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by Eugene Sandhu (RSS feed)
Mar 13th 2009 @ 4:00PM

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Tip of the Day: Make Your Own Toothpaste
Rigel takes DIY to the world of oral hygiene with a simple recipe for making your own toothpaste.
I Don't Recycle
Reduce, reuse and recycle? Kelly is forced to cut out the recycle in New Orleans and focus on the reduce and reuse.
Amazing Toilet Flushes All Sorts of Useful Objects Into Our Water Supply
Finally, a toilet that can wastefully flush 2.5 lbs of carrots, 18 large hot dogs and piles of dog food. Josh looks at the hilarious tv ad for a really stupid crapper.
Animals are suffering from the economic downturn too
Financial meltdowns means crappy news for everyone, including fluffy. Kelly explains how you can help even if you can't adopt a loving cat or dog.
Keds Rolls Out Green Label
Kyle checks out the new green offering from the super old shoe company.

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by Patricia Mayville-Cox (RSS feed)
Mar 6th 2009 @ 3:00PM

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Get Tips on Recycling Trophies
Here's the scoop on how to reuse and recycle all those trophies you have stacked up, not that I have this problem.

Japan Has Too Many Citizens Living to Age 100
Speaking of trophies, Japan is having a problem keeping up with their tradition of giving a trophy to those citizens who make it to age 100. Perhaps they should consider some gently-used?

Being Greener in a Virtual World
Seems like an oxymoron, but read about how you can be greener when you're living life in your virtual world.

Wiping American Butts Worse Than SUVs
If you've got SUV guilt, this one will make you feel better. Toilet paper is a worse offender, according to the NRDC.

Celebrity Eco-Friendly Beauty Routines
Celeb beauty routines that are eco-friendly, sounds good to me.

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by Patricia Mayville-Cox (RSS feed)
Feb 20th 2009 @ 3:00PM

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Baby Carrots and Bleach?

You know those little "baby" carrots that really aren't baby carrots at all, but adult carrots carved into carrots? Not only are they posing, they might be dipped in bleach too.

Dear Wildlife Non-Profits

Cat sends a letter to all of those non-profits kindly requesting they stop sending her stuff.

Australians Might Get Pay-Per-Flush Tax

Officials in Australia are tossing about the idea of charging citizens based on the amount of sewage they create, instead of a flat rate. Makes sense.

Apple Cider Vinegar, What's Not to Love?

Laura rounds up tons of uses for ACV.

Be Good and Green to Your Valentine

Sea's got lots of romantic and earth-friendly ideas for your Valentine. Make it Valentine's Day all year.

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by Eugene Sandhu (RSS feed)
Feb 13th 2009 @ 3:00PM

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Finding a Safer Shampoo
You love the Earth. You love your hair. Having a hard time satisfying both? You're not alone. Patricia and a number of Green Daily commenters feel your pain and find some earth friendly shampoos that actually clean your hair.
Dual Flush Toilet for $30
Kelly brings us a great tip from one of our lovable commenters on making your toilet a dual flush. Don't know what a dual flush toilet is? It's one of those things that make absolute sense once you see it.
The Evil Starbucks Non-Recyclable Cup Issue
Our very own Cat is taking up the task of getting Starbucks to change their environmentally lazy ways and start using recyclable cups sooner than the coffee giant plans to. I'm personally taking up the task of getting my Starbucks barista to stop calling me "big guy" but feel that it's awkward to say anything at this stage of our barista/customer relationship.
Is Global Warming Driving You Crazy?
If you're freaking out about global warming, you're not alone. Josh looks at climate change delusion and a bunch of other related mental disorders -- you know, just in case the idea of climate change wasn't scary enough - now you can fear mental problems related to climate change.
Getting Rid of Bed Bugs in a Kinder, Gentler Way
Green Daily blogger Sea brought us news about nasty bed bugs a little while ago. Now Sea's back with some tips from, once again, our lovable commenters. Let's hope you never have to deal with these creepy critters, but if you do, here are some nicer ways to destroy them.
Green Gift Ideas for an Eco Friendly Valentines Day
With only a few hours left, Josh can still help you save the planet and get some action this Saturday.

