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Is your Sigg Really Green?

October 29, 2009 - 7:56am
from Time.com
Many consumers are feeling deceived now that the SIGG company has been outed for failing to tell the public that its bottles were not BPA-free.
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Could You Live Without Heat For the Winter?

October 27, 2009 - 7:16am
from The Boston Globe

A New England family plans to make it through the winter with no heat. They plan for thick insulation and their own body heat to keep them warm through harsh conditions.


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The Big Green Apple

October 19, 2009 - 6:42am
from Mother Nature Network

New plan proposes the creation of a pedestrian mall and light rail system in the middle of New York City's biggest attraction.


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Colleges Not Waivering on Green Efforts

October 7, 2009 - 10:39pm
from The New York Times

Despite the fact that the economy is not at its best, many colleges are still making efforts to design a greener campus--from electronic grading systems to more energy efficient buildings.

 


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Tour De Eco-Home!

October 2, 2009 - 6:51am
from StatesmanJournal.com
The Salem Green and Solar home tour is promoting sustainable living by giving tours of eco-friendly homes in the area.  Read on to learn more of their efforts!
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Living Wall is a Breath of Fresh Air for Pittsburgh

September 28, 2009 - 1:43pm
from Pop City
PNC has completed the largest living wall in North America in Pittsburgh- a city once known as the dirty, smoky city.  Now, as home to the largest soil-based living wall in the world, few may beg to differ.  Check out the beautiful design!
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Certain Metals Can Make or Break the Eco-Friendly Kitchen

June 11, 2009 - 1:06pm
from The Washington Post
Not all kitchens are created equal! When designing your cooking hot spot, consider copper, steel or cast iron to keep things eco-friendly.
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Home Sweet Shipping Container?

November 9, 2008 - 8:09pm
from ABC News
You've probably seen them stacked high to the sky at city ports, left emply after traveling around the world carrying furniture, appliances and other household goods. But the next time you see a shipping container, it might be far from the waterfront and serving a purpose for which it was never intended: housing.
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"Green roofs" flourish in eco-conscious cities

October 1, 2008 - 1:28pm
from Seattle Times
When asphalt-weary American city dwellers yearn for a bit of greenery these days, more and more of them head for the roof. The concept of planted "green roofs," which gained early popularity in Chicago, is beginning to take root in New York and other cities.
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Ecofashion Wins on Runway, Helps Farms

January 4, 2008 - 5:00am
from Associated Press
Designers of so-called sustainable fashion are not only dominating New York catwalks and urban boutique racks this winter, many also are providing farmers with new markets for their crops.
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