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Happy Holidays dear readers! With the on-coming holidays and seasonal weather, its a good time to investigate some green options that we may not normally get to think about: Shrink-wrap your windows for added insulation! You can purchase indoor window insulator kits at most hardware stores for less than $20. These kits come with double-sided tape that [...] The holiday season is approaching and retailers are beginning the ramp up for sales. With all the purchasing that is coming up, let us also keep in mind that there is also going to be some purging. So to help you with the hardest part of that (once you convince yourself to let that old [...] Compact Flourescent Light (CFL) bulbs are one of the more ubiquitous signs of the green movement. They save energy, money, and Home Depot gave them away for free on the most recent Earth Day. What’s not to love about CFLs? Well, for some people, its the mercury in them. You may [...] The GreenTech Shop donates a portion of every purchase to charity. One of GreenTech’s charity partners is the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI). The EESI is non-profit organization, founded by Congress, who’s mission is to educate and shape government policy with regard to sustainable energy use. EESI engages in three main [...] ShopSmart recently posted an entry with links for dealing with Greenwashing. Greenwashing is a marketing practice where a company will put a spin on their products or policies to make them seem environmentally friendly. For example, a cleaning product can claim to be environmentally friendly by containing 100% natural ingredients when the truth is [...] |
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