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‘Threadless Loves Green’ Design Challenge

Lori Brown, March 23rd, 2009

With Earth Day 2009 just a month away, the folks at Threadless thought they would drum up some friendly competition with a creative apparel design challenge. Threadless is a community-centered online apparel store whose designs are submitted by artists worldwide. Artists who submit winning designs selected for printing are awarded cash prizes. In this contest, Threadless would like to ... read more

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Tagged basics, clothingandtextile, earthdaynews, greenstyle, ideas, noteworthy

Published in Clothing


Repower America: The Power of ‘We’

Steve Uydess, March 23rd, 2009

As awareness of environmental issues grows, more and more people are beginning to take steps to shrink their carbon footprints. Many of these changes, from energy efficiency to local eating and transportation, involve adjustments to our personal habits; however, if we are going to be successful in the long run, our infrastructure is going to have to change as well. ... read more

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Tagged basics, cfl, energy, homeappliances, ideas, noteworthy

Published in Construction


Cruise Into Recycling

Patti Roth, March 23rd, 2009

Folks who enjoy vacations at sea should be pleased to note that some luxury liners are stepping up efforts to protect the planet. Though a cruise is by no means the most eco-friendly vacation type, if you are going to go on one, taking the time to look at the line’s environmental policies is a must. Many are choosing to not ... read more

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Tagged basics, boating, cardboard, cfl, clearglass, clothingandtextile, cookingoil, energy, ferrousmetal, homeappliances, ideas, led, noteworthy, number1plasticPETE, recycle, waterquality, wood

Published in General


A New Spring In Your Step With Rubbersidewalks

Patti Roth, March 23rd, 2009

The “Company Profile” is an Earth911.com series highlighting consumer goods and services making a difference through product stewardship and recycling. Products and services featured do not pay for placement and are not endorsed by Earth911.com. Tires are a common item for most people, but the issues surrounding their disposal might not be so common. In fact, every year on average, 290 ... read more

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Tagged basics, concrete, ideas, noteworthy, tires

Published in Automotive


The Green Future of Community Living

Trey Granger, March 23rd, 2009

You've probably heard your fair share of talk about the idea of "green building," but how does it apply to those who rent instead of own? Homeowners may pursue solar panels and low-flow toilets, but is living green restricted to the single-family home? Not necessarily. If you prefer to dwell in a community-living development (like apartments or condos), there is much ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, basics, cfl, clearglass, curbside, energy, greenbuilding, ideas, led, location, newspaper, noteworthy, number1plasticPETE, recycle, reuse, tin, toilet, trees, whiteofficepaper

Published in Construction


First Lady to Add Organic Garden to White House

Trey Granger, March 23rd, 2009

Just in time for the first day of spring, Michelle Obama is digging a 1,100-square-foot organic garden to promote locally grown fruits and vegetables to educate Americans about eating healthy. The garden will feature 55 different types of vegetables, many at the request of the White House kitchen staff. All the crops will start with organic seeds, and the Obamas ... read more

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Tagged basics, fertilizers, ideas, noteworthy, organicwaste, pesticides

Published in Garden


8 Ways to Green Your Spring

Kasen Seaver, March 23rd, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Spring evokes feelings of purity, freshness, growth and joy as we transition from the gloom of winter into the rays of summer’s sunshine. But if you're really looking to embrace the glory of spring, it won't come without a little elbow ... read more

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Tagged basics, clothingandtextile, homeappliances, householdcleaners, ideas, noteworthy, recycle, reduce, reuse, tools

Published in Household


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