Publix, a popular supermarket chain in the Southeast, is focusing on recycling, reuse, energy efficiency and conservation in its stores.

Global Green USA released a 2009 solar report card, giving marks on the improvement (or lack thereof) of solar power. The state of California ranked higher than the U.S. as a whole.

Buying a new TV is exciting — even more so when you dispose of your old one properly.

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

The city of Miami released its Energy Smart Miami plan in April 2009. The plan involves developing energy-efficient systems and “smart” electric grids throughout the city.

While the treadmill was an excellent invention for people who didn’t want to leave their home to walk 3 miles, it has one downfall: energy consumption.

There’s a very simple way to save hundreds of dollars every year and help save the planet. The catch? You have to unplug your unused electronics and make good use of the ones that are plugged in.

For those of you fortunate enough to have grown up with Talkboys, you know the power of this cassette player and recorder. Its only downfall was that it took four AA batteries, and we were constantly begging my mom for more.

My electric bill is slightly lower per square foot with central air than it was when I lived in an apartment with a window unit (which, I have to add, was a new Energy Star appliance).

I’m not about to go and buy up the latest and most energy-efficient electronics when the products I currently own serve me just fine.