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Hiber-Nation: Throw blankets
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull 4 Hours Ago
A proper bout of housebound hibernation just wouldn't be complete without a chill-busting throw blanket. Here are a few eco-friendly ones to try on for size. Welcome to week five of "Hiber-Nation," a new series of posts featuring home accessories… Full Story »
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- Eco Friendly
- Blankets
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Introducing Pure Green - What inspires you?
Green Living Online &bull YesterdayWhat motivates you to live green? Is it your health, core values or current trends? With each passing day it seems there are more and more influences, both culturally and in the media, sending the message that you should be making a bigger effort to live green. And I can't say I disagree, but too often that message is scary - toxins in your food and beauty… Full Story »
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thredUP Concierge Program Makes Recycling Outgrown Children's Clothing Easy
Inhabitots &bull YesterdayThredUP launched their unique children's clothing recycling program back in 2010. Up until now, the only way to swap outgrown clothes through thredUP was to build a box of about 10 items of the same size and season and post… Full Story »
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First Solar-Powered Electric Car Charging Stations Open in Sofia, Bulgaria
Inhabitat &bull Yesterday
This month, A1 Co., Ltd. and BIES Ltd. opened the first set of solar-powered electric car charging stations across Sofia, Bulgaria. Built as simple structures, each station simply uses solar panels to collect solar energy and a special module for… Full Story »
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Oil firm's African solar farm will transmit sub-Med electricity to Italy
SmartPlanet News &bull Yesterday
Top Oilfield Services, a Tunisian oil and gas engineering company, is joining with Nur Energie - a British solar firm with a French name - to build a giant solar park in the Tunisian desert that will transmit electricity under the Mediterranean to Italy. The ambitious project would build "a new low-loss transmission line to Italy" that would go live in 2016 according to a press release from the Desertec Foundation, a global sustainable energy group with Mediterranean roots and strong German ties. It does not say… Full Story »
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Living Off Grid - Home and Energy Options Part 3
Mother Earth News Latest 10 Articles &bull Yesterday
Well so far we've purchased the land and built a house and now we need to look at three other features of a home that will dramatically affect your off grid lifestyle and energy system. Those three items are appliances, heating, and electrical fixtures. Appliances: Appliances have come a long way in energy efficiency but don't be fooled, they still have a long way to go. The term Energy Star Rated isn't all it's been made out to be in the past. For our electrical appliances we finally decided on a "three factor" strategy. Electrical operating requirements and short cycle… Full Story »
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- Energy
- Appliances
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MNN's week in review: Blizzards, bargain wines and Lego toys that make us mad
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Yesterday
This winter's weather couldn't be weirder. Here at MNN headquarters, we're still waiting for the first snowstorm of the season, while some areas have already been clobbered. We put together this gallery to get in the spirit: 6 cool images… Full Story »
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- Toys
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Eco-Fashion Friday Finds: Indie Designers
The Alternative Consumer &bull Yesterday
The dress features hand sewn flowers made from organic cotton gauze or peace silk and trim that's organic lace. The hemp muslin belt is hand dyed with eco friendly dyes. Right in step Mohop Shoes makes their cherry wedge sandal… Full Story »
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Solar Power Cheaper Than Diesel in India
Healthy and Green Living &bull Yesterday
Hello, I saw this on Care2 and thought you'd like it as well. Care2 is the largest and most trusted information and action site for people who care to make a difference in their lives and the world. In India,… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Diesel
- Solar Power
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10 Possible Health Benefits Of Drinking Tea
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Yesterday
Did you know that a variety of teas have been long researched for health benefits? I share ten possible benefits to drinking black, green, white, rooibos and honeybush teas. With a recent Australian study linking black tea to a modest… Full Story »
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DIY test for cervical cancer
SmartPlanet News &bull 4 Hours Ago
About 85% of cervical cancer cases occur in developing countries, where it's rare to screen for pre-cancerous changes: it's difficult to obtain samples, and there's a shortage of scientists to interpret them. One alternative is to test for DNA from… Full Story »
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- Cancer
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Drew Barrymore's heartwarming "Big Miracle" movie is a home run for greens, kids, and, well, everyone!
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Yesterday
The story about the 1988 grey whales rescue is perfect for Valentine's Day. Full Story »
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- Whales
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Leonardo DiCaprio Auctions Meet and Greet for Charity
ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip &bull Yesterday
Ever wanted to meet Leonardo DiCaprio while attending a Hollywood movie premiere? You're in luck - the 37-year-old is auctioning off a meet-and-greet to help raise money for Sean Penn's Haiti charity, J/P HRO. According to CharityBuzz, the winning bid… Full Story »
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- Leonardo Dicaprio
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USDA bets (again) on advanced biofuels
SmartPlanet News &bull Yesterday
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has kicked off 2012 with two investments in the advanced biofuels industry. Earlier this month, the federal agency approved a conditional commitment for a$25 million loan guarantee to build a biorefinery plant in Iowa that converts municipal… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Biofuels
- Industry
- Agriculture
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5 Easy Green Home Goals for the New Year
Re-Nest &bull Yesterday
These green home goals are immediately gratifying and won't ask you to "exercise more." The new year is a time for growth, and whether or not New Year's resolutions are for you, it's a good time to rethink things and… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Green
- Green Home
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Cute Sleeping Dormouse (Video)
Healthy and Green Living &bull Yesterday
This adorable snoring critter is a dormouse, a European rodent known for their long periods of hibernation. You might need to turn the volume up on this one, this tiny guy isn't very loud. Related: Cutest Baby Hamster Ever! (Video)… Full Story »
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- Video
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6 Green Roofed Resorts To Relax In and On Top Of!
Inhabitat &bull Yesterday
Read the rest of 6 Green Roofed Resorts To Relax In and On Top Of! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: eco lodges, eco lodging, eco resort, eco roof, green roof, green roof cover, green roof hotel,… Full Story »
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Top 100 green apps - Whirleo
Eco-Libris : Moving Towards Sustainable Reading! &bull Yesterday
We are creating a list of the top 100 apps that will help you go green as part of our effort to promote a more sustainable lifestyle. Apps become an integral part of our life and a valuable tool and… Full Story »
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Pristine Eco POD Hotel is a Snow-capped Getaway Cabin in Switzerland
Inhabitat &bull Yesterday
This gorgeous snow-capped eco POD hotel in Flims, Switzerland makes us want to pull out our coziest sweaters and snow boots and hit the slopes. Designed by Robust Outdoor Brands, the floors and walls of the 3 different pods are… Full Story »
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Endangered Penguins Bond in San Francisco
Healthy and Green Living &bull Yesterday
Hello, I saw this on Care2 and thought you'd like it as well. Care2 is the largest and most trusted information and action site for people who care to make a difference in their lives and the world. Sinclair the… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Endangered
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