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5 Ways to Celebrate National Yoga Month

Amanda Wills, September 8th, 2010

September is National Yoga Month, and whether you’re a daily practitioner, hot yoga addict or simply just in it for the Savansana, greening your routine takes less effort than any pose you’ll be twisting yourself into. 1. Switch to a recycled mat Yoga mats are typically made from plastic #4 PVC, but there are several cool mats on the market that ... read more

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Tagged number4plasticLDPE, plasticbags, plasticbottles, pvc, recycle

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EPA Announces College Football Challenge

Amanda Wills, September 8th, 2010

The University of Georgia's 2009 home opener against South Carolina resulted in more than 70 tons of trash. And as one study by Michigan State points out, most trash at these types of events could have been recycled or composted. This football season, colleges around the country can capitalize on their waste. As part of the U.S. EPA's ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, cardboard, composting, plasticbottles, recycling, reduce, reuse

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The Insider Swapping Network

Libuse Binder, September 6th, 2010

Swap Ideas Day is September 10, but any day of the year is a good one to swap items from around your home. From CDs to clothing, there are websites and groups all over the country that organize swaps where you can trade in your old stuff for new-to-you merchandise. Swapping not only saves you money, it greatly reduces the resources needed ... read more

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Tagged book, clothingandtextile, cosmetics, packaging, reuse

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The US Open You Didn’t See

Amanda Wills, September 6th, 2010

One month ago, 30 Rock star Alec Baldwin sat in a studio with a production team and Rita Garza, senior director of corporate communications for the U.S. Tennis Association. Donning a tailored suit and his signature plastered comb-over, Baldwin recorded 30 seconds of improv dripping with the refreshingly arrogant sarcasm that made him famous. But his on-screen partner wasn’t an Emmy-winning ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, composting, plasticbottles, recycling, reuse

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Make Your Own Luxe Spa Treatments

Mary Mazzoni, September 6th, 2010

As any eco diva knows, natural spa treatments are becoming one of the hottest trends in primping and pampering. But your day of pampering at one of these chic eco spas could cost you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. If you’re looking for a little all-natural luxury on a somewhat more modest budget, we’ve got you covered. Dim those lights, and spark ... read more

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Tagged bath, oil, organic

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Legislation Could Give Beauty Industry a Makeover

Chloe Skye, August 30th, 2010

The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010, introduced on July 21, has heightened the buzz recently about federal chemical policy reform. The Act would amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act of 1938, which supporters claim includes loopholes in chemical safety assessment. There’s been a lot in the news about purportedly harmful chemicals, like parabens, phthalates ... read more

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Why Greening China is a National Priority

Amanda Wills, August 30th, 2010

It's a 14-hour flight from New York City to Beijing. But despite the distance, the similarities between the two cities are indubitable. Just like New York, Beijing is a thriving mega world of jam-packed architectural wonders, raw talent, cut-throat business and a resilience to overcome its own marked recession. But Beijing is an oxymoron. It's the capitol city of the world's ... read more

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Tagged energy, reduce

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Chewing Gum Litter Problem Costs Brits Millions

Lori Brown, August 25th, 2010

Tossed chewing gum litters sidewalks, induces not-so-pleasant words when stuck to the shoes and costs cities millions to remove. After reading just how much money towns in England spend annually to remove chewing gum from public areas, British design student, Anna Bullus, began dreaming up solutions. She realized there must be a better way to deal with this litter and, in ... read more

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Calling All Journalism Students! Your Perfect Internship is Here

Earth911, August 24th, 2010

How would you like to intern for the coolest company in the green sphere? OK, we may be a little biased, but our editorial interns are not coffee fetchers or pencil pushers – they’re important writing and editing machines! If you have a love for the environment, passion for writing and a knack for editing, we want you! We're looking for ... read more

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10 Green Weekend Trips Near You

Lori Brown, August 23rd, 2010

Labor Day is just around the corner. You know what that means? It's almost time for your last summer hurrah! This could be the last time to escape your home-base before the cold bites hard (unless you're venturing out of town for the holidays, yep they're on their way as well). So, pack up the car and get on the road. We've ... read more

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