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6 Simple Ways to Green Your Dinner
John Platt, January 26, 2012
Food is life, but how much does it really cost?
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7 Ways to Green Your Laundry
John Platt, January 04, 2012
As laundry piles up, it also adds up to create a very large environmental impact.
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Six Simple New Years Resolutions for Greener Electronics
John Platt, January 03, 2012
Hey, it's a New Year! And with it comes all of those little vows we always make -- lose 5 pounds, call your mom more often, get a promotion ... and live a greener life.
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4 Ways to Make Your Refrigerator More Efficient
John Platt, November 29, 2011
As one of the most energy-intensive devices in your home, it really pays to have an efficient fridge in your kitchen. But what if you can't afford to buy a new one?
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Telecommuting Saves 17,000 Dollars Per Employee Per Year
John Platt, November 21, 2011
If your company lets you work at home half of the time, you will save $6,800 per year, and your company will save $10,000 per year.
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Try Blackle, the Search Engine that Saves Energy
John Platt, October 05, 2011
Every internet search you do uses a little bit of energy. But there's one site that uses just a little bit less energy, and could save you a few pennies in the process.
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5 Ways to Use Less Energy While Watching TV
John Platt, September 13, 2011
How many hours a day do you spend watching TV? Two, three, four? More?
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Got an Attic? Save on Cooling Costs with a Solar-Powered Attic Fan
John Platt, May 16, 2011
Solar attic fans can cool your attic (and your entire house) without costing you a penny in electricity.
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An Incandescent Bulb that Saves Energy?
John Platt, May 13, 2011
Not all incandescent bulbs are created equal.
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Fight Global Warming by Blocking Spam
John Platt, April 11, 2011
Everyone hates spam email, but here's a reason to despise it even more: it's contributing to global warming.
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