Most Americans are unaware of an important fact: The air we’re breathing inside our homes, schools and offices can be highly polluted. In fact, most people don’t even think about the air that they breathe, but they should. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says levels of indoor...

More than 80 percent of consumers said that energy — not water or time — is most important to them when it comes to appliance efficiency, and almost 60 percent understand what high efficiency (HE) means with regards to laundry appliances, according to a recent Whirlpool Corporation survey...

At some point in their life, nearly everyone will take a step back to admire a newly painted or carpeted room in their home or that brand new car in their driveway. In fact, according to a recent survey, three-quarters of respondents admit that they love that “new car” smell, and more than...

More Americans might be driving hybrid cars and recycling, but their hardwood kitchen and living room floors can be just as critical to climate change. No one knows exactly how much illegal hardwood enters the United States, but estimates range from $250 million to $375 million worth per year —...

In 1980, kitchen appliances accounted for nearly 44 percent of an average annual home’s energy consumption. With innovations in cooking, cleaning and preservation appliances, that figure is just above 10 percent today — and still dropping — much to the delight of consumers seeking green...

A new green product called the K3 is a compact hybrid wind-and-solar-powered generator about the size of a flashlight that allows users to recharge their iPod, cell phone, MP3 player, PDA, or other electronic devices. Outdoors, indoors, domestically or internationally, the K3 works in any environment. The...

Duty Free Americas, Inc. (DFA) reduced electricity costs 25% and eliminated moisture-related damages to goods by installing DuCool desiccant cooling and dehumidification systems. The installation of two DuTreat model DT800/4 desiccant cooling systems alongside two existing conventional air conditioning...

Cleaning up an oil stain in your driveway forces most people to use noxious chemicals that only make the problem worse. Oil Gone Easy – a natural, bio-remediation product is now available by the quart for homeowners to safely clean oil-stained driveways, concrete, garages, and even soil. Oil Gone...

Before you raise a glass to toast the second anniversary of earth-friendly retailer Real Green Goods, they urge you to rethink what may be chilling that cocktail. Don’t dilute your summer cocktail with icy cold toxins — instead, keep your ice pristine with the brand-new-to-the-market tray...

Think dry ice is the only way to protect your deep frozen product as it travels between destinations? Not anymore. Minneapolis-based Entropy Solutions, Inc., has introduced a new variation of its patented PureTemp renewable phase change material — it replaces dry ice, and maintains a consistent...