amp We have a winner! The Great Ben & Jerry's Fair Trade Ice Cream Giveaway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:04:34 +0000 Find out who won a year's worth of Ben & Jerry's ice cream and how contest promoted the benefits of fair trade. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
amp Top 5 sustainable picks for Valentine's Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:25:59 +0000 Traditional, sustainable Valentine’s gifts your sweetheart will love. Full Article Beverages
amp 'Fair trade' to get a fair debate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 21:20:37 +0000 The Fair Trade Federation Conference in May will tackle tough questions in the activist and business communities about what 'fair' really means. Full Article Responsible Living
amp Stamp Out Hunger while drinking fair trade coffee By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2011 02:13:04 +0000 May 14, 2011, is Stamp Out Hunger Day and World Fair Trade Day. It's one of those occasions when you can do some good for other people while you're still in you Full Article Healthy Eating
amp Ben & Jerry's 'Schweddy Balls' ice cream is no joke By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:54:12 +0000 The ice cream company names its newest flavor after Alec Baldwin's classic 'Saturday Night Live' character Pete Schweddy. Yes, they're really going there. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp Why ethical fashion matters (Hint: It's about people) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:27:09 +0000 Here's a list of reasons this blogger thinks fair fashion is anything but frivolous. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
amp Robot sewing machines could make 'made in China' obsolete By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:53:34 +0000 Sweatshops filled with robots could bring manufacturing of smartphones, computers and TVs to the United States, as well. Full Article Research & Innovations
amp Chai Tea S'mores By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:37:53 +0000 Homemade chai tea graham crackers turn everyone’s favorite campfire dessert into an amazing ending to a dinner party. Full Article Recipes
amp The H&M conundrum: Does it make sense to support more ethical fast fashion? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Dec 2012 01:05:20 +0000 H&M is the most ethically minded of the cheap clothing stores, but it still promotes virtually throwaway retail. What's a conscious shopper to do? Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
amp On International Women's Day, a big cheer for a young woman By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:38:04 +0000 For International Women's Day, check out 10-year-old blogger Hannah who writes about the environment and social issues. Full Article Responsible Living
amp Where to get your free Ben & Jerry's cone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:52:53 +0000 Today is Ben & Jerry’s annual free cone day, and you have permission to indulge in this socially responsible treat. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp Mother's Day cookies: Alfajores with fair trade ingredients By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2013 14:14:52 +0000 This recipe for traditional Peruvian Alfajores gets a non-traditional twist with the addition of quinoa. It's a great recipe to make with kids for Mother's Day. Full Article Recipes
amp I don't like fair trade sometimes, and here's why By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 04:45:07 +0000 I do support fair trade products, but sometimes I wish I didn't. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp House of Mandela: Fair Trade wines from South Africa's famous family By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:00:00 +0000 The daughter and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela lead the Mandela family in sustainable wine making. Full Article Beverages
amp Breyer's ice cream ditches the hormones, adds sustainable vanilla By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Feb 2015 23:38:35 +0000 The popular brand of ice cream will be made with non-rBST milk and cream, plus vanilla that's sustainably sourced. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp World's most expensive pure chocolate is eaten with tongs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Feb 2015 19:51:58 +0000 To'ak Chocolate is fair trade, USDA organic-certified and exclusively sourced from rare cacao beans found in Ecuador. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp It’s Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 14:00:00 +0000 Find out where can you get a free cone of sustainable Chunky Monkey, Phish food or your flavor of choice on April 8. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp Do Ben & Jerry's vegan flavors pass the kid test? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Feb 2017 18:38:31 +0000 Made with almond milk, these new ice cream flavors from Ben & Jerry's pack some surprises. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp Let's keep child labor out of Halloween candy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 20:19:17 +0000 This informative chart from Green America rates the candy companies on their commitment to avoiding child labor. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp For these bears in the Ukraine, it's too warm to hibernate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:33:23 +0000 Warming temperatures have had an impact on brown bear hibernation in Ukraine. Full Article Animals
amp Why the future of West Virginia's rare flying squirrel looks bright By medium.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:30:12 +0000 It's been 5 years since the West Virginia northern flying squirrel came off the Endangered Species List, and the recovery rate is encouraging. Full Article Animals
amp Atlanta's The Ellis: Sustainable food and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:55:11 +0000 The Ellis Hotel in Atlanta has a sustainable restaurant, a green certification, and a reasonable price tag. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp Weekend reads: Oyster eating vegans & enforcing organics By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:58:36 +0000 The USDA deputy secretary Kathleen Merrigan did a Q&A with The Washington Post about challenges for the organic food market. Full Article Beverages
amp Restaurants going from 'seed-to-stove' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:31:14 +0000 You know what a “farm-to-fork” restaurant is, but what’s a “seed-to-stove” restaurant? Full Article Healthy Eating
