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Get Certified Online to Green Your College Campus

Alexis Petru, January 27th, 2012

The University of Vermont (UVM), which received an “A” on last year’s College Sustainability Report Card, wants to help other colleges and universities green their operations with the launch of its new online Sustainable Campus Innovation certificate program. The new training program kicks off in March, but UVM announced this week that registration is currently open for operations ... read more

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PHOTOS: Couture Jewelry Made From LEGOs

Mary Mazzoni, January 26th, 2012

Inspired by haute couture and reclaimed materials, San Francisco-based artist and jewelry designer Emiko Oye has experimented with loads of unconventional mediums - including circuit boards, recycled plastics and scrap metals. But in 2006, the reware artist stumbled upon an even more unconventional material for her creations - LEGO® building blocks. Since then, Oye has been using the colorful ... read more

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Coachella Calls on Artists to Redesign Bins

Alexis Petru, January 26th, 2012

If you’re an aspiring artist who is passionate about sustainability, now is your chance to inspire the hundreds of thousands of music lovers who will be attending this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to recycle their trash at the annual event. Nonprofit Global Inheritance will select 50 artists to redesign, decorate and embellish the 65-gallon recycling bins ... read more

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VIDEO: NYC Swap Meet Machine

Mary Mazzoni, January 25th, 2012

We've seen some pretty crazy "reverse vending" ideas recently: machines that recycle light bulbs, charge cars and even pay you for your iPhone. But how about a machine that helps you freecycle? Swap-O-Matic, a New York City-based vending machine project, is doing just that with a machine that allows users to donate, receive and swap items for ... read more

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World’s Largest Solar Boat Travels Across Globe

Alexis Petru, January 23rd, 2012

PlanetSolar's Turanor, which has already made history as the world’s largest solar-powered boat, is about to accomplish another impressive feat: completing its 18-month journey around the globe. Setting sail in Monaco in Sept. 2010, the solar catamaran has traveled west on a route close to the Equator – to take advantage of the readily available sunshine – and plans to ... read more

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Weekend Craft Ideas For Kids

Mary Mazzoni, January 20th, 2012

For many families, the frigid winter air brings play-time indoors - which can mean a house full of stir-crazy kids. If you're stuck for an indoor activity this weekend, why not have a little eco fun by crafting with the kids using recycled materials? Skip the trip to the crafts store, these five projects are made from items you probably ... read more

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Could Fewer Trash Cans Mean Less Litter?

Mary Mazzoni, January 18th, 2012

Fewer trash cans mean more litter, right? Not if Ohio's state parks are any indication. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has removed 372 trash cans from state parks over the last three years. And, surprisingly, park managers report seeing less trash on trails, according to an article published on Monday by The Columbus Dispatch. As part of the ... read more

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Museum Exhibit Teaches Kids About Reuse

Mary Mazzoni, January 17th, 2012

The Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum is offering an interactive crafts exhibit called "Reuseum," which invites kids to build art projects from recyclable materials in an effort to get them involved with sustainability. Visiting children are presented with common recyclables like plastic bottles, bottle tops, newspapers and paper towel rolls, along with reusable items like old toys for artistic inspiration, museum ... read more

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10 Ways to Green Your Day Off

Mary Mazzoni, January 16th, 2012

If you're like most of us, you've probably had the Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents' Day weekends circled on your calendar since November. But don't forget the planet while you're basking in the glory of your extra day off. From volunteering to weatherizing, here are 10 ways to green your three-day weekend. 1. Visit a farmer's market Since you ... read more

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Green College Football Champions Announced

Mary Mazzoni, January 13th, 2012

The University of Alabama may have come away with the BCS Championship title. But some lesser-known schools are giving 'Bama a run for its money when it comes to waste diversion. The University of California-Davis has been named the diversion rate champion in the EPA's 2011 Game Day Challenge, a competition to see which schools could reduce, ... read more

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