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Festival highlights organic beer, sustainable living – Thu, 30 Jun 2011 PST
Sometimes an event’s motto tells you all you need to know: “Drink organic, save the planet one beer at a time.†DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
2011 recipient of Spokane Clean Air Award on the right track – Thu, 30 Jun 2011 PST
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CXT, Inc. has had a rewarding year. The L.B. Foster Company subsidiary and leading supplier of precast concrete buildings and railroad ties in the U.S. has been recognized by two organizations. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
Recycling with style – Wed, 11 May 2011 PST
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For many, spring triggers a paradox within us – while we yearn to purge the clutter that has slowly crept into our closets and taken over our countertops during the dismally dark days of winter, we cannot resist snagging our Read more
Talking trees: what's an environmentally-conscious Christmas fan to do? – Fri, 16 Dec 2011 PST
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For the past 10 years, our household has discussed whether to buy an artificial or real Christmas tree – except for this year. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
New sanitation station will enhance N. Idaho Fair experience – Sun, 21 Aug 2011 PST
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The staff of the North Idaho Fair and Rodeo is excited to see people congregate in Coeur d’Alene this week to share handicrafts, farm fare, and delicious cuisine … but not all of their germs. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
Upcoming Earth Day celebrations educational, appetizing – Thu, 07 Apr 2011 PST
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“The wealth of the nation is its air, water, soil, forests, minerals, rivers, lakes, oceans, scenic beauty, wildlife habitats and biodiversity…that’s all there is. That’s where all the economic activity and jobs come from. These biological systems are the sustaining Read more
Eco-friendly kids’ books plant seeds for sustainable futures – Thu, 29 Dec 2011 PST
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Generations of us have grown up with Dr. Seuss’ classics like “The Lorax†and “Horton Hears a Who,†– always friendly stories that still contain vital messages about understanding one’s place in the world, how we all share the planet Read more
Portland targets 30 percent reduction of garbage with food composting program – Wed, 31 Aug 2011 PST
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Portland’s City Council has approved a new program that integrates food scraps into solid waste pickup, with the hope of diverting up to 30 percent of residential garbage away from landfills. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
University of Idaho promotes bike lights – Mon, 19 Dec 2011 PST
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Garry Whitebird, a first-year graduate student at the University of Idaho, will soon illuminate the streets of Moscow with 75 pairs of red and white twinkling lights. The colors are suggestive of holiday cheer, but also signify serious safety to Read more
SpokeFest promotes healthy living – Thu, 08 Sep 2011 PST
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At Bloomsday, you can run or walk. At Hoopfest, you can play basketball. SpokeFest, which takes place Sunday, Sept. 11, is all about cycling. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more