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How Organic is Organic Food?

Katherine J. Chen, March 8th, 2010

The purchase of organic food has become nothing short of a global trend, as consumers aim to spend money on products they feel they can relate to and trust. This means knowing exactly what food is made of, how it is processed and its country of origin. While millions of shoppers continue to flock to grocery stores and farmers’ markets, ... read more

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Tagged fertilizers, fuel, livinglocal, organic, organicwaste, pesticides, reduce

Published in Garden


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Chicago Considers Ban on Foam To-Go Containers

Trey Granger, February 22nd, 2010

Chicago may soon become the latest city to ban the use of polystyrene foam in city businesses, based on a proposed ban that was presented to the City Council last week, according to The Chicago Sun-Times. If passed, the ban would impose fines of $300 for the first offense and $500 for additional violations for businesses that distribute foam plastic. The ... read more

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Tagged number6plasticpolystyrene, recycle

Published in Plastic


Health Care Reform’s Eco Impact

Katherine J. Chen, February 22nd, 2010

More than 30 countries around the world operate under some form of a universal health care system, but it's still not practiced in the United States, and 15 percent of Americans are uninsured. In a September 2009 speech to Congress, President Obama discussed the changes he envisions for citizens with and without health insurance. Under his proposed universal health care plan, ... read more

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Tagged energy, medical, medicalequipment, medicalwaste, medications, noteworthy

Published in General


$400M Healthy Food Financing Initiative Proposed in Presidential Budget

Lori Brown, February 9th, 2010

A $400 million investment in fresh food programs for low-income communities has been suggested in the recently released 2011 Presidential budget proposal. The public-private grant and loan program would invest in new and expanded supermarkets, farmers markets and other food stores in "underserved communities," reducing the estimated 23 million Americans (8.5 percent) with limited access to full-service markets. Officially called ... read more

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Tagged livinglocal, organic

Published in Garden


Wow, You Can Recycle That?

Lori Brown, February 8th, 2010

A few weeks ago, Earth911 investigated some of the lesser known recyclables. Sure, they don't receive as much media attention as some of their co-stars like the plastic bottle or the aluminum can, but your massive response to "I Didn't Know That Was Recyclable!" proved that there is an outcry to dispose of those odd items. From paint and batteries ... read more

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Tagged airconditioner, antifreeze, cookingoil, drinkboxes, homeappliances, ideas, motoroil, noteworthy, number4plasticLDPE, number5plasticPolypropylene, oilfilters, packingmaterials, pvc, refrigerator, sportinggoods, washeranddryer

Published in Household


Obama 2010: What to Expect

Amanda Wills, January 25th, 2010

A year into his Presidency, Obama has made it clear that we have a long way to go. While critics say Obama has "overpromised and necessarily underdelivered," others note that the President has had to undertake a "colossal collection of colossal messes." Aside from a highly controversial health care debate and a slow-paced recovery from the housing bust, the ... read more

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Tagged climatechange, noteworthy, recycle

Published in General


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EPA to Toughen Restrictions on Smog

Trey Granger, January 13th, 2010

After a four-month review process of existing standards for ground-level ozone emissions, the EPA has proposed a new standard of between .065 and .07 parts per million (ppm) per eight hours, which would be a .05 ppm decrease from the last revision and the lowest standard in U.S. history. The EPA says the potential health benefits would be between $13 ... read more

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Tagged airquality, basics, hhw, householdcleaners, ideas, noteworthy

Published in Hazardous


7 Resolutions, With a Green Twist

Raquel Fagan, December 28th, 2009

With the start of a new year comes hope and change and most importantly, opportunity. In reaction to such inspiring settings, most of us turn to the old pad and pen to set up our course for the next year. So, what is on your list? As you start to compile your outline for the next 365 days, let us ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, energy, fuel, ideas, noteworthy, organic, recycle, reduce, trees

Published in General


2009 Holiday Gift Guide

Earth911, November 25th, 2009

Still haven't found the perfect present for those hard-to-shop-for recipients? We have compiled 10 must-have gifts for every person on your list. From recycled materials to fair trade practices, you can be sure that your gifts will bring smiles without compromising your earth-friendly aspirations for a green holiday season. 1. The Philanthropist Supporting a favorite charity or cause is a truly thoughtful alternative ... read more

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Tagged basics, book, cardboard, christmastrees, clothingandtextile, energy, ideas, mixedpaper, newspaper, noteworthy, plasticbags, rechargeablebatteries, recycle, toys, trees

Published in General


10 Ways to Change the World in Your 20s

Jennifer Berry, November 10th, 2009

"10 Ways to Change the World in Your 20s" is a brand-new guide that's about to rock your socks if you're hoping to make "green" your new game. The first book by Libuse Binder, "10 Ways" provides a modern road map for people looking to make a difference in the world - no matter where you rank on the ... read more

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Tagged basics, book, climatechange, energy, ideas, noteworthy, recycle

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