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CFLs or LEDs?This is a sort of "how to be green 101" question, as most greenies already know that the answer is LEDs. But do you know all the reasons exactly why LEDs are greener than CFLs? Here are the bullet points:
  • Unlike CFLs, LEDs have no toxic mercury
  • LEDs are much more energy efficient than CFLs
  • LEDs have a much longer lifespan than CFLs (about 4 times longer)
LEDs aren't without pitfalls, however, the biggest being that they're usually the more expensive option and they aren't good for diffuse-lighting uses (they give off a more direct, focused light than CFLs).

So there's your 101. Happy lighting!

This or That: CFLs or LEDs? originally appeared on Green Daily on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>CFLCFLsLEDlight bulbLightBulblightingthis or thatThisOrThatRigel CelesteThu, 19 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST This or That: Coke or Pepsi?http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/12/this-or-that-coke-or-pepsi/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/12/this-or-that-coke-or-pepsi/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/12/this-or-that-coke-or-pepsi/#commentsFiled under:

Coke or Pepsi?
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have been rivals since the beginning of time (well, you know what I mean) and eco-responsibility is such an important business and consumer focus these days that you better believe the two soft drink giants are battling each other to be the greenest.

The good news for us? No matter which brand you prefer, the competition between them is making for eco-friendly efforts on both sides. Besides both trying to use more recycled plastic in their bottles, they are taking different approaches. Coca-Cola is focusing their attention mostly on water conservation while PepsiCo concentrates more on using less energy.

So which is more important, saving water or energy?

This or That: Coke or Pepsi? originally appeared on Green Daily on Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>coca-colacokegreenerpepsiPepsiCopopsodathis or thatThisOrThatversusRigel CelesteThu, 12 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST This or That: Soy ink or Vegetable ink?http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/05/this-or-that-soy-ink-or-vegetable-ink/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/05/this-or-that-soy-ink-or-vegetable-ink/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/05/this-or-that-soy-ink-or-vegetable-ink/#commentsFiled under:

Soy-based ink or vegetable ink?You don't have to be somebody who works in the printing business to care about what inks are the greenest -- if you like to read then at some point you'll probably find yourself with a choice of products using either soy-based or vegetable-based ink. Which will you choose? It can be a confusing question since soy is in fact a vegetable, but although both inks are more eco-friendly than the old-fashioned petroleum-based varieties, vegetable-based inks are the best choice. Vegetable ink is derived from a wide base of crops so it's even more sustainable, and it isn't needed in the production of biodiesel fuel like soy is.

Good to know! Now I'm just hoping to get have the chance to choose soon (I never see labels marketing eco-friendly inks in my area).

This or That: Soy ink or Vegetable ink? originally appeared on Green Daily on Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>inkinksprintingsoy inkSoyInkthis or thatThisOrThatvegetable inkVegetableInkRigel CelesteThu, 05 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST This or That: Eco-Conscious or Eco-Friendly?http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/26/this-or-that-eco-conscious-or-eco-friendly/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/26/this-or-that-eco-conscious-or-eco-friendly/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/26/this-or-that-eco-conscious-or-eco-friendly/#commentsFiled under:

Eco-conscious or Eco-friendly?
The two terms are used almost interchangeably, but do they really have different meanings? Eco-conscious has been officially defined in the Webster's dictionary as "marked by or showing concern for the environment," while the term eco-friendly is used all over the place but has no official definition. The government doesn't regulate either term so they're getting slapped onto everything as a marketing ploy to sell more products.

I think both terms are used in so many different ways it doesn't really matter, but do you think that as time goes by they will develop separate meanings? And since there's no official answer here tell us, what do the terms 'eco-conscious' and 'eco-friendly' mean to you?

