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Jan 31, 2019 12:27PM
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.
Dec 27, 2018 01:41PM
Solar-powered trash cans with built-in Wi-Fi sensors are being installed in Baltimore to facilitate as-needed emptying of the cans.
Dec 27, 2018 01:41PM ● 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.
Nov 30, 2018 04:18PM
Europe’s EasyJet airline is working to get electric-powered planes into the sky with room for up to 220 passengers and a range of 335 miles.
Nov 30, 2018 12:10PM ● By Jim Motavalli
Plug-in or hybrid or battery electric? Here’s a practical guide to what’s happening with electric vehicles and to which one might suit our needs.
Nov 30, 2018 11:59AM
Eco-strategies for trees, decorations and gifts mean we can extend our holiday good will to our beleaguered home planet as well.
Nov 02, 2018 01:57PM ● By Gina Cronin
"You spend a third of your life on your mattress so if you can avoid breathing in chemicals all that time, it’s probably a good idea,” says ...
Nov 02, 2018 01:56PM ● By Betsy Cameron
Our homes are lenses through which we can see who we are and how we live. From the light in a room, to the colors we choose, to the shapes a...
Nov 02, 2018 01:53PM ● By Mary Cipriano
At this time of year our intuitive reflex is to hunker down indoors and create spaces within our homes that feel cozy and warm. Home is trul...
Nov 02, 2018 01:52PM ● By Margarita M. Cossuto
Decluttering the home is a good way to improve overall well-being. Being in a space that is clutter-free can have tremendous emotional and p...
Nov 02, 2018 01:50PM ● By Mary Oquendo
"Walking into a modern building can sometimes be compared to placing your head inside a plastic bag that is filled with toxic fumes.” ~ John...
Oct 31, 2018 12:27PM ● By Avery Mack
Creative new options include carry-out containers made of wood pulp, baked-goods wrapping paper infused with antibacterial spices, and cardboard made of mushroom roots.
Oct 31, 2018 12:04PM
Under pressure from the Ditch Ocean Dumping campaign, Citigroup is no longer financing mining projects that dump mine waste into the ocean.
