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Raw Hide: A Veggie Leather Alternative

Feb 28, 2017 12:25PM

Iowa State University researchers have made synthetic-leather shoes and vests out of fabric they developed using kombucha tea, vinegar and water.

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Bag Ban: California Outlaws Single-Use Plastic Bags

Feb 28, 2017 12:25PM

After 52 percent of voters gave a thumbs-up, California is banning all single-use plastic bags, which have numbered a whopping 25 million daily.

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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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