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Portland (Oregon and Maine) Named Two of America's Greenest Cities
John Platt, April 24, 2012
Every day in Portland, Oregon, feels like Earth Day, according to Travel & Leisure magazine, which just named the city America's greenest.
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Help Your Local Green Businesses with a Cash Mob
John Platt, April 05, 2012
Cash mobs -- the latest variation on flash mobs -- are a fun way to meet some new friends and to make a difference in your local community
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For Longer Battery Life, Skip LTE Phones
John Platt, March 27, 2012
Evidence shows that LTE phones use a lot more energy than those employing other technologies.
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San Francisco Has America's Greenest Taxis
John Platt, March 14, 2012
The city of San Francisco recently celebrated becoming the "Greenest Taxi City in America."
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Promote Conservation with Free Endangered Species Ringtones
John Platt, February 23, 2012
Your cell phone says a lot about you. The way it rings can say even more.
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Free App Turns Empty Cars into Rideshares
John Platt, February 09, 2012
Why drive two cars to the same location when one will do?
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10 Tips for Winterizing Your Pipes
John Platt, January 25, 2012
With winter in full force, it's the perfect time for you to think about winterizing your pipes.
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Why Buy? It's Greener to Borrow
John Platt, January 18, 2012
NeighborGoods lets you borrow, lend or rent things from the people near you.
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Help Scientists by Taking Photos of Your Local Wildlife
John Platt, January 12, 2012
If you're outside with your smartphone, take a picture of the plants and animals you encounter. You'll be helping science.
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7 Ways to Green Your Laundry
John Platt, January 04, 2012
As laundry piles up, it also adds up to create a very large environmental impact.
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National Green Volunteer Day
April 21, 2012
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