Project Green: National News
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Conserving water in the garden – 10 tips
Conserving water and sticking to your budget this summer go hand in hand. ... Read more..
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Shining Light on Top 5 Myths About Solar Energy
Across the U.S., home solar installations are on the rise. In 2012, homeowne... Read more..
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Shining Light on Top 5 Myths About Solar Energy
Across the U.S., home solar installations are on the rise. In 2012, homeowners installed enough residential solar panels to power the equivalent of almost 24,000 homes. ... Read more..
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Eco-Friendly Appliances: Should You Go Green?
Today's home appliances are light years better than those of just a decade ago. Their superb energy-efficiency helps you create an eco-friendly home -- and they also save you money.... Read more..
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Go Green This Fall: Build a Leaf Composter
Building a compost bin is a simple low-cost project that can be easily done in less than half a day. ... Read more..
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Get Ahead of Schedule By Going Tankless
With fall in full swing, busy family schedules and the holiday season in the not-so-distant future, homeowners are looking for ways to make their households run more efficiently -- sooner rather than later.... Read more..
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Tall Ship Cruises Turn Vacations Green
The "green" travel trend is gaining momentum. A recent Lonely Planet survey of 24,500 people found that 93 percent intend to travel more responsibly in the future. ... Read more..
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Looking for a Green Vacation? Try a Tall Ship Cruise
The "green" travel trend is gaining momentum. A recent Lonely Planet survey of 24,500 people found that 93 percent intend to travel more responsibly in the future.... Read more..
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Drinking Water: An Invaluable Resource Taken for Granted
You turn on the tap, and water comes out. Period. Safe, plentiful and affordable drinking water is one of our nation's most precious resources and something most of us take for granted.... Read more..
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Why You Should Know What’s in Your Beauty Products
The skin is the body's biggest organ. And everything we put on our skin eventually makes its way into the bloodstream.... Read more..
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Looking for a Green Vacation? Try a Tall Ship Cruise Looking for a Green Vacation? Try a Tall Ship Cruise
The "green" travel trend is gaining momentum. A recent Lonely Planet survey of 24,500 people found that 93 percent intend to travel more responsibly in the future. ... Read more..
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How to Slash Your Electricity Bill This Summer
Using less electricity at home is a win-win: You reduce your environmental impact and your monthly bill.... Read more..
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Solar Power Helps Homeowners Melt High Energy Bills
Savvy consumers are now turning to solar energy to beat utility price spikes.... Read more..
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Everyday Chores Get Greener
Ready to make some eco-friendly changes, but not sure where to begin? Start with the things you do each day: chores!... Read more..
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Conservation With Kids
“Mommy, you’re not saving the Earth.” Mira folded her 6-year-old arms at me as I cleaned the stove while the water ran idly in the sink.... Read more..
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How Do You Define "Natural"?
It's safe to say neither cats nor dogs give one whisker about whether the products they use are eco-friendly. Yet more pet owners do -- and the pet industry is responding. ... Read more..
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Program Turns Drought-Ravaged Villages into "Gardens of Eden"
In the Horn of Africa, barren landscapes and dirt fields surround large riverbeds that are totally dry. Herds of goats and camels, tired and emaciated, walk through parched lands in search of food and water. It's the worst drought the region has seen in 60 years. ... Read more..
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A Better Breakfast for You and the Environment
Your mother was right: Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day -- for many reasons. Starting each day with a bowl of whole-grain cereal creates a diet high in nutrients,... Read more..
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Green Living: A Plus For Our Planet
How green is your world? For some of us, the inconvenient truth is this: When it comes to "greening" our home, our lifestyle, our family and our pets, we are not always sure where to begin. ... Read more..
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Playing the Office Temperature Game to Save Money
Business owners should think twice before tweaking workplace temperature settings this winter. According to a new survey of office workers, sixty-nine percent said they would be willing to sacrifice their preferred temperature in the office to help their company conserve energy. However the survey also found that nearly four in five participants (78 percent) say they are less productive at work when they are too hot or too cold.... Read more..
