A study at the University of Bonn in Germany found that washing dishes with a machine, in some cases, is actually greener than washing dishes with your hands. But some of us cannot afford dishwashers or live in apartments too … Continued
A full 90 percent of the energy used in washing clothes goes toward heating the water, so it stands to reason that using less energy by washing in cold, unheated water would create significant environmental savings. But just how much … Continued
Some of the top scientists in the US are taking their New Year’s resolutions extra-seriously this year—it is, after all a year when we could see both some revolutionary pro-science political change and some major funding evaporate thanks to that … Continued
One of the least expensive ways to increase the efficiency of your home is to install low-flow aerators on your faucets. These devices save water, and lower utility bills as well, because less hot water is used. Because of this, … Continued
Most showerheads use twice the water needed for a thorough, enjoyable shower. Every day, three billion gallons of water flow through showerheads in the United States—half of it unnecessarily. The toll this excess takes on one of our most precious … Continued
A “revolution” in the way we illuminate our world is imminent, according to a paper published this week by two professors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Innovations in photonics and solid state lighting will lead to trillions of dollars in cost … Continued
Retailers in New York will be required to collect and recycle plastic bags, starting January 1, 2009, under legislation signed last week by Governor David A. Paterson. Under the new law retail establishments with more than 10,000 square feet of … Continued
It’s the most wasteful time of the year, but you can make it greener and cheaper with these 10 tips. 1) Make your own gifts. We live in a time when folks line up outside Wal-Mart at 4 a.m. hoping … Continued
More than 2 trillion tons of land ice in Greenland, Antarctica and Alaska have melted since 2003, according to new NASA satellite data that show the latest signs of what scientists say is global warming. More than half of the … Continued
Holiday decorations don’t have to harm the environment to be colorful, fun and festive. Enough with the gray! There’s no better way to break the spell of the damp, dark Seattle winter than with a house full of festive holiday … Continued
