A few weeks ago we reviewed Bum Genius diapers. One comment suggested trying “Kissaluvs Marvel One Size All in One”. Although I have not used these, we do have another brand of reusable diapers. While shopping for baby clothes two months ago I purchased two Happy Heinys diapers for $20 each at The Green Monkey [...]
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Product Review: Bum Genius Cloth Diapers
April 25th, 2010 
Eric Wilson Here’s the thing no one tells you about disposal diapers, they stink! Yeah, I know, dirty diapers smell, but that’s the thing. In two months of using Bum Genius’ cloth diapers, I have been pretty amazed that the dirty diapers do not smell. In fact, they do an excellent job of wicking away moisture from [...]
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Tags: Cloth Diapers, Energy Star, Green Product, Product Review, Water, Zero Waste 
6 Comments »Product Review: LG High Efficiency Washing Machine and Dryer
January 16th, 2010 Eric Wilson 18 months ago I purchased a high efficiency washing machine and dryer from LG at Sears. A year and a half in, the machine has performed wonderfully. Although this model as been discontinued, the SteamWashers™ line has several models currently available. Boasting a capacity of 4.2 cubic feet, this washer fits large loads, as well [...]
Posted in Energy Efficiency, Eric Wilson, Green Products Tags: Denver, Energy Star, Green Product, Product Review, Water Conservation No Comments »Product Review: Volkswagen’s Jetta TDI Clean Diesel
January 3rd, 2010 Eric Wilson My mother-in-law recently purchased a 4 door Volkswagen (VW) Jetta TDI clean diesel sedan. After 3,500 mi (~6,000km) I had the opportunity to drive it this past week in the less than ideal conditions of an icy Minnesota winter. Not being a northerner (I hail from sunny Southern California) I found the car to provide [...]
Posted in Clean Technology, Energy Efficiency, Eric Wilson, Transportation Tags: Bio-fuels, Biodiesel, Cars, Diesel, Minnesota, Product Review, Stimulus Bill, Tax Rebates 1 Comment »Product Review: Kill A Watt EZ Energy Monitor
December 29th, 2009 Justin Manger The other day I picked up the Kill A Watt EZ from Costco (mentioned in an earlier post for their recycling program with Gazelle) for $20. Being the type of person that doesn’t read instructions I ripped open the package and plugged the device into a three-pronged outlet. Unsure what to do next, I plugged [...]
Posted in Energy Efficiency, Eric Wilson, Green Products Tags: Green Gadget, Product Review No Comments »Product Review: HP Officejet Pro 8500 All-in-one
October 3rd, 2009 Eric Wilson Earlier this week I purchased a Hewlett-Packard Printer (HP Officejet Pro 8500). After seeing HP receive the number one ranking in Newsweek’s inaugural Greenest Big Companies in America issue, combined with an instant $50 rebate offered by HP toward this model when recycling an older printer (from any company) at Staples, I decided to take [...]
Posted in Energy Efficiency, Eric Wilson, Green Products Tags: Energy Star, Green Product, Offsets, Product Review No Comments »Product Review: Motorola’s Eco-Friendly W233 Renew
May 23rd, 2009 Eric Wilson Going green is everywhere these days. I am certainly trying to do my part by using reusable shopping bags, recycling, riding my bike to work, and unplugging all of my appliances when they are not in use. That said, going green has meant making big changes in my lifestyle and learning how to live without [...]
The Toyota Prius Hybrid- An Owner’s Assessment
March 29th, 2009 Harold Manger Product Review by Guest Author Harold Manger My evaluation of an automobile is similar to how I assess art: Do I continue to enjoy it over time? Two weeks after purchasing a 2009 Prius, the initial enthusiasm has not waned; it has deepened. The Prius is easy to drive, provides a smooth, comfortable ride, and [...]
Posted in Clean Technology, Transportation Tags: Cars, Electric Vehicles, Harold Manger, Prius, Product Review No Comments »Sustainability Curriculum from Lawrence Hall of Science
March 23rd, 2009 Eric Wilson Lawrence Hall of Science, out of The University of California Berkley, has developed an innovative science curriculum for 8th – 12th graders. The course, Science & Sustainability, is part of their curricular series Science Education for Public Understanding Partnership (SEPUP). This curriculum takes a global perspective on issues and content integrating physics, chemistry, biology and [...]
Posted in Education, Eric Wilson, Sustainability Tags: Curriculum, Product Review, Wastewater No Comments »
