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Forget Plastic Bags: 3 Ways to Get a Free Reusable Tote Bag
Green Lifestyle  (tags: greenliving, free, totes, cloth bags, reusable )

Joe
- 287 days ago - ecojoes.com
Here are three ways to get a free tote bag. Not only are they stronger than flimsy plastic bags, but they are less wasteful and can be used for a very long time.
Solar Powered Plane Smashes Its Old Record for Longest Unmanned Flight
Science & Tech  (tags: NewTechnology, airplane, solar power )

Joe
- 456 days ago - ecojoes.com
The Zephyr-6 has set a new world record, with its solar-powered flight lasting over 82 hours. Very neat video showing it taking off and soaring through the air...
How I Reused Old Construction Material to Make a Homemade Kitchen Island
Green Lifestyle  (tags: recycling, coolstuff, greenliving, interesting )

Joe
- 594 days ago - ecojoes.com
A fascinating photo-essay that tells the tale of reusing old stuff and turning it into something new. Instead of throwing away things, you can reuse them to make new, functional, amazing things. Check it out...
Google Goes Black for Earth Hour
Business  (tags: GoodNews, business, earth hour, google )

Joe
- 606 days ago - ecojoes.com
Earth Hour is today (!!!), and even huge Google has got into the act, turning itself black. This should help to bring a lot of attention to Earth Hour...
Grow Your Own Vegetables For Free
Green Lifestyle  (tags: food, garden, free, seeds )

Joe
- 611 days ago - ecojoes.com
Here's how to get some free vegetable seeds. Growing your own vegetables lowers your eco-footprint. Fill out this short survey to get your free vegetable seeds
New House Uses 90% Less Electricity and Half the Water
Green Lifestyle  (tags: architecture, construction, conservation )

Joe
- 618 days ago - ecojoes.com
This house looks normal, but it only uses 10% the energy and half the water of a "normal" house. Watch the video to see how...
The Non-Politics of Being Green
Green Lifestyle  (tags: politics, eco-friendly, greenliving, apolitical )

Joe
- 625 days ago - ecojoes.com
Being eco-friendly should transcend politics. Here are some reasons why...
Tiny House, Big Savings
Science & Tech  (tags: design, coolstuff, eco-friendly, house, tiny )

Joe
- 632 days ago - ecojoes.com
Living in a tiny house can let you save money while helping the environment.
Man Turns Old School Bus Into Amazing RV Using Reused Materials
Green Lifestyle  (tags: recycling, reusing, bus, cars, amazing )

Joe
- 642 days ago - ecojoes.com
Von Slatt bought a yellow cheese bus for a little over $2,000. By using materials from the dump, and some free labor from his friends, he transformed his bus into a work of art. CLICK TO SEE VIDEO
Bamboo Bikes - Lower Carbon Footprint, Plus They Look Cool
Green Lifestyle  (tags: greenproducts, bikes, business )

Joe
- 649 days ago - ecojoes.com
If I had the money I'd be tempted to get one of these bamboo bikes. Not only do they look great, but they have a lower carbon footprint than "normal" bikes.
 
 
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