GREEN LIVING
From the home and garden to daily lifestyles - it's easy to think green and help the environment. Find out about eco-friendly products, luxury items with a green twist and much more!
Banana Republic's Green Collection
The line may not be all organic, but Banana Republic is taking 'one step at a time.'
Different shades of green for wine fans
Take a dive in for the grades of green wine, types of organic wine, plus favorites and best bargains.
Easy eco-friendly meals
Really. It's easy! And it's not just about eating your veggies or buying organic.
12 eco-tips
Around the home, at work, while shopping - easy tips to help save the environment
Be Clean, Go Green
Watch and learn -- tips from experts on how to clean around the house without harming the environment.
Weddings and Events Go Green
Thinking about introducing eco-savvy "green" elements to your wedding, corporate banquet or family barbecue? Here are some tips from events planners.
Earth-friendly remodeling tips
Anyone can think green when it comes time for a home makeover. Not planning a redo? We have tips on how you can think green too!
Greening of health care in America
In an industry that uses a lot of product and recycles little, hospitals and health care companies are looking for ways to be more environmentally friendly.
New way to measure your carbon footprint
How do you rate on the new way to measure your carbon footprint in the world? Kurt the Cyberguy interviews a pioneer of the eco-technology to see how our own technology could be helping or polluting our future.
How to shrink your energy footprint
Even when they're not in use, many house-hold appliances suck up juice. Pull the plug on wasteful habits and save.
Houseware products go green
Stylish, quirky, and better yet - safe for the environment!
Gardening trends for '08 are all about going green
Before you start diggin' in, learn more about some products and ideas that will make your yard, and you, environmentally friendly.
Recycling old TV's. Tricky?
A recycling company wants to become the leader in a national television recycling movement as the digital transition nears.
Cool stuff to help you go green
Easy tips, simple steps, and, oh yeah, where to find some cool green stuff!
Green is in...the writing
Introducing a new line of enviro-friendly pens and pencils.
Easy way to go solar
Alternative energy is here! How you can cut down on bio-fuels and save a ton of money each month on your electric bill
Paper or plastic?
Or neither? What if grocery stores had fewer options and customers brought their own bags?
How green is my baby?
Being an eco-friendly parent sometimes takes a little more time, a little more effort, a little more money. But baby steps are better than nothing.
Going green: What does it mean?
Companies are "going green." Products are "environmentally friendly." So what do these eco-labels mean and how is the consumer to know what really is green?
More people choosing to recycle
Combining all recyclable products into a single container is just one reason for a recent spark in recycling.
Buying green products?
Here's what to look for to make sure green is really green
Eco-friendly products
A gone-eco reporter tells us about her world of non-toxic clean & how she battles dirt
Greener Way To Clean
A company on the East coast answers demand for environmentally friendly products.
What are you doing to be green?
A simple question with simple answers. People help spread the word about how easy it is to go green by explaining how they help the environment on a daily basis.
Tips for making less garden garbage
Here are some tips for reducing the amount of plastic from your garden.
How to be a green bottled water drinker
Drinking water from a bottled water bottle isn't the most economical practice but it's also not bad. Here are some ways to help the environment and be a greener bottled water drinker.
How to stop junk mail
During the holidays mailboxes seem to pile up with more than just holiday greeting cards. It's the time of year for stores to send out an abundance of gift catalogs. Here's what you can do to reduce the flow and help the environment.
Luxury items with a green twist
How to go green without sacrificing luxury or style
One-stop shopping for a green-friendly home
Chicago Magazine's Green Award honorees, Ori Sivan and Joe Silver, talk about ways to prepare your home to be more sustainable and greener.
Eco-friendly home in Connecticut
First house in the state to meet the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED gold standard.
What's your carbon footprint?
You can pay to 'erase' emissions, but offsets aren't always created equal
• How big is your carbon footprint?
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Website focuses on taking an "Ideal Bite" out of green
Those hungry to be green can receive daily e-mail green tips for free and learn about how they can make a difference in their city.
One stop shopping for people's green needs
Managers say Current Energy in Dallas is the first energy efficient retail store in the country. Their goal is ultimately to save people money. So what makes this Texas store stand out above the rest?
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