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Google’s Power Meter

Undoubtedly, some of you have seen the latest energy metering and monitoring devices aimed at those interested in conserving more power. This is a great idea, but hasn’t quite enjoyed the same popularity as your aunt’s eco-conscious jewelry that she’s … Continue reading

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From Treehugger:Can Trolls Be Green?

It seems as though not very many people have been in the “holiday spirit” this past month. As I meet more figureheads in the green blogosphere, I’m also coming across quite a few trolls. For those of you who are … Continue reading

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The Mafia Goes “Green”

When I saw this story on the Mother Nature Network, Italy seizes $1.9 billion of assets as Mafia goes green, I wasn’t quite sure what to think. MNN usually comes out with great posts, and this one was no different. … Continue reading

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Standby Power: What a Waste

Check out these power standby usage data I always knew that turning off the lights when you weren’t using them was important(thanks dad!). And thanks to recent studies and PSAs, I’ve realized that the equipment I have plugged in draws … Continue reading

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Eating Vegan for Health and Environment

Fun fact about Daniel Fielding: I’ve been a vegetarian for 13 years. Hanging out at the food co-op, and general vegetarian/whole foods/organic crunchy hippies; I’ve made a lot of interesting friends along the way. This post below is about a … Continue reading

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The Problem of “Greenwashing”

I was browsing Triple Pundit, one of my favorite enviro-conscious blogs, and I saw an article that caught my eye. Planet People: This Soap is the Right Kind of Green “Washing” This is just one of the many articles that … Continue reading

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The Greenerator: A Balcony-Based Generator

We love cool gadgets here on Shades of Green; even if that means these gadgets aren’t the most ground-breaking innovations. The point is, at least someone out there is making an effort to make a difference. Dubbed the “Greenerator”, this … Continue reading

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GE’s Ecomagination Site

I come across a LOT of green-themed sites in my line of work. GE has been doing a pretty good job touting their renewable energy endeavors, but when I came across the Ecomagination Photo Project today, I decided I just … Continue reading

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