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Monthly archives: February, 2014
Community Gardens Sprouting on Rooftops in Hong Kong
CNN has the story of a growing, but still small urban farming movement in Hong Kong. For just $ 15 per month, Lam rents out toolbox-sized planter boxes to businessmen, elderly couples and families alike, and even runs horticulture classes. Read more
Cut Paper Waste with Electronic Subscriptions
- February 19, 2014
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If you have a lot of subscriptions or read a lot of books, e-readers and tablet computers like the iPad can eliminate paper waste. thedailygreen.com article feed Read more
Microwaves Will Be More Energy Efficient
- February 18, 2014
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In a little-noticed move last month, the U.S. Energy Department announced new standards for microwave ovens that will make them even more efficient. Already, microwaves are a great option for saving energy when cooking (some foods, anyway), especially in summer, Read more
Study: Suspect Chemicals Found in Many Products
- February 18, 2014
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Chemicals include chemicals linked to hormone changes and asthma. Continue reading Read more
Half of Soaps, Lotions and Drugs End Up in Our Water
- February 18, 2014
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Only about half of the prescription drugs and other newly emerging contaminants in sewage are removed by treatment plant, according to a study by the International Joint Commission, which studies the Great Lakes. The impact of most of these chemicals Read more
A Family-Friendly Spring Break Staycation
- February 17, 2014
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As your friends start cluttering their Facebook walls with Spring Break pictures, you don’t need to feel left out just because you couldn’t get out of town! No matter the location, all those pictures have the same thing in common: Read more
Courting solar energy at U.S. Bankruptcy Court building – Fri, 01 Jul 2011 PST
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Spokane’s downtown U.S. Bankruptcy Court has turned back the clock, and the result is a courtroom that looks much brighter than it has been the past 60 years. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
7 Unique Green Mother’s Day Gifts
- February 17, 2014
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Whether you’re looking for a traditional gift, or something more special, you’ll find ideas here to please both Mom and Mother Earth. thedailygreen.com article feed Read more
Go Toxic Free: Sorting through household chemicals – Mon, 21 Jun 2010 PST
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Many household products you use in your yard and home can be harmful to people, fish and wildlife if used or disposed of incorrectly. Product labels with the words “danger,†“warning,†or “caution†indicate potential hazards if the chemical product Read more
Urbanna Salon offers “Earth Hair†– Wed, 08 Jun 2011 PST
- February 16, 2014
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If Linda Biel isn’t at her downtown salon, she’s probably crouched in the garage amidst bags of human hair, meticulously stuffing strands into cloth teabags – all in the name of recycling. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
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