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One more reason to stock up on your favorites at the grocery-store: Food retains cold better than air does, so a near-empty fridge has to work much harder to cool its contents. But don’t overstuff! Air circulation is needed to cool...

Getting ready for the weekend and buying brew-skies for your fridge?  Although we could all debate which brand of beer is best, buy your preferred beer in glass bottles over aluminum cans.  It takes less energy to create glass over aluminum, giving...

Getting ready for Fall cleaning with chemical-stuffed products? Here's how to clean with natural ingredients:

Looking for somewhere to eat downtown? Philadelphia's first (and currently only)Certified Green Restaurant by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA) is officially the Pita Pit, located at 16th & Sansom. I fell in love with Pita Pit at Penn State's location (We are!) Their speciality is pita sandwiches, a healthier alternative to fast food. I was psyched to hear they went green and wanted to learn more about it.Looking for somewhere to eat downtown? Philadelphia's first (and currently only)Certified Green Restaurant by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA) is officially the Pita Pit, located at 16th & Sansom. I fell in love with Pita Pit at Penn State's location (We are!) Their speciality is pita sandwiches, a healthier alternative to fast food. I was psyched to hear they went green and wanted to learn more about it.

EcoFair Downingtown in Kerr Park: September 28th 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM. This free fest focusing on promoting an enviro-friendly future is part of Karmafest '08 (which takes place across the street.) Some highlights include:

Save the date for Philadelphia suburbanites (or those who venture to Delaware county): Willistown Environmental Festival on Saturday, September 20th, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Newtown Square, PA (apprx 20 minutes from Philly).

Is running to Wawa or Starbucks for morning coffee a part of your daily routine? If so, bring your own reusable mug with you. You'll avoid wasting

CDs and DVDs are typically made from a combination of mixed metals - aluminum, gold, silver and nickel with petroleum-derived plastics and a combination of dyes. What does this mean to you? The blend of these materials make them almost impossible to recycle.

One of my favorite speeches of the Democratic Convention was former V.P. Al Gore's. Since watching & reading both versions of An Inconvenient Truth, I've respected Gore's involvement with the climate crisis. This is one reason why watching "Recount" on HBO was truly depressing - especially when reflecting on Bush's enviro-damage record during his presidency...