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30+ Surprising Ways to Save Money by Going Green
Going green tips to save money.
6 Surprisingly Comfortable Cave Homes
Cave homes offer green benefits in natural insulation and materials, and they can be surprisingly comfortable and cozy. Check out these contemporary cave dwellings from around the world.
15 Things You Should Repair Instead of Replace
Fixing things up instead of replacing broken stuff with new saves resources and money.
17 Things You Didn't Know You Could Rent
Things you can rent instead of buy to save money, from the bizarre (sex dolls) to the practical (textbooks).
4 Sleek Micro-Appliances to Remake Your Space
Small appliances pack high energy efficiency and sleek design, saving space.
Let the Government Pay to Winterize Your Home
Try these home winterization tips and hacks to boost your home's energy efficiency this winter. Winterize your house and save money through energy conservation and weatherization.
20 Adorable DIY Draft Snakes Fight Chills
Door draft stoppers, aka draft snakes, can save money on heating bills, as well as reduce pollution. See examples of the cutest draft snakes around from crafty people.
Amazing Feats of Urban Beekeeping (Updated with 16 New Photos!)
Photos of urban beekeepers in United States (and Canadian) cities. City beekeepers are making hone with honey bees in community gardens, back yards, front yards, roof tops and even industrial parks.
Two Tales of Beginning Urban Beekeeping
An illegal beekeeper and an urban beekeeper who never thought he'd be a beekeeper tell their stories.
19 Frightfully Fun Homemade Halloween Costumes Made from Recycled Materials
Great homemade costumes made from recycled materials. These Halloween costumes are cheap, fun and creative! From recycled witch costumes to robots, superheroes and more.
16 Electric Bikes That Help with the Pedaling
Electric bikes are great for commuting, since the power assist motor in an e-bike gives a boost to pedaling. E-bikes like the optibike are fun and make great gifts.
Which 10 Cities Have the Most Urban Gardens?
Community gardens that make it easy to garden in the city. These cities have the most community gardens per capita.
4 Simple Tips for Decluttering Your Home
Tips to reduce clutter in the four key areas of your home -- your kitchen, dining room, bedroom and office.
How to Find Efficient Appliances
From Energy Star to Consumer Reports' Greener Choices, there is a lot of information out there on choosing the best appliance, especially when it comes to saving energy and water.
One-of-a-Kind Recycled Home Décor
Unique homemade home decor and recycled home decor ideas from the artisans at Etsy.com
Gorgeous Green Furniture
Green, eco friendly furniture is becoming increasingly available, and here is a gorgeous selection of pieces made from sustainable materials, from recycled auto parts and woods to Forest Stewardship Council certified wood and bamboo.
Montauk (Nippon) Daisy May Be Pretty, But Plant This Instead
Substitute the invasive plant Montauk daisy (Nippon daisy) with a native plant, such as the Echinacea white swan variety in the eastern U.S.
12 Surprising Uses for Leftover Oatmeal
Oatmeal has many health benefits, as well as alternative uses that can help you save money. It's good for the skin, absorbs odors, treats acne, and more.
The 10 Most Romantic Ecotourism Destinations
The hottest ecotourism trips, from Costa Rica to Africa, Asia, New Zealand and more. Romantic green travel at its best!
How Many Pennies Would You Pay for Clean Water (and Working Sewers)?
A new proposal would set five new taxes to pay for clean water and sewage infrastructure. Would you pay?
Solar Water Heaters for Any Budget
Get started with solar water heaters, from custom installations to homemade solar water heaters based on solar showers or breadbasket designs.
Think Green This Wedding Season: 35 Eco-Chic Gifts for Newlyweds
Environmentally friendly, sustainable wedding gift ideas, including green bedding, recycled glass dishes, furniture, cookware sets and home decor.
Patio Paradise: How to Start a Container Garden
Container gardening is a great way to get into organic gardening. Many types of vegetables and flowers do well in pots, and container gardens add beauty and other benefits to patios and outdoor spaces.
Sexy Green Lingerie: 20+ Sustainable Fashions
Green lingerie is sexy, soft and beautiful. From organic cotton and bamboo panties, boy shorts, robes and other intimates, your undergarments can be eco-friendly and gorgeous.
8 Surprising Uses for Olive Oil
Olive oil has many benefits and uses beyond cooking, for personal care (healthy hair and skin), home improvement, natural remedies and more. There are also different types of olive oil, including organic olive oil, that have different uses.
Save $28 on Cleaning Products
Leslie Reichert, author of The Joy of Green Cleaning, gives a simple recipe for all purpose cleaner. It's a quick green cleaning recipe that will save you money.
