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The Yardless Garden

Mary Mazzoni, May 16th, 2012

Taking part in the grow-your-own-food movement is not only a satisfying way to commune with Mother Nature but can also save you money and reduce your carbon footprint. Fresh-from-the-vine produce also tends to be tastier and better for your bod, especially when compared to supermarket picks that travel an average of 1,500 miles before arriving on ... read more

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Tagged fertilizers, food, guide, ideas, packaging, Plastic, recycled, reuse, tip, water, wood

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8 Ways Vegetarian is Good for the Planet

Mary Mazzoni, April 9th, 2012

Plant-based diets are growing in popularity with every passing day. An estimated 5 percent of the U.S. population was vegetarian or vegan in 2011, compared to a mere 0.04 percent in 1985. Diners choose a plant-based diet for a variety of reasons; some for animal welfare benefits, others for health purposes. While both of these reasons ... read more

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Tagged fertilizers, food, fuel, gas, oil, PET, petroleum, reduce, san francisco, soil, water

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Take a Look: Bluetooth Keyboard Made of Bamboo

Christina Caldwell, March 30th, 2012

Between staring at pixels and typing on plastic, living your work life behind a computer keyboard can make you feel far from nature. But one Kickstarter campaign is out to reduce plastic landfill waste and get you closer to natural materials. You’ve heard of iPad and Bluetooth keyboards, but designer Robin Behrstock is taking the idea au naturel – or at ... read more

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Tagged bamboo, fertilizers, iPad, pesticides, Plastic, recy, recycle, recycled, reduce, shipping, tablet, water, wood

Published in Electronics


Buying Real vs. Artificial Christmas Trees

Lori Brown, December 1st, 2011

The real versus artificial Christmas tree debate replays itself year after year. But the truth is, each option has its own place on the naughty-and-nice list. Just a few short decades ago, displaying a Christmas tree in your living room really only yielded one option: a real pine or fir tree. That all changed when a U.S.-based toilet bowl brush ... read more

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Tagged fertilizers, herbicides, mulch, organic, pesticides, recycling, treecycling, trees

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Gifts for the Foodie

Alexis Petru, November 29th, 2011

Find More Gifts For The… As movements like Slow Food and urban homesteading demonstrate, a passion for food and concern for the environment go hand-in-hand. And that makes it a cinch to find the perfect eco-friendly gift for your favorite foodie ... read more

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Tagged composting, fertilizers, food, organic, oven, recycled, soil

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San Fran Compost Slashes Carbon Emissions

Alexis Petru, April 27th, 2011

Since 1996, San Francisco has saved more than 900,000 tons of food scraps and yard trimmings from ending up in the landfill through its composting program, according to new data from Recology, the city’s garbage and recycling collection company. The San Francisco-based company produces about 95,000 cubic yards of rich soil amendment from these discards and sells the ... read more

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Tagged airquality, composting, curbside, fertilizers, food, organic, reduce

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Lifecycle of an Eco Flower

Megan Dobransky, December 10th, 2010

Christmas and Hanukkah account for 30 percent of all fresh flower and plant sales in the U.S. Before you select that perfect bouquet for Grandma or poinsettia for Aunt Peggy, have you ever stopped to think about the environmental impact of the floral industry? From growing to shipping to disposal, a lot goes into making the holidays fairer with flora. According ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, fertilizers, organic, pesticides, recycle

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12 Ways to Green Your Fall

Mary Mazzoni, September 27th, 2010

Labor Day has come and gone. The days are getting cooler; the nights are getting longer, and Mother Nature is preparing to change her colors yet again. While some are battening down the hatches for a long winter, others are simply appreciating the relief from record-breaking summer temperatures. Either way, fall is the perfect time of year to enjoy all the ... read more

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Tagged composting, fertilizers, leaves, noteworthy, organic, recycle, reuse

Published in Household


Oops! Eco Intentions Gone Wrong

Amanda Wills, September 13th, 2010

Local businesses, big-box chains, national media, small-town shops...almost every market we interact with daily is pushing the "going green" slogan. But even the most educated greenie with the best intentions can miss the fine print. Here are some common mistakes to look for when embarking on your own eco journey. 1. Tossing "biodegradable" items in the trash Good intention Buying products labeled as "biodegradable" ... read more

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Published in Household


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Biofuel a Possible Solution to Massive Algae Takeover

Trey Granger, August 4th, 2010

A recent satellite image of the Baltic Sea has identified a bloom of algae covering more than 234,000 square miles (basically the size of Germany). It's the largest bloom since 2005 according to BBC News. The bloom is expected to be temporary because the algae will likely break apart when winds pick up and temperatures decrease in the Baltic. ... read more

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Tagged fertilizers, waterquality

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