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Schools, farms connecting to benefit student meals – Fri, 15 Jul 2011 PST
Late last month, local farmers, school nutrition staff, and Department of Corrections representatives spent a day touring local farms, sampling locally-produced food, and learning how to wash, peel, chop, dice, and serve fresh produce in school kitchens. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News Read more
A View of Fall Color from Space
- January 15, 2014
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Check out this view of fall foliage in Pennsylvania, and the corresponding image of summer leaf color, both snapped by a NASA satellite. The images were taken just about a month apart, on September 17 and October 21, 2013. Read Read more
$2 Billion Wasted on DVR and Cable TV Boxes
- January 14, 2014
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A new energy vampire has been identified, and it’s sitting next to your television. Read this to save some cash on your electricity bill. thedailygreen.com article feed Read more
To the Readers of The Daily Green
- January 14, 2014
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You’re the reason we launched The Daily Green in 2007 as a consumer’s guide to green. We sensed that there was a keen need for tips, news and recipes to help consumers live a more sustainable lifestyle, and a million Read more
Electronics Waste Will Soon Weigh as Much as 8 Egyptian Pyramids
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The average U.S. resident generates 66 pounds of electronics waste per year, according to a new United Nations analysis, just slightly less than the 70 pounds per capita we add to our lives each year. And the problem isn’t getting Read more
Federal Flood Maps Left NY Unprepared for Sandy
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When Patrice and Philip Morgan bought a house near the ocean in Brooklyn, they were not particularly worried about the threat of flooding. Federal maps showed their home was outside the area at a high risk of flood damage. For Read more
35 Years Later, FDA Agrees to Set Rules for Controversial Antimicrobial Agent
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Under a new court agreement with the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Food and Drug Administration has agreed to issue a new rule governing the use of triclosan, a controversial antimicrobial agent used widely in consumer products, by 2016. Action Read more
Save You and Your Boss Some Money<br />5 Tips for Going Green at Work
- January 14, 2014
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1. Bring your lunch
Pack good food (organic/local is preferable) in reusable containers (glass and stainless steel are preferable). Beyond contributing so much less to the already overwhelmed landfills, you will save money and your health. Don’t forget… Continue reading Read more21 Expert Organic Lawn Care Tips
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The expert who founded Safelawns.org offers insider’s tips for achieving a lush, green lawn – without the use of toxic pesticides or chemical fertilizers. thedailygreen.com article feed Read more
Electric Car Parade
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Santa Monica, California drew the stars and cars early on Sunday, Oct. 16 to help celebrate National Plug In Day. The event, a joint effort between Plug In America, the Sierra Club, and the Electric Auto Association, was held in Read more
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