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Friday Quickie: AC On or Off? Best Strategies for Energy Efficiency

We've all heard it before: - Air conditioners "work" harder when they're cooling down your house after a hot day…

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‘Bring On Summer’ Blueberry Mojito

Memorial Day weekend calls for shaking off stress, enjoying friends and family, and perhaps a delicious cocktail (or two.) This…

13 years ago

Friday Quickie: Challenge Yourself to Reduce your Trash

The average American generates 4.6 pounds of trash per day. 2 1/2 lbs goes to landfill and the remainder is…

13 years ago

Friday Quickie: Last Minute Idea to Go Local For Mother’s Day

As you know from my locavore kick, you can reduce your carbon footprint and get fresher, tastier foods when sourcing…

13 years ago

Friday Quickie: Green Your Cinco De Mayo!

Feliz Cinco De Mayo! As Dictator of a Mexican Eating Club (or "Mexadelphia" as a few close amigos call it),…

13 years ago

Friday Quickie: Boil it & ConServe

The average US household uses 130,000 gallons of water per year. Therefore, anytime you can conserve H2O helps the cause.…

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Friday Quickie: Volunteering on Earth Day & Year-round

Earth Day is this Sunday (obviously.). Philadelphia had a city-wide cleanup effort this past weekend, but that doesn't mean you…

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Friday Quickie: Worn Leather is a (Little) Better

For some animal activists, vegans and other environmentally conscious folks leather is a fashion and function don't. The idea of…

13 years ago

Friday Quickie: Go For the Bar!

This Friday, we're asking you to go for the Bar! (of soap.) Over the past year, I’ve swapped liquid body…

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