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Slow Food Movement Plants Gardens in Africa

Christina Caldwell, May 1st, 2012

Gardening is a skill that seems to be lost on a large portion of western society. After all, why should I grow a tomato bush when I can have someone else do it? I’ll just pick one up at the grocery store for 60 cents. But in Africa, food doesn’t come that easy. Economic restraints make eating fresh and healthy a ... read more

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Tagged africa, compost, food, human, student, students

Published in Garden


Space Station to go Dark for Earth Hour

Mary Mazzoni, March 30th, 2012

On March 31 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. local time, hundreds of millions of people, organizations, corporations and governments around the world will come together and switch off their lights in observation of Earth Hour. Earth911 will also be blacked out for an hour on Saturday to commemorate the occasion, but we aren't the only ones getting in ... read more

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Tagged africa, energy, reduce

Published in General


Earth911′s Green Spring Cleaning Guide

Mary Mazzoni, March 27th, 2012

Spring cleaning can seem daunting, and adding eco-consciousness to the mix only increases the stress. Sure, you want to spruce your home up for the season, but it can be tough to know where to start. Don't worry. Earth911 has you covered. Check out our Green Spring Cleaning Guide, which will help you do everything from choosing the right cleaning ... read more

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Tagged africa, appliances, bathroom, book, books, carpet, cell phone, cell phones, composting, computer, computers, cosmetics, dvd, electronics, food, furniture, kitchen, library, organic, packaging, recycling, reduce, refrigerator, reuse, stove

Published in Household


Earth911 Weekly Roundup: March 19-23

Mary Mazzoni, March 23rd, 2012

We revisit the biggest, best and most buzz-worthy stories of the week that was…

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Tagged africa, appliances, clothingandtextile, electronics, energy, food, fuel, gallery, gas, haiti, kitchen, microfarms, microgardens, new york, oil, petroleum, recy, recycle, recycled, recycling, reduce, reuse, solar, tanzania, tip, tires, trade, urban garden

Published in General


Don’t Toss Old Kicks! Donate Them to Charity

Alexis Petru, March 23rd, 2012

Americans throw away approximately 760,000 tons of shoes and clothing each year, according to the U.S. EPA. But Nashville-based nonprofit Soles4Souls wants to find a second life for unwanted footwear, distributing 17 million pairs of shoes to people in need in over 127 countries since 2005. Soles4Souls collects all types of shoes – sandals, sneakers and boots – in ... read more

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Tagged africa, clothingandtextile, haiti, recycle, recycling, tanzania

Published in Clothing


Carbon-Free Chocolate Shipment Sets Sail

Christina Caldwell, March 8th, 2012

It takes quite a bit of effort for chocolate to travel around the world and into to your mouth. It also takes quite a bit of fuel. Though the cacao tree is indigenous in the Americas, the chocolate industry has since become an international effort, with half of cocoa beans grown in Western Africa. The Grenada Chocolate Company, as its ... read more

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Tagged africa, fuel, new york, organic, shipping

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Meet Earth911′s Green NBA All-Star Team

Mary Mazzoni, February 23rd, 2012

Fans and coaches look for similar qualities when casting their votes for the NBA All-Star team - speed on the court, mean ball-carrying skills and a fierce 3-pointer. But if Earth911 chose an All-Star team, we'd add a little eco-conscious caliber to the mix. Check out our lean, green All-Star team, and see which players are doing away with waste ... read more

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Tagged africa, energy, gallery, New Jersey, recy, recycled, recycling, student, students

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8 Eco-Friendly Chocolate Boxes

Mary Mazzoni, February 10th, 2012

Sure, you want to pick out the cutest (and most eco-friendly) chocolate box for your sweetie. But who has time to sift through all the fancy heart-shaped boxes to find that perfect one? Don't worry, planet-friendly Casanova. We do. Check out our picks, and make everyone on your list smile this year. Bee My Lovebug set by John & Kira's These ... read more

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Published in General


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Prisoner Poo Powers Rwanda’s Jails

Alexis Petru, January 11th, 2012

Officials at Rwanda’s prisons were looking for a way to reduce energy costs, save money and cut down on their conventional energy source: burning firewood harvested from local forests. Their sustainable solution? Recycling the inmates’ own waste to generate energy. The country’s 14 jails have all installed biogas burners, which are 75 percent powered by prisoner poo, the BBC reports. Nsinda ... read more

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Tagged africa, energy, recycling, toilet

Published in Household


Vegetarian Recipes From Around the Globe

Mary Mazzoni, January 11th, 2012

Some diners think that eating vegan or vegetarian food is boring. But many cultures actually dine on veggie-based dishes far more often that meaty alternatives. To help you spice up your next vegan or vegetarian meal, Earth911 is taking you on a trip around the world with five tasty recipes you can make right in your own kitchen.

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Tagged africa, food, gallery, kitchen, Recipes

Published in Household


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