Entries tagged Tools

12 things you didn't know you could rent

By Brian Clark Howard Posted Mon Oct 19, 2009 4:56pm PDT for daily_green_news 143 Comments

From the wacky to the practical, renting instead of buying can save you serious money, as well as benefit the environment. Read full post »
Related topics: Sports, Shopping, Fashion, Books, Gardening, Biking, Electronics, Cell Phones, Pets, Solar Power, Tools, House, Saving Money, Reusing stuff
Five kitchen gadgets that save you money and time

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:00pm PDT for the_conscious_consumer 113 Comments

Having the right tools on hand can save hundreds of dollars every month, plus make life easier and more efficient. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, How-To, Tips, Tools, Saving Money
Take a climate change tour on Google Earth

By Megan Treacy Posted Fri Sep 25, 2009 5:51pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

Ahead of the Climate Change Convention in Copenhagen (a.k.a. COP15), Google Earth is Read full post »
Related topics: Science, News, Nature, Pollution, Tools, Video
How to open clamshell packaging

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Mon Aug 24, 2009 1:42pm PDT for the_conscious_consumer 1189 Comments

Avoid wrap rage, ditch the extra plastic, and get to your goods easily using a common household tool. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, How-To, Design, Tips, Tools, Video, Waste, Plastic
Top 10 free and green iPhone applications

By EcoHuddle Community Posted Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:02am PDT for huddlergreenhome 2 Comments

Get product recommendations and travel tips, find recycling centers, and reduce your carbon footprint, all by using your iPhone. Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Shopping, Cell Phones, Recycling, Tips, Tools
Taking your keys? Turn off your house.

By Hank Green Posted Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:53pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

I just caught a marvelous new concept that was built as part of the Future Routers project sponsored by TalkTalk. The router knows when you're in the house, and when you're not, it turns itself off. But it doesn't use fancy IR detectors or RFID chips, ins Read full post »
Related topics: Electronics, Computers, Electricity, Tools, House
Seven surprising facts and myths about microwave ovens

By Brian Clark Howard Posted Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:31pm PDT for daily_green_news 365 Comments

Microwaves are energy efficient and convenient. But what does the radiation do to our food, and can it affect our health? Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Safety, Electronics, Tools
Shrewd shopping online

By Mikki Halpin Posted Thu Jul 2, 2009 1:59pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 2 Comments

Isn’t it the best when environmental ideals, thriftiness, and saving time all point to the same solution? Take compact fluorescent light bulbs: Good for the planet, and they last so much longer than old-school bulbs, thereby saving mone Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Tools
Earn cash for cutting carbon

By Amelia Harnish Posted Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:40pm PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Try out My Emissions Exchange, and get paid to take a bite out of global warming. Read full post »
Related topics: Carbon Offsets, Tools, Activism
U.N. tapping into social media for climate treaty inspiration

By Megan Treacy Posted Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:13pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

The U.N. has launched a social media site to inspire international leaders to create a meaningful climate treaty in Copenhagen this December. The site called Read full post »
Related topics: Science, News, Media, Tools, Activism