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Butterfly Rescue: How to Create Helpful Home Habitats

Mar 31, 2017 10:20AM

We can give a helping hand to vanishing species of butterflies by planting blossom-rich landscapes.

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Eco-Friendly Home Building: Innovations Boost Energy Efficiency

Mar 31, 2017 10:20AM ● By John D. Ivanko and Liam Kivirist

Smart energy technologies make our homes healthier, more comfortable and more affordable, all while helping our home planet.

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Forever Green: Eco-Burial Options Grow

Feb 28, 2017 12:45PM ● By Avery Mack

The latest creative and Earth-friendly options include converting remains into tree planters, jewelry, ocean reefs and even vinyl records.

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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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ReColor Your World

Feb 26, 2017 03:09PM

The ReStore of Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley has introduced a new latex paint recycling program that is both greatly beneficial ...

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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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