The Ultimate Thrift Store: How Far Will You Go for a Bargain?
Posted October 9, 2009 - 07:00 by Marla Walters
Do you brag about your thrift-store finds? You might be overpaying! Find out about "dump" thrift stores.
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Are Most Businesses Going Green Just to Save Some Green?
Posted September 2, 2009 - 06:00 by Paul Michael
I heard an interesting story the other day. A radio DJ was annoyed because when he went to pick up his boarding passes from the check in counter, he was handed them without any kind of ticket wallet to keep them together. The reason: “It’s our effort to save the environment sir.” But was it really just an effort to save money?
Bamboozled! The 4 Ways that Bamboo Products May Not be All That “Green”
Posted April 3, 2009 - 07:55 by Linsey Knerl
We’ve all been there. Bopping down the aisles of your local home furnishings retailer and seeing all the “earth-friendly” products and tools that claim to be “sustainable.” Many of them are branded with green lettering, logos, or pictures of the earth and trees. Many more are made with bamboo. Before you get all weepy from the impact you’ll be making by buying into this trend, read on for the 4 ways bamboo may not be the act of stewardship you thought it was.
7 Ways To Lower Water Heater Costs
Posted January 11, 2009 - 17:24 by Lynn Truong
Your water heater can account for 13% of home energy costs. The good news is that there are small, easy tweaks you can make to lower those costs and conserve energy at the same time.
Is the courtesy flush dead?
Posted December 11, 2008 - 10:49 by Paul Michael
Nora’s recent article “Saving the planet - one drop at a time” rang a bell with me as I was sat in the men’s bathroom at work yesterday. All the stalls were occupied and every minute I heard flushing. It was constant. This once kind act of “courtesy flushing” may now be offensive considering the state of the planet…and the price of the water bill.
Look Waste in the Face (and Save More than Money)
Posted November 24, 2008 - 08:16 by Linsey Knerl
I’m addicted to how-to tips for saving money; Shave a few dollars off any of my enormous utility bills, and my heart belongs to you. Sometimes it takes more than savvy know-how to use fewer resources and pocket some extra cash. You may need to take a long, hard, ugly look at the waste you put out…and learn to adjust your real-life practices.
Eco-Capitalism - How to make money from garbage
Posted August 28, 2008 - 15:54 by Xin Lu
Most of us probably have sold a few bottles and cans and got a couple dollars, but could you believe that some people have made millions or even billions of dollars from trash? Here are some stories of these innovative and garbage loving entrepreneurs.
There are Cheaper Ways to Return to a Greener Earth
Posted May 13, 2008 - 19:46 by Linsey Knerl
The web is full of ways to live green, but have you ever thought about being Earth-friendly in your death? While it’s not always pleasant to think about, maybe we should. If you want to be sure that you have a full and ecologically responsible life, maybe “greener” burial products are for you.
Have you ever seen such amazing junk?
Posted May 2, 2008 - 09:11 by Paul Michael
My recent post about reusing old plastic bottles inspired me to look around at other ways to use, well, garbage. And I found a site that really made me think twice about the contents of my own garbage can.
9 Ways to Snag a Bag (For Free!)
Posted April 22, 2008 - 12:25 by Linsey Knerl
Reusable shopping bags are growing in popularity, and while they are a super way to save on plastic, they can be pricey for those of us who lug home two full carts of groceries every other week. Here are the best ways to score free reusable shopping bags from your favorite retailers! (But hurry! Several end today.)
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