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Eco-Joe: Making a Cuppa More Planet-Friendly

Feb 28, 2017 12:25PM

Coffee can be relished even more when it’s made with low-energy coffeemakers, is sustainably grown and equipment and accessories are recyclable.

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Repurposed Pallets: Texas Company Turns Wood Waste into Furniture

Jan 31, 2017 12:46PM

The two billion pallets in use in the U.S., which eat up 50 percent or our annual hardwood harvest, are being converted into furniture by an enterprising Fort Worth company.

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Laundry List: Cool Tips to Save Money and Energy

Jan 31, 2017 12:46PM

By using cold water, natural stain removers and line drying, we can turn out sparkling clean clothes in a planet-friendly fashion.

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Sustainably Stylish Home: Relax into Nurturing Furnishings

Jan 31, 2017 12:45PM ● By April Thompson

Buying a sofa or carpet? Now we can check out its origins to verify it’s made from sustainable products without child labor or toxic chemicals harmful to family members.

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Protecting Pollinators: Maryland Bans Bee-Killing Pesticides

Dec 28, 2016 01:43PM

After losing 60 percent of its beehives last year, Maryland has become the first state to pass a law severely restricting pesticide use.

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Bird Buffet: Making Feeders Safe for Wild Birds

Dec 28, 2016 01:43PM

When avians crowd together to eat from feeders they can pick up parasites and viruses from each other, but there are ways to ensure their safety and our viewing pleasure.

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Good Move: Officials Urge Chinese to Cut Meat Consumption

Nov 30, 2016 12:33PM

China is using a campaign by Hollywood icons Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Cameron.to urge its citizens to eat half as much meat.

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Solar Sidewalk: Missouri Debuts Energy-Generating Pavers

Nov 30, 2016 12:33PM

In literally groundbreaking news, photovoltaic pavers are to grace a sidewalk section of a rest stop on iconic Route 66.

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Eco-Toy Story: Safe, Fun Gifts for Kids

Nov 30, 2016 12:33PM

Planet-friendly toys are both more sustainable and often more entertaining for youngsters.

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A Gorgeously Greener Holiday: Fresh Thinking About Décor

Nov 30, 2016 12:33PM ● By Avery Mack

With a little creativity, we can decorate with eco-friendly holiday trees, wreaths and table settings that festively marry cherished traditions with contemporary delights.

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Bleep Cheap: Quality Clothes are Planet-Friendly

Oct 31, 2016 11:13AM

Rather than buying inexpensive faddish items for special occasions and sticking them in the back of our closets, there are smart ways we can shop well and stay green.

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One-Person Pamper Party: Natural Ways to Refresh and Renew

Oct 31, 2016 11:13AM ● By April Thompson

In these stressful times, it’s critical to practice the ancient art of self-pampering in salons, spas and our own homes.

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Daphne Dixon Named Wilton Go Green Executive Director

Oct 02, 2016 12:27AM

Peg Koellmer, Wilton Go Green’s (WGG) president, has named Daphne Dixon to the newly created position of executive director. Dixon will be t...

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Biodegradable Bottle: Algae-Based Jars Quickly Decompose

Sep 30, 2016 10:59AM

An Icelandic student has invented a water bottle made of red algae and water that, unlike plastic bottles, will decompose naturally and quickly.

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Bright Idea: Incandescent Lights Reinvented as Eco-Friendly

Sep 30, 2016 10:59AM

MIT scientists have found a way of recycling the energy within incandescent light bulbs, aiming to make them even more efficient than compact fluorescent bulbs.

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Planet-Friendly and Profitable: The Rise of Ecopreneurs

Sep 30, 2016 10:59AM ● By Avery Mack

Facial scrubs from recycled coffee grounds, urban delivery of potted herbs, shared bikes: there’s no end of good ideas—and customers—when people combine enterprise with eco-concerns.

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