This or That: Eco-Conscious or Eco-Friendly? originally appeared on Green Daily on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>eco consciouseco friendlyeco-consciouseco-friendlyEcoConsciousEcoFriendlythis or thatThisOrThatRigel CelesteThu, 26 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST This or That: Linoleum or Vinyl Flooring?http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/19/this-or-that-linoleum-or-vinyl-flooring/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/19/this-or-that-linoleum-or-vinyl-flooring/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/19/this-or-that-linoleum-or-vinyl-flooring/#commentsFiled under: ,

Linoleum or vinyl flooring?
Now neither of these two are the absolute greenest option out there, but if choosing between just these two do you know which one is friendlier to the environment? It seems linoleum is the winner, although both products have valid arguments. What it really comes down to, however, is that linoleum is manufactured from natural, sustainable materials (flax seeds, plant materials, ground cork) and is totally biodegradable, while vinyl is made of non-renewable petroleum byproducts and is not biodegradable at all (although it is recyclable in some circumstances).

Vinyl is more durable, does that make a difference to you? Any other additions to the argument?

This or That: Linoleum or Vinyl Flooring? originally appeared on Green Daily on Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>flooringgreenerhomehome improvmentHomeImprovmentlinoleumremodelingthis or thatThisOrThatversusvinylRigel CelesteThu, 19 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST This or That: Shower or Tub Bath?http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/05/this-or-that-shower-or-tub-bath/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/05/this-or-that-shower-or-tub-bath/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/05/this-or-that-shower-or-tub-bath/#commentsFiled under:

Shower or tub bath?They're few and far between, but if you're of the 'bathe in a bathtub' variety, as opposed to showering, then you might be disappointed to hear that you're probably not being very green. I was surprised, actually, to read that in most cases a 10 minute shower uses less water than it takes to fill a tub. The average 5-10 minute shower uses between 10 and 50 gallons of water, while the average tub takes 70 gallons.

So will this have an impact on how you bathe every day? Of course there are things you can do to minimize those numbers, like showering or bubbling up in the tub with a partner...

This or That: Shower or Tub Bath? originally appeared on Green Daily on Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>bathbathinggreenershowershoweringthis or thatThisOrThatversusRigel CelesteThu, 05 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST This or That: Landline or Cell Phone?http://www.greendaily.com/2009/01/22/this-or-that-landline-or-cell-phone/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/01/22/this-or-that-landline-or-cell-phone/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/01/22/this-or-that-landline-or-cell-phone/#commentsFiled under:

Landline or cell phone?When it comes to telephone communication and the landline versus the cell phone debate, the greenest option is also the oldest option: the landline.

Landline phones might be bulkier and less convenient than cell phones but the corded versions (not cordless) draw significantly less power. Plus they don't have toxic batteries to deal with.

Unfortunately landlines are on their way to being obsolete fairly quickly -- for many people having a hardline phone is becoming a luxury. What's kind of phone do you use every day? Take our poll and see how you stack up with the rest of our readers:

Do you have a landline, a cell phone, or both?

This or That: Landline or Cell Phone? originally appeared on Green Daily on Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>cell phonecell phonesCellPhoneCellPhoneshome phonehome phonesHomePhoneHomePhoneslandlinephonephonestelecommunicationstelephonetelephonesthis or thatThisOrThatRigel CelesteThu, 22 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST This or That: Burn wood or corn for heat?http://www.greendaily.com/2009/01/08/this-or-that-burn-wood-or-corn-for-heat/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/01/08/this-or-that-burn-wood-or-corn-for-heat/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/01/08/this-or-that-burn-wood-or-corn-for-heat/#commentsFiled under: ,

Wood versus corn for heat?

Whether it's because of increased environmental awareness, soaring energy prices, or a combination of both, many homeowners are looking to corn and wood burning stoves to heat their homes. But which is better for the planet?

