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Eco-Friendly Home Building: Innovations Boost Energy Efficiency

Mar 31, 2017 09:20AM ● By John D. Ivanko and Liam Kivirist

Smart energy technologies make our homes healthier, more comfortable and more affordable, all while helping our home planet.

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Forever Green: Eco-Burial Options Grow

Feb 28, 2017 11:45AM ● By Avery Mack

The latest creative and Earth-friendly options include converting remains into tree planters, jewelry, ocean reefs and even vinyl records.

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Raw Hide: A Veggie Leather Alternative

Feb 28, 2017 11:25AM

Iowa State University researchers have made synthetic-leather shoes and vests out of fabric they developed using kombucha tea, vinegar and water.

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Bag Ban: California Outlaws Single-Use Plastic Bags

Feb 28, 2017 11:25AM

After 52 percent of voters gave a thumbs-up, California is banning all single-use plastic bags, which have numbered a whopping 25 million daily.

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Eco-Joe: Making a Cuppa More Planet-Friendly

Feb 28, 2017 11:25AM

Coffee can be relished even more when it’s made with low-energy coffeemakers, is sustainably grown and equipment and accessories are recyclable.

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Repurposed Pallets: Texas Company Turns Wood Waste into Furniture

Jan 31, 2017 11:46AM

The two billion pallets in use in the U.S., which eat up 50 percent or our annual hardwood harvest, are being converted into furniture by an enterprising Fort Worth company.

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Laundry List: Cool Tips to Save Money and Energy

Jan 31, 2017 11:46AM

By using cold water, natural stain removers and line drying, we can turn out sparkling clean clothes in a planet-friendly fashion.

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Sustainably Stylish Home: Relax into Nurturing Furnishings

Jan 31, 2017 11:45AM ● By April Thompson

Buying a sofa or carpet? Now we can check out its origins to verify it’s made from sustainable products without child labor or toxic chemicals harmful to family members.

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Protecting Pollinators: Maryland Bans Bee-Killing Pesticides

Dec 28, 2016 12:43PM

After losing 60 percent of its beehives last year, Maryland has become the first state to pass a law severely restricting pesticide use.

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Bird Buffet: Making Feeders Safe for Wild Birds

Dec 28, 2016 12:43PM

When avians crowd together to eat from feeders they can pick up parasites and viruses from each other, but there are ways to ensure their safety and our viewing pleasure.

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Sustainable Holiday Gifting

Nov 30, 2016 09:15PM

December is that special time of year for gift giving and receiving. It’s good to remember that not only is this the busiest month for many retailers, but one that sets the tone for the coming year in terms of recycling and other environmental impacts.

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Good Move: Officials Urge Chinese to Cut Meat Consumption

Nov 30, 2016 11:33AM

China is using a campaign by Hollywood icons Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Cameron.to urge its citizens to eat half as much meat.

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