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Eco-friendly supply chain

Eco-friendly supply chain. According to a study by management consulting firm Accenture, companies have found that having an eco-friendly supply chain can save



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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How can I take an ecologically sensitive cruise vacation with my family?

A few ocean liners have been working to cut back on their pollution. But you're still free to be a glutton at the buffet.




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WorldShares pledge: 'I will reduce my business-related carbon footprint by telecommuting'

Roughly 20 million Americans work from home on at least a semi-regular basis. Here's how telecommuting is impressive dent in carbon emissions — and what you



  • Research & Innovations

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U.S. Christmas decorations use more energy than many nations do in a year

Christmas is the season for many things, including a massive carbon footprint.




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Actors and activists gather to honor eco-heroes

Fran Drescher and Ed Begley, Jr. among celebs at Global Green Millennium Awards.



  • Arts & Culture

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Your clothes' biggest eco impact isn't what you think

Turns out that how—and how often—you wash your clothes makes a huge difference.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Eco fashion for men? Yes!

Three Leaves (finally) brings men's eco fashion to online shoppers.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Should I ditch my not-so-old, eco-unfriendly carpets for newer, eco-friendlier ones?

Matt Hickman can help you pick out the perfect shade of green for your rugs.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Eco-friendly flooring

In the realm of ecologically-minded home improvement, choosing flooring can often feel like a pesky SAT question. What’s better: hardwood or laminate? Synthet




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Buying eco-friendly carpet

Carpet can be cozy, soft underfoot and sound-absorbing. Here's how to buy carpet that's also eco-friendly.




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Is EnergyStar at the risk of becoming EnergyIrrelevant?

On the tail of an audit that questioned the reliability of the EnergyStar label, the <i>Washington Post</i> wonders: Are less-than-efficient appliances still ma




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Jereme Monteau is a modern day eco code warrior

Meet the man behind the popular Web service Transit and Trails, which makes it easy for bus riders to get out for a good hike.




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A family affair: Q&amp;A with Eco-Me&#39;s Robin Kay Levine

Eco-Me, a California-based brand comprised of a colorful 'family' of all-natural household cleaners, was founded by Robin Kay Levine in response to a real-life




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EcoSnoop on polluters via iPhone

EcoSnoop starts a new class of vigilante green apps for the iPhone. Now you can report neighborhood polluters.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Illinois town becomes official &#39;dark sky&#39; community

A small town in Illinois has become the world's third International Dark Sky Community, a place that aims to protect the quality of its dark, star-filled sky by




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Got any eco-friendly tips for my 50-mile daily commute?

How can I make my 50-mile daily commute more eco-friendly? Use the cruise control, properly inflate your tires and don't use your air-conditioning.




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Traffic congestion dipping as economy falters

Here's a status report on the nation's commuters.




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Telecommuting: How to save the world in your pajamas

Learn how telecommuting can work for you with some advice from people who do it.




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What Carmageddon taught us about behavioral economics

It was supposed to be Carmageddon in L.A., but instead the two-day closure of the busiest freeway in Los Angeles reiterated a timeless lesson about cars: We los




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Top 10 telecommuting pitfalls to avoid

It's important to go into telework knowing what to expect, and that includes these common pitfalls that can derail your success.



  • Research & Innovations

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Telecommuters aren&#39;t isolated and unproductive

Study debunks the myth that telecommuters are disconnected and thus less productive. Results from the study were published in the June issue of Communication Mo




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Weekend reads: Telecommuting

A trio works from anywhere in the world, teleworking during the Olympics and a mandatory work from home day. If you’re preparing for the Friday night commute




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Jobs in solar, wind power are growing 12 times faster than U.S. economy

A new report hints at the growing economic clout of renewable energy.




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Why you should become a job-hopper

The idea of staying in the same job for decades doesn't apply for for of us — but the real question is are you learning?




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&#39;Signing Day&#39; recognizes high school seniors starting jobs, not college

Virginia school system celebrates the students who are heading for careers instead of going to college.




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How Philippe Cousteau is helping kids find their eco-spark

MNN's family blogger chats with Philippe Cousteau about science, exploration, adventure and the eco-savvy kids who are changing the world.




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Women still 3 times less likely to become scientists

New report finds that women start dropping out of the sciences as soon as they graduate from high school.




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Kids create eco-themed Google Doodles to compete for college cash

One Doodle 4 Google contest winner will earn $30K in college scholarships plus $50K for their school.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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EcoGeek&#39;s explanation of Cap &amp; Trade

The fastest and best explanation of Cap & Trade ever.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Bin Laden&#39;s death could mean second life for cap-and-trade

Bill Richardson says the terrorist's death gives President Obama an opportunity to tackle one of the most contentious issues in Washington.




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Mitt Romney&#39;s environmental record

The latest Republican to officially jump into the presidential race has a history of speaking out on energy and environmental policy.




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Michele Bachmann&#39;s environmental record

The latest Republican to seek the presidency has a clear environmental record.




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Jon Huntsman&#39;s environmental record

The former Utah governor and U.S. ambassador to China looks like the greenest Republican in the presidential race — and perhaps the most interesting.




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Herman Cain&#39;s environmental record

The former CEO-turned-presidential candidate has unique views on energy and environmental policy.




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Rick Perry&#39;s environmental record

The Texas governor has a clear environmental platform — whether you like it or not is a different story.




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Get ready to tumble: An eco-friendly dryer sheet ... minus the sheet

In an effort to wean America off landfill-clogging synthetic dryer sheets, Method introduces a curious new laundry product that's essentially 100 heat-activated




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How to choose an eco-friendly fireplace

Is there an eco-friendly fireplace? From pellet stoves to bio-ethanol fireplaces, engineered logs and wood-burning inserts, here's an enviro breakdown.




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How eco-friendly brands get Hollywood exposure

Spied some natural dish soap or gluten-free snacks on your favorite TV show? Green Product Placement gets eco-friendly goods some time in front of the camera.




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5 cool, eco-friendly flip-flops

Flip-flops are summer's shoe; here's how to wear them best.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Shark Week &#39;13: Home decor feeding time

With Shark Week 2013 looming on the horizon, it's a fine time to invest in apex predator-themed home decor.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Are vegan shoes eco-friendly?

We often assume vegan means eco-friendly. Get the facts on vegan shoes and put your greenest foot forward.




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Green product certification: 21 symbols you should recognize

Here's your guide to the green product & sustainability lables found on everything from fish to light bulbs.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Little Green Pouch: An eco-friendly food pouch for kids

Tired of throwing away so many food pouches? These reusable ones might help solve your problem.




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Ecologists share their passion for nature in these winning images

The British Ecological Society annual photography competition celebrates both flora and fauna.




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Hawaii to become the nation&#39;s leader in renewable energy

With Hawaii's endless renewable energy potential, the state plans to generate 40 percent of its power from clean sources by 2030.




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New world record for renewable energy

Global investment in clean energy surged 17 percent to a record $257 billion last year, according to two new reports by the U.N. Environment Program.




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Watch a caterpillar become a butterfly

Beautiful video from National Geographic shows how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly.




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Most insects can&#39;t recognize individual faces, but these wasps can

New research suggests paper wasps use facial recognition to work better alongside one another.




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How does a holiday become a holiday?

World Elephant Day, National Dog Day and Southern Hemisphere Hoodie-Hoo Day are just a few celebratory days to mark on your calendar.



  • Arts & Culture

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Get a haircut, set a Guinness World Record, save the planet

Join Aveda in setting an Earth Day world record.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion