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Green cleaning for restaurants

A restaurant's reputation and, ultimately, bottom line depend on cleanliness. The dilemma for restaurant operators is that most products used for cleaning and p




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Restaurants: Elevation Burger

Organic, grass-fed, free-range beef burgers and fries cooked in olive oil make a fast-food meal worth going out for — once in a while.




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Free online cookbook features Philadelphia chefs

The City of Brotherly Love hosts a restaurant week with a local twist and offers a free, downloadable cookbook, 'Center City Cooks,' which includes seasonal rec




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Philadelphia's clever 'Uwishunu's Philly 101' video series

In less than 2 minutes a day, you'll learn 101 (no, make that 202) things about Philadelphia that the tourism company wishes you knew.




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6 tips for making healthy choices when you're eating out on a budget

6 tips for making healthy choices when you're eating out on a budget. It can be a challenge to find decent food for a decent price when eating out. This is how




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Are Americans getting greener?

A new survey reveals that overall, nearly 70 percent of U.S. consumers purchase green products or services.




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Cultured Caveman: A food cart done the right way

A food cart that uses real food ingredients like grass-fed beef, tallow and coconut milk is a winner in this household.




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Weekend reads: Restaurant food photos get controversial

Instagramming your restaurant could get you a slap on the wrist from the chef. Should it?




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World's largest indoor vertical farm opens in Chicago

FarmedHere, a new 90,000-square-foot indoor farm, just opened in the suburbs of Chicago and is now the largest facility of its kind in the world.



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And the 2013 James Beard winners are …

Restaurants, chefs, and food writers received the highest honors in food during this past weekend’s James Beard Award ceremonies.




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Noble Vines 337: Sustainable cabernet sauvignon for burgers and steaks

For Memorial Day weekend, and for all your summer grilling celebrations, this great red is affordable enough to serve to crowds.




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Zazu Restaurant and Farm sources locally and humanely

Husband and wife team John Stewart and Duskie Estes have created a wine country restaurant that serves memorable meals.




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The Golden Arrow resort in Lake Placid, N.Y., goes green

Read about all about the green happenin's at this resort hotel hugging Lake Placid's Mirror Lake.




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PBS' 'A Chef's Life' takes a realistic look at farm-to-fork

The new show follows the personal and culinary journey of farm-to-fork Chef Vivian Howard, one ingredient at a time.




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Why healthy fast-food restaurants are thriving

Restaurants that focus on healthy food served quickly are growing, showing that consumers are ready to eat better.



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My favorite gluten-free restaurants and bakeries

It’s been fun to explore the gluten-free world in Portland, Oregon. Here are some of my favorite finds so far.




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With dam removed, Green River flows freely

Kentucky residents and wildlife benefit from improved water quality with the dam removed in the Green River.



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Excerpt: 'The Eco Chick Guide to Life'

In 1984, the World Health Organization published a report determining the cause of sick building syndrome, in which the cumulative effects of bad ventilation, V



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What makes a 'good' office?

Design and architecture professionals John Riordan and Kristen Becker have compiled 25 remarkable, sustainable workspaces in their book The Good Office: Green D



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Why a factory ghost in Bangladesh caused riots

A factory ghost caused 3,000 garment workers to riot in Bangladesh. The workers' behavior is called mass hysteria



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7 haunting songs sung by whales

Listen to eerie audio of humpbacks, bowheads and other whales singing in their natural habitats.




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After 14 months without tourists, Kauai's North Shore tests the waters again

The Hawaiian island has reopened its northern coast to tourists, but with new restrictions meant to protect local communities and wildlife.



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England gets its swans in a row

Swans and cygnets along the river Thames are rounded up, counted and examined in an annual, historic swan-upping ceremony every July.




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Loggerhead sea turtles nesting in record numbers in Southeast

Endangered loggerhead sea turtles are making a comeback in the Southeast thanks to protections put in place decades ago.




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Proposal to mine near Okefenokee Swamp raises old fears

Environmental advocates worry that proposed titanium mining could permanently impact the Okefenokee Swamp.



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Upcoming IPCC climate change report leaked by skeptics

Climate doubters are apoplectic over a few misinterpreted sentences in the draft report.



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Al Gore launches 'Reality Drop' to counter climate change denial

New tool rewards users for 'dropping' climate change facts into different online forums or comments on trending articles.



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Hurricane Michele Bachmann? Viral video endorses name change

The tongue-in-cheek campaign, courtesy of 350.org, proposes naming storms after climate change deniers.




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Global warming? Some say Arctic is actually cooling

An article based upon a leaked report says that Arctic sea ice is up 60%. But is it true?



  • Climate & Weather

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How to avoid the fake online locksmith scam

Is the person you're calling to unlock your door a real locksmith or a con artist?




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Has Nigeria's first astronaut been stranded in orbit on a secret space station since 1989?

This fraudster has an overactive imagination.




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How to prevent mold: 9 tips

The key to mold prevention is simple: moisture control. Here are nine ways to curb moisture indoors, and the mold that thrives on it.




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Moisture-resistant building products

Moisture-resistant building products are the first line of defense against rotting and mold, problems that can devalue our homes and cause serious health issues




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How to reduce household allergens

Reducing indoor allergens is simpler and cheaper than you think!




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Mold growth in the garage

Get rid of fungus and stop it from coming back by using effective natural methods.




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Creating a mold resistant home

By taking steps to make your home mold resistant, you’ll avoid the headaches of remediation and repair, as well as the potential health problems mold can caus




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Mold and water damage remediation

Mold and water go hand-in-hand, so learn how to find mold and prevent it.




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Mold allergy symptoms

Does it seem like every time the weather is wet, you're sneezing up a storm? You might be experiencing mold allergy symptoms.




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Prevent mold with paperless drywall

Paperless drywall is nothing to be afraid of. It can prevent mold, and its problems can be overcome.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Kill mildew naturally

Rid your home of mild and mildew using non-toxic and affordable ingredients that eliminate any need for a scrub brush.




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Why does mold like my bathroom?

I was recently taking a shower in my bathroom when I looked up and noticed what I think was black fuzz and dots growing on my ceiling! Why does mold seem to lik




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Why do people water their pianos?

What does it mean to water a piano? What your boss was referring to as “watering your piano” is actually a phrase used to explain the presence of a piano hu




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What should I do with asbestos tile?

What am I supposed to do with asbestos tile in my home?



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How to deal with mold

Find out how to clean and kill mold, and why it grows in your bathroom. The last thing that you want to deal with when buying, selling or living in a house is m




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Why you should fix that leak now

Water leaks, especially those from plumbing pipes and fixtures, don't go away. They only get worse.




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How humidity can damage your home

Humidity doesn’t just make you uncomfortable. It also causes problems and health hazards at every level of the home. Here is a bottom-to-top summary of some o




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Got any tips on mold prevention when it comes to food?

Mold prevention is vital for healthy living, particularly when it comes to food. Keep the green fuzz off of your food by keeping the fridge clean and inspectin



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How to clean mold without toxic chemicals

Get a jump on this harmful invader with some common household solutions.




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How to naturally humidify your home

To moisten the air in your abode, grab some plants, put out some dishes of water, and get cooking. Here are some alternatives to an electric humidifier.




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MNN Nest pledge: 'I will read three environmentally themed books this year'

Joining an environmental book club (or cracking a few eco-books solo) is a virtually effortless way to green up your life a bit.