co Night skiing is even cooler if you're covered in LEDs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 13:30:42 +0000 A vivid new video follows skiers in LED-studded suits as they slice up Alaskan slopes after dark. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
co The Beacon: LED chandelier is a dazzling, data-driven showstopper By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 21:55:18 +0000 Pittsburgh's newest high-rise displays building performance stats in a most stunning manner. Full Article Research & Innovations
co U.N. wants to help countries banish incandescent bulbs once and for all By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 27 May 2018 15:17:22 +0000 Model guidelines from the U.N. for energy-efficient light bulbs aid developing nations in smoothly transitioning from incandescents to LEDs. Full Article Research & Innovations
co Your clothes' biggest eco impact isn't what you think By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 02:23:49 +0000 Turns out that how—and how often—you wash your clothes makes a huge difference. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
co Eco fashion for men? Yes! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:38:37 +0000 Three Leaves (finally) brings men's eco fashion to online shoppers. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
co How one bride's disappointment launched a fair trade wedding dress company By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2013 18:06:58 +0000 A fair trade wedding dress maker discusses how her business was born. Full Article Leaderboard
co Walking Shelter: A tennis shoe-tent combo for impromptu siestas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 21:39:34 +0000 Lady Gaga meets L.L. Bean with a 'mobile habitat' concept from Aussie firm Sibling that integrates a one-person tent into the back of a pair of sneakers. Full Article Arts & Culture
co A new hot denim company with a heart of green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2013 00:37:42 +0000 Eva & Paul jeans are a crowdfunded sustainable denim company that's obsessed with fit. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
co Fashion Revolution Day is coming to shake up the industry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2014 07:32:23 +0000 April 24th is the anniversary of the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse; Fashion Revolution Day wants to change how our clothes are made. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
co San Francisco eyes last season's fashions with new recycling initiative By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 13:00:33 +0000 Feel free to leave your heart in San Francisco, but don't forget to drop those old boxer shorts and blouses in one of the city's new textile recycling bins. Full Article Recycling
co To dress for success, nonconformity is best By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:42:43 +0000 A new study suggests that people who dress differently appear more successful than their coworkers. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
co Warby Parker and Architecture for Humanity partner for new eyeglasses collection By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 22:45:38 +0000 They're stylish, they're strong, and they support design-based recovery in disaster-stricken areas. What more could you ask for in a pair of specs? Full Article Leaderboard
co Shorts, for men and women, are making a comeback By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 25 May 2014 02:28:08 +0000 Shorts are now more versatile and acceptable than ever. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
co Mushroom dress can be composted when it falls out of fashion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Apr 2016 04:23:53 +0000 Make a statement by wearing this sleek dress made from mushroom mycelium. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
co Why go barefoot when you could do this? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 14:49:55 +0000 Nakefit enters the minimalist footwear game with tear-proof, stick-on soles that let you go barefoot without the risk of cuts. Full Article Arts & Culture
co Embrace your inner couch potato with these socially responsible robes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jun 2017 13:51:09 +0000 Jackie Nelson and Evan Streusand's company Highway Robery brings sustainability and a fun, sustainable vibe to lounging around. Full Article Green Workplace
co Farmer D and the tao of composting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 17:59:52 +0000 In his new book 'Citizen Farmers,' Daron 'Farmer D' Joffe positions farming as both a sustainable and a philosophical lifestyle. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
co Should I ditch my not-so-old, eco-unfriendly carpets for newer, eco-friendlier ones? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:24:31 +0000 Matt Hickman can help you pick out the perfect shade of green for your rugs. Full Article Remodeling & Design
co Eco-friendly flooring By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:13:43 +0000 In the realm of ecologically-minded home improvement, choosing flooring can often feel like a pesky SAT question. What’s better: hardwood or laminate? Synthet Full Article At Home
co Buying eco-friendly carpet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:51:38 +0000 Carpet can be cozy, soft underfoot and sound-absorbing. Here's how to buy carpet that's also eco-friendly. Full Article At Home
co Is EnergyStar at the risk of becoming EnergyIrrelevant? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:45:21 +0000 On the tail of an audit that questioned the reliability of the EnergyStar label, the <i>Washington Post</i> wonders: Are less-than-efficient appliances still ma Full Article At Home
co Q&A with Nick Cope of Green Painting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:00:18 +0000 Meet my friendly neighborhood green painter: Nick Cope of Green Painting, a Red Hook, Brooklyn-based 'eco-responsible' housepainting firm. Full Article Remodeling & Design
co Leon Godwin: Long-distance hiker, musician, photographer, compost-addicted gardener By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 06 Mar 2011 17:16:00 +0000 Godwin feels just as comfortable rock climbing a couple hundred feet off the deck as he does in a video editing suite. Meet this digital-friendly adventurer and Full Article Wilderness & Resources
co 15 minutes with author Rebecca Cohen By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:00:50 +0000 Rebecca Cohen, author of '15 Minutes Outside,' dishes the dirt on how to get kids off the couch and out the door. Full Article Family Activities
co Jereme Monteau is a modern day eco code warrior By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:05:10 +0000 Meet the man behind the popular Web service Transit and Trails, which makes it easy for bus riders to get out for a good hike. Full Article Computers
