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10 stylish and sustainable ways to wrap gifts

Give virgin paper and plastic bows the heave-ho-ho-ho with these chic and earth-friendly alternatives -- several costing nothing at all!




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6 ways to use old ribbon or paper to make pretty gift bows

Why buy new gift bows when the best ones can be made easily with things you have on hand?




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Salvador's Walkways and Rede Sarah's Awesome Hospitals: The Legacy of Architect Lele

Joao Filgueiras Lima, known as Lele, has a remarkable portfolio which has begun to raise attention. We take a look at his pedestrianization work in Salvador and his approach to futuristic health centers.




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Six US Baby Bottle Manfacturers Walk Away From Bisphenol-A (Polycarbonate) Designs

The major brands, Avent, Disney First Years, Gerber, Dr. Brown, Playtex and Evenflow have all have agreed to stop selling baby bottles manufactured from the monomer Bisphenol-A (BPA). This




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Botanica wall clocks are a beautiful way to tell time

These graceful, nature-inspired wall clocks are a timely delight to look at throughout the day.




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This tip could make memorizing way easier

It's my favorite new memory trick.




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Is "Sharespray" the New Way to Do Everything?

Could "sharespray" transform our entire future? A light hearted take on the new sharing economy.




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5 Ways to Share Your Garden on Global Sharing Day

Global Sharing Day is coming up. Share your garden and knowledge to create a healthy, sustainable community.




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11 travel essentials that are always in my carry-on

These are the items that keep my bag light and my life easy.




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10 ways to reduce (or reverse) your car's carbon skidmark

Cars spit out tons of pollution. Luckily there are many ways to reduce your emissions - we've summarized the top tips for you.




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Another Way To Hang Your Bike on the Wall: The KAPPO from Mikili

Why hide your bike away when you can put it on display?




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Activists Raise Awareness of Toxic Coal Pollution in Our Waterways

New report shows shocking amounts of coal pollution in U.S. waterways.




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Trash talking: Cities finding smarter ways to collect our waste

How urban waste management is wising up.




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Bogota's Amazing Bikeways! (Video)

A Model for the World This video by our friends at Streetfilms is not only great because it shows us a powerful example of bike infrastructure improving a city, but also because it shows how you can change the perception of riding a bike among citizens




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Honeybee pheromones scare away elephants

A new scientific study could save a whole lot of elephants.




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10 offbeat rentals for a fairytale getaway

From Hobbit holes to treehouses, these unique Airbnb havens promise a storybook escape.




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5 winter glamping spots to book for a cozy getaway

From geo-domes in Finland and treehouses in France to safari tents in the Washington woods, these glamorous camping spots promise some wintry wonderland adventure.




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When it comes to cycling, Delft wasn't always Delft

Changing attitudes about cities and getting people out of cars takes a lot of work.




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10 More Ways To Hide The Bed (Some of Which You Can Actually Afford)

Every tiny apartment does not have to have an expensive Murphy bed.




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Another way to hide the bed: Move it to the ceiling

French company offers a transformer bed that rises up to the roof when you don't need it.




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Another way to hide the bed: Turn it into a desk (Literally)

Mira Schröder lives and works in a shop where she can make her bed disappear.




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Another way to hide the bed: Winch it up to the ceiling

It's an interesting alternative to a Murphy bed, and gets it out of the way fast.




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Plot twist! Elephants come up with a foolproof way to survive ivory poachers

Never ever underestimate the intelligence of Mother Nature.




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Reverb Turns 100, Gives Away Wiz Khalifa Tickets, More

What do you do when you turn 100? If you're Keith Richards, who go on tour. The same goes for the enviros at Reverb, a Portland, Maine, outfit that greens concert tours and venues. The nonprofit is taking votes on who to support for its 100th tour,




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5 ways to make healthy cooking easier

It's the eternal struggle for anyone tasked with feeding themselves.




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4 Ways to Participate in National Pollinator Week

It's National Pollinator Week! Start a garden, encourage pollinators, or join an event in your area.




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10 ways to improve your recycling

Here are some tips for taking your recycling to the next level.




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Canada, USA and Mexico promise butterfly highway

Is this the thin edge of a much bigger wedge?




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"Mobile Gardening," the Hottest New Trend? 6 Ways to Mash-Up Bikes and Gardens

With this clever new trend, you can take your herb garden for a spin, create a grass mohawk in the spokes, and more.




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Sixty-Two Miles of Electric Highway Planned

Every bit of technical knowhow needed to make heavy truck transport electric (and reduce carbon emissions from transportation) is already available.




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Summer Biking Joy and Four Ways to Find It

Yes, it's nice to ride unencumbered, wind in your hair, etc. It's also great to bring it all with you - from your honeybees to your honeybunch.




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It's National Bike Month - Three Weird Ways to Celebrate

Yes, it's National Bike Month. What's even better - it's National Bike Year, and Maybe National Bike Decade. Here's Three Ways to Up Your Cycling Enjoyment




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12 ways to spruce up your home at almost no cost

Use what you already own to create a space that feels fresh and new.




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7 ways to keep working toward zero waste

It may feel like the whole world is regressing toward single-use plastics, but the waste-free movement is far from dead.




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6 ways to build resilience at home

"Be like a squirrel" and other advice for unexpectedly difficult times.




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This is the best way to reheat leftovers

Hint: Forget the microwave. It's overrated.




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Alley Cat laneway house looks a lot bigger than it is

Laneway housing is a terrific option to deal with aging boomers and their children.




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Healthy 75' Tree Cut Down to Decorate Rockefeller Center. Does It Have to Be This Way?

The tree that will decorate Rockefeller Center this holiday season was cut down this week - but was it needlessly killed?




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Why I always choose a real Christmas tree

It comes down to the plastic. I want as little of it in my life as possible.




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After the coronavirus, we have to throw out The American Way of Building

Why now, more than ever, all new building should be Passive House.




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Patagonia partners with Awayco to offer rental gear

It's a trial program in Denver, but is likely the way of the future.




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We throw away far too much clothing

A short video measures fashion waste against famous landmarks to give some perspective.




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4 ways to make your hair care greener

It all comes down to using less of everything.




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4 ways to make your hair look great without showering

Because we don't all need to look like Barbie dolls all the time.




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Leaf offers the plastic-free shave you've always wanted

Say goodbye to disposable cartridges and plastic packaging with this solid-steel beauty.




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New Old Way (book review)

We are ancient animals entering the Anthropocene era. How can the lessons of our past help us find health and meaning in our future?




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7 ways to dispose of an old Christmas tree

There are lots of ways to put a tree to good use.




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10 ways to make your kitchen more green

Learn how to prepare food in an energy-efficient manner, use equipment made from sustainable materials, and dodge toxic chemicals with our "How To" guide




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Is this tilted toilet really an evil corporate plot to take away your Twitter time?

Or is it actually good for you?




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What's the best way to dry your hands in the age of COVID-19?

Another way that the coronavirus is bad for the environment.