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Packed Lunch Ideas Without the Waste

Packed Lunch Ideas Without the Waste

By Becky Striepe on June 15, 2011

When we think about packing lunch, we probably imagine brown baggin’ it to school, but kids aren’t the only ones that pack their lunches! Here are some packed lunch ideas to help you save money and eat better at work.

Category: Food+Drink, Living | Tags: conservation, food, Lunch, packed lunch ideas, packing lunch, reduce waste

Everything You Need To Know About Smart Meters

Everything You Need To Know About Smart Meters

By Beth Buczynski on June 14, 2011

We talk about advances in smart meters and energy monitoring technology all the time, but how much do you really know about how these devices really work?

Category: Gear+Gadgets, Innovation, Living | Tags: conservation, energy meter, energy monitoring, home energy, smart grid, Technology

4 Green Flooring Innovations

4 Green Flooring Innovations

By Becky Striepe on June 1, 2011

Flooring might not be high up on your list of eco-friendly home decor, but that flooring choice matters. Just like any other wood or paper product, irresponsibly harvested wood contributes to deforestation, and in the case of Brazilian hardwood flooring it’s linked to slave labor.

Category: Concept+Design, Home+Decor, Innovation, Living | Tags: conservation, Design, flooring, green flooring, home decor

Fracking: The Music Video

Fracking: The Music Video

By Becky Striepe on May 25, 2011

It’s been a little while since we’ve talked about fracking in this space, and it’s become a big part of the discourse surrounding our energy future and our water supply. A recent music video breaks down the issue very succinctly, and I thought I’d share it here.

Category: Living, News+Opinion | Tags: clean water, conservation, fracking, natural gas, water pollution

Gas Prices Are Rising: 6 Fuel-Saving Tips

Gas Prices Are Rising: 6 Fuel-Saving Tips

By Becky Striepe on May 13, 2011

Rising gas prices are all over the news lately, and we’re not even at the point in summer when prices typically peak each year. Of course, high gas prices are just one reason to want to maximize fuel efficiency or find alternatives to using that car. Cars are huge polluters. In fact, cars and trucks are the number one cause of air pollution here in the U.S.

Category: Cars+Tranportation, Living | Tags: cars, conservation, efficiency, fuel, fuel prices, gas prices, transportation

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