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Matthew Speer Matthew Speer is a Marketing and Advertising Executive that has worked with companies like AOL and U.S. News University Connection. He also has a passion for sustainability and keeping the Earth a beautiful place for our future generations which is why he helped create iSustainableEarth.com. Inspired by his own family and taking strides to go green he strives to live a sustainable lifestyle through research and action.

Top 3 Black-Friday Shopping Tips for Finding Green Products

Top 3 Black-Friday Shopping Tips for Finding Green Products

Finding green products during Black-Friday can be as easy as 1-2-3. Before you stand in line to go after those door buster deals, you need to know how to spot a green product. Think green before you buy and follow these 3 tips.

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Wastewater from Fracking is Highly Contaminated – Are You At Risk?

Wastewater from Fracking is Highly Contaminated – Are You At Risk?

Fracking has been shown to produce highly contaminated radioactive waste-water that is poisoning our groundwater and ecosystem. In some areas around New York and Pennsylvania people’s tap water actually can be set on fire from seeping natural gas and other contaminants.

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Tesla Motors Takes Eco-Friendly Driving to the Next Level

Tesla Motors Takes Eco-Friendly Driving to the Next Level

The American entrepreneurial spirit is driving our next generation of luxury cars to go green. The Tesla Model S will go from 0 to 60 in 4.5 seconds won’t cost you a dime in gas, so let your lead foot reduce your carbon footprint.

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Today is America Recycles Day But What About Tomorrow?

Today is America Recycles Day But What About Tomorrow?

Recycling has been around since human kind started. America Recycles Day helps remind us to do what is right for the planet and our future. Don’t just wait for a day on the calendar; make recycling a part of your daily lives.

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Clean Indoor Air Naturally with Houseplants

Clean Indoor Air Naturally with Houseplants

Leafy houseplants are Mother Nature’s HEPA filter, they scrub the air around them removing harmful pollutants and providing fresh oxygen. Clean, fresh air is just a plant away – an eco-friendly solution to a nasty little problem.

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Understanding Energy in America in 5 Minutes or Less

Understanding Energy in America in 5 Minutes or Less

Renewable energy accounts for only 10.5% of America’s energy production leaving other production to dirty alternatives like coal. It is important to understand the basics of energy and energy production as it makes becoming energy efficient easier.

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5 Green Products Everyone Should Use

5 Green Products Everyone Should Use

Sustainable living is accomplished one step at a time. Here are 5 green products that every single person can use to make a difference in their carbon footprint. Spend no more than $50 on all 5 and you can say “I’m going green.”

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The Solyndra Bankruptcy has a Silver Lining for Green Energy

The Solyndra Bankruptcy has a Silver Lining for Green Energy

The political strife surrounding the Solyndra bankruptcy while unfortunate for the industry does have a silver lining. Even bad press can be good press when it opens the door to debate and discuss renewable energy and how to make it more available and affordable.

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7 Billion People Need to Go Green

7 Billion People Need to Go Green

With 7 billion people on earth sustainable living has never been so important. Should the world panic or rejoice, before we announce the end is near remember that mother nature provides all the tools we need to survive.

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4 Home Energy Facts You Need to Know

4 Home Energy Facts You Need to Know

Home energy costs U.S. families $1,900 per year and could be cut in half with energy efficient improvements. With over 1.2 billion tons of greenhouse gases being released into the air to produce home energy it is a dirty process as well.

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