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VIDEO: ARD “Trashy” Fashion Show

Mary Mazzoni, December 23rd, 2011

We've seen a lot of "trashy" fashion shows over the years, but this one deserves a closer look. The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) in Illinois has been putting on fashion shows inspired by recycled materials for five years. This year's show was held on Nov. 17 to commemorate America Recycles Day, and it was ... read more

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Tagged clothingandtextile, recycle, recycled

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U.S. Solar’s Best Quarter Ever

Mary Mazzoni, December 23rd, 2011

The U.S. solar industry shattered records in the third quarter of 2011, installing 449 megawatts of new capacity in just three months, according to a recent report issued by GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). More U.S. solar electric capacity came online in the third quarter of 2011 than all of 2009 combined, and the ... read more

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Tagged electric, solar

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A Reader Asks: How Can I Green My Kitty?

Jennifer Berry, December 23rd, 2011

Pet owners have a dilemma: Just like kids, pets require toys, supplies, medicines and the like. But greener options are a bit harder to find in the pet industry if you don't know where to look. One particularly tough challenge is dealing with cat litter. No one wants a stinky house, but estimates say over 2 million tons of cat litter ... read more

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Tagged recycled, tip

Published in Household


The Best Environmental Longreads from 2011

Amanda Wills, December 23rd, 2011

Use your couple of days off to kick back with some of the best longreads you may have missed this year. We made a short list of our favorite environmental articles from 2011, but you can find more topics at Longreads.com. What’s Killing Carbon Capture? Ken Wells and Ben Elgin for Bloomberg Businessweek July 21, 2011 If you're not up to speed with ... read more

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Tagged energy, gas, oil, paper, recycling, reduce

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5 Coffee Shop-Free Winter Beverages

Mary Mazzoni, December 23rd, 2011

There's nothing like a cup of something warm and sweet on a cold winter day. But who can afford coffee shop prices for seasonal coffees, teas and ciders? Ditch the barista and check out theses tasty winter beverages that you can make yourself. 1. Gingerbread latte Treat yourself to something sweet this season with a tummy-warming gingerbread latte. Think you need to ... read more

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Tagged DIY, food, kitchen

Published in Household


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