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UK Wants to Cut ‘Sell-By’ Date on Food

Alexis Petru, September 16th, 2011

At least 60 percent of household food waste in the United Kingdom is avoidable, according to the U.K. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). Of the 8.3 million metric tons of food waste that U.K. households throw away annually, 5.3 million metric tons is perfectly edible food. Much of that food is wasted due to customer confusion over “sell-by” ... read more

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Remote Island Paradise to Be Powered By Coconuts and Sunshine

Mother Nature Network, September 16th, 2011

Written by Bryan Nelson, MNN In the Malay language, the coconut palm is called "pokok seribu guna," meaning "the tree of a thousand uses." Make that one thousand and one. In just over a year's time, the entire chain of the Tokelau islands plans to get 100 percent of their energy from a heavenly mix of coconuts and sunshine, according to ... read more

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Tagged energy, oil, recycled

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Method Unveils Bottle Made of Ocean Litter

Alexis Petru, September 16th, 2011

In the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and San Francisco, plastic litter has accumulated into a swirling mass of debris roughly the size of Texas, known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Now Method, a company that makes eco-friendly home cleaning and personal care products, plans to produce a new line of product packaging made out of this marine litter. Working with ... read more

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Tagged oceans, plasticbottle, recycled

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10 Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors

Mary Mazzoni, September 16th, 2011

It’s that time of year again. The days are getting milder, the breeze is warming and the sun is setting just a little later every day. Check out these 10 ways to commune with Mother Nature, and get outside to enjoy the better weather. 1. Hang out in the garden Most of the fruits and vegetables in your garden will soon be ... read more

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Tagged bicycle, energy, food, grass

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