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Archive for November, 2009

  • ‘Cash for Caulkers’ to Incentivize Home Weatherizing

    Joe Biden announced $454 million for the new “Recovery Through Retrofit” plan (aka “Cash for Caulkers”), a stimulus effort to weatherize American homes.

    By Margie Monin Dombrowski

    November 30, 2009

  • Green Biking: Cities That Love Their Cyclists

    Biking is an excellent form of green exercise, and many cities have fun bicycle routes to explore.

    By Jessica Bates

    November 27, 2009

  • Is Swimming Green-Minded Recreation?

    Once you’re in the pool, swimming has a positive impact on your health, but what’s up in air is the overall impact this exercise has on the natural environment.

    By Tyler Farmer

    November 27, 2009

  • Not So Green: Abandoning the Treadmill

    While the treadmill was an excellent invention for people who didn’t want to leave their home to walk 3 miles, it has one downfall: energy consumption.

    By Joey Papa

    November 23, 2009

  • Waste Not, San Francisco

    By 2020, the entire city of San Francisco plans to be waste-free, thanks to a new initiative by Recology.

    By Si Robins

    November 22, 2009

  • Lysol: Harmful or Helpful?

    Ironically, manufactured chemicals like BPA represent how hazardous our contemporary lifestyles can be, but there is another, better known chemical compound, Lysol, that helps keep much of America safe.

    By Tyler Farmer

    November 20, 2009

  • What’s in Your Cup? Convenience vs. Sustainability

    Starbucks cups currently can’t be recycled. Seven stores in Manhattan are trying to change that.

    By Megan Reilly

    November 18, 2009

  • Unseen Toxins and Simple Solutions

    Every day, thousands of unseen toxins fill the air you breathe most — the air in your home.

    By Joey Papa

    November 17, 2009

  • The New 1-800-Recycling

    Welcome to the new 1-800-RECYCLING.com.

    By Si Robins

    November 13, 2009

  • Using Less Plastic

    Let’s talk about how to use less plastic when buying personal care items such as soap, toothpaste, deodorant and cosmetics.

    By Joey Papa

    November 12, 2009

  • I See Mona Lisa in My Coffee: Making Coffee Cups Sustainable (and Creative!)

    Sustainability is really something that anyone can do. I think it’s just a matter of knowing what is reasonably implementable for you.

    By Megan Reilly

    November 12, 2009

  • Do You Love Green?

    Going green is about to get personal.

    By Tyler Farmer

    November 10, 2009

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