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Apr 30, 2019 11:46AM
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.
Apr 02, 2019 02:08AM ● By Ariana Rawls Fine
Family dynamics evolve over time and living arrangements often do as well. It is common that family decisions are made for parents or a pare...
Mar 29, 2019 11:53AM
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.
Mar 29, 2019 11:53AM ● 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.
Mar 29, 2019 11:53AM ● 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.
Mar 04, 2019 02:42PM ● 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.
Feb 28, 2019 11:49AM
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.
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.
Feb 28, 2019 11:48AM
Getting rid of the old can by done step by step, opening up space not only in our closets but in our psyches.
Feb 01, 2019 01:52PM ● By Ariana Fine
The legislative session in Hartford is underway and Connecticut’s leading environmental oorganizations, such as Live Green!, are working wit...
Feb 01, 2019 01:50PM
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut’s (CT NOFA) 37th annual OrganiConn will be held on February 23 at Housatonic Commun...
Jan 31, 2019 12:27PM
National Geographic Documentary Films, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies and RadicalMedia, has released the new film Paris to Pit...
By switching to electronic bills, substituting cloth for paper napkins, and supporting tree-planting non-profits, we can help preserve the planet’s forests.
Jan 31, 2019 12:27PM ● 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.
Dec 27, 2018 02:45PM
Cork, which regenerates its bark after harvesting, is an eco-friendly fire retardant and acoustic insulator that also controls odor and humidity.
Each minute, one million plastic bottles are sold around the world, and most end up in the trash rather than being recycled.