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by Patricia Mayville-Cox (RSS feed)
Feb 6th 2009 @ 3:00PM

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Is My Woodburning Stove Green?
Christina has some tips for greening that wood-burning stove and gathering wood.

Honda VP Wants to Price the Insight Below $20,000
Get an Insight for less than 20K? Sounds good.

To Scrub Your Recyclables Before Tossing or Not?
What to do and not to do (hint: don't put them in the dishwasher!)

Save Your Veggies, Plant Some Flowers
Kelly's got the scoop on how to repel harmful bugs naturally with flowers.

Get Your Hot Coffee, and Green It Too
Love those single cup coffee pods, but feeling a bit of eco-guilt? Check out this solution.

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by Patricia Mayville-Cox (RSS feed)
Jan 23rd 2009 @ 3:00PM

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Historic Mountain of Trash Left Behind After Historic Inauguration
The inauguration of Barack Obama was billed as a "green inauguration," but the sanitation workers that had to pick up the 130-tons of trash that revelers left in DC might disagree.

Obama Halts Bush's Eco-Unfriendly Rules
Obama halts all new and pending regulations by Bush, that were signed at the last minute. Now we'll see which ones stick and which ones don't.

Antarctic Ice Shelf About to Collapse
The Wilkins Ice Shelf is going, going, gone.

Jessica Alba Angers Environmentalists
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren took a G5 to D.C. Tacky or not?

January's Green Challenge: A Bounty of Alternatives
Kelly meets success in her quest to rid her home of paper towels, and did some research on alternatives. Bravo Kelly!

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by Eugene Sandhu (RSS feed)
Jan 16th 2009 @ 3:00PM

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Ranking the New 7 Wonders of Nature
If you have a burning desire to see the flaming cliffs of Mongolia get listed as an official Wonder of Nature, Cat explains how you can vote for your favourite natural production.
Obama Inauguration to be Greenest Ever
Christina looks at how green the January 20th hurray-for- hope party is going to get.
January's Green Challenge: Paper Towel Wars
Put your green where your mouth is with this month's Green Challenge. Kelly goes over the main rule -- stop using paper towels.
iPhone's 'Ubigreen' Tracks Your Green Travel
Rigel's post on this nifty iPhone app. came just in time - I'm picking up my very own iPhone next week (FINALLY!) and have informed loved ones that I'll be ignoring them for the next few months.
Energizer Shows Off a Pocket Sized Solar Charger
Josh looks at a new sun-powered battery and device charger. Looks like solar power is entering the main stream and doing more than powering your calculator.

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by Patricia Mayville-Cox (RSS feed)
Jan 9th 2009 @ 3:00PM

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Octopus-like UFO Attacks UK Wind Turbine, Maybe

So did this really happen? Find out.

Korea to Go Bicycle Crazy

Korea wants to encourage their citizens to start riding bikes, shooting for a 10% goal, with 2,000 miles of bike paths.

eBay Refused Used Cloth Diapers

Kelly tries to find a new home for 55 used cloth diapers, now that eBay has banned them.

Adrian Grenier and Mischa Barton Swim with the Dolphins

Is it ok for people, even celebs, to swim with dolphins? According to our readers, as long as the dolphins are willing participants.

Video Game Systems Use as Much Power as San Diego

Yikes. Turn it off!

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by Eugene Sandhu (RSS feed)
Jan 2nd 2009 @ 3:00PM

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Toyota's Solar Powered Car
Kelly looks at a sun-powered idea from a car company that loves innovation.
Don't Confuse Captain Paul Watson or Sea Shepherd With Greenpeace
The controversial Paul Watson's relationship to Greenpeace gets some useful clarification from Cat.
PETA Responds to Burger King Cologne with Its Own Gory Fragrance
Josh examines the lame PETA response to a Burger King cologne. Yeah, you read that right - Burger King has a cologne.
"Passive Houses" - No Furnace Required
Patricia looks at homes that stay warm all winter by sealing in the heat and only using as much power as a hair dryer.
Exxon to Spend $170M on Improving Their Carbon Footprint
Your favorite eco-villain throws some spare change at reducing carbon impact. Shawn explains.

