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Since July 2003, sustainablog has been providing information on environmental and economic sustainability, green and sustainable business, and environmental politics. The blog regularly features environmental leaders, experts in alternative energy and green technology, and real people trying to lighten their environmental footprints. One of the longest-running green blogs on the web, sustainablog has received mentions in the San Francisco Chronicle, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and Review of Policy Research, as well as numerous blogs and sites around the web.
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The global economy grew 3.8 percent in 2011, a drop from 5.2 percent in 2010. Economists had anticipated a slowdown, but this was even less growth than expected, thanks to the earthquake and...
Read Full Post ›Consumer electronics and small appliances are responsible for 30 percent of household electricity use. Keep your electricity bill in check by following these nine tips from ENERGY STAR. Related...
Read Full Post ›Find inspiration in tiny homes? Like to spend time looking at how other people are creating small but livable spaces? Set aside a few hours, then, to browse the photographs at free cabin...
Read Full Post ›It's Valentine's Day, and while you may think of this "holiday" as an overhyped opportunity to sell candy, flowers, and cards, you've probably still got romance on your mind. Turns out that your...
Read Full Post ›Back in April 2010, the UK’s Feed-in Tariff scheme was introduced by the government, which aimed to increase the level of renewable energy in accordance with the legal commitment to produce at...
Read Full Post ›If you're an environmentally minded person then there may be no better city to live in than beautiful San Francisco, California. Well known for its strong political stance on many "green" issues...
Read Full Post ›Already planning for Spring foraging? Dandelions are hardy and versatile; once you pick a mess of 'em, here are seven ideas for cooking. No related posts.
Read Full Post ›Where do we get our water? What do we use it for? The answers may surprise you, and clarify why we need to focus even more on conserving our precious water resources. No related posts.
Read Full Post ›We see many lodges called “eco lodges,” but Hix Island House on Vieques, Puerto Rico offers a true and tranquil eco-villa experience. Related posts: Island Living How To Build Your Own Tiny...
Read Full Post ›We all know that the affordability, efficiency, and sustainability of cleaner, greener energy will be a major challenge for this century. Some have called natural gas a better and cleaner energy...
Read Full Post ›We know we should eat local, bike more, etc. etc., but so few of us actually live up to what we know. Incorporating mindfulness practice into our lives can help us see the interconnections between...
Read Full Post ›Want to learn what it is really like living off the grid in a solar and wind-powered straw bale house? Want to try your hand at organic gardening and building a sauna with natural materials? Check...
Read Full Post ›The Wonderbag cuts fuels demands of cooking by using thermal mass to trap heat... and cook food without continued exposure to a flame. Related posts: The Greens Restaurant in San Francisco:...
Read Full Post ›In Chicago, the hub of all things green in the Midwest, the ORA Dental Studio has really picked up the concept of eco-dentistry and run with it. Not only do they offer what is now the typical...
Read Full Post ›Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and it’s a great time to gather up your fabric scraps, upholstery samples and thrift store finds to make the perfect gift for the special people in your...
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