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Suspended Window Planters Waste No Space

Mother Nature Network, February 29th, 2012

Written by Matt Hickman, Mother Nature Network Another week, another inventive design concept geared towards greenthumbed urbanites without a backyard — and in this case, a balcony — to spare. And this one, in my opinion, is a doozy. The creation of Paris-based design/architecture firm Barreau&Charbonnet, Volet Végétal is a drawbridge-esque hanging garden contraption that mounts against a windowsill and can ... read more

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Tagged easy, food, windows

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Get Inspired to Fall Back in Love with Green

Alexis Petru, February 27th, 2012

Have you been feeling frustrated with making eco-minded choices lately or guilty that you’re not a model of environmental responsibility? Here at Earth911, we know that pursuing a sustainable lifestyle can be a challenge; sometimes it seems like you have to give up things you love or that it takes more time and money to help the planet.   So we asked ... read more

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Tagged food, ideas, organic, recycle, reuse

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Earth911 Weekly Roundup: February 20-24

Nate Lipka, February 24th, 2012

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

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Tagged coffin, composting, death, food, giftboxes, organic, paper, recycling, reuse

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7 Tips to Inspire Your Party Guests to Go Green

Mary Mazzoni, February 22nd, 2012

Throwing a baby or bridal shower, birthday party or family gathering can be stressful. To make matters even tougher, the after-party cleanup often involves picking recyclables out of your trash can, removing litter from your lawn and disposing of guests' leftover gift wrap and food packaging. You don't want to be rude to your guests, but you'd like them to ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, cardboard, energy, food, glass, guide, ideas, packaging, Plastic, recy, recycling, reduce, reuse

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Get Started Green: Order Vegetarian

Mary Mazzoni, February 21st, 2012

If you aren't vegetarian or vegan (and sometimes even if you are), ordering a veg-based meal at a restaurant can be downright intimidating. If you order the wrong thing, you may end up sending your meal back and contributing to the 34 million tons of food that is wasted in the U.S. each year. To make matters even tougher, ... read more

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Tagged food, organic

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The Anti-Valentine’s Day Guide: Sustainable Ideas for Cynics

Alexis Petru, February 14th, 2012

Not feeling the love this Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re flying solo or just not the kind of person who gets into the Valentine’s Day spirit, we’ve rounded up five ways you can keep busy and do something good for the planet, while the rest of the population observes this quasi-holiday. 1. Throw a last-minute dinner party Just because you’re not going out ... read more

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Tagged food, guide, ideas, recycling, reuse

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Last-Minute Green Tips For Valentine’s Day

Mary Mazzoni, February 14th, 2012

Think you can't green your Valentine's Day plans because you waited until the last minute (again)? Don't fret, planet-friendly procrastinator. Here are six green tips to help you show your love the eco way. 1. Start at the farmer's market Think your local farmer's market is just for fruits and veggies? Think again. Most farmer's markets carry a wide selection of locally-grown ... read more

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Tagged food, organic, recy, recycle, recycled, reuse, tip

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INFOGRAPHIC: Go Green, Get a Date?

Mary Mazzoni, February 13th, 2012

Going green could significantly increase your chances of snagging a date this Valentine's Day, according to a recent survey from Timberland. The outdoor apparel brand surveyed more than 1,000 men and women to find out how important green behaviors are when it comes to finding - and keeping - true love. The results may surprise you. More than three-quarters (77 ... read more

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Tagged bicycle, food, infographic, recycle, recycling, reuse

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HOW TO: Plan a Romantic Staycation for Your Valentine

Mary Mazzoni, February 11th, 2012

We all want to treat our Valentines to a posh night out or weekend getaway, but it can often be tough to foot the bill. The average North American vacation for two will cost $244 per day for lodging and meals, according to AAA. Add travel expenses to the mix and you could be looking at a pretty hefty ... read more

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Tagged energy, food, ideas, kitchen, recycle, reuse, tip

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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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