amp 40 chefs under 40: Readers' choice (11-20) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:30:00 +0000 You nominated your favorite green chefs, and here they are: Forty rising culinary stars, all working to make great sustenance more sustainable. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp 40 chefs under 40: Readers' choice (31-40) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:30:00 +0000 You nominated your favorite green chefs, and here they are: Forty rising culinary stars, all working to make great sustenance more sustainable. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp 40 chefs under 40: Readers' choice (21-30) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:30:00 +0000 You nominated your favorite green chefs, and here they are: Forty rising culinary stars, all working to make great sustenance more sustainable. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp 40 chefs under 40: Readers' choice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:40:00 +0000 You nominated your favorite green chefs, and here they are: Forty rising culinary stars, all working to make great sustenance more sustainable. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp Philadelphia's clever 'Uwishunu's Philly 101' video series By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:06:45 +0000 In less than 2 minutes a day, you'll learn 101 (no, make that 202) things about Philadelphia that the tourism company wishes you knew. Full Article Travel
amp 6 tips for making healthy choices when you're eating out on a budget By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2012 00:10:56 +0000 6 tips for making healthy choices when you're eating out on a budget. It can be a challenge to find decent food for a decent price when eating out. This is how Full Article Healthy Eating
amp World's largest indoor vertical farm opens in Chicago By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:21:04 +0000 FarmedHere, a new 90,000-square-foot indoor farm, just opened in the suburbs of Chicago and is now the largest facility of its kind in the world. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
amp PBS' 'A Chef's Life' takes a realistic look at farm-to-fork By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 13:08:12 +0000 The new show follows the personal and culinary journey of farm-to-fork Chef Vivian Howard, one ingredient at a time. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp 'Smart' window design instantly changes tint depending on air temperature By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:37:11 +0000 Korean scientists create energy-saving windows that reflect heat in the summer and absorb it during the winter. Full Article Research & Innovations
amp The Nest: A thermostat that's eager to learn in order to help you save By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:53:49 +0000 From two Apple expats comes the Nest Learning Thermostat, a cleverly intuitive household thermostat that picks up on your daily schedule as well as your heating Full Article At Home
amp 'Human cloud' of workers already taking shape By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:05:47 +0000 Virtualization makes cloud computing possible, productive and profitable. Many businesses large and small think it can do the same thing for work by creating a Full Article Green Workplace
amp IBM's Watson lands job at Memorial Sloan-Kettering By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:01:16 +0000 Watson will help doctors diagnose and treat cancer patients. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
amp From 'Jetsons' to your driveway: A folding car By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:49:13 +0000 Modern electronic controls help make science-fiction visions like the Hiriko Fold possible. It's an Explorer-sized electric car pod that folds to fit into a thi Full Article Transportation
amp AT&T launches eco-rating system By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:11:09 +0000 Products featuring an eco-rating are now available in AT&T stores. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
amp NASA's experimental lander explodes in test flight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 19:07:44 +0000 An experimental, "green" NASA lander crashed during its first free-flight test on Aug. 9, erupting in a ball of flame when it hit the ground. Full Article Space
amp Ancient knots bind Mars rover's equipment together By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:15:41 +0000 While the Mars Curiosity rover sports state-of-the-art equipment, much of that machinery is bound to its body by a simple network of knots. Full Article Space
amp NASA's green rocket fuel passes big hurdle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 12:39:50 +0000 With the passing of its first major milestone, NASA is on track to replace its highly toxic fuel with a greener, more efficient one. Full Article Space
amp Isn't it time we updated furnace standards? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 15:42:46 +0000 Updated standards for furnaces and furnace fans, combined, could save consumers roughly $37 billion over three decades. Full Article At Home
amp Want to see the northern lights? There's an app for that By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 15:50:03 +0000 You may not be able to see auroras in person, but soon you can watch them in the palm of your hand. Full Article Space
amp Boeing unveils secure smartphone that can 'self-destruct' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:39:59 +0000 The Boeing Black tackles cybersecurity with a range of spy-like features. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
amp Diamonds aren't just for rings: They could improve computers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:40:10 +0000 Physicists have gotten a first look at the way electrons spin in a tiny diamond wire, and it could mean big things for computer technology. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
amp These aren't the 'droids you're looking for (except one) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 18:01:18 +0000 The COOKI, a stir-frying robot wonder machine, could be the kind of robot that makes real sense in our homes. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
amp You're ending your emails all wrong By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2015 16:42:13 +0000 From 'Best' to 'Peace out,' your email good-bye may be an unnecessary evil. Full Article Green Workplace
amp Just when you thought they couldn't re-invent the pillow, along comes NASA ... By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2018 13:21:07 +0000 How exactly does turning a pillow into a big fluffy gadget help us disconnect from the world? Full Article Healthy Spaces
amp Excerpt: 'The Eco Chick Guide to Life' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2009 15:36:29 +0000 In 1984, the World Health Organization published a report determining the cause of sick building syndrome, in which the cumulative effects of bad ventilation, V Full Article Arts & Culture
amp What makes a 'good' office? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:38:12 +0000 Design and architecture professionals John Riordan and Kristen Becker have compiled 25 remarkable, sustainable workspaces in their book The Good Office: Green D Full Article Arts & Culture