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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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Bleep Cheap : Quality Clothes Are Planet-Friendly

Nov 30, 2016 09:37AM

Look for durability and design, and consider the type of fabric the garment is made of and its environmental impact.

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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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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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Small Businesses Unite to Address Climate Change : CABA’s Executive Director Michael Green Leads the Way

Sep 28, 2016 01:56PM ● By Gina Cronin

A nonprofit organization in Massachusetts is evolving the local business landscape to be unified on the path to sustainability.

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Hello Escargot: Pest Control Without Chemicals

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.

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Nuclear Advancement: Aerospace Giant Closes in on Superior Fusion Power

Aug 31, 2016 01:43PM

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.

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