SustainabilityWhat are the most effective things I can do to reduce the amount of energy I use?By Adriene HillSeptember 21, 2010A new study from researchers at Columbia found that a lot of people are pretty confused about the actions they can take to save energy. When asked...read
SustainabilityAre half-and-half cups recyclable?By Adriene HillSeptember 10, 2010Easy Answer: No....read
SustainabilityWhat are the chemicals in cosmetics and beauty products? How safe is my nail polish?By Adriene HillSeptember 08, 2010There are hundreds of chemicals in beauty products--some of which are bad for you and bad for the environment....read
SustainabilityWhich is better for the environment, an e-reader or paper books?By Adriene HillSeptember 07, 2010Easy Answer: It depends on how much you read and where you get your paper books....read
SustainabilityIs canning safe? How do I do it? We've got a step-by-step slideshow!By Adriene HillSeptember 02, 2010Maybe it's the bounty at our local farmers' markets, maybe it's the desire for a comfort-hobby. Whatever the reason, we and our friends over at NPR...read
SustainabilityDoes wine packaging matter when it comes to the environment? By Adriene HillSeptember 01, 2010Easy Answer: Yes. Wine-in-the-box may be your best choice....read
SustainabilityWhat do you think: Is it OK for kids to capture fireflies and bugs to learn about nature? By Adriene HillAugust 31, 2010When I was a kid I'd spend summer nights collecting fireflies. I wasn't interested in killing them--just capturing them and watching them flash in...read
SustainabilityShould cars get grades on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions? Would a grade make you think differently about buying a new car?By Adriene HillAugust 30, 2010Easy Answer: The EPA has proposed new labels for cars that include a letter grade for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions. The grading scale...read
SustainabilityHow can we repurpose dead malls and big box stores?By Adriene HillAugust 26, 2010 I did a story about Costco's decision to lease out space at a couple malls around the country. (Listen here.) It got me wondering about other, l...read
SustainabilityWhat's the most environmentally friendly pet? What's the least environmentally friendly pet?By Adriene HillAugust 25, 2010Easy Answer: If you consider energy consumption, the humble goldfish takes the top spot. Big dogs are the worst....read