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Photo: Dazzling blue bee visits the firebush

Florida's beautiful Frenchman's Forest Natural Area sets the stage for our photo of the day.




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265 sq. ft. Boehm is a loft-free modern tiny house

Plenty of space-saving ideas packed into a compact, comfortable and contemporary package.




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Four alternatives to drywall that don't turn to mush

They are healthier, they last longer, and they look better, too.




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Florida lifts ban on front-yard vegetable gardens

One couple's infamous battle over the right to grow vegetables has resulted in a new bill.




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How to properly wash leggings

Learn how to care for leggings and other activewear to help lengthen their life.




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Zara promises to use sustainable fabrics by 2025

But can fast fashion ever be green? Fabrics are easier to change than business models.




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This activewear never has to be thrown away

Send in your Girlfriend Collective leggings, bras, and shorts and the company will upcycle them into new pieces, over and over again.




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New Movements' sleek sneakers feature old materials

If you're OK with leather, then the recycled rubber soles and plastic laces, combined with the company's commitment to cleaning ocean plastic, make these an eco-friendly choice.




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This vegan leather collection is made from apple skins

SAMARA's cruelty-free apple leather is created from the waste of the juicing industry.




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5 Fair Trade shoes for fall from Oliberté

This Fair Trade company has new cold-weather footwear for men and women.




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Dutch denim company lets you lease organic and recycled jeans

Mud Jeans are bringing apparel to the circular economy.




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Coclico’s gorgeous shoes come with carbon offsets

These designer shoes embody traditional craftsmanship and a Slow Fashion aesthetic.




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9 small things you can do to transform the garment industry

Whether it's deciding where to buy clothes or taking good care of garments at home, there are many things that consumers can do to make a difference in the fashion world.




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Petite Marin repurposes men's dress shirts into beautiful and durable children's clothes

This new California-based company is run by two entrepreneurial moms who understand the value of local production, quality fabrics, and reducing one's environmental impact.




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Two women turn upcycled fashion into an award-winning business

Look At Me Designs transforms old sweaters and tee shirts into fresh new styles.




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Will the Canadian government actually switch to ethically produced uniforms?

A special task force has been set up, but whether the talk and research turns into action is another matter.




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Reformation offers eco-chic with celebrity appeal

Eco-conscious clothier Reformation has gained popularity with a number of celebrities.




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8 slow fashion dresses for spring and summer

Ethically sourced dresses for this spring, summer and many more sunny days to come.




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Slow fashion advocate Zady launches “Essentials” collection

Zady is working to build a better clothing company from the ground up.




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How can fashion be ‘sustainable’ or ‘ethical’?

The terms may be vague, but they allow shoppers to choose what really matters to them personally.




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Seaweed key to a sustainable T-shirt

Apparel hasn't gotten more sustainable since we started TreeHugger, but a new day for the old T-shirt could be near.




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Take action during Fashion Revolution Week, April 24-30

It's that time of year when conscious shoppers remember the Rana Plaza tragedy and unite in their efforts to demand greater safety, fairness and transparency in the fashion industry.




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Apparel brands need to be more transparent about where clothes come from

A new report called 'Follow the Thread' assesses the willingness of 72 companies to publish important supply chain information.




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10 companies making ethical and eco-friendly swimsuits

From recycled yarns to fair-trade sewing to reclaimed fabrics, these swimsuits will make you feel good, both inside and out.




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RubyMoon makes 'gym-to-swim' wear using recycled fabric

After all, why shouldn't you wear the same top to the beach as you do to the gym?




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No sweat in this shop: Garment factory is renovated to Passivhaus standard

Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture has designed a revolutionary building for an industry that needs a revolution.




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4 steps to a more sustainable wardrobe

Just be aware that this transformation won't happen overnight.




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Oil pipeline regulation is broken, admits US top oil pipeline regulator

In a shocking exclusive report, Marcus Stern and Sebastian Jones at InsideClimate News write that the top official of the agency that regulates oil and gas pipelines recently admitted that he's essentially powerless as a regulator.