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by Eugene Sandhu (RSS feed)
Dec 19th 2008 @ 3:00PM

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The Bitter Taste of Victory: Demand for Oil Set to Plummet
Yay! We're using less oil. Boo! It's because we're poor. Josh gives the details.
Factory Farms Stink
Leslie looks into how monster factory farms are hurting more than animals.
Al Gore Endorses 350.org
Your favorite climate change crusader is backing some ambitious emission goals. Cat explains.
Wilting Flower Guilts You into Using Less Power
Rigel describes the gift you have to get for the eco-nerd on your gift list (hint, hint!).
More Wrapping Paper Alternatives
Christina finds some earth-friendlier ways to keep gifts under wraps.

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by Patricia Mayville-Cox (RSS feed)
Dec 12th 2008 @ 3:00PM

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PETA Is Angry at Britney

PETA's mad at Britney for using circus animals in her video and thinks that she, of all people, should understand how a caged animal feels.

Kid Rock Taunts PETA to Throw Red Paint on His Fur Coat

Because you can never have enough PETA news, Kid Rock wants to "go to war with PETA." I don't know who loves publicity more, PETA or Kid Rock.

Economic Slump Hits Recycling Market

Is it still worth recycling? Find out.

Send a Christmas E-Card

Well, the verdict is in. According to a poll of our Green Daily Readers, Christmas E-Cards are officially tacky.

December's Green Challenge

Kelly gives us December's Green Challenge..avoid the excess! Along with some well-needed tips for that one!

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by Eugene Sandhu (RSS feed)
Dec 5th 2008 @ 3:30PM

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Flying Cars the way of the Future?
Kelly looks at real flying cars that I've been expecting since I was four years-old.
Tip of the Day: Use One Less Napkin
Rigel wants you to stop grabbing that big wad of napkins.
Save the Rennaissance: Venice is Under Water Again
Josh looks at why Venice is flood-ier than usual.
Yogoco - the Perfect Yoga Bags
Want to tune up your chakras in style? Cat looks at a practical, earth-friendly Yoga bag.
Sustainable Cork Cover for Your iPhone
Kelly reports on an iPhone cover that's better than plastic and nicer for the planet.

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by Patricia Mayville-Cox (RSS feed)
Nov 28th 2008 @ 3:00PM

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Vatican Activates Their Solar Roof

Cat tells us all about the new system that will provide 20% of the city-state's power by 2020, making them slightly more autonomous from Italy. Pretty cool.

Obama Airs His Dirty Laundry

Project Laundry has on online petition up, asking President-Elect Obama and his family to air-dry their laundry at the White House. Somehow, Kelly doesn't think this is going to happen. I think she's right.

Report Says Rich Countries Should Make the First Greenhouse Cuts

Eugene covers a report out of Harvard saying that rich countries need to take the first step.

Auto Execs Should Have Jetpooled to Washington

Who could forget the auto execs up on Capitol Hill this week asking for money while their private jets waited for them? Some well-meaning advice for them from Josh.

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by Eugene Sandhu (RSS feed)
Nov 21st 2008 @ 3:00PM

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The Growing Success of "Ethical Banks"
With the banking industry going bezerk, Cat looks at some ethical banks that are doing just fine. Coincidence?
NYC's Mayor Suggests Plastic Bag Fee
Laura examines Bloomberg's suggestion that would be the first of its kind in the United States.
Is It Safe to Microwave Plastic?
Patricia examines the question that you're worried about as you nuke that burito.
Wrapping paper alternatives
All that wrapping paper waste getting you down before the holidays? Christina has a way better idea.
Vegetarianism too strict? Become a flexitarian
Kelly explains a new dietary label.

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by Patricia Mayville-Cox (RSS feed)
Nov 14th 2008 @ 3:00PM

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In critter news:

Pesticides and fertilizers team up to kill frogs
Atrazine, a pesticide, teams up with fertilizers to not only kill frogs, but to badly deform them. Check out Cat's post for more of this horror.

Octopi date back 30 million years to one ancestor
Super cool story on octopi from Sea. On a totally unrelated note, octopi are definitely my favorite sea creatures.

Prop 2 passes, chickens rejoice
Check out Whit's take on the recent election and the Californian propositions. Good news for chickens for sure.

And of course, who could ignore the upcoming holiday season!

Lots of tips on how to go green over at Holidash

Christina has some great tips here at Green Daily on how less truly is more for the holidays.

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