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One Year Ago: Earthship Landing

05. Mar, 2010 0 Comments

My arrival at Earthship Biotecture kicks off a green-building adventure in the high desert of Taos, New Mexico.

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CONTEST: Name That Site!

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02. Mar, 2010 56 Comments

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Friday Photos! Art From Trash

19. Feb, 2010 1 Comment

A look back at the East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse

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An Apocalyptic Valentine

Or, how to turn a Facebook quiz into a Valentine's Day gift

14. Feb, 2010 2 Comments

Guest blogger The Apocalyptic Housewife is back with a dose of romantic realism—and a freegan Valentine idea.

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One Year Ago: Dumpster Diving in West Oakland

15. Jan, 2010 5 Comments

What a year, what a year! Last January, I was riding bikes around Oakland in search of delicious leftovers. Now that I’ve learned to dumpster dive, I’ll never be scared of it again. Here’s my report, from 1/18/09.

Oakland, food, garbage, under the radar

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Boston's Best Thrift? $1-A-Pound at the Garment District.

13. Nov, 2009 0 Comments

The secondhand scene is alive and well in Boston: this weary traveler got a brand new wardrobe for twelve dollars.

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The 5 Principles of Living Green on the Cheap (as demonstrated by Nicole and Kevin)

21. Jul, 2009 8 Comments

Sustainable living is cheap living. Here are some ideas from two kids who live green, cheap, and happy in Louisville, Kentucky.

Austin's Green Hostel

08. Jul, 2009 2 Comments

Hostels, done right, are some of my favorite places to stay. They aren’t always awesome (see Abominable Snow Mansion), but the ones that have their act together are great places to meet people, live (and eat!) for cheap, and generally get the most out of whatever town you’re passing through.
I’d heard that the Austin hostel [...]