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Now your hair ties and scrunchies can be fair-trade, plastic-free

These handy accessories tick all the boxes for ethics and eco-friendliness.




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5 Yoga Retreats We Want to Go on Now

From coastal getaways to desert hotspots, these retreats sooth the body and soul.




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Globalized Beef, Palm Oil & Timber Corporations Now Main Cause of Tropical Deforestation

Confirming what previous studies have shown, new research from the Union of Concerned Scientists shows that the main threats to tropical forests are no longer from




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Does anyone really know which diet is best for the environment?

The meat vs. veggies debate is a lot more complex than it seems at first glance.




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Sonic's part-mushroom burger now available nationwide

Blending ground beef with mushrooms cuts both calories and carbon emissions. Oh, and lots of folks say it tastes better too.




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Calling veggie substitutes "meat" is now illegal in Missouri

Guess which industry pushed that one through?




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Hybrid rooftop wind and solar generator now available in U.S. for early adopters

The SolarMill, a 1.2 kW combination wind and solar energy system, will be sold in the U.S. for about $3000.




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7 things college students should know about cooking

Who needs a dining hall when you've got a dorm kitchen available? Even if you don't, make it happen with a few basic tools and skills.




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Man who lives alone in the woods has recorded 40 years of important data on snow

In a ghost town in the one of the coldest places in the US, lone resident Billy Barr has spent 4 decades recording snowfall … to the enormous delight of scientists.




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Whatever, Tigers and Pandas: Lesser-Known Endangered Species Need Help Too (Slideshow)

With thousands of species listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature -- and some 110,000




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New study says we have to stop building CO2 emitting infrastructure right now

We also have to start retiring what we already have and replacing it with cleaner power plants, furnaces and vehicles. Now.




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Scenic America, and now Scenic Toronto, fight billboard blight

The new digital billboards taking over our cities bring a whole new set of problems. That's why we need these orgs.




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Now this is how to market the ultimate shared semi-autonomous vehicle

It already exists, is on the roads, and has its own flashy commerical




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Idaho stops are now legal in Oregon too

Maybe other jurisdictions will learn from this.




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Plastic-stemmed cotton buds are now illegal in Scotland

It's one less form of plastic pollution on beaches and coastlines.




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Now, more than ever, we need Arbor Day

Planting trees is one of the most effective things we can do to fight climate change. Too bad Arbor day is missing the opportunity.




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10 reasons to go green starting NOW

Have you been looking for a reason to go green? Look no further because we've got ten reasons lined up for you!




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Now is the best time to plant a vegetable garden

It will help you to spend time outdoors, supplement your food supply, and teach kids about the life cycle of plants.




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Seattle Chocolates: Decadent flavors from ethically-sourced ingredients, now feeding the hungry

This woman-owned business is making some of the best chocolates on the planet, using Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa to craft a line of luxurious truffles and bars.




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Shade plants that will bloom right now

Here are a few shade plants that will add end-of-summer colour to your shady patches.




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3 Insider Tips to Start Thrift-Store Shopping Now

Don't be intimidated by flea markets and thrift stores. Here are three easy ways to start finding affordable vintage fashion now.




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Joe Fresh creator barely acknowledges Bangladeshi factory collapse during Toronto Fashion Week

Joe Mimran is more concerned with his flow of creative juices than the tragedy.




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Best of Inhabitat: 6 Must-Know Tips to Survive Hurricane Irene

As you may have seen on every major news channel out there, Hurricane Irene is barreling up towards eastern cities like NYC and Washington DC and from the looks of it, it ain't gonna be pretty. Many New Yorkers are evacuating and those who are staying




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Vote Now for the UNEP & TreeHugger Blogging Competition

Let the blogging begin! Help determine the winner of the Rio+20 Blogging Competition.




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Now you can read TreeHugger on your phone!

Our new mobile version is designed for the small screen.




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New E. coli strain resistant to all known antibiotics

The bacteria are winning.




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A year ago, James Hamblin quit showering. What's he doing now?

The Atlantic writer challenged the notion that scented means clean.




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The Internet of Things knows where you are and what you are doing

It's the buzzword at CES this year, and Mother raises questions about the kinds of issues we are going to have to face.




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'Empty' Spaces are Full of Life in Berlin -- For Now

In the crowded heart of Istanbul lies a secret garden. Actually, there are probably at least a few, but the one I had the pleasure





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International Automakers Now Account for 45% of U.S. Auto Production and 59% of U.S. Vehicle Sales - Redefining the American Auto Industry

Redefining the American Auto Industry. - The Growing Impact of International Automakers on the U.S. Economy.




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In Honor of Its One-Year Anniversary, Barclaycard Arrival Improves Travel Rewards and Benefits Program and Introduces Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard® - Barclaycard Arrival Plus now with EMV

Barclaycard Arrival Plus now with EMV




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Survey Finds Gap Between Home Protection Concerns And Consumer Actions - Kristin Chenoweth Protect It Or Lose It Video

Kristin Chenoweth teamed up with Allstate to quiz homeowners on the value of the possessions in their home - see what they know, and don't know!





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Nominate your Community NOW for a Chance to Win a $25,000 Grant - Join State Farm Neighborhood Assist to help improve neighborhoods with a $25k grant

Join State Farm Neighborhood Assist to help improve neighborhoods with a $25k grant









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Photo: Great blue heron in the snow

Our photo of the day is a lesson in impressionism.




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5 historical conservationists you should know

How well do you know some of history's most influential environmental activists?




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The plastics industry is booming right now, thanks to the coronavirus

The feedstocks have never been cheaper and the demand has never been greater.








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Ondori Asian Kitchen, A Delectable Duality of Chinese and Japanese Cuisines, Now Open at The Orleans - Ondori Asian Kitchen

Special guests helped celebrate the opening of Ondori Asian Kitchen, a distinctive new dining concept at The Orleans Hotel and Casino, on March 2, 2016.





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Ondori Asian Kitchen, A Delectable Duality of Chinese and Japanese Cuisines, Now Open at The Orleans - Ondori Asian Kitchen

Special guests helped celebrate the opening of Ondori Asian Kitchen, a distinctive new dining concept at The Orleans Hotel and Casino, on March 2, 2016.