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Pioneering Aspen: Ski Town Runs Entirely on Renewables

Jan 29, 2016 09:07AM

Aspen is the third municipality in the country to shift entirely away from fossil fuels, thanks partly to price drops in renewables and government disincentives for coal.

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Ocean Wear: Adidas Using Plastic Ocean Debris to Make Shoes

Jan 29, 2016 09:07AM

Waste and debris pulled from the ocean, including plastic, yarn, fibers, and fishing nets, will be woven into some Adidas shoes this year.

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Eco-Cappuccino: Reducing Coffee Shop Waste

Jan 29, 2016 09:07AM

We can make our Joe-to-go more planet-friendly by foregoing the paper cups and plastic stirrers.

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Eco-Friendly Dating: Going Online Makes it Easier

Jan 29, 2016 09:06AM ● By Avery Mack

Is it hard finding that special someone who really “gets” you? Online green dating sites can connect you with a world of like-minded prospects.

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Ariela, LLC Hosts Upcoming Journey to Greece and Turkey

Jan 01, 2016 12:48PM

Ariela, LLC, an educational travel organization, will host a personal journey and study tour in Greece and Turkey—Exploring Ancient Greek My...

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It’s Easy to Be Green: At Home and On the Road

Dec 29, 2015 03:23PM ● By Avery Mack

Simple household and car fixes that take mere minutes can make a big difference in the planetary footprint we make.

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New Tucson Location of America’s Mattress

Dec 01, 2015 11:25AM

After three years of helping people in Tucson get a restful night’s sleep, Jeff Saunders, owner of America’s Mattress in Oro Valley, has ope...

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Green Congregations: Faith Groups Join in Preserving All Creation

Nov 30, 2015 09:26AM ● By Avery Mack

From lobbying to solar energy to recycling, congregations are working to care for our sacred planet.

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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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