Category Archives: Green Lifestyle

Improving Office Life With Chic Furniture That Integrates Plants

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story (and see pictures) at Fast Company. The contemporary Swedish furniture manufacturer Offecct develops a collection of tables, pedestals, and, sofas — for your indoor plants.

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Passive houses aggressively reduce energy

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story in USA Today. Heat your home by throwing a dinner party? This concept may sound bizarre, but it’s feasible in cutting-edge green homes that are so well-insulated, they don’t need a furnace or boiler. They’ll stay … Continue reading →

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Cuddle Up to This Power Monitor

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Earth911. Note that it isn’t a real product yet, but I think it’s a really nifty idea. The only downside as far as I can tell is if your child prefers pink to green. It … Continue reading →

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Use your smartphone to become a ‘citizen scientist’ with Project Noah

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Grist. We all know people who seem to spend more time gazing into their smartphones than they do looking at the reality in front of them. But one app is trying to reverse the trend, … Continue reading →

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Energy Savers: Your Home

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Laura B.

From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2011. Energy-saving activities are on the rise in the United States and around the world, and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Savers for “Your Home” website provides helpful guidance to apartment dwellers … Continue reading →

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New app gives you & your iPhone green shopping skills

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Tainted Green. Mobile devices and apps have changed the way we operate. We can stream live news feeds, play games, and even find the cheapest place to buy an item. While saving a few bucks … Continue reading →

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The scoop on (diaper) poop

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full post by Marc Gunther. In the beginning…. …Bill and Dave invented stuff in their garage …Herb Kelleher drew a triangle on a cocktail napkin …Howard Schultz found that people liked hanging out in Italian coffee bars As … Continue reading →

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B.Y.O.B (Bring Your Own Bag)

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Laura B.

Watch the video (and the others from Princeton SCEN). 380,000,000,000 plastic bags are consumed each year in America, 1% of them get recycled. Princeton SECN students explores the world of plastic, and non-plastic bags. Learn how bringing your own bag, … Continue reading →

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How to Recycle ‘Weird’ Glass

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Earth911. When it comes to recycling, knowing what not to put in the bin is sometimes just as important as getting the right materials in there in the first place. From the nuances of pizza … Continue reading →

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Innovative Energy Technology Transforms Wasted Heat into Electricity

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Laura B.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing two companies for innovative new products that recycle wasted energy and turn it into usable electricity in homes or small buildings. Micro combined heat and power (CHP) systems are an emerging technology … Continue reading →

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