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Drive Greener with Garmin ecoRoute
John Platt, January 29, 2010
How much gasoline do you use while driving? Do you know the shortest routes, or the ones that will be the most fuel-efficient? New software from GPS-maker Garmin can help you find those answers, and reduce your greenhouse emissions in the process.
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How to Plan A Carbon-Neutral Wedding
John Platt, April 11, 2011
Getting married, or going to a wedding? Have you considered the environmental impact of getting hitched?
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Five Ideas for a Greener Valentine's Day
John Platt, February 09, 2011
It feels right to buy your Valentine flowers, right? But how many thousands of miles did those roses travel before they became your Valentine's bouquet?
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Five Ways to Cut Your Junk Mail
John Platt, April 15, 2011
According to the US Postal Service itself, the average family gets 848 pieces of junk mail per year. You can cut that dramatically in just a few steps.
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Kelley Blue Book Goes Green
John Platt, May 07, 2010
Looking for the best value in a green car? The famous Kelley Blue Book has a few ideas for you.
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How Green Is Your Commute? Find Out Now
John Platt, February 21, 2011
A new online tool can give you evidence to help inspire better commuting patterns at your office.
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Which Airline Lets You Fly the Greenest Skies?
John Platt, June 08, 2010
Flying is tough on the environment. It uses way too much fuel and creates way too many greenhouse gases. But some airlines are better than others, and making the right choice can make all the difference on the environmental impact of your trip.
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12 Tips for Staying Cool This Summer
John Platt, June 11, 2010
Did you know that the average U.S. household spends a whopping 20 percent of its energy bill on staying cool? With Spring temperatures already off the chart, and Summer right around the corner, the EPA has offered up 12 ways you can reduce your energy costs and stay cool this summer, all while saving yourself both sweat and money.
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Meeting Online Will Save Companies Billions in the Next Ten Years
John Platt, July 01, 2010
Companies wanting to get into the green revolution and save money in the process should start looking into telepresence -- meeting online to save on travel.
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Is Your Website Carbon-Neutral?
John Platt, January 31, 2011
Your personal or business website says a lot about you as a person or as a company. So shouldn't you make a decision to host your website with a green company?
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National Green Volunteer Day
April 21, 2012
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