The answer to that really just depends on where you live, because although there are differences between burning wood pellets and burning corn pellets they're both sustainable and (all things considered) fairly affordable as long as you go with the option that's most readily available in your area. Differences between the two include:
  • Wood leaves ashes behind while corn leaves "clinkers"
  • Corn is easier to grow yourself (if you have the room) but wood is easier to store
  • Both wood pellet and corn burning stoves require some electricity and regular maintenance to keep them running efficiently
And remember there is always the option of burning both!

This or That: Burn wood or corn for heat? originally appeared on Green Daily on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:15:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>corncorn pellet stovescorn pelletsCornPelletsCornPelletStovesheatheatinghomestovestovesthis or thatThisOrThatwoodwood pellet stoveswood pelletsWoodPelletsWoodPelletStovesRigel CelesteThu, 08 Jan 2009 18:15:00 EST This or That: Urban or Rural living?http://www.greendaily.com/2008/12/18/this-or-that-urban-or-rural-living/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/12/18/this-or-that-urban-or-rural-living/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/12/18/this-or-that-urban-or-rural-living/#commentsFiled under:

Urban or Rural living?

This is the time of year when the majority of people (myself included) travel from the larger towns or cities where they currently live back to the smaller hometown where they grew up. It seemed appropriate then to ask, which is better for the environment -- living in the city or living in the country?

Of course living in the country is the greener option overall and most of the advantages are pretty obvious (less pollution, room to plant gardens and own farm animals for food, etc) but you might be surprised at some of the green benefits that come from living in a heavily populated area:
  • Easier access to public transportation
  • Walkable neighborhoods
  • You might not need a car
  • Co-housing and apartment buildings are more energy efficient than most free-standing homes.
  • City living is usually more energy efficient per person than country living
So if you're an urban greenie who expects to face a house full of family trying to make you feel bad for your city ways hold your head up, you're not that bad.

This or That: Urban or Rural living? originally appeared on Green Daily on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>citycountrygreenerruralthis or thatThisOrThaturbanversusRigel CelesteThu, 18 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST This or That: Reusable lighter or disposable matches?http://www.greendaily.com/2008/12/06/this-or-that-reusable-lighter-or-disposable-matches/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/12/06/this-or-that-reusable-lighter-or-disposable-matches/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/12/06/this-or-that-reusable-lighter-or-disposable-matches/#commentsFiled under:

Reusable lighter or disposable matches?

Whether it's for lighting holiday candles or smoking cigarettes, this time of year most of us have at least one reason to be using lighters or matches -- so which is the best for the environment? Lighters might be good for several uses (some, like Zippos, are used indefinitely) but they result in toxic chemicals and waste in their production and use petroleum to fuel the flame. Matches are only for a single use (unless you buy these nifty two-sided ones) but even the wooden ones can be sustainable and sometimes (the paper ones especially) are even made of recycled materials.

This or That: Reusable lighter or disposable matches? originally appeared on Green Daily on Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:50:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>lighterlightersmatchesthis or thatThisOrThatversusRigel CelesteSat, 06 Dec 2008 10:50:00 EST This or That: Aluminum Foil or Plastic Wrap?http://www.greendaily.com/2008/11/20/this-or-that-aluminum-foil-or-plastic-wrap/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/11/20/this-or-that-aluminum-foil-or-plastic-wrap/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/11/20/this-or-that-aluminum-foil-or-plastic-wrap/#commentsFiled under:

Aluminum foil or plastic wrap for leftovers?

Turkey Day is coming up quick and as a result many of us will soon be overrun with leftovers. Reusable storage containers are an eco-friendly option for storing them, but when something needs to be wrapped or there's a lid missing is aluminum foil or plastic wrap the better choice?

Aluminum foil wins by a mile. Although there certainly is an environmental impact made during its creation, aluminum foil is almost 100% recyclable whereas plastic wrap also negatively impacts the environment during production but then isn't recyclable after use and can only end up in the landfill.

The catch? Make sure you do actually recycle the foil after you take it off the cold turkey!

