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How Nissan is Making the Electric Car Happen

margiemd — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:07:41 +0000

Nissan's “Reuse, Resell, Refabricate and Recycle” venture gives lithium-ion batteries used in electric cars a second life as energy storage solutions by recycling and reusing them.

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Spruce up Your Kitchen with a Recycled Countertop

margiemd — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:54:05 +0000

The latest and greatest in sustainable countertops are comprised of recycled materials.

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Which is Greener, Bottled or Tap?

margiemd — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:21:00 +0000

When you compare the use of a water filtration system versus bottled water to see which is greener or more reusable, there are many factors to consider.

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Denim: An Off-the-Wall, Sustainable Insulation

margiemd — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:24:32 +0000

Take a look at what’s inside your walls to make sure you have the right insulation to keep your home properly heated and in tip-top energy-saving condition.

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Green Gifts for the Home

margiemd — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:23:03 +0000

Décor finds are always great gifts because they tend to last longer than other ideas, which is always beneficial to our environment.

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Save Aluminum, Save the World

margiemd — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:49:45 +0000

Recycling aluminum cans helps you do your part in saving the environment, but the cans also can lend a helping hand to charities.

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‘Cash for Caulkers’ to Incentivize Home Weatherizing

margiemd — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:29:57 +0000

Joe Biden announced $454 million for the new “Recovery Through Retrofit” plan (aka "Cash for Caulkers"), a stimulus effort to weatherize American homes.

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Environment Furniture: Easy on the Eyes and the Earth

margiemd — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:42:48 +0000

With a name like Environment Furniture, there is no doubt this company is committed to the planet.

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DIY Household Cleaner Concoctions

margiemd — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:18:16 +0000

You can spend your time at the grocery store reading dozens of ingredients on labels, or you can concoct your own earth-friendly cleaning products at home.

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Going Paper Towel-less

margiemd — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:02:56 +0000

One of the most wasteful things we spend our money on and dispose of every day without regret is the paper towel.

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