Eileen Gunn

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Eileen GunnÂ’s Green Money column, a look at the money side of all kinds of environmental issues, appears weekly on TheStreet.com. Eileen has been a freelance writer and editor for more than seven years. She writes about careers, real estate, consumer topics and personal finance. Her work has also appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, Worth, Smart Money, Best Life, Business 2.0, Working Mother and other publications. She also spent several years as a reporter for Fortune magazine.
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Click on 'Green' Rewards From Your State

By Eileen Gunn

Government agencies dole out money for energy-efficiency appliances and homes. Here's where to find the information.

12:00PM 01/20/09

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Choose the Smartest Bulb From the CFL Pack

By Eileen Gunn

Not all compact fluorescent bulbs are created equal when it comes to energy efficiency and safety.

10:00AM 01/09/09

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Cleaning the Toy Box of Lead, BPA Plastics

By Eileen Gunn

Here's what I kept, what I tossed and what I'm still not sure about from my toddler's play things.

01:06PM 12/19/08

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How to Avoid Unsafe Children's Toys in Stores

By Eileen Gunn

New toy safety legislation won't go into effect till after the holidays. Here are some tips on avoiding dangerous toys that may be lurking on the shelves.

01:40PM 12/01/08

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For the Holidays, to Ship or to Schlep?

By Eileen Gunn

What makes the most ecological and economic sense when shopping, shipping or schlepping?

01:47PM 11/20/08

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The Juice Box: Just How Eco-Friendly?

By Eileen Gunn

The brick-sized boxes are a better alternative to plastic and glass bottles, but how do they rate in price compared to a thermos?

11:02AM 11/13/08

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Consumer Safety Takes More Than Smart Shopping

By Eileen Gunn

Protecting yourself from environmental ills by protesting only through shopping rather than voicing concerns offers no long-term remedies.

01:50PM 11/10/08

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Generation Y's 'Green' Cred Takes Tumble

By Eileen Gunn

The great green generation is misinformed and naive when it comes to company policies.

09:57AM 10/31/08

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A Holiday for Getting Rid of Stuff

By Eileen Gunn

On America Recycles Day, groups around the country show you how to offload items you can't put in the recycling bin.

12:29PM 10/15/08

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Batteries Bad for Earth, Bad for Budgets

By Eileen Gunn

Disposable batteries cost billions a year and pollute the environment, so plug in or buy rechargeables.

10:45AM 10/08/08

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