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Listen up, class. It's time to send our kids back to school. And as long as they're learning about presidents, percentages and punctuation, why not give them a lesson in protecting the planet? Eco-friendly school supplies not only curtail landfill clutter and environmental toxins, they teach your campus-bound student the value of theother three R's:...
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We are bombarded daily by advertisements. Billboards, coffee cups, newspaper ads, cell phone promos - they are everywhere. Is it possible for the world of visual media to make a difference instead of just hawking products? The answer is a resounding yes! Called the Reverse Graffiti Project, European artist Paul Curtis (a.k.a Moose) created the first...
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Summer camps and family vacations are over, and school doesn't start for another two weeks. Our kids can relax. Kick back. Veg out. But it doesn't take long for relaxation to become boredom, and boredom to become "Mom, can I watch TV ... again?" Here are simple ways to engage your kids in creative, productive activities -- and remind them that there's more...
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When I firsts set out to write about the world,s most eco-friendly sports stadiums I was heartened by the Washington National's brand-new super-green ballpark near the Anacostia in D.C. Surely, I thought to myself, this shining example of environmental architecture is just the start of my journey across America's sporting and environmental landscape....
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When Georgie Smith came across a triplex in Venice Beach she knew that she had hit a veritable gem. Venice is one of the hottest neighborhoods in L.A. and real estate is somewhat hard to come by. Smith, a native Australian, naturally defaulted to building in what we Americans consider to be a very environmentally friendly way. "In Australia this is the...
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Green Gripes
Am I the only person that felt up-in-arms after hearing about all-natural Burt's Bees being bought by the Clorox conglomerate? The buyouts within the beauty industry have increased immensely in the past year (including Body Shop going to L'Oreal and Jason/Zia to Hain Celestial) … but WHY? Extra investment capital and access to a wider market are the two most...
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Green Guide
As consumers, we go through a lot of stuff and generate tons (literally!) of garbage every day. Nowadays it's easy to ensure that it doesn't all wind up at the dump. Why: "Every day the city takes 3,500 tons a day to the landfills," says Cynthia Ruiz of the Los Angeles Department of Public Works. "We have only one earth and only so much more room in the landfills...
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Green Robots: What Could Be Cooler?
At this period in history environmentalism is, for lack of a better word, cool. The hybrid is the new Hummer in Hollywood, with everyone from Paris Hilton to Lance Armstrong tooling around town swiftly and silently. Environmentalism is at the freakin apex of coolness right now.There is only one thing that can make it cooler: robots.
Yes, robots; the coolest things in the entire world. A...
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Sunscreen Smokescreen? How to Enjoy the Sunshine Safely
It's summer time. Do you know what's in your sunscreen?
By now, most of us know the importance of slathering sunblock on our bodies before we leave the house. The American Cancer Society says more than a million cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed this year alone. More than 10,000 people will die from it - most of those from melanoma.
While sunscreens are intended to protect us, some of them...
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Best (Green) Beach Reading
Sunglasses? Check. Beach towel? Check. All-natural sunscreen, organic snack and reusable aluminum water bottle? Got it, got it, got it.
But don't head out for some summer sunning without dropping one of these green-themed books into your beach bag. Whether you like a good mystery, a gripping true story or a practical how-to, these tales make great reading as you drag your toes through the sand....
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Built to Last: NYC Non-profit Saves Building Materials from Landfill
The explosion of New York City's real estate market in recent years has meant more than rising rents and increased gentrification. It has also generated a lot of waste, since whenever a building is sold, demolished or remodeled, much of it can wind up in the landfill. Since 2005, though, one NYC-based non-profit has been working to short-circuit this cycle.
Build It Green NYC salvages and...
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