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Beyond Green Burial: Human Composting at the End of Life

Apr 30, 2019

It is now legal to compost human remains in the State of Washington, a pioneering process that can lower the carbon footprint of cremation and casket burial.

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Healthier Dry Cleaning: Non-Toxic Ways to Lower Risks

Mar 29, 2019

To avoid the hazardous chemicals of conventional dry cleaning, consumers can opt for “green” cleaners that use such processes as liquid silicone, “wet cleaning” with non-toxic agents and liquid carbon dioxide.

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Power Switch: Taking a Home Off the Grid

Mar 29, 2019 ● By Jim Motavalli

Costs are down, technology is up and tax credits are up for grabs. There’s never been a better time to declare energy independence and explore solar, wind and geothermal options.

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Native Intelligence: Planting an Eco-Friendly Yard

Mar 29, 2019 ● By Avery Mack

Native plants need less water, fewer chemicals and live longer than exotics and cultivars, supporting birds, bees, butterflies, wildlife and a healthy ecosystem.

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Saving a Drop to Drink: Our Role in the Coming Water Crisis

Mar 04, 2019 ● By Jim Motavalli

Fresh water supplies are dwindling globally, including in the U.S., yet we can do things on a personal level to help hold onto this finite resource.

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Eco Fill-up: Liquid Fuel Stores Solar Energy

Feb 28, 2019

Swedish scientists are developing a liquid molecule composed of carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen that when exposed to sunlight, converts into a new isomer that theoretically can be released later to heat a household.

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Techno Timber: Artificial Wood Resists Fire and Water

Feb 28, 2019

A new, lightweight synthetic wood made of polymer resin and chitosan, a sugar polymer derived from the shells of shrimp and crabs, can withstand fire and water damage.

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Spring Decluttering: Many Benefits of Reorganizing

Feb 28, 2019

Getting rid of the old can by done step by step, opening up space not only in our closets but in our psyches.

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Changing Landscapes: Climate Change Documentary Seeks Consensus

Jan 31, 2019

National Geographic Documentary Films, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies and RadicalMedia, has released the new film Paris to Pit...

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Tips for a Tree-Free Home: Many Ways to Pare Down Paper Use

Jan 31, 2019

By switching to electronic bills, substituting cloth for paper napkins, and supporting tree-planting non-profits, we can help preserve the planet’s forests.

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Investing for Good: How to Align Money With Values

Jan 31, 2019 ● By April Thompson

Socially responsible investing, which accounts for a whopping quarter of U.S. funds under professional management, now offers options to suit every cause and income level.

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Cork Rocks: The Self-Regenerating Building Material

Dec 27, 2018

Cork, which regenerates its bark after harvesting, is an eco-friendly fire retardant and acoustic insulator that also controls odor and humidity.

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Poor Packaging: The Problem With Bottled Water Is the Bottle

Dec 27, 2018

Each minute, one million plastic bottles are sold around the world, and most end up in the trash rather than being recycled.

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Smart Trash: Baltimore Rolls Out Sensor-Equipped Bins

Dec 27, 2018

Solar-powered trash cans with built-in Wi-Fi sensors are being installed in Baltimore to facilitate as-needed emptying of the cans.

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Seeking Sanctuary: How to Reduce Electromagnetic Radiation at Home

Dec 27, 2018 ● By Emily Courtney

As technology brings increasing exposure to EMFs, we can take practical steps to reduce the risk of these ubiquitous waves inside our homes.

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