Recycle by Mail

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There are now more recycling options than ever for conscious consumers looking to responsibly dispose of unwanted stuff. Many of us have access to curbside recycling for the basics and several retailers offer convenient take-back programs.      Still, it can be hard to figure out what to do with often overlooked things like plastic hotel key cards, wine corks, and CDs. Luckily, a simple trip to the post office can accomplish a lot.    Plastics and... Read More

Top 15 Green Blogs

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There are over 6,000 blogs related to the environment on Technorati, and countless more news feeds, and webzines.. There are hundreds of high-quality, well-written green blogs, so it’s very difficult to limit the list to just 15. This list seeks to balance depth with breadth and rankings popularity with diversity. These blogs represent many different topics, from general interest to news to lifestyle to tech. 1. Treehugger - Launched in 2004 by serial entrepreneur and designer Graham... Read More

Start a Green Business

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Even Wal-Mart sells organic cotton T-shirts these days, but you definitely don't have to be a retailing behemoth to take your business in a green or organic direction. In fact, entrepreneurs have an advantage when it comes to reaching customers who care about the cause as well as the products. "It's a highly underrated opportunity for small business," says Dr. Karel J. Samsom, a specialist in environmental and sustainable entrepreneurship and author of Spirit of Entrepreneurship. A... Read More

12 Tips to Green Your Business

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During the past several years, the word "green" has taken on new meaning and usage as it has quickly entered the business vernacular in its many forms. What was once strictly an adjective has quickly evolved into a noun and verb as we use green to describe everything from household products to office buildings to the process of becoming more environmentally responsible. What does it mean to design and operate a business in the era of green?   To that end, executives from... Read More

Apple Solar Powered iPods, Laptops, iPhones on the way?

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Apple has its eye on the sun as a source of energy for iPods. Company employees have applied for a patent relating to powering electronic devices using integrated solar cells, the Patently Apple site has uncovered. Called Power Management Circuitry and Solar Cells, the application dates back to August 2008 and was officially published Thursday. It appears, though, that it's not the first Apple patent application relating to solar-powered gadgets. In October 2006, a more general patent... Read More

Five Ways to Go Green and Save $500 a Month

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Challenged by the current financial crisis and recessionary woes? While the world is watching Wall Street, many of us are struggling to preserve our own checkbook on Main Street. There doesn’t appear to be a quick fix for the economy, but there are some things you can start doing today that will have a real impact on your personal finances as well as the health of the environment. We’ve found five easy changes that you can make which will save you $500 or more each month, all... Read More

Stop Junk Mail and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

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Each person receives about 41 pounds of junk mail per year and spends about 70 hours each year dealing with junk mail. Junk mail destroys 100 million trees every year, and some of the junk paper can't be recycled because of toxic inks. When you stop junk mail at the source, you're saving time and trees. Junk Mail as it Affects You: More than 4 million tons (62,000,000,000 (billion) pieces) of junk mail are produced yearly.  California's state and local governments spend... Read More

Where to Recycle Electronics

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Computers, cell phones, game players — we upgrade and toss out the old ones fast. But these gadgets can't go into the garbage because they're filled with toxic materials. Many manufacturers and retailers are starting to take their electronics back, so you don't have to deal with it. Or find a responsible recycler near you. Where to start: Give cell phones back to their manufacturers or donate them to charity. Return iPods to Apple for recycling or sell them for... Read More

How to Find a Green Job

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Finding a green job can be difficult, but rewarding. Here is a list of resources to search for a green job. Where to start: E: The Environmental Magazine's list of booming eco-friendly job sectors is good place to start for inspiration. Grist, TreeHugger, EnvironmentalCareer.com, HotJobs, and Sustainable Business Green Dream Jobs' listings are drawn from throughout the country. Idealist.org Job Search specializes in nonprofits; search on "environmental &... Read More

Printable Lithium Batteries Coming Soon

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First came printable solar cells, then printable OLED lights, and now, ladies and gentlemen, we have printable lithium batteries.  Japanese researchers have announced they've developed a way to manufacture the batteries with mass-output, roll-to-roll printing technology. The printed battery sheet is very thin (500 μm), flexible (allowing it to be attached to curved surfaces) and designed for use with a flexible solar battery, a combination that could be both a power generator and... Read More