Tips on being more energy-efficient, both for the cost savings and the environment.
Simple, Low-Cost Ways to "Green Up" Your Home
08/12/2009
From Earth Talk
According to consumer advocate Remar Sutton, there are many ways to save energy and other resources around the home without spending a lot of money. And taking action sooner rather than later will lead to ongoing savings on utility bills, so a little cash outlay now will more than pay for itself in the long run.
Fake Grass is a Hot Issue
06/30/2009
By Emmet Pierce, San Diego Union-Tribune
In their eagerness to conserve water and escape the drudgery of yardwork, many California homeowners are replacing their H20-guzzling lawns with artificial turf.
Grilling With Gas Or Charcoal: What’s Better for the Environment?
06/18/2009
By Moises Valasquez-Manoff, The Christian Scientist Monitor
Having a backyard barbecue and wondering whether to use charcoal or propane? A new study in the journal Environmental Impact Assessment Review compares the two and finds that propane, a fossil fuel, is better for the environment than charcoal, a biofuel.
How To Recycle Your Old Mattress
06/16/2009
EarthTalk
Dear EarthTalk: How can I recycle my old mattress if the place I buy a new one from doesn’t take it? What do mattress companies do with old mattresses when they do take them? Do they recycle any of the material?
Easy Being Green
06/11/2009
The Wall Street Journal recently put together a story about some upscale homes around the U.S. that are built to be eco-friendly. One of those featured is in Julian, California, in the Cuyamaca range about 60 miles northeast of San Diego.