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Fungus Among Us: Mushrooms Offer Pesticide-Free Insect Control

Nov 30, 2015 08:47AM

A chemical-free mushroom-based pesticide could safely target and control more than 200,000 species of agricultural pests.

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Shipping News: Early Bird Gift Shipping Saves Stress, Money and Resources

Nov 30, 2015 08:47AM

Careful planning of package delivery can lower the carbon footprint of our holiday purchases.

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Dangers in the Cosmetic Bag: Choose Safe and Healthy Natural Beauty Aids

Oct 30, 2015 08:31AM ● By Kathleen Barnes

Made-in-USA cosmetics commonly include toxic ingredients banned in the European Union; a nifty phone app can help us know when to take a pass.

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Recycling Revolution: Global Rise Bolsters Sustainability

Oct 30, 2015 07:59AM

With recycling gaining worldwide momentum, America Recycles Day on November 15 hopes to boost U.S. recycling past the 33 percent waste recycling mark.

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Solving Hunger: France Tackles Food Waste with New Law

Oct 30, 2015 07:59AM

French supermarkets are now mandated to donate unsold food to charities or animal feed instead of throwing it away, generating mighty cuts in hunger and food waste.

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Green Thanksgiving: A Soulful Celebration of Body, Mind and Spirit

Oct 30, 2015 07:59AM

We can make the holidays even more joyful with choices that celebrate life, from local foods and vegetarian options to Native American prayers.

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Fragrant Fix: Smell-Based Pheromones Offer Pesticide-Free Bug Control

Sep 30, 2015 07:25AM

A Canadian firm has developed a safe scent-based product that confuses the mating pattern of specifically targeted destructive insects while leaving helpful insects alone.

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Tree Houses: Wildlife Thrives in Dead and Fallen Trees

Sep 30, 2015 07:25AM

Everything from chickadees to squirrels to millipedes happily feed on or nestle into a fallen or decomposing tree, while its moss and lichen refresh forest soil.

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Greenhouse Magic: Eat Homegrown Organic Veggies Year-Round

Sep 30, 2015 07:24AM ● By Avery Mack

DIY greenhouses are sprouting across the country, spreading the fun and yummy rewards of gardening into unlikely seasons.

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De-Clutter to De-Stress

Aug 31, 2015 11:30PM ● By Kathleen Geis

With all the recent studies regarding the negative effects that stress has on our health, it makes sense to create a peaceful retreat for ou...

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New Name, Same Green Maid Service

Aug 31, 2015 10:29PM

Local green maid service Planet Hugger has changed their name to PurMaid. To celebrate the new name launch, each time a customer refers PurM...

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Breeze Please: A Third of U.S. Power May Be Wind by 2050

Aug 31, 2015 07:55AM

Wind power may be the cleanest, cheapest option in all 50 states in 35 years, especially with inventions such as new bladeless turbines that are 40 percent more efficient.

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Fossil Free: China Tests Hydrogen-Powered Mass Transit

Aug 31, 2015 07:55AM

Hydrogen fuels, which produce zero emissions, are in testing to operate Chinese trams.

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Happy Eco-Birthday!: Parties that Celebrate Life and the Planet

Aug 31, 2015 07:55AM

The most memorable birthday parties make us feel good, and going green makes them feel even better.

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Greening America's Games: Major Leagues Sport More Sustainable Stadiums

Aug 31, 2015 07:55AM ● By Avery Mack

From LED lights to low-flow toilets to compostable drink cups, American stadiums are dramatically reducing their environmental impact.

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