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Sep 30, 2016 09:59AM
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.
Sep 30, 2016 09:59AM ● 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 12:43PM
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 12:43PM ● 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 12:30PM ● 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 10:50AM
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 10:13AM
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 10:13AM ● 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 12:07PM
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 10:09AM
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 10:09AM ● 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 10:01AM
Small herds of goats are efficiently ridding a historic cemetery and the University of Georgia of poison ivy and other unwanted plants.
Apr 29, 2016 10:01AM ● By Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist
Big signs, clever price tags and personal touches are sure ways to make a yard sale stand out.
To kick off married life in a planet-friendly fashion, try natural settings, bubble-blowing and acoustic music.
Mar 31, 2016 10:28AM ● By Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko
We can easily green up our lifestyle by making simple choices on everything from food to clothes to cleaning supplies.
Mar 31, 2016 09:47AM ● By Linda Sechrist
The supply of fresh H2O essential for human health is dwindling with pollution and development, but a wave of support is building to claim clean water as a basic human right.
Feb 29, 2016 04:15PM ● By April Thompson
Creative subdivisions are being built around working farms that include homegrown veggies and even chickens and lambs.
Feb 29, 2016 03:54PM
Huge indoor farms relying on vertically stacked trays are producing 100 times more food per square foot than traditional methods while using 99 percent less water and 40 percent less power.
This summer New York will lease 500 solar-powered foods trucks to vendors that currently consume petrochemicals to drive, power equipment and cook food.
Kitchens can easily be energy hogs, but strategies such as using convection ovens, slow cookers and pot lids can reduce the monthly utility bill.
Jan 29, 2016 10:07AM
Aspen is the third municipality in the country to shift entirely away from fossil fuels, thanks partly to price drops in renewables and government disincentives for coal.
Waste and debris pulled from the ocean, including plastic, yarn, fibers, and fishing nets, will be woven into some Adidas shoes this year.
We can make our Joe-to-go more planet-friendly by foregoing the paper cups and plastic stirrers.
Jan 29, 2016 10:06AM ● By Avery Mack
Is it hard finding that special someone who really “gets” you? Online green dating sites can connect you with a world of like-minded prospects.
Dec 29, 2015 04:23PM ● By Avery Mack
Simple household and car fixes that take mere minutes can make a big difference in the planetary footprint we make.
Nov 30, 2015 10:26AM ● By Avery Mack
From lobbying to solar energy to recycling, congregations are working to care for our sacred planet.
Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM
A chemical-free mushroom-based pesticide could safely target and control more than 200,000 species of agricultural pests.
Careful planning of package delivery can lower the carbon footprint of our holiday purchases.
Oct 30, 2015 10:31AM ● By Kathleen Barnes
Made-in-USA cosmetics commonly include toxic ingredients banned in the European Union; a nifty phone app can help us know when to take a pass.
Oct 30, 2015 09:59AM
With recycling gaining worldwide momentum, America Recycles Day on November 15 hopes to boost U.S. recycling past the 33 percent waste recycling mark.
French supermarkets are now mandated to donate unsold food to charities or animal feed instead of throwing it away, generating mighty cuts in hunger and food waste.
We can make the holidays even more joyful with choices that celebrate life, from local foods and vegetarian options to Native American prayers.
Sep 30, 2015 09:25AM
A Canadian firm has developed a safe scent-based product that confuses the mating pattern of specifically targeted destructive insects while leaving helpful insects alone.
Everything from chickadees to squirrels to millipedes happily feed on or nestle into a fallen or decomposing tree, while its moss and lichen refresh forest soil.
Sep 30, 2015 09:24AM ● By Avery Mack
DIY greenhouses are sprouting across the country, spreading the fun and yummy rewards of gardening into unlikely seasons.
Aug 31, 2015 09:55AM
Wind power may be the cleanest, cheapest option in all 50 states in 35 years, especially with inventions such as new bladeless turbines that are 40 percent more efficient.
Hydrogen fuels, which produce zero emissions, are in testing to operate Chinese trams.
The most memorable birthday parties make us feel good, and going green makes them feel even better.
Aug 31, 2015 09:55AM ● By Avery Mack
From LED lights to low-flow toilets to compostable drink cups, American stadiums are dramatically reducing their environmental impact.
Jul 31, 2015 10:19AM ● By Avery Mack
With a little research, we can make beautiful art and crafts using non-toxic supplies from planet-friendly sources.
Jul 31, 2015 10:18AM
As trains and buses grow more popular, cities are expanding their fleets and adding more routes.
A Boston startup allows “sun partners” without solar units to buy units of energy from “sun hosts” with rooftop panels.
Jul 10, 2015 01:53PM ● By Avery Mack
By picking what’s left behind in the fields, nonprofit groups are providing fresh, healthy food to millions nationwide.
Jun 30, 2015 10:14AM
Our food supply depends on the quality of our topsoil, and with strategies as simple as a rain garden and paving stones, we can start to protect it right at home.
Lowe’s Home Improvement says it will phase out sales of neonicotinoid pesticides, a leading factor in the disastrous global bee decline.
Jun 01, 2015 05:43PM ● By Avery Mack
Ever longed to try out downsizing? Teeny-tiny rentals a tenth the size of an average home are springing up at vacation sites ranging from national forests to urban centers.
May 29, 2015 10:12AM
Small organic molecules that absorb sunlight have been harnessed by scientists to produce power when built into windows and mobile devices.
Jul 31, 2013 11:37AM ● By Randy Kambic
Plastic is everywhere in our home, but we can start taking baby steps to reduce its impact on our health and the environment.
May 31, 2013 11:04AM
Helpful tips make an at-home car wash both energy-efficient and thorough.
