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Late winter means it’s time to think about your garden
Spring is just about knocking at the back door again, which means it’s time to start thinking about your spring plantings. It may seem a little early (even for warmer climates) seeing as how there is still a chance of frost and freeze, but there are a few things that need the extra head start, [...]
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3 Green retrofits for which your landlord will likely foot the bill
In order to get what you want from the landlord, it helps to understand what you landlord wants from the property: increased value, increased profits, and the ability to rent out the space long after you’re gone. Any modification to the unit that will prevent the landlord from receiving those results will likely be denied. [...]
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Walk Score introduces a new urban ranking service – Bike Score
Chances are, you have an idea how your neighborhood scores in Walk Score ranking results. Now, you can check out how bikeable it is. Walk Score ranks neighborhoods based on ease of access to shops, recreational amenities, public transportation, safety and other factors that are important to frequent pedestrians. Starting with select targeted communities, Bike [...]
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LEED Gold shines in Gwinnett
Two public buildings bring home gold in a competition to build greener and smarter. The South has lagged behind for quite some time in the number of environmentally-friendly structures. According to an article in the Gwinnett Daily Post, two buildings in Gwinnett are the new pace setters, hopefully pulling in further support from throughout the [...]
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Practice upcycling for artistic purposes or find a gift for your sweetheart
Early February is the nationally sanctioned time to celebrate love. Here are a few ways to celebrate the lovey dovey without having to consume small chalky hearts. Love the earth by heading out to Grapevine on Saturday (February 9) for ZeroLandfill Dallas, an award winning upcycling program geared towards artists and educations. Pick through hoards [...]
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Green living tips for intermediate tree huggers
You’re a seasoned recycler but not quit an extreme eco-warrior. What options do you have on the middle ground? Welcome to the incredibly awkward yet incredibly important stage known as the middle ground. Recycling has become second nature and you don’t second guess turning off the lights when they aren’t in use. You aren’t, however, [...]
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10 easy ways to be greener in 2013
This list of green living tips for beginners makes a lifestyle change as easy as counting to ten. Welcome to the world of sustainability! When you’re just starting out, it can seem like an overwhelming and expensive lifestyle. Learning to distinguish legitimate green products from posers, catching good deals on organic foods and products, and [...]
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Meet the greenest members of the South Loop community
Caring about the environment and being eco-savvy is no longer just about recycling and hybrid cars. Reducing our carbon footprint is strongly tied to the choices we make every day, where we choose to shop, what we eat, or where we go to school. Eventually environmental stewardship requires a massive and combined effort. Chicago can [...]
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Your green guide to wrapping
Holiday wrapping paper is such a nuisance. It’s so expensive and never seems to make it through a whole year in the close unscathed. It seems so useless, too, to buy all this new paper when we have so much old paper just lying around. Go with green wrapping this year, if not in color [...]
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See The Nutcracker, take a green approach to decorating or go snow tubing
Oh yes, it’s here. We’ve reached that stretch in the year when nearly everything revolves around Christmas; the time that makes you glad to have your life back once the holidays are over. So for even more Christmas cheer, here are some Yuletide goings-on. The world of social media is actually getting up from their [...]
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Real vs. Fake: the Christmas trees speak out
If you want to know which type of tree is best, simply ask the trees themselves. Both real and artificial trees have their benefits. At the end of the day, the best selection is a matter of preference—or which tree can form the best argument. Artificial Andy: Everyone knows that artificial Christmas trees are the [...]
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Greenest cities for 2012 living
If you care about the earth, finding a city to live in that prioritizes sustainable building and transportation, has regular farmers markets and plenty of outdoor recreation activities, and considers the planet when making political and economic decisions is probably important to you. It’s hard to say just how “green” any big city can be, [...]
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Is your apartment making you sick?
Do you sneeze and sniffle a lot? Are people always asking you if maybe you’re coming down with something? If you’re feeling off but aren’t sure what’s wrong, you could have a case of apartment-induced allergies. If your apartment has carpets, heavy curtains or drapes, a heating system that’s more than 20 years old, neighbors [...]
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Gadgets for a greener kitchen
If there is any room in your apartment that could stand a green makeover, it’s the kitchen. What you eat and how it is prepared should be as free as possible of toxins and harmful additives. ChefTools.com has helpful links to gadgets, cookware, and housewares that are eco-friendly and easy to use. All Mixed Up [...]
Green ideas to implement in the New Year
If you are making a list of resolutions for the approaching new year’s holiday, here’s a suggestion: how about adding a little greenery to the list? We’ve all come a long way in our quest to be a greener nation, recycling as much as we can, trying to find alternative ways to get to work [...]
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Green products for Happy Holidays
Get your apartment decked out for the holidays with products that will make you and the earth merry! Energy efficient, sustainable products are making their way into the seasonal markets. These items pack all of the joy of the holidays without the environmental impact. Decorating Recycled ornaments will make your tree radiant without the waste. [...]
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Shocking News: Hollywood is Ruining ‘The Lorax’
Occupy Truffula Street! The relentless pillaging of Dr. Seuss’ legacy digs down to an insincere new low. Make sure you have a hand free to hold your nose while you’re watching the Lorax Trailer. So much wrong here. First off, Danny Devito? I like Danny and he had a real nice 3-4 season run recently on [...]
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Furnish your place with recycled stuff
If you’ve ever considered how many natural resources it takes to produce all the inexpensive furniture that IKEA (and hundreds of other high-volume production furniture companies) sell around the globe each year, then you might have thought about how you can personally reduce your consumption of these products. But how about challenging yourself to create [...]
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Is California’s high speed train being railroaded by the media?
By now, you’ve probably already heard the news from a variety of ‘reliable’ sources: a new business plan for California’s nascent high speed rail initiative has determined that the initial outlay will require twice the expenditure (close to $100 billion). Everyone’s up in arms! What? More money? Who will pay, why didn’t they tell us [...]
Eco-friendly ways to heat your apartment
Keeping your apartment warm doesn’t have to be expensive, nor do you have to walk around your home wearing a winter coat. It is possible to stay cozy while being green and saving green. Check out these low-cost, energy efficient tips. Recycled Heat Let your daily chores work for you! After using the oven, turn [...]
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