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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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
Aug 31, 2016 01:43PM
A South African vineyard uses Indian runner ducks to devour the snails that would otherwise consume delicate grape vine buds.
Lockheed Martin scientists are well-along in developing a safe nuclear-fusion reactor small enough to fit on the back of a truck and powerful enough to power 80,000 homes.
Aug 31, 2016 01:43PM ● By Avery Mack
By choosing, cooking and storing family food wisely, we can play a role in solving our planet’s diminishing potable water supplies.
Jul 29, 2016 01:30PM ● By Sandra Murphy
Winding nature paths, fragrant lavender fields, heirloom-tea tasting… a world of sensory delights awaits us in America’s parks and farms.
Jul 29, 2016 11:50AM
To know that no cow, sheep, or goat was killed to make our shoes is a convincing reason to buy footwear made with material combinations that are people- animal- and planet-friendly.
Jun 30, 2016 11:13AM
With a little forethought, we can spend sunny hours walking barefoot in the sand while still leaving a beach in better shape for our presence.
Jun 30, 2016 11:13AM ● By Lisa Kivirist
Women driving tractors are surging in number, and they are bringing a fresh sensibility to farming by focusing on organic produce and sustainable practices.
May 31, 2016 01:07PM
Mosquitoes, which are never welcome guests, can even carry dangerous viruses these days—but they can be forestalled with practical, nature-friendly approaches.
May 31, 2016 11:09AM
Scientists, doctors and other researchers have developed the WELL Building Standard, a certification program that emphasizes human health and well-being in the design of new structures.
May 31, 2016 11:09AM ● By Avery Mack
For a truly memorable vacation, try a yurt or castle via AirBnB, a house swap in Hawaii, or house sitting in London.
Apr 29, 2016 11:01AM
Small herds of goats are efficiently ridding a historic cemetery and the University of Georgia of poison ivy and other unwanted plants.
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