Happy Earth Hour!

Today is Earth Day! Today, at 8:30 PM, whatever time zone you are in, turn your lights off for one hour. For more information, go to http://www.earthhour.org/. Above is Chicago during and before Earth Hour.

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Every week we'll post another easy tip to help you be environmentally friendly.

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Go for a walk! The weather is warm (but not too warm) and the sun is shining, so get off the computer or television and get some exercise. Not only does it reduce your consumption -- you get a better appreciation for the very environment you're trying to save.

Eco-Tip 47

Every week we'll post another easy tip to help you be environmentally friendly.

Eco-Tip 47
Recycle ALL your paper! On recycling day, you'll usually see stacks of newspapers tied up on people's curbs... but what about all the other paper they use? When you want to get rid of a piece of paper, slip it into one of the newspapers on your recycling pile (so it doesn't fall out when you take it outside) so you don't send recyclable material to the usual trash heap.

New layout!

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Every week we'll post another easy tip to help you be environmentally friendly.

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Make your next computer a laptop! Laptops use less energy and are made of less material than desktop computers (plus a ton of other benefits that I couldn't even begin listing). Some new laptops even have energy-saving mechanisms. Mine - a Toshiba Satellite, has an "eco-utility" setting which changes the hue on certain parts of the screen to save a significant amount of power over time. Apple MacBooks are excellent too -- they're specifically designed to use less energy and material (that's why they're so slim!)