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Labor-free cocktails for Labor Day Weekend

Make your sipping simple this holiday weekend with these easy-to-throw-together drinks.




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How to freeze leftover pumpkin puree

Whether it's fresh or canned, pumpkin freezes really well.




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Dutch supermarket debuts world's first plastic-free aisle

Organic supermarket chain EkoPlaza teams with an anti-plastic waste group to launch a supermarket aisle liberated from plastic packaging.




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Black bean spaghetti and other tasty gluten-free options

You can still enjoy a wide variety of pasta dishes while following a special diet with these suggestions.




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Ellen Page talks freegan lifestyle on 'Conan'

Actress, currently starring in the eco-thriller 'The East,' describes freeganism and her experiences on an eco-village studying permaculture.



  • Arts & Culture

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Get a free Reverse Trick-or-Treating kit

You pay only shipping for a set of 15 organic, fair trade chocolates and educational cards that your kids can give out to visitors.




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Where to get your free Ben & Jerry's cone

Today is Ben & Jerry’s annual free cone day, and you have permission to indulge in this socially responsible treat.




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Fair. Quinoa Vodka, a gluten-free, Fair Trade spirit

This Fair Trade certified vodka made from South American quinoa helps keep 1200 small independent farmers investing in their futures.




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It’s Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s

Find out where can you get a free cone of sustainable Chunky Monkey, Phish food or your flavor of choice on April 8.




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Free Food (Inc.)

A fast-food restaurant that wants you to see <i>Food, Inc.</i>? Can it be true? Yep -- and they'll even pay for your ticket.




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Buy one, get one free Chipotle coupon

For a limited time, watch a 90-second video and receive a coupon to a fast food chain that’s trying to do it right.




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Free online cookbook features Philadelphia chefs

The City of Brotherly Love hosts a restaurant week with a local twist and offers a free, downloadable cookbook, 'Center City Cooks,' which includes seasonal rec




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My favorite gluten-free restaurants and bakeries

It’s been fun to explore the gluten-free world in Portland, Oregon. Here are some of my favorite finds so far.




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With dam removed, Green River flows freely

Kentucky residents and wildlife benefit from improved water quality with the dam removed in the Green River.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Free admission to national parks this Saturday

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a free visit to one of your favorite national parks or forests.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Yes, it is possible to earn free trips with your credit card

For rewards-seekers, the trick is to find the right card: one that best fits both your travel style and your spending habits.




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Meet the man who wants to free the Los Angeles River

Miguel Luna is using grassroots organizing to rehabilitate the river and the communities near it through his group, Urban Semillas.




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Freeze-resistant Asian &#39;super roach&#39; arrives in New York City

Unlike other roaches, this Asian cockroach — which has never been seen in the U.S. — can survive the cold and snow.




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Emily Deschanel raises a toxin-free, vegetarian baby

'Bones' star juggles hit show and eco-conscious motherhood.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why did so many Detroit residents turn down free trees?

It has to do with civic involvement and not an issue with nature.



  • Arts & Culture

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Community Green offers free USGBC membership

Organization will provide a one-year membership to the U.S. Green Building Council.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Europe is going car-free (and loving it)

Looking to reduce pollution and congestion, European cities are banning vehicular traffic — and creating vibrant shopping zones in the process.




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San Fran&#39;s new EV chargers are solar-powered, and free!

Charge Across Town is cutting carbon emissions with mobile charging. Just respect the two-hour limit.




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Free public charging is the icing on the EV cake

Factoring in no-cost charging, electric vehicles are a no-brainer, and now Volta has a national plan.




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Rooftop tiny houses offer freedom, flexibility and fantastic views

Berlin startup Cabin Spacey has a clever idea for the city's unused rooftops.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Puget Sound getaway is pure freecycled genius

As its name implies, Scavenger Studio by Eerkes Architects was constructed from materials plucked from soon-to-be-demolished homes.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Media Mayhem: 7 environmental stories that are free of doom and gloom

From an eco-city in China to a coffee producer in Uganda to 'towers of power' in Spain and California, some good news from the green frontier.



  • Research & Innovations

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This illuminated outlet cover frees up precious plug-in space

The outlet-hogging reign of night lights may soon be over thanks to the ingenious SnapRays Guidelight from Snap Power.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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RefrigiWear: Freezerwear for fashionistas

The industry’s leading manufacturer of insulated industrial workwear keeps workers safe and warm, but many of their designs are hitting the streets as well.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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5 sandals for summer: Free your feet

Let your toes enjoy the warmer weather too.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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A view of the galaxy, free from light pollution

Light pollution steals from us the view of the universe in which we live. Check out this beautiful photograph taken high in the Sierra Nevada of an unblemished



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Free and inexpensive Kindle eBook blogs

It's hard to sift through all the free cookbooks, home improvement and other books that Amazon offers for the Kindle for free - especially when many of them are




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Free! How to Cook Everything app for iPhone and iPad

Apple's app store hasMark Bittman’s go-to book on the basics of how to cook just about anything you can imagine for free.




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Have you discovered Noisetrade for free digital cookbooks yet?

What started out as a free, legal music website (with optional tipping), has added free downloadable books to its offerings, including cookbooks.




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Are we really turning into Freelance Nation?

Everybody says we are, but an economist claims that the data show otherwise.




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Obama announces free national park admission to all 4th graders and their families

The Every Kid in a Park initiative aims to get kids active and outdoors, but it may also turn them into environmental stewards.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Free-range parenting: Confidence builder or bad idea?

Free-range parents argue that allowing kids to make their own choices helps build self-confidence and happiness.




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Review: Life Without Plastic Freezycup steel popsicle mold

The Freezycup popsicle mold makes it easy to make your own frozen treats without using a bit of plastic. It's a great product, if a bit pricey.




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Morgan Freeman turns ranch into a sanctuary for bees

Actor doesn't even wear a veil to protect himself because, clearly, all living things love Morgan Freeman.



  • Arts & Culture

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Celebrate National Park Week with free fees

You can celebrate Earth Day all week long with free admission to any national park.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Laurentide Ice Sheet was likely location of ancient &#39;Big Freeze&#39;

A giant flood of Arctic meltwater may have triggered an ancient 1,200-year-long chill nicknamed the "Big Freeze," the last major cold age on Earth, a new study



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Free cars!

America is a generous country, and there's more than one way to end up with a gratis car in the driveway — or to give one of yours away. But beware of the str




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Danish island embraces trash-free lifestyle

By 2032, everything will on the Danish island of Bornholm will be recycled, repaired or reused.




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The Green Free School in Denmark focuses on a sustainable future

Denmark's Green Free School in Copenhagen focuses on creating a sustainable future for all.




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FDA sets new rules on gluten-free foods

People with celiac disease can now trust that foods labeled "gluten-free" are safe for them to eat.




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Gluten-free label finally gets some teeth

The FDA is stepping up to enforce regulations on gluten-free labels, making foods safer for those with celiac disease.




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McDonald&#39;s chicken will soon be antibiotic-free

The fast-food chain will source chicken that hasn't been given unnecessary antibiotics, and will also offer hormone-free milk.




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Chipotle&#39;s food is GMO-free, starting now

The restaurant chain known for sourcing free-range meats and organic ingredients ups its game by sourcing GMO-free ingredients.




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Free meals served with a side of respect

A new batch of full service restaurants bring deserved respectability and dignity to those in need.




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Keep these 6 foods out of the freezer

There are some foods you should never put into a deep freeze in the first place, and here are six of them.