An Entertaining Way To Save Money And Energy
Things you can do to save.
Tips To Help Parents Grow "Green" Babies
Say good-bye to pink and blue. When it comes to raising happy, healthy babies, the color of choice for many of today's parents is green.
Going Green At Supermarkets
Have you ever thought about the environmental cost of all those price tags and marketing messages on grocery store shelves?
Providing Quality Care For Patients...And The Planet
Increasingly, saving the planet while saving lives is becoming part of the mission of health care institutions.
Global Climate Change May Spur Seasonal Sniffles
Many scientists now believe that global climate change is affecting various aspects of human health, including nasal allergies.
Empowering Students To Go Green
From recycling to riding bikes, students across the country are finding ways to help protect the Earth.
Five Hot Tips For Saving On Your Heating Bill
Burning incense is one tip that might help you thumb your nose at high heating bills. That's the advice of experts who say you can use an incense stick to search out small cracks, holes and other openings in your home.
The Door Is Open To Controlling Energy Costs
A likely area for improvement in controlling energy costs is avoiding air leaks around windows and doors.
Go Green To See More Green
Improving the world's ecology and your own economy might be easier than many people realize.
Knowledge Of Rice Is Growing In The Classroom
The traditional greeting in China may be "Have you had your rice today?" but did you know that same greeting could very well be heard here in the United States?
How Many Hospitals Get Rid Of Germs
Though many are wringing their hands about the spread of Staph infections in hospitals, these infections can be reduced by frequent hand washing and properly cleaning and disinfecting surfaces with EPA-appropriate disinfectants.
How To Identify Furnace Deficiencies
An efficient furnace can be a key part of reducing overall energy consumption and costs.
Birdwatching May Aid Your Child's Development
The time and effort invested in backyard bird-watching with your children may pay a number of unexpected dividends.
Quick Ways To Cut Energy Bills
It seems the right storm window might help you weather high energy costs.
It's Easy To Be Green
Experts say taking a few small steps could reduce your home's carbon footprint.
Create An Easy And Practical Backyard Bird Garden
Gardening and birdwatching are two of the most popular hobbies in the United States.
To "Green" Your Home, Just Put Your Foot Down
If you're like many homeowners, you may never have thought about the "green" options available right below your feet.
Cozy Up To These Tips On Keeping Warm
Here's news many families may warm to: There are steps you can take to keep your heating bill down and your comfort level up.
Sealing In Savings With Silicone
You might cut annual energy bills as much as 10 percent just by sealing leaks in your home with caulk and insulation.
Winterize Your Home For Safety And Savings
From insulating your windows and doors, which can help lower your monthly heating bills, to having the right tools on hand to see you through an emergency, a few tips from the experts may help keep you, your family and your home safe this winter.
It Doesn't Get Any Greener Than This
Homeowners searching for an environmentally friendly, energy-efficient home heating system are turning with increasing frequency to geothermal systems to meet their home comfort needs responsibly and affordably.
Contract With The Earth
Americans know that shaping a healthy environment is the one challenge that eclipses all others--and an interesting book, written from a conservative point of view, offers practical ways to meet that challenge.
Quick Tips For Saving On Your Energy Bill
Simple tips for saving on your utility bill.
Green Ways To Revitalize A Kitchen
Homeowners who remember the "three Rs" could makeover their kitchens, protect the Earth and save some green in the process.
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
When homeowners compact their household trash, they can significantly reduce their number of trips to the curb and the landfill.
Ceramic Tiles Join The Green Revolution
Much like other designers who have found they can do well by going green, many ceramic tile manufacturers are embracing a powerful design trend that finds inspiration from the environment, materials found in nature and other natural shapes.
Greening Up From The Outside In
If you're looking to cut home energy bills, you might want to head outside.
Hybrid Vehicles And The Cost Of Going Green
Hybrid vehicles may be more fuel efficient but they also tend to have a higher sticker price.
Pledge To Change The World, One Step At A Time!
Many people want to help protect our environment but don't know where to start.
How To Be All-Weather Water Wise
Whatever the time of year or state of the weather, there are steps you can take to keep your landscape lush and your cash in your pocket. Here are some practical tips to help you.
Save The Rhinoceros, Not The Rhinovirus
If you've ever wondered what a rhinoceros and a rhinovirus have to do with each other, you may want to ask a world-renowned wildlife expert.
Ways For Drivers To Save And Go Green
Increasingly, motorists are looking for ways to contain fuel costs while reducing their impact on the environment.
Geothermal Cuts Costs And Carbon Footprint
There's hot news for homeowners who are more chilled than thrilled by high home heating and cooling costs.
Plan A Garden Makeover For Seasonal Savings
Smart landscape design can create a garden that conserves water and reduces a home's utility bills.
Small Steps Can Lead To Significant Savings
There's good news for those who want to save money and do their part to help save the environment at the same time. It turns out that taking small steps can make a big difference.
"Green Roofs" Help Students Make The Grade
From starting schoolwide recycling plans to cleaning up area parks, today's students get high marks when it comes to helping the environment.
Green While The Dishes Get Clean
You can clean up on these dishwashing tips and save a considerable amount of energy.
How To Buy An Energy-Efficient Refrigerator
Buying an energy-efficient refrigerator can do a lot to reduce your monthly electric bill.
