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Eco Living
5 Anti-Idling Videos We Love
Sep 30th, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
You've seen our anti-idling video, right? It's part of our I Turn It Off campaign to end unnecessary idling. Well, It turns out that we're not the only ones working to end unnecessary idling. Local governments, school districts and air quality agencies all over the country (and Canada) have take up the cause — and some of them have made their own videos. Some are slick, others homemade and campy, but they all share a common message: Stop idling! Here are some of our favorites.
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Transportation
Test Drive an EV This Weekend
Sep 27th, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
If you're tired of ballooning gas costs, you're curious about those nifty new electric car-charging stations installed at your grocery store or office — or you live in one of these 10 states, it might be time to get serious about plug-in electric vehicles. This weekend you can do just that at National Plug In Day, a series of free events happening in more than 90 cities around the country.
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Eco Living
What Is Hugelkultur?
Sep 25th, 2013 | By Nicole Rogers
Practiced for centuries in Eastern Europe and Germany, *hugelkultur* is the process of making raised garden beds filled with rotten wood. The result is a low-maintenance garden that doesn't require irrigation or fertilization. Hugelkulture beds have naturally good drainage and produce incredibly rich, fertile soil that retains moisture. It's also a great way to upcycle woody debris. Hugelkultur is often utilized in permaculture systems and even works in the desert!
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Eco Living
Earthships: Extreme Sustainability
Sep 24th, 2013 | By Aubrey Yee
Earthships are structures made from old tires and bottles, produce all the energy they need to operate, recycle water for multiple uses and grow food on site. What could be more sustainable than that?
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Transportation
How Green Is Your Airline?
Sep 20th, 2013 | By Aubrey Yee
A new ranking of U.S. domestic airlines based on fuel efficiency makes it easier for passengers to choose a lower carbon footprint on their next flight.
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Eco Living
Live Green CT: A Zero-Waste Affair
Sep 17th, 2013 | By Laura Waldman
This past weekend we had the pleasure of sponsoring Live Green Connecticut!'s 4th annual festival bringing together environmental educators, nonprofits, and businesses alike to showcase the latest in green technology, recycling, conservation, health and wellness, climate protection, and sustainable living. Last week we wrote about our goal to "Make a Green Fest Greener" and we did just that.
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Eco Living
Auto Racing Shifts to Green
Sep 16th, 2013 | By Nicole Rogers
As the world of professional sports strives to become more sustainable, auto racing has become a somewhat surprising leader in the field. NASCAR and Formula E can be credited with making some of the first and biggest steps forward for sustainability in the sport.
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Eco Living
Will Insects Save Our Food Supply?
Sep 13th, 2013 | By Aubrey Yee
Insects contain more protein per pound than any meat and are easy to raise with little polluting side effects. Will we all eat insects in the future?
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Eco Living
Making a Green Fest Even Greener
Sep 9th, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
Sustainable America is helping the Live Green Connecticut! event compost all food waste this weekend
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