't have to buy gadgets to go green. You can make them. MAKE magazine offers up their best tips for going green with little more than elbow...

5 ways to rethink food and drink at work

Nov 25, 2010
Being environmentally friendly at work when it comes to eating breakfast and lunch or taking coffee breaks can be tough for those of us who work ...