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Zimride takes carpooling to Facebook

By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Tue Sep 9, 2008 11:32am PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

If you’re on Facebook and want to access a carpool, you might check out Zimride, a new carpool community that has its own Facebook app so that you can learn who it is you’ll be sharing close quarters with on your daily commute. Read full post »
Related topics: Carpooling, Tools, Commuting
Carbon Footprint Calculations

By Huddler's Green Home Community Posted Mon Sep 8, 2008 8:09pm PDT for huddlergreenhome 0 Comments

If you would prefer to calculate your own carbon footprint without the aid of a calculator, here are some tips. Read full post »
Related topics: Tools
EcoBrain gets on top of paperless books

By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:56pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

Books on environmental topics should be eco-friendly, right? EcoBrain makes it happen. Read full post »
Related topics: Books, Electronics, Paper, Tools
Another coal plant bites the dust

By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:54am PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

Georgia Power is looking to convert a coal-fired power plant to wood biomass. Not only is this green energy, it will be cheaper to run. Read full post »
Related topics: Biofuels, Coal, Electricity, Tools
Dig this energy-saving switch

By Hank Green Posted Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:04am PDT for ecogeek 1 Comments

Kevin Rose, founder of Digg.com, promotes a whole-house switch to save energy. Watch his video to see the clever way he manages it. Read full post »
Related topics: Electricity, Tools, Video
Location, location, location: the true cost of locality

By Maria Stamas Posted Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:34am PDT for amorylovins 2 Comments

A new 'affordability index' calculates how much money you save by living in cities and inner-ring suburbs. The gas savings of being close to work, school, and stores adds up. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Tools, House, Commuting, Saving Money, Saving gas
Free software cuts PC energy ise

By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Thu Aug 7, 2008 8:37am PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

A new free software program help cut PC energy use by allowing users to schedule when their computer goes into sleep mode. Read full post »
Related topics: Computers, Electricity, Tools
Kelley Blue Book knows how to save you gas

By Hank Green Posted Fri Aug 1, 2008 5:21pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

The old, faithful Blue Book goes green and helps you compare your current car with more efficient vehicles on the market and those coming soon. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Cars, Tools, Carbon Challenge, Buying a fuel-efficient car
Social mapping for green living

By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:18pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

Open Green Map will show sustainable businesses and resources in cities around the world on an interactive Web map. The beta is in testing now. Read full post »
Related topics: Tools
5 iPhone apps that can save you gas

By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:20am PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

Earth2Tech lists five iPhone applications that are cooler than using a notepad and pen to track your mileage. They each cost about the same as a new notepad at the drug store. Read full post »
Related topics: Electronics, Cars, Tools, Saving gas