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Portland bringing back bike sharing – Wed, 28 Sep 2011 PST
After years of study and consideration, Portland recently approved the idea of spending $ 4 million to establish a community bike sharing program. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
Save a Tree (and a Bird). Buy Recycled Paper
- September 20, 2013
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You may be surprised to learn about this connection. Continue reading Read more
Green Salon and Day Spa – Wed, 08 Jun 2011 PST
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Since opening in 2009, Green Salon & Day Spa has never sent a strand of hair to the landfill, according to co-owner Heidi Crow. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
Should you make the switch to LED holiday lights? – Wed, 30 Nov 2011 PST
- September 19, 2013
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Have you made the switch to holiday LED lighting yet? Swapping your old incandescents for more efficient LEDs can help save on the initial cost, and ultimately provide you with more benefits. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
Window Shopping on Presidents Day
- September 19, 2013
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Window shopping on President’s Day (?) Consider a Dynamical View: “R” Stands for Thermal Resistance: .65 cents of every dollar is spent on the walls (35%), ceiling (25%) and flooring (15%.) in your monthly energy bills. Borrowed from my professional Read more
To Repair or Replace? That is the Question.
- September 18, 2013
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Follow the 50% rule and these four other rules for determining when it pays to repair an item, rather than replace it. thedailygreen.com article feed Read more
Rock Storage – Wed, 14 Jan 2009 PST
- September 18, 2013
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Geologist Peter Kelemen and geochemist Juerg Matter have their eyes on a certain rock — a rock that has the ability to turn carbon dioxide into solid minerals. The rock, called peridotite, is prevalent just beneath the earth’s crust. The Read more
Sexy Green Lingerie
- September 18, 2013
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Soft, silky and gorgeous, the newest intimate green fashions are made from organic cotton, hemp, bamboo, recycled fibers and other sustainable touches. thedailygreen.com article feed Read more
A Week’s Worth of New Year’s Resolutions for a Lifetime of Change
- September 17, 2013
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The New Year’s resolutions you keep are those that become new habits. How do you create new habits? One of the best ways is to break down your larger goals whether that’s bettering your health, as it so often Read more
The Green Cheapskate’s Guide to Buying Used Bikes
- September 17, 2013
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Although I bicycle all year long – even in the snow and ice of winter – the fall is my absolute favorite time to be out on the road on my rusty-but-trusty 10 speed. I’ve also noticed that fall is Read more
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