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World population is expected to hit 7 billion on October 31st
One of the best books of 2010: Jonathan Franzen’s Freedom. I wasn't alone. It earned rave reviews and reached a mass audience. Even Oprah even brought it to her book club. I only mention this because the protagonist is concerned Read more
~Learn all about: Drought Tolerant Yards
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Hi Everyone, Laurie Jackson, Water Stewardship Coordinator, City of Spokane Environmental Programs…….Wanted me to pass along the following invitation:Teya Kuhle will be presenting “Beautiful Realistic Drought Tolerant Yards” at the downtown Public Library at noon, May 20th. Bring your lunch Read more
Steve Jobs' "Do what you love" Advice Doesn't Work for Low-Wage Chinese Workers That Build Apple Products
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I tend to focus on food on this blog but the wider context is consumerism and gaining awareness of how our products get to market, and how people and land are impacted for good and for ill on that Read more
Picking the right tree for a Green Christmas – Tue, 29 Nov 2011 PST
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The holiday season brings with it the inevitable choice between an artificial tree and a green tree. Fake trees have gotten more attractive in recent years. “Should I go fake or green?†It is not a decision to be taken Read more
Retailers Penalized for Marketing ‘Bamboo’
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Nearly three years after it cracked down on marketing claims related to bamboo, the Federal Trade Commission has announcedAmazon.com, Inc.; Leon Max, Inc.; Macy’s, Inc.; and Sears, Roebuck and Co. and its Kmart subsidiaries, Kmart Corporation and Kmart.com, have agreed Read more
Bring outside in, get inside out to keep your indoor spaces healthy – Tue, 31 May 2011 PST
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Our home should be our oasis, a place to recharge. But even though it may feel like a reprieve from the outside, your lungs, therefore your health, may suffer from a silent enemy—poor indoor air quality. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
Are you the master of your shoreline? – Tue, 08 Sep 2009 PST
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The sun is shining, the work week is over, and you are relaxing on a small stretch of Spokane County’s 730 miles of shoreline. Enjoying the shoreline is more than a great start to the weekend, Washington shorelines are a Read more
Benefits all around – Tue, 09 Aug 2011 PST
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Two civic groups have been working with Spokane’s Parks and Recreation Department to create community gardens and models for future gardens. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
The Best Clothes Dryers
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The Good Housekeeping Research Institute reports on the best clothes dryers, including several with impressive energy efficiency. thedailygreen.com article feed Read more
Coeur d'Alene Tribe crafts sustainable relationship with University of Idaho – Fri, 30 Dec 2011 PST
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When the Coeur d’Alene Tribe celebrated the grand opening of its new 18-unit multi-family housing project in Plummer, Idaho, the community wasn’t just excited about the building or who it will help. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
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