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Waterless Washing Machine Cuts Energy Costs by 30% - 2010-03-17
Green Chip Living's Jimmy Mengel talks about a new washing machine that uses nylon beads to clean - and that could spell big energy savings for consumers.

AirDye Technology: Removing Water from the Textile Industry - 2010-03-16
Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh explains the latest innovation in the textile industry, as AirDye technology brings color to fabric without the waste or pollution of water.

Green Concrete Gains Ground - 2010-03-15
Green Chip Living's Jimmy Mengel explains why Hycrete, a sustainable concrete company, is leading the green concrete revolution.

This Week in Green Chip Living - 2010-03-12
Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh highlights the week's headlines and exciting announcements in greentech.

Cleveland Transforms Mall into Giant Greenhouse - 2010-03-11
Green Chip Living Contributor Jimmy Mengel reports as one of Cleveland's biggest malls had transformed itself into an organic garden in response to declining traffic.

Exciting Electric Rail System Debuts at EcoWonderland - 2010-03-10
Green Chip Living contributor Jimmy Mengel reports on South Korea's famous EcoPark and its unveiling of a fresh, green rail system that runs on "toothbrush technology."

Sound Waves to Power Cooling Appliances - 2010-03-09
Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh explains the latest greentech that could power appliances with thermoacoustic compressors, and greatly reduce power consumption nationwide.

This Week in Green Chip Living - 2010-03-05
Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh brings you the week's highlights in the green sector.

New Partnership Shines a Light on India's Poor - 2010-03-04
Green Chip Living Contributor Jimmy Mengel tells readers how a new project that turns rice husks into energy could be a godsend for rural Indians.

Obama Takes the 'High Road' to Living Wages - 2010-03-03
Obama to prioritize "living wages" in new contracting proposal. Green Chip Living's Jimmy Mengel weighs in...

Forks Over Knives - 2010-03-02
Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh reports on the latest documentary about the disease, nutrition, health care debate to hit theaters this summer, and bigger food for thought...

USDA Beefs Up Organic Regulations - 2010-03-01
Green Chip Living contributor Jimmy Mengel outlines the new USDA rules for certifying organic livestock...

This Week in Green Chip Living - 2010-02-26
Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh recaps the week in Green Chip Living headlines, as well as news from California and Texas start-ups and the results of two important reports.

Business and the Environment: Time for a Truce? - 2010-02-24
Green Chip Living contributor Jimmy Mengel examines a new report calling for market values to be placed on "natural capital."

UN Report Pegs Corporate Damage on Environment at $2.2 Tril Annually - 2010-02-23
Green Chip Editor Brigid Darragh explains a new report from the United Nations which examines 3,000 of the world's largest corporations and the toll their business takes on the planet.

This Week in Green Chip Living - 2010-02-19
Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh comments on news in the green sector from around the world and highlights GCL's most-read articles from the week.

Genetically Modified Foods - 2010-02-18
Green Chip Living contributor Jimmy Mengel explains why Indian farmers are fighting back against genetically modified crops.

American Cities Shift Gears for Plug-In Cars - 2010-02-17
Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh reports on the U.S. cities prepared for life with electric vehicles and steps other cities should consider making to prepare for the the coming generation of plug-ins.

Sustainable Hotel Industry - 2010-02-15
Green Chip Living contributor Jimmy Mengel reports on Spanish hotel company Sol Melia's recently-awarded status as the first "Biosphere Certified Hotel," and why this certification is significant.

China Reveals Results of Gov't Pollution Survey - 2010-02-12
Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh explains the results of China's groundbreaking pollution survey, revealed for the first time this week.

Ford Electric Van - 2010-02-11
Green Chip Living contributor Jimmy Mengel reviews Ford's latest electric offering.

Aloha, Paper Waste - 2010-02-09
Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh reports on the results of a Hawaii Senate initiative to reduce paper waste, and comments on how effective like-minded programs in federal offices could be.

Just Do It: Nike Gets Greener - 2010-02-05
Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh reports on Nike's latest announcement to abandon carbon offsets and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while still increasing revenue.

Proposal in federal budget aims to boost organic food labels - 2010-02-02
President Barack Obama's record $3.8 trillion budget proposal includes a $3.1 million boost in a program important to Vermont's organic farming industry.

sOccket to 'em: The Latest in Energy Technology - 2010-01-28
Green Chip Living Contributor Brigid Darragh reports on the latest in green gadgets: a soccer ball that could reduce kerosene burning electricity with its capacity for energy storage.