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The quest for a 100% local T-shirt

'From dirt to shirt in less than 700 miles.' There aren't many T-shirt makers who can make that claim.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Coupon clipping: Natural and organic printable coupons for May 2014

Free printable coupons plus recipe ideas to use them to make cooking at home a little easier.




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Join the 10-day social media Organic-Palooza

The Organic Trade Association is hosting an online organic discussion and inviting everyone to participate in the #OrganicFestival.




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Exercise after 40 may be the most crucial

Proper exercise may lengthen telomeres, which are linked to longevity.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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10 lifestyle changes that could significantly lessen your cancer risk

Experts believe that between one-third and one-half of cancers are preventable. Here's what you can do.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to be a healthier, happier human in 2020

These small resolutions can make for a great start to the new year.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Help us pick our next 40 chefs under 40

We want your picks for our Readers' Choice: 40 chefs under 40




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Restaurant gardens are 2010's biggest trend

More and more independent restaurants are going hyper local by growing their own.




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Farm-to-Table restaurants rule Esquire's top 20 list

Eight of Esquire's top 20 new restaurants of 2010 emphasize local and sustainable foods.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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'Bless This Food' offers 160 ancient and contemporary graces

This book with blessings from many cultures and religions will make practicing gratitude for food, family and friends a renewed experience.




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CFL sales soar 300% but Oscar the Grouch has a warning

A recent study by the World Watch Institute reports explosive sales growth in compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. This is great news for the climate with a p



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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2013's updated Dirty Dozen produce list

Each year the Environmental Working Group ranks supermarket produce by its pesticide load, the worst are known as the Dirty Dozen.




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25,000 bees found dead in Oregon; pesticide suspected

Experts say it is one of the largest documented bee deaths in the Western U.S.




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10 things you may not know about Cesar Chavez

In honor of Cesar Chavez Day, here are 10 interesting facts about the civil rights activist.




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2014's Dirty Dozen produce list: Apples, peaches, cucumbers and more

Environmental Working Group’s latest Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce assists consumers in reducing the pesticides they consume in their diets.




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900-year-old 'holy well' discovered that still has clean, drinkable water

The well was uncovered in the basement of an old London building that was also used as a 'Harry Potter' set.




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10 naturally pink lakes

Pink lakes are often salty and always cool, and they can be found in many spots around the world.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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10 live web cams that will mesmerize you

Looking for something to take you away from all that ever-filling inbox? Relief is just a couple clicks away with these hypnotic webcam feeds.



  • Arts & Culture

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A recap of SOCAP 2009

Guest blogger Greg Wendt offers a recap of the sold-out Social Capital Markets conference in San Francisco.



  • Research & Innovations

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Green investing 101

Bloomberg On Demand's Green Investing video is a great primer for individuals who want to add more eco-friendly investments to their portfolio.




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Electric vehicle start-up receives $350 million investment

Add $350 million to the already invested $350 million, and EV network start-up, Better Place, seems to have plenty of fuel to bring the world an EV network that




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Morningstar's Best 529 Plans for 2012

Four state-sponsored 529 plans earn a Morningstar gold rating.




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Weekly LEED roundup – 7/31/09

A multi-purpose facility and Arizona's first LEED certified restaurant are featured in this week's LEED roundup.




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Weekly LEED roundup – 12/4/09

The ACE Building in Philadelphia, San Francisco's Bentley Reserve, and the first Pizza Fusion in Saudi Arabia are featured this week.




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40 chefs under 40: Readers' choice (11-20)

You nominated your favorite green chefs, and here they are: Forty rising culinary stars, all working to make great sustenance more sustainable.




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40 chefs under 40: Readers' choice (31-40)

You nominated your favorite green chefs, and here they are: Forty rising culinary stars, all working to make great sustenance more sustainable.




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40 chefs under 40: Readers' choice (21-30)

You nominated your favorite green chefs, and here they are: Forty rising culinary stars, all working to make great sustenance more sustainable.




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40 chefs under 40: Readers' choice

You nominated your favorite green chefs, and here they are: Forty rising culinary stars, all working to make great sustenance more sustainable.




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My food favorite stories of 2010

From people to gadgets to gardens to food, here’s what I liked best in 2010.




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2011 James Beard Award nominees announced

You're bound to find something that piques your interest in this list of distinguished nominees for the top food awards.




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Philadelphia's clever 'Uwishunu's Philly 101' video series

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.




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And the 2013 James Beard winners are …

Restaurants, chefs, and food writers received the highest honors in food during this past weekend’s James Beard Award ceremonies.




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This 50 cent microscope folds up like origami

The FoldScope will bring microscopes to the masses and revolutionize health care around the world.



  • Research & Innovations

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Could you get your kids outside for 1,000 hours this year?

A challenge encourages parents to get their kids outside for almost 3 hours a day.




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Baby on rollicking road trip to visit all 50 states

Baby will be the youngest person to see every state.




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10 styles of fishing around the world

From fly fishing to deep sea fishing to surf fishing and more, here are different styles of fishing from around the world.




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Paul Allen donates $300 million for brain research

Microsoft co-founder's donation will fund research into Alzheimer's and other conditions.



  • Research & Innovations

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10 zoonotic diseases (meaning they travel from animal to human)

75 percent of all emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic, meaning they originated in animals. Here are 10 to be aware of and which animals carry them.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why 10,000 steps might not be the right goal

The standard goal of 10,000 steps could do more harm than good for some, says Dr. Greg Hager of Johns Hopkins, and it might not be enough for others.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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IKEA to pay American employees actual living wages starting in 2015

The blue- and yellow-clad home furnishings behemoth plans to add 17 percent more green to the paychecks of employees who earn minimum wage.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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The Clean Water Act turns 40

America's landmark water law will be 40 years old this fall. But amid old legal doubts and new environmental dangers, it may be facing a midlife crisis.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Nixon at 100: A green Nixon doesn't wash

Born 100 years ago today, President Richard Nixon has seen a revival of late as an environmental champion.




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10 examples of why the Superfund program matters

About 53 million Americans live within 3 miles of a Superfund site. Here's a look at the status of 10 of the country's most prominent listings.




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5 cheap ways to save 1,000 gallons of water

Water is humanity's most valuable resource. Want to green your usage? These ideas cost next to nothing and can each save 1,000 gallons a year.




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Take the 10-mile pledge

A fairly painless way to start making a difference is to write down how you can save 10 miles of driving each week and then do it.



  • Climate & Weather

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10 elegant, inexpensive, homemade holiday gift ideas

Looking to make this holiday really special — without breaking the bank? Consider homemade gifts. Here are 10 ways to put a special glow into Christmas.




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10 places to find back-to-school clothes on the cheap

Buying for back to school can add up, so check out these tips to make getting your kids back to class a leaner and greener experience.




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10 first steps to lighter living

Itching to go green and not sure where to start? Try these ten simple ideas.




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10 social workers helping those in need [Infographic]

The social workers have assisted veterans, children and families.




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10 qualities of great community leaders [Infographic]

It takes more than just dedication and intelligence to be a pillar of the community.