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Playing catch up: Adios 2012!
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 5:52 PM by Matt Hickman
Although it was a rather cruddy year in the news, that wasn't the case in green home and garden-land. So please, take a few moments to join me for a misty-eyed trip down memory lane in remembrance of 2012's hottest posts.
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Post-holiday cleanup: 10 tools to get 'er done
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 10:06 AM by Matt Hickman
Now that the high season of holiday house parties is starting to wind down, it's high time to start thinking about cleanup. Behold, a few tools to clean those 'nog goblets and remove those stubborn fruitcake stains from the davenport.
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SC Johnson 2012 Sustainability Report video

SC Johnson 2012 Sustainability Results infographic

Playing catch up: Yuletide linkage
Fri, Dec 21, 2012 2:46 PM by Matt Hickman
Well folks, it looks like it's perfectly safe to emerge from your doomsday bunkers for a fresh and most festive round of green home and garden news. Happy holidays!
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Renters vs. owners: Who uses more electricity?
Fri, Dec 21, 2012 1:30 PM by Matt Hickman
Many renters consider themselves blessed if they have a dishwasher in their unit. But snagging an apartment with, gasp, Energy Star-rated appliances? For most renters, that's like like spotting a unicorn in the wild.
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Christmas comes early for Phoenix preservations as historic Wright home is saved
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 7:11 PM by Matt Hickman
For those of you tracking the ongoing saga of a threatened Frank Lloyd Wright home in Phoenix that's been desperately seeking a buyer/savior — there's a happy ending to close out the year with.
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8 nature-inspired mantel decorating ideas
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 1:51 PM by Networx.com
Take a cue from the world around you to make your hearth festive and fun.
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DIY Christmas trees from recycled materials
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 1:07 PM by Networx.com
These ideas might be the most environmentally sound way to have a Christmas tree.
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IR-Blue: A smartphone accessory for DIY home energy audits
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 11:45 AM by Matt Hickman
Although it lends itself to hide-and-seeking and DIY ghost-hunting, a thermal imaging accessory for smartphones called the IR-Blue has a much higher purpose: Detecting sources of heat loss around the home.
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From Beekman 1802, a Lump of Kohl for your holiday stocking
Tue, Dec 18, 2012 11:05 AM by Matt Hickman
For my final, last minute-ish holiday stocking stuffer pick, a bamboo charcoal- and goat milk-based skincare bar from the always-fabulous winners of the 21st season of 'The Amazing Race.'
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Bogobrush gives new meaning to oral care
Mon, Dec 17, 2012 2:49 PM by Matt Hickman
A fitting last minute holiday gift for socially conscious tooth-cleaners with an eye for ecological design, the biodegradable Bogobrush follows a "buy one give one" business model.
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Go (hedge)hog wild in the laundry room with adorable, energy-saving dryer balls
Fri, Dec 14, 2012 1:32 PM by Matt Hickman
In the event that you’re on the prowl for a stocking stuffer that’s sure to please energy-conscious launderers with a love of, umm, spiny mammals: Behold, Hedgehog Dryer Balls from Kikkerland.
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Bye bye, Brita: Sleek Soma water filter takes Kickstarter by storm
Fri, Dec 14, 2012 12:29 PM by Matt Hickman
A household water pitcher from San Francisco-based startup Soma says adios to plastic everything and hello to classy glass carafes and compostable filters delivered via subscription service.
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How to save energy during Christmas
Wed, Dec 12, 2012 5:16 PM by Networx.com
Your credit card bills might be big this January, but you don’t need to have the additional shock of huge utility bills.
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Did I do the right thing by cutting down a Christmas tree?
Tue, Dec 11, 2012 12:28 PM by Pablo Paster
Fake tree or real one? How to choose the clear winner from an environmental perspective.
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Nebula 12: A lamp for all seasons (and weather conditions)
Mon, Dec 10, 2012 8:30 AM by Matt Hickman
For those who prefer their meteorological forecasts to be startlingly literal, check out this WiFi-enabled chandelier that magically produces indoor clouds based on weather conditions.
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