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Celebrate World Water Day

Amanda Wills, March 22nd, 2010

We often don't think about how much water we consume because it is an accessible resource that flows freely with the turn of a knob. In fact, the average American uses 100 gallons of water per day. But what if fresh water wasn’t so easy to get? According to LiveEarth, almost 1 billion people worldwide live without access to clean, safe ... read more

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Tagged africa, colombia, reduce, waterquality

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Harvard Prof Creates Inhalable Coffee, No Cup Required

Lori Brown, March 22nd, 2010

For millions of us, the joy of sipping a cup of to start the day is irreplaceable. Many mimics have tried - most notably the energy drink - but that good old fashioned cup of joe always seems to prevail. But why do some of us spend $4 at Starbucks every morning for that jolt? Is it the caffeine, the ... read more

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Tagged paperboard, reduce

Published in Household


What NOT to Put in the Bin

Marisa McNatt, March 22nd, 2010

Ever wondered if that cryptic greasy paper plate could go in your recycling bin? Or would it really be a big deal if you threw in just one plastic bag? It may seem simple to determine what doesn’t go in a recycling bin because of the labels, but unfortunately, it’s not that straightforward. So, where do you begin to find out of ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, basics, cardboard, composting, curbside, energy, packaging, paperboard, recycle

Published in Household


8 Ways to Go Green in Spring

Amanda Wills, March 22nd, 2010

There's nothing we love more than great weather, sunlight and the perfect excuse to get back to nature. We won't bore you with those expected metaphors of spring and new beginnings. Instead, we've made a detailed of list of simple changes you can make this month that not only reduce your impact, but can also actually save you money. 1. Declutter your ... read more

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Tagged book, cardboard, catalogs, cfl, composting, dirt, energy, fuel, gas, grass, kitchen, leaves, led, magazines, newspaper, organic, pesticides, recycle, reduce, reuse, sawdust, stove, tin, windows, wood

Published in Household


7 Eco Designers You’ll Love

Katherine J. Chen, March 22nd, 2010

When Suzy Amis, wife of director James Cameron, emerged from a limousine at the Oscars, the face of sustainable fashion changed forever. Dressed in a stunning silk gown, Amis embodied eco-friendly couture at its best. The blue dress she wore was made from a natural fabric called Ahimsa, which is a silk extracted from cocoons without killing the silkworms inside. ... read more

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Tagged carpet, clothingandtextile, fuel, ideas, organic, recycle, trees

Published in Clothing


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