This or That: Aluminum Foil or Plastic Wrap? originally appeared on Green Daily on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>aluminumaluminum foilAluminumFoilfoilfoodfood storageFoodStorageleftoversplastic wrapPlasticWrapthanksgivingthis or thatThisOrThatRigel CelesteThu, 20 Nov 2008 18:00:00 EST This or That: Wool or cotton?http://www.greendaily.com/2008/10/31/this-or-that-wool-or-cotton/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/10/31/this-or-that-wool-or-cotton/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/10/31/this-or-that-wool-or-cotton/#commentsFiled under:

Wool or cotton?

It's getting to be the time of year when chunky wool sweaters and comfy cotton sweatshirts are a daily necessity for beating the cold weather -- but have you ever stopped to think which one of them is gentler on the environment?

It's seemingly an "apples to oranges" debate, with the answer really depending on your own personal opinions. Here's how the pros and cons of the wool versus cotton break down:
  • Wool production contributes serious greenhouse gases to the atmosphere (from the sheep burping lots of methane) while cotton production contributes serious chemicals and nitrous oxide to the earth (from pesticides and fertilizers). Organic cotton reduces this somewhat.
  • Both use LOTS of water. Wool needs about 500,000 liters per metric ton, and cotton needs approximately 2,500 metric liters just to grow the cotton for a single t-shirt.
  • Because cotton is easier to wash at home cotton clothes tend to be washed more often than wool ones, and therefore use more energy (over a lifetime, on average) than wool.
Slate says cotton wins "by a nose" because the greenhouse gas emissions from sheep are just so plentiful and damaging. What's your verdict?

[via Treehugger]

This or That: Wool or cotton? originally appeared on Green Daily on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>cottongreenersweatersweatersthis or thatThisOrThatversuswoolRigel CelesteFri, 31 Oct 2008 07:00:00 EST This or That: Organic or locally grown?http://www.greendaily.com/2008/10/17/this-or-that-organic-or-locally-grown/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/10/17/this-or-that-organic-or-locally-grown/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/10/17/this-or-that-organic-or-locally-grown/#commentsFiled under:

Organic or locally grown? (if you can't have both)

The "organic vs local" debate is getting a little annoying because it's been going on for so long and nobody can seem to come up with anything really definitive on which is better for the planet and our health. The general consensus seems to be that local is better because the long-distances that many organics travel both rack up significant carbon footprints and contribute to the depletion of valuable nutrients. Those arguments make sense, but then what about the damage caused by pesticides used when growing non-organic local foods? Chemicals are building up in the soil, leeching into water supplies, and disrupting the balance of ecosystems all over the world -- not to mention some fruits and veggies are less nutritious when grown using chemicals. So it seems a load of toxic pesticides sprayed on a farmer's fields might be equally as damaging to the environment as sending the crop on a one-time long distance trip.

The best thing, of course, is to find options that are both if you can, but if you can't it's really about what you have the easiest access to and what's the most important to you and your family.

This or That: Organic or locally grown? originally appeared on Green Daily on Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:55:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>chemicalsfarmfarmingfoodlocallocally grownLocallyGrownorganicorganic vs localOrganicVsLocalpesticidesproduceshoppingthis or thatThisOrThatRigel CelesteFri, 17 Oct 2008 18:55:00 EST This or That: Carve a pumpkin or paint one?http://www.greendaily.com/2008/10/02/this-or-that-carve-a-pumpkin-or-paint-one/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/10/02/this-or-that-carve-a-pumpkin-or-paint-one/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/10/02/this-or-that-carve-a-pumpkin-or-paint-one/#commentsFiled under:

Carve a pumpkin or paint one?

