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Tropical cocktails made healthy

Zhena's Gypsy Tea is out with a new line of organic and fair trade green teas -- in enticing flavors like Coconut Rum and Berry Bellini.




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4 organic rooibos teas

MNN's lifestyle blogger put four organic rooibos teas to the taste test.




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Organic chocolate bars at a great price

Stock up on Endangered Species chocolate — just 49 cents for full-size candy bars.




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Organic tea for lemongrass lovers

Enjoy the sweet, lemony flavor of lemongrass -- in an organic, fair trade certified tea.




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Ben & Jerry's 'Schweddy Balls' ice cream is no joke

The ice cream company names its newest flavor after Alec Baldwin's classic 'Saturday Night Live' character Pete Schweddy. Yes, they're really going there.




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Natural and organic chocolate Halloween candy

One of our food blogger's choices for responsibly made treats for your trick-or-treaters this Halloween that won’t break your budget.




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Why ethical fashion matters (Hint: It's about people)

Here's a list of reasons this blogger thinks fair fashion is anything but frivolous.



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The H&M conundrum: Does it make sense to support more ethical fast fashion?

H&M is the most ethically minded of the cheap clothing stores, but it still promotes virtually throwaway retail. What's a conscious shopper to do?



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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When buying chocolate becomes complicated

Have you considered the impact of your purchasing decisions? That's what I've been doing — again.




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Chocolate prices may go up (and what to do about it)

Some experts are predicting that you may have to spend more on chocolate in the future. Here are some things to consider.




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House of Mandela: Fair Trade wines from South Africa's famous family

The daughter and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela lead the Mandela family in sustainable wine making.




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Breyer's ice cream ditches the hormones, adds sustainable vanilla

The popular brand of ice cream will be made with non-rBST milk and cream, plus vanilla that's sustainably sourced.




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Watch an elk herd run majestically across the Colorado foothills

This serene video from Colorado Parks and Wildlife shows a large herd of elk running across the landscape in Colorado.




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Quick-thinking staff save zoo animals from wildfire in Australia

Animals at Australia's Mogo Zoo were saved from wildfires by savvy staff.




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Weekend reads: Oyster eating vegans & enforcing organics

The USDA deputy secretary Kathleen Merrigan did a Q&A with The Washington Post about challenges for the organic food market.




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Weekend reads: Jamie Oliver supports fast food, chicken-sitters, and more

As sourcing ingredients directly from local farms gains in popularity, more chefs are building relationships with farmers to get the pick of their crops.




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40 chefs under 40: Readers' choice (11-20)

You nominated your favorite green chefs, and here they are: Forty rising culinary stars, all working to make great sustenance more sustainable.




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40 chefs under 40: Readers' choice (31-40)

You nominated your favorite green chefs, and here they are: Forty rising culinary stars, all working to make great sustenance more sustainable.




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40 chefs under 40: Readers' choice (21-30)

You nominated your favorite green chefs, and here they are: Forty rising culinary stars, all working to make great sustenance more sustainable.




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40 chefs under 40: Readers' choice

You nominated your favorite green chefs, and here they are: Forty rising culinary stars, all working to make great sustenance more sustainable.




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In Denver, everyone can afford to eat organic

At the SAME Café in Denver, Colorado, diners pay what they can for organic and local dishes.




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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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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.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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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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3-D printers could recycle old plastic bottles

Tomorrow's homeowners may print out everything from utensils to furniture with 3D printers — and they may not even need to buy raw materials. Instead, they co




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Bubbles could boost cargo ship efficiency

Could the power of tiny bubbles be used to boost the fuel-efficiency of cargo ships?




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How to incorporate video conferencing into your law practice

Video conferencing for lawyers: How to get started. Lawyers need to consult face-to-face — deposing witnesses and finalizing deals — but there's no reason



  • Research & Innovations

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Texas woman makes dumb choice to stop smart meter installation

Thelma Taormina isn't exactly keen on smart meters. So when a utility worker arrived at her Houston home to install one of the devices, she did what any totally




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Turn old electronics into holiday cash

If you've upgraded and have old Apple products or other cellphones lying around, Gazelle will give you cash. It's fast, easy and the company will even send you




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Turf wars: Natural grass is greener than synthetic turf

As clicheé as it sounds, the grass isn't always greener on the other side when you're debating between grass and artificial turf on playing fields.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Parasitic worm inspires skin graft tech

A new technique for skin grafts involves an adhesive made of tiny needles that was inspired by a parasitic worm's behavior.



  • Research & Innovations

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Solar plane completes longest leg of historic flight

The sun-powered plane Solar Impulse demonstrates the vast potential for renewable energy after successfully setting the distance record for solar aviation.




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Green tech crowdfunding success stories [Infographic]

From Wattio to the Soccket ball and more, crowdfunding sites Kickstarter and Indiegogo helped these startups find fundraising success.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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How researchers can use GPS to track hurricane wind speeds

Adding to data from current technologies, GPS radio signals could help to show a more comprehensive view of hurricanes' behaviors.



  • Climate & Weather

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6 futuristic transit ideas that turned heads before Hyperloop

Elon Musk wasn't the first to come up with a visionary transportation scheme.




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This 50 cent microscope folds up like origami

The FoldScope will bring microscopes to the masses and revolutionize health care around the world.



  • Research & Innovations

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Honeywell launches Lyric, a thermostat that keeps tabs on your comings and goings

HVAC heavyweight Honeywell unveils Lyric, an attractive and eager-to-adapt household thermostat with GPS-based functionality.




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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



  • Arts & Culture

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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



  • Arts & Culture

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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.



  • Climate & Weather

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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 clean mold without toxic chemicals

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




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Why this Denver-area school district is taking Mondays off

What a four-day school week in Colorado means for the families that rely on school for childcare.




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Americans push back on proposed fee increases at national parks

The U.S. Interior Department is reportedly backing away from the plan after receiving a flood of disapproving public comments.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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It's a ridiculous day in the neighborhood

Social drama unfolds on the social networking site Nextdoor.




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Chicago mom investigated after letting her daughter walk the dog alone

A neighbor called the police on a Chicago mom for letting her 8-year-old walk the dog alone.




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This couple cycled from Canada to New Mexico with their toddler

Last year, they successfully hiked the entire Appalachian Trail when their daughter was just a baby.




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Baby on rollicking road trip to visit all 50 states

Baby will be the youngest person to see every state.