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Your Guide to Eco-Friendly Fashion
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“Eco-friendly fashion.” Before you get itchy just thinking about the look, feel and fit of a burlap bag, consider this: Organic/sustainable/eco-friendly clothing is beautiful, elegant, comfortable, and now it’s all the rage! In fact, we’d venture to say that in the fashion world, “green” is the new black. You may be wondering how you can…
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Earth Day is Every Day: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Year-Round
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Earlier this week, we outlined what’s in store for Earth Day 2013, including this year’s theme, “The Face of Climate Change,” and some of the events, celebrations and festivals taking place. In 2013, take the pledge to make every day Earth Day! Below, find a list of simple things you can do year-round to reduce…
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Earth Day 2013: The Face of Climate Change
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A lone polar bear stands stranded on a shrinking island of ice. A family struggles to put their lives back together after the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. A farmer halfway around the world prays for his crops to grow in a drought-afflicted region. These are only a few of the images – and the faces…
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Tips for Eco-Friendly and Safe Camping and Hiking: A Happy, Green Camper
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For nature lovers, outdoors enthusiasts, and active families alike, camping and hiking season is almost here! We’ve covered some of the ways you can enjoy a carbon neutral camping experience. Aside from reducing your carbon footprint, take safety into consideration, too! Before hitting the trails or the campsite, there are a number of measures to…
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Living Green – Your Eco-Friendly Apartment, Part II
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Last week, we went over a few of our top tips for green living in small spaces (condos, apartments, lofts). Below, find a few more ideas for making your humble abode as eco-friendly as possible! Décor: Now that you’ve moved in and are getting settled, it’s time for the fun part: decorating, of course! Do…
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Concerting in Green Style
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What do you get when you mix a huge venue, thousands of people, cars, RVs, and massive amounts of sound equipment, electronics and spotlights? It has the makings of an incredible concert, but the real answer is: a LOT of carbon emissions. While “green” efforts at a major event (such as a concert) are largely…
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Going Green in A Small Space: Your Eco-Friendly Apartment or Condo
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Have you recently moved into your first apartment? Countless hours spent slaving over “some assembly required” furniture, and about three dozen trips to the hardware store later… you’ve finally got a pad you’re proud to call home! Perhaps you’re a recent college graduate, or simply live in a city where condo living is the norm.…
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Putting the “Green” in St. Patrick’s Day
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We all know the St. Patty’s Day traditions – temporary shamrock tattoos, beads, block parties, Irish pubs, and, of course, green beer. This year, let’s take the “green” theme up a notch with the added flair of sustainability! That’s right – it’s possible to embrace your inner Irish and lower your carbon footprint at the…
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Top Ten Tips for A Lower Electric Bill
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Winter weather can make it tempting to crank the heat and spend more time indoors. Below, find our top tips for cutting down on energy costs, while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions. 1) Unplug Look around the room for a quick minute. How many appliances are unnecessarily charging or plugged in? Did you know that you…
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Educate them Early: Green Learning Opportunities for Kids
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“Where on earth did my child learn that?” If you’re a parent, it sounds like something you said…um…yesterday?? It’s not until later, when you catch yourself saying/doing the exact same thing, that the influence behind your child’s new habit becomes apparent. They learned it from you! Make sure that your kids are emulating the right…
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