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Which is Greener, A Battery or An Electric Outlet?
John Platt, September 24, 2009
I take my laptop everywhere I go. I also take my power cord. Because even if I can run my laptop off its internal battery, I try not to.Why? Running my laptop off the battery or off of a wall outlet uses the same electricity, right? I mean, after all, you recharge your laptop battery through the wall, so why is it any different?
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Greener Tires Could Save You 100 Dollars A Year in Fuel Costs
John Platt, January 20, 2011
Looking for new tires? The right choice could help you save gas, and in the process save up to $100 a year in fuel costs.
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Need a Ride? Turn to Facebook for Rideshares
John Platt, August 11, 2009
Going somewhere, but don't have a car? Or maybe you have a car, but three empty seats? How can we connect those two needs in a way that helps the environment?
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Help Reforest Kenya By Donating Computers, School Supplies
John Platt, August 20, 2009
Got an old computer that could be put to good use somewhere else? The Help Kenya Project wants to hear from you.The Help Kenya Project, located in Westchester County, New York, collects old computers and other school supplies and ships them to Kenya to help enhance educational efforts there.
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Which Shipping Service is Greenest?
John Platt, October 13, 2009
The act of sending a package across the country can generate an awful lot of carbon emissions. That box needs to be driven someplace, then flown to a second location, then driven around a few more times before it gets to its destination.What's a green-thinking package sender to do? Well, according to UPS itself, the greenest shipping method is to go brown.
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Another Reason to Ship UPS: Carbon Offsets
John Platt, October 15, 2009
A few days ago, we wrote that UPS looks like the greenest shipping choice available. Now there's another reason to choose UPS as your shipper of choice: you can add carbon offsets to your purchase to help aleviate the environmental impact of your package.
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Are You Still Willing to Pay More for Greener Goods?
John Platt, October 16, 2009
With the wold economy in the toilet, are you still willing (or able) to pay a premium price for greeners goods?
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Build Your Own Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle!
John Platt, February 07, 2011
Think that hybrid cars are too expensive? You can build your own electric vehicle for just $6,500.
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Honda Civic GX Still the Greenest Car in America
John Platt, March 16, 2011
For the eighth year in a row, the natural gas-powered Honda Civic GX has been named the greenest car in America by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
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Blue Book Picks Greenest Cars of 2011
John Platt, April 27, 2011
Looking for the best value in a green car? The famous Kelley Blue Book has a few ideas for you.
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