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ecosystem offers eco-friendly way to unplug

April 16, 2010

As the EcoQueen of Green I sometimes get to try new eco-friendly products, so being a writer, real estate broker and accumulator of life’s notes I was delighted when a package of sherbet colored notebooks arrived at my door. The wrapper on the small lined ecosystem journal read: AUTHOR one who writes with the well-being and sustainability of the earth in mind.

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An Earth Day Game Plan – Issue #27

April 14, 2010

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Right sizing homes a key trend?

April 13, 2010

Have you ever given thought to how much wasted space you have in your home? Do you have rooms that sit vacant? If so, you’re not alone.

Since 1950 the average home size in the United States has ballooned from 1,000 square feet to nearly 2,400 square feet. Over the same time the size of the American family has fallen from 3.6 people per household to 2.7.

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Net-Zero Energy Producing Home

April 11, 2010

Neumann Companies, a housing development company in Wisconsin, has released the Energy Producing Home, a net-zero house that looks like a typical suburban home. But unlike any other suburban home, it has the ability to produce 100% of the energy needed to heat and cool the home, run all of the electric appliances and even have enough left over to power an electric vehicle.

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Earth Day – 7 Free Events in NYC

April 8, 2010

Looking to find some interesting events in New York City to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day?

With Earth Day just two short weeks away, we’ve combed through all of the amazing stuff we’ve seen a put together a quick list of seven free Earth Day events:

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Issue #26: Cruising the Auto Show for Hybrids and EV’s

April 7, 2010

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Tax Deduction Guide for Green Investments

March 30, 2010

Got your taxes done yet? April 15 isn’t far off, so its time to get your financial situation organized, and figure out if you owe the government this year, or if you’ll be seeing a refund. Fortunately, if you’ve done any green upgrades at home or to your place of business — installed energy efficient appliances, doors or windows, added insulation, or even bought an eligible alternative fuel or hybrid vehicle — you may have good reason to expect a refund; most of these purchases qualify you for state and federal tax incentives.

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Bio Glass is 100% recycled, 100% beautiful

March 29, 2010

Spring is in the air and thoughts of updating or renovating seem to blossom at this time of year. Whether you are building or remodeling there is an an increasingly more diverse number of choices in terms of eco friendly building materials, especially when it comes to countertops. Cast concrete, plastic and recycled tile are just a few of the options available for consumers looking for recycled and sustainable options.

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EnergyStar Appliance Rating Standards Overhauled

March 25, 2010

Many consumers have become increasingly wary of EnergyStar appliance rating standards. Now, to bolster consumer trust, give the EnergyStar program a much-needed boost of reliability and continue the overall effort by the Obama administration to improve the energy efficiency of homes and appliances to save families money, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) announced on March 19 that EnergyStar will undergo an overhaul that will expand testing of EnergyStar qualified products.

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