It turns out what we've been covering for the past year works. Smart meters, insulation, and a bit of thought can help cut down carbon emissions. People in the towns of Hove and Brighton in Britain ...
When it comes to our home interiors, we all probably want to use only healthy, green furnishings. But does that have to mean shopping only for furnishings that are marketed as green, sometimes at he...
Whether you're dealing with a drought, or impending mandatory water rationing, you've probably thought a bit about gray water. You want to use the water from your shower to flush your toilet ... or ...
We recently discovered the Nutter Residence Blog, a site dedicated to the greening of Krista Atkins Nutter's new home in Milford, Ohio. Krista, an interior designer with a background in architecture...
A few weeks back, our post about borrowing a grill sparked a discussion about whether it's more green to grill with gas or charcoal. The Portland Tribune recently ran a story answering that very ques...
We've written plenty about lawns here recently. We've advocated losing them entirely in favor of drought-tolerant, bird- and bee-friendly plants. We've suggested starting no-dig gardens over a patch...
We thought we saw the ultimate in urban homesteading after watching a clip on CNN.com about the Dervaes' in Pasadena. But, after reading "Grow Your Own Way" in Common Ground this month, we realize t...
Many urban dwellers have embraced the local food movement. Greenmarkets are booming in Manhattan and CSA food boxes are trendy. The New York Times shows us some former urban dwellers have embraced the...
That's what Kenneth Chang is wondering over at the New York Times' TierneyLab blog. Does organic mean: a) related to an organ of the body b) natural, without artificial ingredients, grown without ...
Two questions for you, dear readers: Can you be green and glamorous? And live in a 6,000-square foot Hillsborough home? Michael and Lisa Rubenstein think so. Susan Fornoff's article in today's Chron ...
We are big fans of Danny Seo and his myriad tips for living a greener life. So many times "eco-living" advice is no more than a list of products to buy, which kind of misses the point completely. Dann...
Because sometimes you just need to laugh ......
What place does legislation have in the greening of our homes? That was the question running through our minds when we read a bit of news over at the Huffington Post. According to HuffPo, Hawaii is...
There has been a huge shift in the market for paint in recent years — as consumers demand more environmentally friendly paint, the paint companies are working hard to satisfy these concerns but st...
These funky-looking new jugs of milk are likely coming to a refrigerator near you. Why the change?...
Ever wanted a peak into a world explorer's home? Home & Design's Spring 2008 issue features Philippe Cousteau, Jr. and his Pentagon City, VA condo. We're jealous that they got to do the tour, and ...
Vermont's Rutland Herald introduced us to Alexander Lee, the person behind Project Laundry List....
Wouldn't it be nice if, at the end of the month, PG&E owed you $703.46? They wouldn't exactly cut you a check, but wouldn't the knowledge be gratifying? That's the kind of energy bill Steve Greenbe...
Michelle Kaufmann's Smart Home opens to the public for tours TODAY at the Museum of Science and Industry. While Kaufmann was in town finishing up the details on the installation, PrairieMod intervie...
If you had a little 2-bedroom bungalow (completely paid off) on 1/10th of an acre in Pasadena, CA, what would you do with it? How about turning it into your livelihood -- a fully operational urban ...
We´re blogging beachside this week (yeah, it´s a rough life.) We´re in Mexico, where, for us gringos, bottled water is pretty much a necessity. But for all you folks chained to your desk at work,...
Do you think this washing machine could possibly get clothes clean with only one cup of water?...
Dwell 06.2008
In the June issue of Dwell, we found a really interesting article about Looolo Textiles, the Montreal-based manufacturer of organic, biodegradable pillows. We were fascinated by the in-depth explana...
We lived in Portland, Oregon for three years, and can say first hand that it really is the epicenter of green. If there can be an epicenter in an epicenter, then it's the ReBuilding Center, a non-pro...
The VivaTerra Summer 2008 Catalog came in the mail yesterday. When that happens, we like to sit back, flip through the pages and see what's new. And, honestly, this time around a lot of the items we...
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