Savor Great Green Grilling
Green grilling is easier than you think. Have a great barbecue with the right grill, charcoal and more.
Win Free Home Furnishings from Danny Seo and JCPenney's Simply Green
JCPenney and Danny Seo have teamed up to present a new line of green home furnishings, Simply Green. Green style at an affordable price, and lots of free stuff.
Home Improvement Videos: Affordable Green Renovations
Watch the green renovation of a typical American living room with eco-friendly materials.
7 Smart Uses for Vinegar
Vinegar has many uses, from green cleaning to natural remedies. Try these tips to save money and avoid toxins in your home.
How to Start an Organic Garden in 9 Easy Steps
Tips on how to start an organic garden, from watering to weeding, natural pest control, harvesting and much more. Get the most out of organic gardening.
9 Uses for Ketchup That May Surprise You
Check out these alternative uses for ketchup (catsup), from shining copper and cars to getting prettier hair, soothing wounds and more!
23 Breathtaking Natural Swimming Pools
Cool off in these beautiful, sustainable natural swimming pools, aka natural swimming ponds, green pools or organic pools. Enjoy chlorine-free water that is naturally filtered by plants.
Photo Gallery: 13 Coolest Things Made from Recycled Bottles
Cool recycled art, a beer bottle temple, and more made from recycled bottles. Photo gallery.
Green Cleaning Recipes with Natural Ingredients
These natural green cleaning recipes will make your spring cleaning easy, as well as safe and nontoxic. Rediscover cheap, time-tested cleaners like vinegar, baking soda, borax and more.
Recycled Art in Pictures
A look at the recycled art and art sheds of Simon Draper, Habitat for Artists (HFA) and ecoartspace, collaborative environmental art with a thoughtful message.
9 Cutting-Edge Modular Homes
Modular homes are now becoming cutting-edge in architecture, innovating with great, bold designs, improved functions and impressive green building features. The Daily Green has the scoop.
Amazing Homes and Offices Built from Shipping Containers
Shipping container homes, offices and buildings offer low cost, efficiency and flexibility. Container architecture is taking off, bringing green building many benefits. See some of the coolest new designs around the world.
The Top 10 U.S. Cities with the Most Green Buildings
Check out the EPA's Energy Star list of cities with the most green buildings, according to energy efficiency and conservation.
Home Energy Tax Credits to Save You Thousands In 2009
Home energy tax credits are available for solar energy, energy efficiency, biodiesel and hybrid cars, home solar panels and more. See which federal home energy tax credits you can claim in 2009.
Low VOC Paint: Green, Gorgeous and Affordable
Get great colors with low VOC paints. Green paints make for healthier indoor air quality, without all those volatile organic compounds. Green remodeling and renovation now possible from major makers like Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams and more.
Green Depot Opens Flagship Green Building Store
The Green Depot store opens in New York City, offering green building and healthy living supplies to consumers in a fun, educational environment. Meet founder Sarah Beatty and her team and browse the gorgeous selections.
Homemade Facial: How to Rejuvenate Healthy Skin
Learn about a homemade facial from Weleda, the natural cosmetics and homeopathy company. Natural facials promote healthy skin, and you can save money by skipping the spa.
Buy Beautiful Handicrafts from MadeBySurvivors, and Take a Stand Against Slavery
Handicrafts from MadeBySurvivors, via The Emancipation Network, support women who were slaves, and who are trying to reintegrate into society. Hand bags, jewelry, crafts and more make good socially responsible gifts.
Your Guide to Eco-Chic Wedding Gifts
Green weddings are becoming increasingly popular, and even if the happy couple isn't going with a green theme, you can still make your gift stand out, and uphold your values, by giving green wedding gifts.
7 Tips for Planning Your Green Wedding
Tips to green your wedding, from organic flowers and local foods to sustainable invitations and greener gift registries.
Organic Flowers: Beautiful and Sustainable
Beautiful organic flowers. Fair Trade and Veriflora certified flowers, as well as organic, are better for the environment.
Energy Efficient Appliances to Upgrade Your Kitchen
Save money with energy conservation and water conservation. In green remodeling and renovation, outfit kitchens with Energy Star, efficient appliances and fixtures: GE, Kenmore, Bosch, Kohler, Asko and more.
Natural Soy Candles Set the Romantic Mood
Instead of conventional candles, which are made of paraffin petroleum products, synthetic dyes and fragrances, and which harm indoor air quality, give gifts of natural soy candles for Valentines Day. Enjoy essential oils and aromatherapy.
The Best Green Office Furniture
Green office furniture is coming on strong, with recycled, refurbished, FSC certified, no-VOC, sustainable and other options. Knoll, Herman Miller, Ecowork, Vivavi and more supply green offices.
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