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Taking a Close Look at America's Most Sustainable University

Sierra magazine released its 2012 Cool Schools list, and UC Davis took #1 - let's learn more about them.




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University and college campuses are working toward Zero Waste

The Post-Landfill Action Network, launched at the University of New Hampshire, challenges campuses across the continent to start tackling waste seriously.




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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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5 ways to make healthy cooking easier

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




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The rise of biking and protected bike lanes in the United States (video)

Another phase of the wonderful Green Lane Project has just been announced, and PeopleForBikes has taken the opportunity to highlight biking and protected bike lane growth in the US through a new video.




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Colorado Governor promises $100m to make his state the "best for biking"

Who said politicians never did anything good?




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See all the seasons at Rocky Mountain National Park in 4 breathtaking minutes

As part of their More Than Just Parks project, Will and Jim Pattiz spent two years filming in the majestic Colorado mountains.




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It's a drinking straw, made from straw. Introducing Straw Straws

From the 'I wish I had thought of that' department, these all-natural straws are grown, not made from plastic, and could be a greener way to slurp your smoothie.




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Dudes in pickup trucks are deliberately blocking Tesla superchargers

And yelling profanities in the process.




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How to market an electric car in America: Bash urbanism, walking, and the French.

Americans don't walk and stop and cafés or take vacations. That's why they get to drive $75,000 plug-in hybrids.




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The bike revolution needs safe and secure parking, like Oonee

As scooters and e-bikes proliferate, we need a place to put them.




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3 online booking sites for people who want to camp

Craving an outdoor getaway? These sites make booking a campsite as easy as possible.




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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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Top European cities for walking + bicycling + transit may surprise you (infographic)

Can you guess which European cities have the highest percentage of walking + bicycling + public transport? Give it a shot.




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Marie Kondo has advice for working from home

Not surprisingly, it starts with getting organized.




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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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Taking baby to the beach? Don't spend a fortune on dumb gadgets

After reading an article that recommended spending $1,300 on 'must-have' beach gear, it's time a serious talk about what's necessary and what's not.




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Making a Republican case for climate action

Three Republicans and former administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency penned an important op-ed in The New York Times arguing for a Republican case for climate action.




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Fist bumps reduce bacteria transmitted by 90% compared to shaking hands.

Lets give a high five to these scientists who show that shaking hands is a filthy idea.




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IKEA is building a big new store in Vienna with no parking

They say it's the new megatrend: customers without cars.




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Bar soap is making a glorious comeback

Sales of bar soap had been sadly slipping, but now shoppers are wising up to its many benefits.




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'Toxic Beauty' film explores how cosmetics are making us sick

The products we use to enhance beauty have an ugly track record.




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Levels of supposedly banned greenhouse gas are spiking

Everybody promised to destroy HFC-23 but apparently they didn't.




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Looking for delicious, ethically made chocolate? Meet Alter Eco

I've eaten a lot of fabulous fair trade chocolate, and this is undoubtedly the yummiest I've ever had!




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Chocolate industry is making real effort to clean up its act

Companies and governments in West Africa and Europe are finally saying no to cocoa grown on deforested land.




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LafargeHolcim is selling CO2-sucking cement for precast, reduces emissions by 70 percent

Solidia Technologies' chemistry could make concrete almost benign.




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Olga Sasplugas on TreeHugger’s first post and breaking even

When TreeHugger first launched, Olga Sasplugas was the go-to woman for ad sales, accounting and even the occasional photo shoot. We caught up with her on Skype to talk about the site’s early days.




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Rethinking public washrooms after the coronavirus

We have to stop building highways and start building toilets as we face a whole new public bathroom crisis.




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The surprising upside to childhood thumb-sucking and nail-biting

Grimy fingers in the mouth leads to decreased risk of developing allergies, new study suggests.




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Should we just stop shaking hands already?

Maybe we need an executive order banning handshakes as barbaric.




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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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The Parking Assistant from Bosch does a much better job than Woody Allen

And Toronto Mayor Rob Ford will love the Traffic Jam Assistant that will let you drive and read at the same time.




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At CES: 3D printing grows up, but still looking for the killer app

It was more about evolution than revolution as printers get cheaper and easier to use.




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Volkswagen starts taking orders for its ID.3 electric car

Could this be the next stage in the electric revolution?





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U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, and the Ad Council Launch New Public Service Ads to Reach Struggling Homeowners - Get mortgage help. This is why. MakingHomeAffordable.gov :60

Get mortgage help. This is why. MakingHomeAffordable.gov :60




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San Diego Padres And Mercury Insurance Host Second Annual Event To Assemble 1,000 Care Packages For Marines And Sailors Overseas - Mercury Packing Party for Troops

Mercury Packing Party for Troops




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Study: Small Business Owners Are Not Taking Full Advantage of Available Resources - Kala Gibson Video

Kala Gibson, Head of Business Banking at Fifth Third Bank, discusses the importance of small businesses to our economy and communities




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Photo: Great horned owl looking ruffled

Our photo of the day comes from Calgary, Canada.




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Photo: Tiny glassfrog is king of the rainforest

Our photo of the day shows the biodiversity of Ecuador.




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CREATE A THANKSGIVING FEAST THAT WILL BE SURE TO KEEP THE FAMILY TALKING! - Lifestyle Expert Shares Easy Tricks For Turkey Day!

Lifestyle Expert Shares Easy Tricks For Turkey Day!




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[ yellow tail ] Celebrates the Holidays with Ali Fedotowsky and the 12 Days of Giveaways - Kicking off the 12 Days of Giveaways

Former star or ABC’s The Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky and [ yellow tail ], America’s go-to holiday wine, team up to Spread Holiday Cheer in New York City to kick-off [yellow tail ] wine’s 12 Days of Giveaways. Starting Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, people can visit Facebook.com/yellowtail to find out more ways to win exciting prizes.




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Live Free. Couch Hard.: Totino's Pizza Rollsâ„¢ Unveils First-Ever 'Bucking Couch' to Deliver the Ultimate Gaming Experience Before the Big Game - Brad Hiranga Interview

Brad Hiranga, General Mills Business Unit Director, Pizza and Tacos Business Unit discusses the Bucking Couch and Bucking Couch Bowl.




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Hillshire® Snacking Brand Taps TV's Andy Cohen To Launch New Brand Of Sophisticated Snacks - Hillshire Snacking Event Footage

B-roll Footage from First-Ever Snack Week event. TV’s Andy Cohen helps launch new Hillshire Snacking Brand of Sophisticated Snacks at Haven's Kitchen in NYC.




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Bioré® Skincare Announces Shay Mitchell As New Brand Ambassador For Launch Of Baking Soda Cleansers - Don't just clean your face.....wash away dirt and oil

Brand Ambassador Shay Mitchell shows you how






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Dogs Across America Are Freaking Out Over The New Mix Mania Campaign - #MixMania

Shouldn’t dinner always look like this? Crazy dog videos reach total furry freakout level when you mix dry and wet dog food. Try it tonight, and capture your own pup’s #MixMania! Obsess over more canine craziness and pick up some droolworthy dog food recipes at mixmania.dog.




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Bioré® Skincare Announces Shay Mitchell As New Brand Ambassador For Launch Of Baking Soda Cleansers - Don't just clean your face.....wash away dirt and oil

Brand Ambassador Shay Mitchell shows you how