thedailygreen.com article feed http://www.thedailygreen.com/ en-us http://www.thedailygreen.com <![CDATA[Blow Your Nose – Without Blowing Away More Trees]]> http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/recycled-facial-tissues?src=rss http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/recycled-facial-tissues?src=rss The sniffles are going around, and so is deforestation. When you buy tissues, be sure to buy tissues made from recycled paper.]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:09:00 EST <![CDATA[Buy from Bulk Bins]]> http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/bulk-bins?src=rss http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/bulk-bins?src=rss Packaging makes up more than 30% of all consumer waste.]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:29:00 EST <![CDATA[Eat Seasonally – Even in Winter!]]> http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/winter-seasonal-food?src=rss http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/winter-seasonal-food?src=rss Even in the coldest, snowiest months of the year, seasonal eating promises surprising and delightful tastes, with a smaller environmental impact.]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:52:00 EST <![CDATA[Consider a Home Water Filter]]> http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/home-water-filters-0811?src=rss http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/home-water-filters-0811?src=rss Contaminants in water can be colorless, odorless and unhealthy.]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:38:00 EST <![CDATA[Insulate Your Water Heater]]> http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/water-heater-insulation?src=rss http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/water-heater-insulation?src=rss Hot water accounts for 13% of a typical utility bill, so improving efficiency goes a long way.]]> Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Compost Your Christmas Tree]]> http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/recycle-christmas-tree-461219?src=rss http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/recycle-christmas-tree-461219?src=rss Make a dent in holiday waste this year.]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:05:00 EST <![CDATA[Recycle Your Gift Wrap]]> http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/recycle-holiday-paper-waste-461220?src=rss http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/recycle-holiday-paper-waste-461220?src=rss What to do with all that pretty material after you are done celebrating.]]> Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:32:00 EST <![CDATA[Buy Only the Best Energy Efficient Light Bulbs]]> http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/best-energy-efficient-light-bulbs-1112?src=rss http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/best-energy-efficient-light-bulbs-1112?src=rss Good Housekeeping tests show which CFLs, LEDs and halogens give off the best light - and fast.]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:23:00 EST <![CDATA[Expect New Electronics Unde the Tree? Plan to Recycle e-Waste]]> http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/e-stewards-r2-e-waste-recycling?src=rss http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/e-stewards-r2-e-waste-recycling?src=rss Electronics can be recycled into new products, but the industry has been heavily criticized for dumping waste abroad instead of recycling it. That's why it's smart to seek out certified recyclers.]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:06:00 EST <![CDATA[Check This App Before Ordering Sushi]]> http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/sierra-club-sushi-app-1112?src=rss http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/sierra-club-sushi-app-1112?src=rss This Sierra Club app lets you check mercury levels in popular fish.]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:02:00 EST <![CDATA[Wrap Presents with Recycled Paper]]> http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/recycled-paper-gift-wrap-461207?src=rss http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/recycled-paper-gift-wrap-461207?src=rss Cut down on waste, and save money.]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:35:00 EST <![CDATA[Opt Out of Catalog Deliveries]]> http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/stop-junk-mail?src=rss http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/stop-junk-mail?src=rss With just a couple clicks of a mouse, you can save yourself countless minutes sorting mail, declutter your home – and help stop the loss of 100 million trees cut annually to produce junk mail.]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST <![CDATA[Look for the Green Good Housekeeping Seal on Paper Products]]> http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/green-good-housekeeping-seal-paper-1112?src=rss http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/green-good-housekeeping-seal-paper-1112?src=rss Toilet paper and diapers are among the products now evaluated for both usability and sustainability.]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:33:00 EST <![CDATA[Shop Online, But Avoid Overnight Shipping]]> http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/avoid-overnight-shipping-461204?src=rss http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/avoid-overnight-shipping-461204?src=rss Ground transportation means less fuel use and pollution.]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:01:00 EST <![CDATA[Give to Charity While You Shop Online]]> http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/charity-online-shopping-1111?src=rss http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/charity-online-shopping-1111?src=rss It's easy to give a portion of your holiday shopping expenditures to charity with services like iGive and GoodShop.]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:42:00 EST