Green Living

Confused about what green means? Find out how your personal choices can affect the world we live in. Whether you're dining or driving, we'll show you how to be more eco-friendly.

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Passive Solar energy is great... it is free, clean, simple, and functional. Learn more about DIY passive solar heat for your garage.

By Eric J. Leech, Planet Green

Can I really compost that? Yes — you can compost almost anything that's made of 100 percent natural components. The microbes, and natural decomposition, will do the rest and your garden will thank you.

By Colleen Vanderlinden

Pad packages with reusable materials or items destined for the garbage or recycling. Learn more about the 10 alternative packing materials.

By Team Planet Green

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Composting tips for the apartment dweller. Learn more about building a compost box in your apartment.

By Josh Peterson, Planet Green

Everything you've ever wanted to know about blackout curtains but were afraid to ask or how I learned to stop worrying and love blackout curtains. Learn more about considering blackout curtains to save energy and control light and noise.

By Josh Peterson, Planet Green

During the winter months, your crawlspace can be a source of cold floors and lost heat, but blocking your vents may not always be the best way to compensate for this. Learn more about blocking crawlspace vents during the winter.

By Eric J. Leech, Planet Green

Heated garages aren't good for cars. Learn more about giving a cold shoulder to heated garages.

By Josh Peterson, Planet Green

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Putting plastic on your windows during the winter can save $270 annually. Learn more about conserving energy with plastic window insulation.

By Josh Peterson, Planet Green

Learn the eco-groovy way to dispose of these novelty lamps. Learn more about disposing of lava lamps.

By Josh Peterson, Planet Green

It is safe for the environment and a fraction of the cost. Learn more about making your own eco-friendly dishwasher detergent.

By Marye Audet, Planet Green

You can create artisan breads and pizza easily and cheaply with one of these. Learn more about making a homemade pizza stone for $5.

By Marye Audet, Planet Green

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Your trophies can go to making more trophies or possibly some art. Learn more about where to donate old trophies.

By Kathryn Whitbourne

Indoor and outdoor plants will thrive with these natural, soil-boosting fertilizers commonly found in the garbage cans of compost-free homes. Learn more about instantly fertilize plants wth these three kitchen scraps.

By Nicole Willner, Planet Green

Once you get your full compliment of used and refurbished tools, the search is on for reclaimed and used building materials for your home project. Learn more about finding reclaimed building materials near you.

By Collin Dunn, Planet Green

An easy to make gift with stuff you probably have in your kitchen right now. Learn more about scenting your home with natural DIY fragrance stones.

By Marye Audet, Planet Green

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Windows account for 25% of home heat loss. Learn more about these seven great ways to insulate your windows.

By Josh Peterson, Planet Green

Gift wrapping is a big source of waste during the holidays. Learn more about these twelve easy green alternatives to wasteful gift wrap.

By Jaymi Heimbuch

No stiff jeans, bunchy shoulders, or wrinkled pants. Learn more about line drying your clothes with these tips.

By Colleen Vanderlinden, Planet Green

Craftsters create themed crafts to celebrate our Earth. Learn more about the 5 top earth-themed crafts.

By Craftster.org ,Contributor

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Did you know that you can use diluted coffee to fertilize plants? Most house and garden plants can benefit from the added nitrogen boost.

By Colleen Vanderlinden, Planet Green

Quick and easy projects that show your cell phone you care. Learn more about these seven ways to make a cell phone stand from junk drawer materials.

By Jaymi Heimbuch

Stay cozy all winter long with these ideas. Learn more about these 35 ways to winterize your home.

By Marye Audet, Planet Green

Eco-crisis is a whole lot more terrifying than the whir of a chainsaw echoing down a desolate Texas highway. Learn more about these 10 real life things way more frightening than Frankenstein or Freddie.

By Mickey Z., Planet Green

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A look at creative green solutions to real ecological problems. Learn more about which green actions matter most.

By Josh Peterson, Planet Green

You'd like to learn how to make distilled water to put in your steam iron. Learn how to make distilled water.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors & Desiree Bowie