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Loving It: Fast Food Giants Finally Address Plastic Pollution

Jun 29, 2018 11:02AM

McDonald’s says it will end the use of harmful polystyrene foam packaging globally by year’s end, and Dunkin’ Donuts is phasing out its polystyrene foam cups in favor of paper cups.

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Meat Menace: Animal Product Emissions Rival Oil

Jun 29, 2018 11:02AM

New data shows that emissions from raising farmed animals make up about 15 percent of global human-induced emissions, with three large meat producers emitting as much as some oil companies.

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Natural Pools: Swim Amidst Stones and Plants

Jun 29, 2018 11:01AM

Natural pools, which may be built of stone and clay and filtered with aquatic plants, turn out to be both eco-friendly and price competitive compared to conventional swimming pools.

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We Need Clean Waters: Streams and Rivers Are Life Links

May 31, 2018 10:43AM ● By Avery Mack

Efforts are underway around the country to make polluted waterways clean again and to instill local appreciation for their many helpful roles.

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Livable Communities We Love: Good for People and the Planet

May 31, 2018 10:43AM ● By John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist

Across the country, cities from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh to Portland are finding fresh new ways to create engaging street life for residents while eco-upgrading their green spaces, services and infrastructure.

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Quick Quarters: Simple Eco-Houses on the Upswing

May 31, 2018 10:41AM

Harnessing technology and cleverness, homebuilding startups in the Ukraine, Italy and Lebanon are offering tiny, energy-neutral, quick-built houses at low cost.

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Boston Ban: Plastic Bags Get the Boot

May 31, 2018 10:41AM

Joining a nationwide movement, Boston has banned single-use plastic shopping bags, requiring shoppers to bring their own totes or pay for eco-friendly bags.

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Taking Ownership of Our Waterways

May 29, 2018 08:09PM ● By Sheila Julson

Dallas entrepreneur and environmental activist Garrett Boone is co-founder of The Container Store and an investor in the TreeHouse home upgrade company.

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Eco-Upgrades for America’s Landmarks: Monuments and Parks Adopt Sustainable Practices

Apr 30, 2018 10:42AM ● By Avery Mack

From the Grand Canyon to the Gateway Arch to the Empire State Building, America’s landmarks are making the old new again with Earth-friendly changes.

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Obsolete Packaging: Grocer Shuns Plastic Trays

Apr 30, 2018 10:17AM

A British supermarket chain plans to drastically lower its use of plastic packaging in 1,000 of its own-label products.

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Recycling IQ: Take a Quiz to Help the Planet

Apr 30, 2018 10:17AM

Is this item trash, garbage or recyclable? As important as recycling is, it can sometimes be confusing. A short quiz offers answers to help sort out discards.

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Metroplex Adopts United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Mar 30, 2018 04:12PM

North Texas institutions have recently signed on to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, starting with Dallas County Community College system-wide adoption of goals.

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