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For Fair Trade October, Every Purchase Matters

Lori Brown, September 30th, 2010

In 1998, imports of Fair Trade Certified coffee into the U.S. measured 76,059 pounds. Last year, that number came in at a whopping 109,795,363 pounds, meaning two things: the coffee consumption habits of Americans show no sign of slowing down, and awareness of responsible coffee sourcing practices is on the rise. So, how is a bag of Fair Trade Certified ... read more

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Tagged organic

Published in Garden


Proper Disposal Keeps Meds Out of the Waterways

Sophie Quinton, September 30th, 2010

The U.S. EPA recently added antibiotics, sex hormones and other pharmaceuticals to its list of known water contaminants, responding to evidence that trace amounts of medicines have entered the American drinking water supply. So far, chemical concentrations have remained low, and regulation could be years away. Yet there’s still plenty you can do to help protect the environment and ... read more

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Tagged medical, medicalwaste, medications, recycle, waterquality

Published in Hazardous


The Web’s Most Stylish Shopping Bags

Sophie Quinton, September 29th, 2010

Whether you’re hitting the supermarket or the farmers' market, it can be hard to avoid single-use bags. Many vendors place your purchase straight into a plastic bag, sometimes double-bagging to make heavy purchases easier to carry. While most grocery stores now offer on-site recycling for plastic bags, for most green shoppers, bringing a canvas tote along has proved an easy and ... read more

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Tagged number2plasticHDPE, plasticbags, recycle, reuse

Published in General


Forget SB 722, California Sets Its Own Lofty Energy Goals

Trey Granger, September 29th, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has taken matters into its own hands after Senate Bill 722 failed to pass last month. The ARB unanimously voted last week to set a new standard that mandates 33 percent of the state's energy be renewable by 2020. California currently utilizes more than 14 percent renewable energy, but the new ... read more

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Tagged brownpaperbags, energy, plasticbags

Published in Household


Surprising Uses For 5 Items You Already Have

Amanda Wills, September 28th, 2010

It's a safe bet that a dig through your bathroom cabinets, refrigerator or under the sink will yield five everyday household items: baking soda, vinegar, soda water, lemon juice and hydrogen peroxide. While it's easy to rattle off the general uses for these products, there are some DIY secrets that may surprise even the most savvy at-home chemist. Baking soda Deodorizer, cleaner, ... read more

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Tagged basics, bath, DIY, householdcleaners, kitchen, reuse

Published in Household


Are Eco-Labels an Extension of Consumer Voice?

Lori Brown, September 28th, 2010

If you're like millions of savvy shoppers out there, you browse a variety of consumer products before making your choice. If "observant" is one of your shopping qualities, then you've probably noticed a growing number of on-product logos certifying this product is or . From leaping bunnies to green check marks, these symbols are meant to certify a quality ... read more

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Tagged mixedpaper, paperboard, trees

Published in Paper


Earth911.com Welcomes Gloria Dawson!

Earth911, September 27th, 2010

Earth911.com is excited to welcome Gloria Dawson to its writing staff. As Photo and Web Editor at The Daily Green and Hearst Digital Media, Gloria is well-versed in all things eco. Originally from Long Island, N.Y., Gloria attended college in Boston and has worked at Seventeen and Allure magazines before joining The Daily Green as its first employee. She loves read more

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Published in General


Best Ways to Find a Green Career

Libuse Binder, September 27th, 2010

More and more graduates are leaving school with an interest in finding a job that focuses on the many aspects of sustainability. Job seekers will find a nonprofit and for-profit employer pool that is increasingly open to exploring sustainable approaches such as paying employees a living wage, reducing overall waste and becoming more energy efficient. Colleges and universities are also ... read more

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Tagged composting, energy, ideas, organic, recycling, students

Published in General


Get the Facts on Sustainable Packaging

Lori Brown, September 27th, 2010

At the sixth annual Sustainable Packaging Forum held in Phoenix, the packed conference hall and impressive attendee and speaker lists made one thing certain: sustainability in packaging is a cross-industry topic. Whether by mandate or through internal sustainability initiatives, companies are showing interest and innovation in decreasing the social and environmental impacts of packaging in the supply chain. After two days of presentations and chatting with ... read more

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Tagged organic, packaging, paperboard

Published in General


Cooking for Compost: Breakfast

Gloria Dawson, September 27th, 2010

You’ve done your shopping at the local farmers’ market, and you’re about to make yourself a fresh meal. But before you pat yourself on the back for your healthy and environmentally correct choice, think about all of those food scraps you’ll be tossing in the trash. A meal that’s good for you with lots of fresh fruits and veggies can ... read more

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Tagged composting, cookingforcompost, organic, organicwaste, Recipes, reduce

Published in Garden


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