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To get to a circular economy we have to change not just the cup, but the culture

Single use plastic waste is a fundamental driver of a linear system that is hard to bend.




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Climate change is wiping out coffee

Most wild coffee species are at risk for extinction.




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The life-changing magic of the short-stack coffee mug

This could be the key to getting people to carry reusable mugs each day.




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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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President Obama to make major climate change address

The White House released a preview video announcing President Obama will make a major national address on climate change, Tuesday, June 25.




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President Obama proposes new climate change plan. (VIDEO)

Today, President Obama announced his new climate change plan, which includes a proposal to establish new rules for cutting carbon pollution from existing power plants. Read the plan and watch the speech here.




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Four key moments of Obama's climate change speech

What should we make of President Obama's speech yesterday announcing his plan for addressing climate change? Here are four key moments worth remembering.




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President Obama's Climate Change Plan (Infographic)

On Tuesday, President Obama announced his new climate change plan. Below is an infographic produced by the White House illustrating some facts about climate change and how these new proposal




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Map of climate change deniers in Congress

If you're wondering why Congress has yet to tackle this global crisis despite overwhelming scientific consensus and ballooning costs of inaction, Think Progress maps which members of Congress deny the realities of global warming.




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President Obama establishes a climate change preparedness and resilience task force

Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order (E.O.) establishing a Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience.




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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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These puffers are filled with wildflowers, rather than plastic or down

Pangaia's FLWRDWN offers a cruelty-free and sustainable option for keeping warm.




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Fast fashion's eco-activism campaigns do more harm than good

'Merching for a cause' perpetuates many of the problems it claims to help.




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Blueprint for Autonomous Urbanism shows how cities can adapt and change to accommodate everyone

NACTO lays out a vision for how autonomous vehicles, and technology more broadly, can work in service of safe, sustainable, equitable, vibrant cities.




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Boosting Buffalo as a climate change haven

The hot real estate plays of the next decade will be in the rust belt along the Great Lakes.




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Three tweets that changed my decade

A look back at the tweets that changed the way I think about sustainable design.




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Which message best motivates change: IPCC or the Nobel Prize?

William Nordhaus und Paul Romer




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Eating chocolate more than once a week can make you smarter

Researchers from the University of Maine have linked habitual chocolate consumption to improved cognitive function.




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Sneak preview of documentary about a man who planted a tropical forest singlehandedly

See this fascinating documentary about the dedicated man who created a forest the size of Central Park.




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Hand carving a spoon, one a day, for a year.

What a way to master the arts of carving and design: one a day for a year.




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Is water in cans greener than water in bottles? No.

Bottled water companies are doing this because of public concerns about single use plastic.




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Use Etsy to Find Local and Handcrafted Holiday Yoga Treats

My flame for the small-business and artisan supporting marketplace was re-kindled surfing the 263 items -- from mat bags, to hand-knit yoga socks, calming wall art and more -- made locally in Brooklyn alone.




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I AM. Yoga Mat Bag Weaves Function, Style and Social Change

I love any yoga accessory that positively integrates the law of karma.




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Kids' brains are wired for a different upbringing than what they're getting

Overprotective parenting is more than an annoyance; it's an evolutionary aberration.




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Climate change will hurt children the most, report says

Children born today will grow up in a disease-ridden, malnourished world, unless governments stick to the Paris Agreement.




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In the face of a changing climate, our buildings need thermal resilience.

The Thermal Resilience Design Guide from Ted Kesik could be a new standard.




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What's the best way to dry your hands in the age of COVID-19?

Another way that the coronavirus is bad for the environment.




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Don't flush anything other than toilet paper

If you're forced to use substitute materials in the bathroom, you'll need a new disposal method.




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How the coronavirus might change bathroom design

Onion Flats redesigned their bathrooms to save space, but it actually is a healthier design.




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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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Your future clothes could be made out of methane

This biotech startup uses methane-eating bacteria to create fully biodegradable polymers.




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Study shows that electric hand dryers do a great job of concentrating bacteria and spraying it all over your hands

But paper towels are four times as bad for the environment. What's a treehugger to do?




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Does bad sleep change your gut bacteria?

Researchers found that those little guys living inside you need their beauty sleep as well.




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Are Dyson hand dryers the world's worst design object?

Architecture critic Mark Lamster thinks so.




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Men's beards harbor more germs than dog fur

When it comes to potentially infectious microbes, beards beat the dogs.




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Poor toilet hygiene spreads more E.coli than raw meat

In other words, always wash your hands when you're done in the bathroom.




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COVID-19 may change the way people think about bikes

They are not toys, they are transportation, and they can be a big help in this crisis.




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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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Canadian Picture Frame TV Channel Burns Up Screens

We all miss those vacations where we did nothing but leave the windows open to the beach and gazed longingly into the lapping surf, or slept under the stars while camping and listening to the crickets, or sang Christmas carols in front of a crackling




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Smart is Evolving: Efficient High-rise Changes Corporate Landscape with 'Urban Genius' Concept - Video OneTitle

Virtual tour of 350 Fifth, a new 20-story office building in one of the top-ranked U.S. cities for sustainable buildings. Pt. 1 Pittsburgh-Gateway to the World & 350 Fifth Urban Genius.






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Rules are Changing for Corporate Reputation Management, According to Sodexo 2015 Workplace Trends Report - 2015 Sodexo Workplace Trends Overview

2015 Sodexo Workplace Trends Overview




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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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Northwestern Mutual Encourages Early Planning for Families of Dependents with Special Needs - AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH – RUTHANN DRISCOLL

This #AutismAwarenessMonth we encourage families with special needs to take steps now to plan for their loved ones’ futures. Our Director of Advanced Planning, Ruthann Driscoll, discusses the importance of planning to secure long-term security and quality of life for your family. Learn more: http://u.nm.com/1AQBAsN




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Changing Face of Retirement Shines New Light on Aging in America - Jim Poolman on the Changing Face of Retirement

Jim Poolman on the Changing Face of Retirement





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Die L'Oréal-Stiftung veröffentlicht die Ergebnisse ihrer internationalen Studie #Changethenumbers - #ChangeTheNumbers - Entdecken Sie die Ergebnisse der Studie

#ChangeTheNumbers - Entdecken Sie die Ergebnisse der Studie