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A federal rebate program like Cash for Clunkers will start soon for Cash for appliances. The rebate program encourages consumers to purchase energy efficient appliances. Varies by each state
If your in the world of investment, you are keeping your ear to the ground. Economic instability is not the best bedfellow for creating environmentally sound economic engines but it may not be the worst. With the obvious Asian markets in deep need of change and regulation it may be the perfect time to invest if you can guess correctly.

Looking for that perfect gift? A new children's book about environmental issues could be just the thing. Unlike many other books this one focuses on bio-diversity as well as cultural diversity. hopefully somebody will make it into an animation soon.

That money under your mattress is starting to smell funny. Maybe it would be put to better use in somebody's hands. They can turn it into more money for the both of you . Is it possible to invest responsibly and ecological sound. The debate begins but it might be awhile before you see a return at this point.


Trying to decide the what's the best way to carry around liquids for personal consumption. Nalgene and other have changed their chemical makeups to try to avoid some of the BPA's and hormone mimicing chemicals commonly found in most plastics.Even the Sigg aluminum water bottles have a lining which is testing positive for some of these chemicals. Bobbie Saccone, a registered dietician at the IU
U.S. Market Green Car of the Year goes to the Toyota Prius. According to the What Green Car standards only 10 cars made the list. some of the stand out features of the Prius are the plant based plastic interior and different energy modes. A 51/48 mpg fuel economy in City Highway respectively. The CO2 emissions were 127 g/km, which is a 5% improvement over the 2009 model.
I admit it, when I see small shinny objects that seem oh so useful and cheap I have to stop myself. Hopefully before i have ripped open the package and am already doing my own tests research. sometimes it takes quite a bit of research to pick the right items for you. Buyers guides can also be very useful especially in the store.

If you love the Dummies series or you really are just a dummie and you can admit it well maybe you are smarter than you think. This 350 pg book will change your present status either way you cut it. My favorite is the section on avoiding greenwash a must read for anybody who really cares.

Particularily in the grocery store or supermarket you could spend an extra hour simply comparing products for there green claims not to mention fact checking and bold face lies. In this environment you need an equal partner to the mass marketeers. In steps Ethiscore Ethical Consumer Research Organization a co-op of workers that is now giving ratings on many of these green claiming companies.

On black friday Bill Sheehan said,“In the climate change sense, it’s not that every other retail day isn’t bad. This just happens to be the worst day for the environment.” Just consider the packaging. Could Obama help?


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