Sustainable Ideas
What Will McCain and Obama Do About Plug-In Hybrids? October 10th, 2008
With four weeks to go until the presidential election, it's time to start thinking about the potential impact that Barak Obama and John McCain will have on the environment over the next four years. One...more
Toshiba Offers Free Electronics Recycling October 9th, 2008
Trade-Ins and Cash Offered for Some Devices
Looking for a way to get rid of your old electronics in an environmentally responsible way? Toshiba has a solution for you. Toshiba's Digital Products Division this week expanded its free recycling program, which previously only...more
Five Green Devices Every Home Should Have October 7th, 2008
You don't have to install huge solar panels on your home or drive a hybrid vehicle to go green. Sometimes, the best steps to take are the littlest ones. With that in mind, here are...more
How to Green Your Jeans: 5 Tips To Cut Your Carbon Footprint and Save Money October 6th, 2008
By Susan Seliger There is probably no single piece of clothing that has ever been as popular –around the world — as blue jeans. What’s not to love – you can dress ‘em up, dress ‘em...more
Make Beautiful Music with Eco-Friendly Audio Systems October 3rd, 2008
MetaEfficient Names Greenest Audio Systems of 2008
Love music? Love the environment? Then let's talk about this year's greenest audio devices. Like all electronics, audio systems can contain all kinds of toxic materials. They aren't always easily recyclable, and they often come with...more
Happy Fair Trade Month! October 3rd, 2008
Celebrate With Chocolate
Happy Fair Trade Month! This October, as you stock up for Halloween and heading into the holidays, consider what Fair Trade means to you: Fair Trade certification is, according to Transfair USA, “a market-based model of...more
Can You Write a Cell-Phone Program That Will Save the World? October 2nd, 2008
Write an Eco App, Win $25,000
Every generation of cell phones gets smarter, more powerful, and capable of connecting us in new and different ways. In fact, some mobile phones are so powerful they aren't even called "cell phones" anymore --...more
Another Plastic Bag Free "Village" October 2nd, 2008
It's not quite Modbury, the town which has gone plastic bag free for a year now, or Kew, which isn't giving them out in shops, but it is ours. Belsize Park, a leafy neighbourhood in...more
One Seed At A Time September 30th, 2008
Save the Planet, Donate Seeds
If you were hoping to save grandma’s heirloom tomato seeds for the next generation, get your seed packets ready. The Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway is preparing to store copies of crops and other...more
Historic House Gets Green Facelift September 30th, 2008
Twin Maples Utilizes Sustainable Restoration to Preserve its Beauty
Located in Summit, New Jersey, Twin Maples is listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places. The original house was erected in 1908 by well-known New York...more
