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Achieve optimal energy efficiency with greener electronics
Greenpeace’s ‘Guide to Greener Electronics’ helps consumers keep tabs on which companies to support and which ones to avoid based on their eco-accomplishments. In the most recent report, fifteen companies were rated among 13 categories representing energy, greener products, and sustainable operations: Disclose own operational GHG emissions GHG emissions reductions and targets Clean electricity plan [...]
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Green tips for a healthy lifestyle
Green living should be a top priority for all of us. Considering there are so many things out there we cannot control, we should at least show our support to mother Earth by inviting eco-friendly practices into our personal lives. Here are a few easy steps we can take to go greener at home and [...]
Green ways to purify the air in your apartment
As the weather cools down, we are less likely to open the windows of our apartments. Even in the warmer months, smoking neighbors and the perpetual buzz of landscaping crews in the complex might dissuade us from letting in fresh air. Lack of circulation can cause the air to feel stuffy. It also traps in [...]
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Chicago cycling its way onto a greener tomorrow
Great news for Chicago! Another project for biking improvement and better air quality has come to fruition, adding two-way protected bike lanes, on Dearborn Street through the Loop, to the city’s bicycling network. Every time a new piece of infrastructure is installed, more people are drawn to riding their bikes, whether it’s for fun, navigating [...]
Sitting pretty with green furniture
Renters have a tough time competing with homeowners when it comes to going green. So, is it possible for renters to make environmentally positive residential decisions, without driving the landlord crazy? Yes, and a great place to start is with home furnishings – with green-savvy furniture choices, it’s possible to look good and to do [...]
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Smart living calls for green and tech combined
Going green and technology keep emerging as two major trends having a deep impact upon the development of the modern society. If going green means better quality of life, healthier environment and reduced carbon footprint, tech can really ease our existence. And those two philosophies combined could result into an enhanced living experience for each [...]
Garden your apartment in 4 steps
I grew up having a big garden filled with everything – vegetables, trees, all sorts of flowers and scrubs, even a little vineyard. Throughout the years I’ve learned a lot about gardening and became fond of it. Not to mention the great advantage of using fresh vegetables for every meal and saving quite a decent [...]
The next mayor’s plans to relieve Los Angeles’ traffic congestion
We don’t know yet who the next mayor of Los Angeles will be, but we do know who the leading candidates are and each one of them has put forward plans detailing how they intend to manage LA’s awful traffic congestion. You hate your commute? Here’s what each has in mind to help, in thumbnail [...]
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The dangers of diet pills show sustainability is the key to health
Diet pills that “work” can bring quick results but quick, healthy, and sustainable rarely go hand-in-hand. Newsflash: most diet pills don’t work nearly as well as they say they will. Wait, that doesn’t surprise you? That’s good. But aren’t there good diet pills that give rapid results without harmful side effects? No. That may surprise [...]
CFL \ energy efficiency \ Incandescent light bulb \ LED lamp \ Light-emitting diode
Battle of the bulb: which is the best for the job?
Bulbs have it tough. They’ve got to illuminate radiantly, yet not harshly. They’ve got to perform well without getting hot. And now, we want them to last for years without ever being replaced or draining cash from our pockets. It’s a tall order for a small gadget but some bulbs rise to the occasion. If [...]
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3 Ways to go green in 2013
You don’t have to grow dreadlocks, stop using deodorant or go vegan all of a sudden to reap the benefits of a green lifestyle. There are easier ways to be eco-friendly in 2013, just find out what works best for you. A growing interest in “green” can be noted even amongst renters. Outfitting your rental [...]
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Energy and water-saving tips for renters
You may not own your home, but turning it into a more comfortable retreat for you and your family to enjoy is not that hard either. With a little effort and some inspired changes you can actually reduce your carbon footprint, enhance the looks of your interiors and save some money in the process, too. [...]
Declare labels make green building easier, one material at a time
You want to make the best decisions when it comes to upgrading your rental. Yet with misnomers, green-washing, and undeniable false advertising, it can be difficult to tell which products are truly the greenest and the best bet for your dollar. Wouldn’t it be convenient, though, to have a concise method of determining a product’s [...]
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Atlanta Hawks go from red to green
“Atlanta Hawks” conjures images of the red, mighty winged fowl soaring over a sea of black, a logo that Atlantans have known for ages. So if the thought of the Hawks going green makes you a bit nauseous, that’s understandable. Fortunately, the phrase isn’t literal. Sports fans can keep the red hawk logo while being [...]
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Eco-friendly tips for a green Thanksgiving
Maintain your green lifestyle through the holiday season with these helpful tips. The holidays pose more than a few dilemmas for renters with a knack for eco-conscious living. From food prep to waste disposal, pursuing earth-friendly alternatives can be a challenge if you don’ t know where to start. Let this guide point you in [...]
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Echo Boomers will change the world – are you part of the feedback?
If you were born between 1982 and 1995, you are part of a demographic cohort called the Echo Boomers – in other words, your parents are probably Baby Boomers, and your generation is also known as Generation Y and the Millennials. Why so many names? We’re not really sure, but pick the one you like [...]
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5 Necessities to prep yourself and your apartment for cold weather
Winter waits just around the bend. Don’t get caught off-guard with high bills and unnecessary risks. As the temperature drops, it’s time to start thinking about safe cold weather practices for yourself and your rental. Create a checklist using the 5 Points of Protection to start off the winter season right. Protect your health through [...]
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Recycling flip flops and making neato furniture in the process
Dutch designer Diederik Schneemann is doing his best to make a green difference with a line of products made from upcycled rubber flip flops. Surely you have old flip flops lying around. Maybe you’ve even thought: “I’d love to find these flip flops a nice new home.” Well, here’s the answer. The flip flops are [...]
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Be a good person – recycle old electronics
Oh that shiny iPhone 5 has got all of the Apple fanatics ready to lose sleep and shill out some big bucks. But what to do with the old tech that goes by the wayside when the “latest and greatest” hits the streets? This doesn’t just apply to smartphones. A lot of us get rid [...]
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Apartment Living: Where the Grass is Greener
Apartment living really is greener! I’m sure you are familiar with the phrase, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” When you compare apartment living with a single family home lifestyle, which would you think is greener? By “green” we mean an environmentally friendly lifestyle. Greener Living Something not commonly [...]
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