A WIDE network of 'green'

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NBC Universal, the corporate parent of the NBC network, wants viewers to see green. Its “Green is Universal” campaign kicked off late last year with a week of “green themes” in several network shows (above), and viewers can check in for continually updated tips and videoclips on leading greener, more environmentally healthy lives at nbc.com/green.

Is there more wrong with your golf game than your swing? Support eco-friendly courses.

When in the U.S., do as the Europeans do. Save water by switching to dual-flush toilets, which allow for adjustable water amounts, as needed.

Be cool when you’re keeping warm in a sweater. Organic Merino wool has fewer chemicals than conventional wool.

Planning a party? Use latex balloons instead of mylar.

Summer’s coming—is your barbecue grill up to it? Gas barbecues produce less CO2 than charcoal and electric grills.

Want to qualify for a bigger home loan? Ask about green mortgages, with incentives for energy-efficient homes.

What’s your house worth...in energy terms? Call a home energy rater to estimate its efficiency.

Invest in the planet’s future and make money. Put your money in socially responsible investment funds.