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Soil Savers: The Need to Protect Precious Native Topsoils

Jun 30, 2015 11:14AM

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.

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Bee Aware: Lowe’s to Stop Selling Toxic Pesticides

Jun 30, 2015 11:14AM

Lowe’s Home Improvement says it will phase out sales of neonicotinoid pesticides, a leading factor in the disastrous global bee decline.

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The Teeny-Tiny Vacation Option: Mini-Dwellings Make Travel a Lark

Jun 01, 2015 06:43PM ● 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.

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Solar Harvest: New Technology Makes Windows Power Producers

May 29, 2015 11:12AM

Small organic molecules that absorb sunlight have been harnessed by scientists to produce power when built into windows and mobile devices.

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Go Plastic-Free: Ways to Shrink Our Footprint

Jul 31, 2013 12:37PM ● 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.

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Clean Ride: DIY Versus Commercial Carwash

May 31, 2013 12:04PM

Helpful tips make an at-home car wash both energy-efficient and thorough.

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Eat Plastic-Free: Healthy, Practical Tips for People and the Planet

Jan 10, 2012 07:22PM ● By Brita Belli

Plastic containers for food and drinks often contain unhealthy chemicals that contribute to toxic buildups in our bodies and landfills. Try these practical ways to avoid using them.

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Green Chic: Earth-Friendly, Feel-Good Fabrics

Aug 31, 2011 10:08AM

Innovation is shaping every facet of the eco-fashion industry—watch for these trend-setting, eco-wise textiles.

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The Herbal Kitchen: Eight Easy Picks for Container Gardening

Feb 28, 2011 05:45PM ● By Barbara Pleasant

These eight culinary gems will spice up your meals, and they like being pot-bound.

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Backyard Gardening: How to Get a Lot From Your Plot

Jul 01, 2010 03:00AM ● By Barbara Pleasant

Whether this is your first year growing a kitchen garden or your thumb glows green from years of use, it’s possible to quickly turn dreams of bountiful organic harvests into a reality.

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