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Off-grid cooler brings cold Coke to Colombians. Maybe.

It's a mix of evaporative cooling and phase change that takes the temperature down 30 degrees celsius. But does it really work?




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Behold the bare-handed bee whisperer who is saving the honeybees

Michael Thiele is 'rewilding' honeybees in California, returning them to more natural nest environments in order to help them survive.




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Unfolding Art Studio Sleeps Family of Four

Omar Sherzad's single-room art studio doubles as a second home for his family of four. Who wouldn't want a night at the museum?




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yök Casa + Cultura: (down)cycling old walls and preserving for the future

Recyclability is key at yök's eco-renovation. First, preserve everything we can, then recycle everything that has to go and lastly, make sure any new stuff is recyclable in the future.




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Are we on the verge of camping's golden age?

It's a form of travel that is socially distant, cheap, and well-ventilated.




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Common household products that can kill the coronavirus

When it comes to housecleaning, here's how to tackle the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Old Christmas Trees Help Other Trees Grow Year-Round in Paris' Neighborhood Parks

Once all the gifts have been opened, all the feasting done, all the toasts made, the time will soon come to figure out what the heck to do with the Christmas tree around which so




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Awesome Christmas tree from an old ladder

We've done them all - the organic Xmas tree, the re-plant live Xmas tree, the bike-delivered Xmas tree. This one feels the greenest of them all.




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The coronavirus and the cold chain

So much of our diet comes on refrigerated trucks. It consumes a lot of fossil fuels and puts out a lot of CO2.




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Coffee stand folds out of a 60-year-old Morris Minor woody wagon

Talk about creative and adaptive reuse!




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Dirty golden milk has changed my mornings (recipe)

This vegan, sweet, and spicy drink with a caffeine kick is an eye-opening way to start the day.




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Why do cars have so many cupholders?

The Convenience Industrial Complex makes it so easy to just keep sipping while you drive.




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Solutions for single-use plastic pollution must consider all stakeholders

Teamwork pushes bold initiatives through.




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This gorgeous folding clutch is made from cork

It's just one of several beautiful and practical designs from Sumsaara.




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Grow a 100-year-old forest in your backyard in just 10 years

Obviously, you can't literally grow a century-old forest in just a decade, but by mimicking nature's forest-building process, it's possible to kickstart your own mini-forest.




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British shoppers told to buy white eggs, not brown

The idea is that it will reduce animal suffering, but it's more complicated than that.




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Beauty products and household chemicals linked to early puberty in girls

We need a precautionary principle approach or a lot more of these studies, and soon, in order to protect our children.




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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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Offices for the Architects Association for Northern Portugal are a wonderful mix of old and new

A minimalist and discreet addition to some exuberant older houses.




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Folding plant pot expands to fit your growing plants

Now that's handy: no more need for replanting.




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Farmers are buying old tractors and it is brilliant, here's why

Vintage tractors have become one of the hottest items at farm auctions – it's a trend that should be spread far and wide.




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This is the Settra Series, made from old plastic bottles

It's a duffel bag with various inserts that will keep you organized whenever you leave the house.




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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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American Olympic Hopefuls Go for the Gold and the Green

Several American team members are involved in environmental issues, as well as Olympic ones.




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Happy Father's Day. Here's an old gift guide for you.

We didn't do a gift guide this year, but we are big on recycling.




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Don't stress about moldy bath toys

It's gross, but it's not dangerous.




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Scientists call for stricter limits on antimicrobial chemicals in household products

Triclosan may have been banned in soap, but antimicrobials are still allowed in more than 2,000 other products, which is a big problem.




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London is looking to increase cycling tenfold after the coronavirus

It's the only way to deal with reduced capacity in the underground, and is a great example for other cities.




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CES 2013: Samsung Unveils Evolution Kits to Upgrade Your Old TV

Instead of buying Samsung's latest premium TV, you can upgrade your old (Samsung premium TV) with this new little black box.




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Blu® Homes Partners with Real Simple and This Old House to Launch the “Design Smart, Live Beautifully” Home Tour and Announce the Selection of Blu’s L.A. Breezehouse as the First-Ever “2014 Dream Home, Presented by Real Simple and This Old House” - V

The “Design Smart, Live Beautifully” Home Tour coincides with the launch of the 2014 model of Blu’s award-winning Breezehouse, which is packed with luxurious features and an even more spacious floor plan




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Blu® Homes Breezehouse: Awarded First-Ever "2014 Dream Home of the Year", by Real Simple and This Old House - Blu Homes Breezehouse is the Real Simple and This Old House "2014 Dream Home of the Year."

Blu Homes Breezehouse is the Real Simple and This Old House "2014 Dream Home of the Year."





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Clayton to Celebrate 60th Anniversary at Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting - Clayton by the Numbers

Clayton uses an average of 40,000 tons of steel in the homes it builds annually. Find more facts about Clayton in this video.




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OxiCool air conditioner uses plain old water as a refrigerant

This could be a very big deal.







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When environmental activism is more dangerous than being a soldier

A new study reveals that murder rates of environmental defenders have spiked in recent years.






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Clayton to Celebrate 60th Anniversary at Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting - Clayton by the Numbers

Clayton uses an average of 40,000 tons of steel in the homes it builds annually. Find more facts about Clayton in this video.




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Springing Forward for Daylight Savings Time May Hold You Back - About REMWorks Sleep Store

REMWorks is a new sleep store concept like no other. Relieve sleeplessness, sleep apnea, snoring and insomnia with products and custom solutions from our sleep experts.




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As Fat Grafting Evolves, Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Discover That Less Can Be More, It's Not Just For The Breasts And Buttocks, And Fat Doesn't Always Act Like Fat - Body Contouring with Fat, AKA Liquid Gold

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Before the pandemic, Americans prioritized paying down debt—now experts say you may want to hold off

Before the coronavirus pandemic shut down many parts of the U.S. and put millions out of work, Americans held an average of $26,621 in personal debt, excluding mortgages. Many prioritized paying that off. But now, those feeling the impacts of the coronavirus may need to think twice about their priorities, financial planners say.




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These 3 Etsy shop owners have each sold hundreds of cloth face masks since the pandemic started

These three Etsy shop owners share what it's been like to sell protective face masks during the coronavirus pandemic.




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'Like a kid whose parents are withholding critical information': How workers feel about virtual layoffs

Companies large and small are handling layoffs over minutes-long, scripted video calls, but workers say there's a better way to handle them.




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Fed holds rates near zero — here's what that means for you

For everyday Americans with good credit, historically low interest rates on mortgages and credit cards can be a lifesaver. Riskier borrowers will have to look elsewhere for relief.




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Booking Holdings CEO says a coronavirus vaccine is needed to make travelers feel safe again

Even as economies start to reopen, Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel said the travel industry will take years to recover to pre-coronavirus levels.




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Pending home sales tank nearly 21% in March, but Realtors claim prices will hold up

Home sales took a deep dive in March as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the economy, and homebuyers and sellers pulled out of the normally busy spring market.




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Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak

On Wednesday, Cuomo said most new Covid-19 hospitalizations in New York state are from people who were staying home and not venturing much outside.