Walking With Gorillas
A record of a life very different from even the most committed traveler's is told by Thor Hanson, who lived in a remote village on the edge of Uganda's Impenetrable Forest.
Make Your Next Fishing Trip An Eco-Friendly One
There are a number of ways you can protect the great outdoors.
Shopping For Hybrids: Important Points To Ponder
There are pros and cons to consider before buying a hybrid vehicle.
Make Your New Or Existing Home Even Greener
There's no need to sacrifice style when making environmentally conscious home design choices. Today's manufacturers offer beautifully designed, energy-saving and environmentally friendly options to help create a green environment in your home.
Tips To Cut Home Energy Costs
If you're looking to cut back on energy consumption, make sustainable choices and save up to 20 percent a year in heating and cooling costs, think about air sealing your home.
It's Clear: Glass Is In For Food Storage
One fact is becoming clear to America's health-conscious home cooks. The most nutritious food may be a little healthier when served or reheated in a glass container.
Weathering Rising Costs With Free Program
Spiking energy costs are prompting many Americans to find ways to conserve energy.
Homeowners, Environmentalists, All Hail The Metal Roof
Homeowners can protect homes from many extreme weather events while reducing their carbon footprint.
Metro Is On Track To Cut Greenhouse Gas
As America continues to drive down the environmental costs of motor vehicles, many are looking at some unique innovations overseas for new, and green, answers.
Keeping A Kid-Healthy Home
Pound for pound, kids eat, drink and breathe much more than adults and are therefore exposed proportionately to more contaminants that food, beverages or the air might contain.
A Bright Idea In Energy Saving
There's an answer for those who feel spiral fluorescent lightbulbs produce a stark, unsightly light.
Wind Power Is Poised To Support U.S. Jobs
Experts say there is a renewable source of energy that is capable of becoming a major contributor to America's electricity supply over the next three decades--wind power.
Exploring Scientific Ways To Save The Planet
A new TV series explores global experiments under way to help stop global warming.
Diverse Businesses Key To Constructing Nation's Tallest Green Building
What started as a project to build the nation's tallest "green" skyscraper also became an example of how to prioritize diversity in business practices.
Dubai: A World Leader In "Green" Architecture
Dubai has quietly become a world leader in "green" building.
Selecting Greens Grown With Less Water
A new way of growing lettuce, one that conserves water, may offer a "green" alternative to environmentally conscious shoppers.
Go Green And Be Cool
You can be cool and "go green" in surprising ways.
A Cool Roof Is Hot Right Now
Having the right color roof could save you some green on your energy bills.
Running A Greener Home
Small steps can help reduce your family's carbon footprint--that all-important measure of a family's effect on the environment.
Creating Sustainable, Alternative Fuels
A new process for creating biofuel may provide a valuable step toward reducing dependency on petroleum-based fuels.
Tips To Help You Recycle Plastic Bags
Here's encouraging news for anyone who wants to protect the environment. Plastic bag recycling is catching on--and there are easy steps you can take to contribute to this trend.
Cleaner, More Fuel-Efficient Transportation
A new EPA program helps drivers choose more environmentally friendly vehicles.
Travelers "Go Green"
With 66 percent of the U.S. adult population interested in environmentally responsible travel (according to a study by Yankelovich), visitors are seeking destinations that adopt sustainable platforms.
Five Environmental Questions Never Asked
Simple "green" living ideas are everywhere--from billboards to T-shirts--but there are less common, yet equally important, environmental issues.
Green Is The New "It" Color
Reduce, recycle and reuse with these expert tips.
All-Natural Methods For Avoiding Biting Bugs
Using all-natural insect repellents is one way parents can protect their children against insect bites, without using chemicals.
Track Gas Dollars For Taxes
There are ways to go the distance when it comes to countering the high cost of gas.
Cutting The Cost Of Electricity
While home energy costs are up nearly 15 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, you don't have to get hot under the collar over energy bills.
Turning Yesterday's Old Newspaper Into New
Paper recycling is turning a page in the newspaper business.
Web Users Go Green
Americans are serious about going green, with about three-quarters of people in the U.S. now recycling, according to a recent Harris Interactive poll.
Be Environmentally Conscious And Save
Here are 10 cost-effective tips for being more Earth friendly at home.
Go Green. Go Rail
The nation's freight railroads, already the most environmentally friendly form of ground transportation, are using innovative "green" technologies to further reduce their environmental footprint.
Keeping Cool Starts At The Top
Here's cool news for many homeowners.
Going Green? You May Already Be On Your Way
With environmentally friendly products, it's now possible to switch to green without sacrificing clean.
Clean Air For Olympics
Good news about energy and our environment.
Biofuel: What Everyone Should Know
Made from natural, renewable sources, biofuel is a "green" fuel alternative.
How Clean Is The Air In Your Home?
The next time you clean your home, don't forget about the air.
Will Climate Change Affect Allergic Asthma?
As more people accept the reality of global climate change, some are wondering how the changing climate will affect the incidence and severity of asthma.
Simple Steps To Live Greener
When it comes to living an eco-conscious and sustainable lifestyle, a few simple steps can make a big difference.
To Save Water...Go With The Low Flow
If you're looking to help the Earth and keep money from going down the drain, it might be time to examine your water use.
Builders Bringing Eco-Friendly Features Home
Good news for many homeowners is that you can save money and the environment when you conserve energy at home.
