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UNFCCC Opening Remarks A Call To Urgent Action

Jennifer Berry, December 1st, 2008

Yvo de Boer, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), opened the Poznań session with a request of the entire assembly to work swiftly to achieve the vast goals ahead of it for this session. "You have one year to go before Copenhagen, and the clock is ticking!" he said. The half-way mark leading to landmark legislation ... read more

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CNN’s ‘Planet in Peril’ Looks at Eco-Issues From All Sides

Jennifer Berry, December 1st, 2008

From e-waste in Nigeria to Great White sharks in the seas around Cape Town, South Africa, CNN's "Planet in Peril" takes a full-scale look at many of the key issues affecting our environment today. Waste, conservation, clean water, disease and energy are just a few of the overreaching topics covered  by the special worldwide investigation. On December 11, CNN ... read more

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Future of Bioplastics Rests on Improved Research & Design

Jennifer Berry, December 1st, 2008

There is a "high interest" in bioplastics, according to John Kalkowski, editorial director at Packaging Digest, who observed numerous questions about their use at a recent conference on the innovative material. While its popularity has room to grow, Kalkowski said their time "can't be far off." A main difference between bioplastics and petroleum-based plastics is that bioplastics are made of "biopolymers," ... read more

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8 Ways to Green Your Holiday Cooking

Trey Granger, December 1st, 2008

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Cooking during the holidays can be a stressful event. You may have to learn new recipes, accommodate extra guests and prepare additional courses. With all this work, eco-friendliness may take a backseat to culinary perfection. But with all this fuss, ... read more

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Tagged aluminumfoil, basics, energy, greetingcard, ideas, noteworthy, number5plasticPolypropylene, reuse, steel

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Nestle CSR Report Starts in Right Direction

Francine Hardaway, December 1st, 2008

Henry Nestle founded the company that bears his name in 1866 with a single product: breakfast cereal. With an original mission to provide proper nutrition to children, the company has since expanded, becoming a worldwide conglomerate and household name. The company that holds 30 percent of the market share for bottled water is looking to begin improving its operations and lessen ... read more

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Green Décor Galore

Libuse Binder, December 1st, 2008

The holidays are upon us, and a great way to get into the spirit is to decorate your home and office with the look of the season. There are many fun ways to festoon your home without depleting too many resources. Be eco-festive in style with these décor tips: Reuse or Lose... Money and time, that is. Before heading off to your ... read more

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Tagged basics, christmastrees, Crafts, DIY, giftbags, glassornaments, greetingcard, holidaylights, ideas, mixedpaper, noteworthy, recycle, toys, wrappingpaper

Published in Household


5 Ways To Green Your Christmas Tree

Lori Brown, December 1st, 2008

For millions of people, the Christmas tree is an iconic image of the holidays. The smell of pine, the sight of twinkling lights and the colorful packages which lie at its base all conjure up images of warm memories from Christmases past. But unlike the days of yore, today’s generations have many options to consider for their holiday tree. This ... read more

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Tagged basics, christmastrees, glassornaments, ideas, noteworthy, organicwaste, recycle

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Cradle to Cradle, Brought to You by Uncle Sam

Steve Uydess, December 1st, 2008

The way that companies think about their products has steadily evolved since the dawn of market economies. At first, most companies were only concerned with cutting production costs and gave little thought to post-production stewardship. As pollution became a growing concern, companies developed a cradle-to-grave mentality, which sought to keep toxins out of landfills and incinerators. While many companies still operate ... read more

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