A new set of Android-based smartphone apps can help you get off the fossil fuel merry-go-round. California-based Iconosys, Inc. has created its “Alternative Fuels” apps to provide users a GPS guide to the nearest alternative energy refueling stations along any travel route.

The Alternative Fuels apps include:

• the ‘Alternative Energy Fueling Directory’ which provides essential information for identifying and locating fueling/charging stations
• ‘Where to get Biodiesel’, for those users driving vehicles that burn diesel fuels that want to go green
• ‘Where to get NGV’, for those users driving vehicles running on CNG, LNG, or LPG
• ‘My Plug-In Directory’, for users driving vehicles that only re-fuel from electric charging stations

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We spend about one-third of our lives in bed, so let’s keep that environment as inviting, clean and non-toxic as possible. Right in season, Gaiam and Ultimate Green Store are holding January White (and green) Sales, so now’s a great time to snag some fine organic sheets and pillowcases from a couple of our favorite green etailers. Here’s the scoop…

(above) For Ultimate Green Store’s bedding and bath White Sale, now through January 31, receive savings on all bed and bath lines at checkout when you enter the following codes:

• for orders over $150, get $20 back with code: 20GREENBUCKS
• for orders over $200, get $30 back with code: 30GREENBUCKS
• for orders over $250, get $40 back with code: 40GREENBUCKS

(above) Gaiam: Save 25% on bedding basics + FREE shipping now through Feb 20. Receive savings on natural and organic comforters, pillows, mattress pads and more during their annual green sale. psst – for the best selection, shop now.

ecobee Inc., makers of the award-winning Smart thermostat and Energy Management System unveiled their latest product, the Smart Si thermostat, at this week’s 2012 AHR Expo in Chicago. Designed for the residential market, the Smart Si offers remote connectivity anytime from anywhere via your computer, iPhone, Smart Phone or tablet and includes a high resolution color display, an intuitive user interface, sleek buttons and live weather –  features designed to help you reduce your home’s heating and cooling expense and save energy.

The Wi-Fi enabled Smart Si allows you to make adjustments to your thermostat program on the go from your tablet, computer, iPhone or Smart Phone. The thermostat has a built-in live weather function and uses advanced algorithms so you can be sure your thermostat is always saving the most energy possible. Other features: a high resolution color display, sleek buttons, and an intuitive user interface makes it easy to quickly set a personalized program, make setting adjustments and create new vacation events. Automatic alerts and reminders notify you when your HVAC equipment is due for service, if there is an equipment malfunction or when it’s time to change your filter.

You can pre-order the Si @ ecobee.com

Related: more green tips from The Alternative Consumer