Online Shoppers are Greener Than Mall Rats

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This kind of research is so helpful. There many other avenues to look at as well (what about catalog shopping- and how is the online site presented, in a cloud, on their own servers- powered by what?

but the mall- imagine how this would tilt if CMU took into account the amount of air conditioning used by stores that keep their doors wide open in the middle of the summer. insane.

craig flax

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craig Flax of CA 8:48PM March 12, 2009

Yes and I also notice too that online coupons codes are more available than printable coupons. So cutting back on paper use is good on the environment.

-Cleona-

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Cleona of MD 4:35PM March 12, 2009

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Maura Judkis is a producer at U.S. News. She writes about the green movement and looks for ways to be an ecofriendly consumer without breaking the bank. Send her your green tips.

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