Autumn is here, and along with it the Halloween season and the question of whether you should decorate your doorstep and home with a carved pumpkin or a painted one. Whether you're dealing with pumpkin innards on newspaper or environmentally-friendly paint on clothes, both options certainly can be messy and the only real eco-friendly difference between the two is what you end up doing with the inside of the pumpkin. Eat it or toss it aside? If you can carve your pumpkin and be good about eating the inside (mmm, pumpkin pie and roasted pumpkin seeds!) that's great, but it's probably more likely to happen if you just paint the face on -- half the fun of carving comes from slopping the slime all over the place! I'm not sure many parents are too keen on scraping that up for making dessert!

This or That: Carve a pumpkin or paint one? originally appeared on Green Daily on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>autumncarvecarvingfallhalloweenholidaysjack o lanternjack olanternJackOlanternpumpkinpumpkinsthis or thatThisOrThatRigel CelesteThu, 02 Oct 2008 18:00:00 EST This or That: Toilet paper or Bidet?http://www.greendaily.com/2008/09/18/this-or-that-toilet-paper-or-bidet/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/09/18/this-or-that-toilet-paper-or-bidet/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/09/18/this-or-that-toilet-paper-or-bidet/#commentsFiled under:

Toilet paper or a bidet?

When I first heard this question I was pretty sure I knew the answer, toilet paper (recycled, of course) has to be greener than a bidet with all its water usage, right? Wrong. This article makes a pretty good argument for the bidet, actually, citing the water-intensive toilet paper-making process, packaging, and transportation as solid arguments supporting the bidet as the more eco-friendly option.

There's only one catch: no using T.P. to dry your damp bidet-ed backside! (Go with a towel or washcloth instead).

This or That: Toilet paper or Bidet? originally appeared on Green Daily on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>bathroombidetbidetsgreenerrestroomthis or thatThisOrThattoilettoilet papertoilet tissueToiletPapertoiletsToiletTissueRigel CelesteThu, 18 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EST This or That: Gas or electric stovetop?http://www.greendaily.com/2008/09/05/this-or-that-gas-or-electric-stovetop/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/09/05/this-or-that-gas-or-electric-stovetop/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/09/05/this-or-that-gas-or-electric-stovetop/#commentsFiled under:

Gas or electric stove?

We had a cold snap in my area recently and I suddenly found myself looking for excuses to bake in the kitchen, which got me to wondering: are gas stoves or electric ones are greener?

Although individual usage habits play a significant role (i.e. "finding excuses" isn't very green of me) all things being equal it seems gas stoves win the toss on the this one -- mainly because they give an instant flame and therefore waste less energy warming up. Not to mention the user has more control over the temperature and, especially in the summer months when the A/C is running, gas stoves cool down quicker.

This or That: Gas or electric stovetop? originally appeared on Green Daily on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:32:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>cookcookingelectricelectric ovenelectric stoveElectricOvenElectricStovegas stoveGasStovegreenerkitchenovenstovethis or thatThisOrThatRigel CelesteFri, 05 Sep 2008 16:32:00 EST This or That: Paper books or eBooks?http://www.greendaily.com/2008/08/21/this-or-that-paper-books-or-ebooks/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/08/21/this-or-that-paper-books-or-ebooks/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/08/21/this-or-that-paper-books-or-ebooks/#commentsFiled under:

Paper books or ebooks?

The question of whether reading via traditional paper-bound books or eBooks is greener hits pretty close to home because I love to get into a good story. I love technology but reading is one of the few things that I prefer to do the old-fashioned way, and since I use the library (what I consider the equivalent of paper book recycling) I haven't felt too bad about it.

The argument can go both ways, though, because eBooks don't kill trees like paper books do, and they're lighter to transport, but they also use energy for every single use, wear out/become obsolete faster, and their recyclability is questionable. So according to this article in the LA Times until we have more hard and fast data the paper vs ebook debate seems to be more about personal habits than it does black and white carbon-footprint comparisons.

So just go with your gut on this one people.