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Native Americans protest tar sands pipeline with horseback ride along proposed route

This week, Anishinaabe tribal members began riding horseback along the proposed route of a what could possibly become the largest tar sands pipeline in the United States.




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After Keystone XL, what's next for the climate movement?

The climate movement must be about more than Keystone XL, write four climate activists.




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Will Alberta's tar sands create a Canadian "cancer alley"? Study finds high levels of carcinogens in air.

A new study has found that the air pollution from Alberta's massive tar sands operations is putting the health of downwind residents at risk by releasing unsafe levels of carcinogenic and toxic chemicals into the air.




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TarSandsSOS lets you track tar sands oil tankers

ForestEthics has launched a new tool called TarSandsSOS that lets citizens track supertankers hauling tar sands oil along the Pacific coast in real time.




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Tastes Like Tar Sands: Crashing the Corporate Beach Party

Activists deliver a "No Tar Sands!" message to Sustainable Brands corporate conference via kayak flotilla




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Teenager invents faster way to clean up toxic tar sands waste using sand and bacteria

The breakthrough also scored 18-year-old Hayley Todesco a Google Science Fair Award.




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U.S. House approves Keystone XL pipeline

House of Representatives voted in favor of the XL Keystone pipeline project, in an attempt to bypass executive authority.




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U.S. Senate votes down Keystone XL pipeline

After the House of Representatives approved legislation pushing the Keystone XL forward, the Senate has rejected it.




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Mounties call 'anti-petroleum movement' a security threat to Canada

Most people think of them as environmentalists, but the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have other ideas.




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Church of England divests from dirtiest fossil fuels

Tar sands and thermal coal are out but natural gas and conventional oil can stay. For now...




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United Church of Canada divests from fossil fuels

In the grand scheme of things, $5.9 million is not a huge amount to take from fossil fuels. But when you reinvest in renewables...




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Keystone XL’s builder asks for suspension of pipeline application

A new twist in the plot for the controversial pipeline, as TransCanada asks for a suspension of its application.




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Oil giant quits tar sands, embraces offshore wind instead

This is a prime example of divest-invest in action, folks...




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Tiny House Warriors building tiny homes to block construction of oil pipeline (Video)

These are tiny homes with an activist bent, taking a stand against the incursion of a pipeline that could contaminate indigenous lands.




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Big North American banks still banking on extreme fossil fuels

Big risks evidently still promise big rewards.




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Eco Touch: Waterless Carwash

Eco Touch is providing an old product to a new market. While waterless car washing products have been available for over a decade, demand for them in America has been slight. While similar products have taken off in areas with strict water regulations




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New Hampshire Moves Closer to Renewable Energy Standard

Currently, New Hampshire is the only state in the northeastern United States that has not passed some form of renewable portfolio standards legislation. However, that may change soon. Last week, the New Hampshire House voted decisively in favor of a




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Green Co-Housing Community Development In Nubanusit

New Hampshire USA's first green co-housing community, Nubanusit Neighborhood and Farm, features renewable energy ready and energy efficiently designed residences. The 29 total units include 7 single-family homes, 7 duplex units, and 2 quad units on a




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Field Guide to Eco-Friendly, Efficient, Effective Print

Design like you give a damn with the second edition of Monadnock Paper Mills' how-to guide for creating more-sustainable print materials. A Field Guide: Eco-Friendly, Efficient and Effective Print, accompanied by luscious illustrations by the




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Obama Calls for Cap-and-Trade

Senator Barack Obama proposed on Monday a plan to decrease the United States' dependence on foreign oil―while fighting climate change―by creating an auction system that will require power companies and other polluting industries to pay for their




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Warming Temperatures Stunt Autumn Leaf Colors

Tourists and residents in New England used to receive a spectacular display of color on the second October of every year. However, in recent years, the show has been a bit duller and a bit later than usual. The culprit? What else - area temperatures




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Presidential Campaign Update: Al & Arnold At The New Hampsire Primary

This is wonderful. A bi-partisan political storm is brewing over New Hampshire because Al and Arnold have found a clever way to inject serious climate discussion into the coming US presidential primary season. Timing could not be better, with the IPCC