Category: Green news

Would you wear these ties to the office to show your dedication to the environment? I think they’re suited for those who have green collar jobs. Or maybe for Earth Day. It caught my eye, that’s all. The ties do make a statement.

Mother’s Day is around the corner. If you’re thinking of sending her a bouquet of flowers, check out Organic Bouquet.com.

The folks over at EcoSalon posted an interesting article about the upcoming digital television transition “The Revolution Will Be Televised (But Will the Television Be Recycled?)“. Sure, there’s the TV Converter Box Coupon Program, so people can replace their old tv sets, but what happens to the old tv after it gets replaced by the…

Laundry tips from Seventh Generation: Use the cold water wash option whenever possible, and you’ll save 85% of the money and energy consumed by a hot water load. Air dry your clothes on a line in your yard or on a rack set up in the bathtub or basement. Air drying saves energy and is…

This interesting article on Insurance Daily talks about a recent survey on Tescocompare.com which yielded the following results: At present 2 million people claim to drive an environmentally friendly car. 8% of the over 55s driving green cars compared to half that figure for under 34s. Wales and the south west are the greenest motoring…

China may not have the best track record when it comes to the environment, but it does look like they’re trying. The Beijing motor show is showcasing plenty of eco-friendly vehicle options. While consumers are not yet financially prepared to shell out money for these green cars, the options are at least there already, with…

In New York City, the Taxi and Limousine Commission has approved a proposal to make black livery cabs more eco-friendly. The regulation will be enforced in two stages. Starting Jan. 1, 2009, all “black car” taxis entering service will be required to achieve a city mileage rating of at least 25 miles per gallon. One…

You’ve definitely heard of white collar and blue collar jobs. But now, the Green Collar Economy is posting green collar jobs in its site. What are green collar jobs anyway? Simply put, these are jobs that can help the environment. BusinessWeek even wrote about green collar jobs in their article “Switching To Green-Collar Jobs“. Check…

Here’s a driving tip from Better World Club: Driving into the wind can really lower your fuel efficiency. Thus, you should always drive with the wind. Always. But what if you’re running late for Easter brunch at your Aunt Karen’s house and you have to drive into the wind to get there? Don’t go. Seriously….

I usually receive e-newsletters from PrintingforLess.com, but the most recent newsletter made me think it’s GU-worthy. PrintingforLess.com got certified by The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) for responsible forest management. “With this certification, PFL guarantees customers that products printed on house stock-papers are a result of well-managed forests adhering to strict environmental standards.” For the entire…