co Bentley Christie is crazy about worms, composting worms that is By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 May 2011 16:03:44 +0000 Composting worms couldn't have asked for a better advocate than Bentley Christie. Meet this amazing entrepreneur, scientist, and worm wrangler. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
co Don DiCostanzo: Electric bike entrepreneur By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 May 2011 13:45:30 +0000 Meet Don DiCostanzo, the entrepreneur behind Pedego electric bikes. Find out what he thinks about President Obama, e-bikes in bike lanes, and the way to a green Full Article Transportation
co A green nutritionist-chocolatier's health tips By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 22:10:44 +0000 Nichole Dandrea — nutritionist and organic, fair trade chocolatier — explains how you can stay healthy while enjoying decadent truffles every day. Full Article Healthy Eating
co A family affair: Q&A with Eco-Me's Robin Kay Levine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:50:55 +0000 Eco-Me, a California-based brand comprised of a colorful 'family' of all-natural household cleaners, was founded by Robin Kay Levine in response to a real-life Full Article At Home
co Will pollution help space aliens make contact? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:03:24 +0000 Scientists says pollution on a planet may help aliens spot an advanced civilization. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
co EcoSnoop on polluters via iPhone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:25:41 +0000 EcoSnoop starts a new class of vigilante green apps for the iPhone. Now you can report neighborhood polluters. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
co Illinois town becomes official 'dark sky' community By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:53:45 +0000 A small town in Illinois has become the world's third International Dark Sky Community, a place that aims to protect the quality of its dark, star-filled sky by Full Article Space
co Let there be night: 'Lux' examines light pollution and human consumption By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jan 2015 14:00:00 +0000 Photographer's exploration of the beauty of man-made illumination around the world reflects humankind's dominance over the planet. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
co Stunning photo project explores our complex relationship with the night sky By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Apr 2017 12:21:36 +0000 Time-lapse artists and filmmakers Gavin Heffernan and Harun Mehmedinović traveled North America and photographed the impact of light pollution in ‘SKYGLOW.’ Full Article Climate & Weather
co Watch storms and stars sail over the Colorado River By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:06:29 +0000 The latest from the SKYGLOW project looks at the sky from the river level of the Grand Canyon. Full Article Climate & Weather
co England's 'cosmic census' reveals scale of light pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:14:56 +0000 Star Count 2019 engages stargazers in England and draws attention to the growing threat of light pollution. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
co Amazon's controversial Kindle 2 ships this month By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:32:26 +0000 There is no doubt, digital books are here to stay. The original Kindle, which started shipping in November 2007, was a wake up call to the publishing world. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
co Twitter-sourced 'Quakebook' hits Amazon.com By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:18:13 +0000 The 'Quakebook' project, a gripping Twitter-sourced charity eBook filled with first-hand accounts of life after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan Full Article At Home
co Humorist and 'Conan' writer reveals planet's future in new book By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:09:02 +0000 Among other things, Rob Kutner thinks we're on the verge of a new Ice Age. Full Article Arts & Culture
co Is the extinction of print cookbooks inevitable? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 21:23:24 +0000 Cookbook sales are still strong, but as more cooks embrace websites and apps, cookbooks could be in danger of going the way of other print mediums. Full Article Recipes
co Hurry up and start slow cooking your food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:00:00 +0000 When it’s cold and gray outside, coming home to a hot meal that’s been slowly cooking all day is one of winter’s great comforts. Full Article Healthy Eating
co Tips for buying discounted Kindle cookbooks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:43:21 +0000 A list of tips and sources of finding deeply discounted and free cookbooks for Kindle. Full Article Recipes
co Book Collections app organizes Kindle cookbooks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2013 13:20:09 +0000 After amassing a collection of cookbooks and other book on her Kindle, our food blogger tries out the Book Collections app to organize them. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
co Sam Sifton's 'Thanksgiving: How to Cook it Well' is $1.99 for Kindle or Nook By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Nov 2013 17:56:33 +0000 Guide to pulling off a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with style from the former New York Times restaurant critic is a bargain. Full Article Recipes
co What if you could buy a smartphone in parts? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 18:17:20 +0000 Phonebloks is a Lego-like approach to smartphone design, where each individual 'blok' is an isolated component that can be replaced. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
co Turn your smartphone into night vision goggles with Snooperscope By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 18:33:59 +0000 The wireless camera attaches to your mobile device and provides a clear view — even through water and ink — for taking photos or recording video. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
co Warning: Kids could innocently add $20 to phone bill with the touch of a button By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 21:10:45 +0000 A rampant scam can add $20 more to your phone bill if you hit redial. Make sure your kids know not to call the scammers back. Full Article Protection & Safety
co New app may help you cope with jet lag By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 13:14:51 +0000 Jet lag has long been thought of as an unavoidable malady, but a new app might help travelers get some much-needed relief. Full Article Transportation
co How to get comfortable in a stranger's skin By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 12:16:43 +0000 New empathy-building app lets you swap lives with people you don’t know. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
co App turns citizens into smartphone-wielding wardens of water conservation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 18:00:01 +0000 The EveryDrop LA app makes it easier for ordinary Los Angelenos to identify and report sources of wasted water in their communities. Full Article Responsible Living