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Poor Packaging: The Problem With Bottled Water Is the Bottle

Dec 27, 2018 02:45PM

Each minute, one million plastic bottles are sold around the world, and most end up in the trash rather than being recycled.

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Smart Trash: Baltimore Rolls Out Sensor-Equipped Bins

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.

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Seeking Sanctuary: How to Reduce Electromagnetic Radiation at Home

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.

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Eco Jets: Electric Planes on Horizon

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.

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Green Cars Update: Plug Into the Latest Trends

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.

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Earth Christmas: Guide to Sustainable Merry-Making

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.

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Essential Oils for Intimacy Consultations on Sale Now

Nov 01, 2018 12:20AM

Essential oils can contribute greatly to not only overall health, but to sexual health and arousal.

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Eco-Packaging Progress Report: Innovative Uses of Pulp, Paper and Mushrooms

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.

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Dumping Disincentive: Big Bank Acts to Protect Oceans from Mine Waste

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.

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Teeny Town: Tiny Houses Can Benefit Seniors

Oct 31, 2018 12:04PM

By designing and building a $75,000 tiny modular home, the University of Southern Indiana wants to demonstrate how independent living can be made accessible for people of many ages and abilities.

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