This or That: Paper books or eBooks? originally appeared on Green Daily on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>bookbooksebookebooksgreenernovelnovelspaperpaper booksPaperBooksreadreadingrecyclethis or thatThisOrThatwhich is greenerWhichIsGreenerRigel CelesteThu, 21 Aug 2008 19:00:00 EST This or That: Reusable water bottles, SIGG or Klean Kanteen?http://www.greendaily.com/2008/08/07/this-or-that-reusable-water-bottles-sigg-or-klean-kanteen/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/08/07/this-or-that-reusable-water-bottles-sigg-or-klean-kanteen/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/08/07/this-or-that-reusable-water-bottles-sigg-or-klean-kanteen/#commentsFiled under:

Reusable water bottles, SIGG or Klean Kanteen?

So you've finally made the decision to buy a reusable water bottle and stop filling the landfills with the disposable plastic versions, but what brand is going to get you the most in the way of "green" points? Two of the biggest brand names claiming eco-friendly status are SIGG and Klean Kanteen, and here are the basics on each:

SIGG: Made of aluminum with an inner lining made of some sort of mystery epoxy (to keep the water from contacting the aluminum). Made in Switzerland.

Klean Kanteen: Made of stainless steel, no inner lining necessary. Made in China.

Klean Kanteen seems to win this one, if only on the simple argument that since they're both made of recycled/recyclable materials, and neither is made here in the U.S. (they both have to travel a long way) the one that doesn't require the extra step of an inner coating theoretically uses less energy to produce and is therefore more environmentally friendly. Thoughts?

This argument could get a lot deeper, feel free to share in the comments!

This or That: Reusable water bottles, SIGG or Klean Kanteen? originally appeared on Green Daily on Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>aluminumbottlebottlesklean kanteenKleanKanteenreusableSIGGstainless steelStainlessSteelthis or thatThisOrThatwater bottlewater bottlesWaterBottleWaterBottlesRigel CelesteThu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EST This or That: Your summer vacation, eco-friendly or earth-killing indulgence?http://www.greendaily.com/2008/07/10/this-or-that-your-summer-vacation-eco-friendly-or-earth-killin/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/07/10/this-or-that-your-summer-vacation-eco-friendly-or-earth-killin/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/07/10/this-or-that-your-summer-vacation-eco-friendly-or-earth-killin/#commentsFiled under: ,

Your summer vacation: Eco-friendly or earth-killing indulgence?

This is one of those questions that you're going to have to answer yourself, but to help you come up with the right one the Sierra Club has come up with a couple of quizzes to both test your summer vacation destination and your summer vacation travel choices/how you're going to get there for "greenness." So go take the quizzes right now (don't worry, we'll wait!) and then come back and let us know how you did.

...

So? How did your vacation come out? Did the questions or results of the quizzes make you think twice about any of your plans?

[via Gadling]

This or That: Your summer vacation, eco-friendly or earth-killing indulgence? originally appeared on Green Daily on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>this or thatThisOrThattraveltravelingvacationvacationsRigel CelesteThu, 10 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EST This or That: Get your car washed professionally or DIY in the driveway?http://www.greendaily.com/2008/06/26/this-or-that-get-your-car-washed-professionally-or-diy-in-the-d/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/06/26/this-or-that-get-your-car-washed-professionally-or-diy-in-the-d/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/06/26/this-or-that-get-your-car-washed-professionally-or-diy-in-the-d/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Get your car washed professionally or DIY in the driveway?

My guess would have been that commercial car washes use more water than the average DIY driveway version (what with their gazillions of spray nozzles and outrageous water pressure) but in truth the professionals use significantly less water per vehicle than the typical homeowner does.

The average commercial car wash uses about 45 gallons of water per car, while the average Joe uses anywhere from 80-145 gallons when he does it himself. Plus the pros are required to drain everything into the sewer system for treatment, whereas homeowners often wash their left-over soap and chemicals straight onto sidewalks, streets, and yards.

So if you must wash your car the greenest choices would be to let the pros do it. That, or go the "waterless" route with Eco Touch waterless car wash.

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