Tina Dupuy

Don’t Change That Oil! Feb 14, 2008

The 3000-Mile Rule is a Myth

Or maybe you should. It kind of depends on the make and model of your car. But according to the ca.gov website, the long touted changing your oil every 3,000 miles is officially a fiction. “Needing to change your car’s oil... more

Whole Foods And China Have a Whole New Bag Feb 11, 2008

Even with the New Bans, Dog-Owners Need Not Worry

There was a time when it was a statement that you had been shopping if you came back with a heap of bags. Fancy bags from fancy stores - that look really fancy in landfills! As a dog owner I was... more

The Green Race to the White House Feb 6, 2008

The candidates on environmental issues

After 7 years of The Apocalypse as an environmental policy (much like “I hope to die at 50” is a retirement plan), an improvement is easy to come by. Where do all the presidential candidates stand on green issues? Lets review: The Democrats: Hillary... more

New Thoughts On Old Clothes Feb 4, 2008

Recycling Clothing in a Whole New Way

It’s never been too complicated to get rid of your old clothes. Just donate them. Goodwill, Salvation Army or your local thrift shop is open and ready for the donations. Even if you think that they are too tattered to... more

From The Industrial Revolution To The Internet Jan 25, 2008

Is Technology The Way To A Greener Future?

I guess you could consider Luddites to be environmentalists. As you could the Amish. Or the Unabomber. Yeah, you could forsake all modern comforts - live off the grid - grow your own food and bask in your lack of impact... more

MPGs and Model Ts Jan 23, 2008

The Importance of Being Fuel Efficient

Would you like to know the carbon footprint of your new Cadillac Escalade? I bet you wouldn’t. Nope, if you drive one of those you don’t really care about MPGs or pollution. I’m sure you’re just too busy eating your... more

Does The Smart Car Live Up To Its Name? Jan 22, 2008

See if the New For-Two is for You

Has anyone not heard about the new ForTwo Smart Car? A member of the Mercedes Car Group, the Daimler AG Company is going to sell their microcar in America later this month. And they’ve managed to be profiled on every... more

The Words and the Bees Jan 18, 2008

Is Clorox Going Natural?

Clorox bought Burt’s Bees natural cosmetics last fall. Doesit seem like a good match? Uh, no. It seems like strange bedfellows. Burt of Burt’s Bees lives in a turkey coop with no electricity. It would be tough to fit into... more

Runners: Wake Up and Smell The Green Jan 16, 2008

What To Do With Your Old, Tired, Sad Running Shoes

As a marathon runner I go through athletic shoes once every two-to-three months. Running shoes are generally only good for 300-to-400 miles. Worn out shoes can cause injuries. And yes I have heard of those that run barefoot. They claim... more

GoodWill Eases Computer Wasteland Jan 13, 2008

So you got a new computer. It's super fast and way better than your last one. You marvel at how quickly technology changes. You wonder how you're going to get all your files to the new machine. You get your programs installed. You... more