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Has the wellness industry overtaken fashion?

Both offer a 'dream version' of yourself, but one is far trendier than the other.




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This Canadian company sells zero-waste, plastic-free toothpaste

It comes in dry tab form. Just bite and brush!




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Deli counter deception: 'No nitrates added' claim is incorrect

Consumer Reports explains why the curing source for processed meats doesn't matter. It's all bad for you.




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Amazon and Best Buy are selling toxic TVs

The plastic is full of flame retardants banned in Europe, Canada and a number of US states.




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Mealworms can safely consume polystyrene foam

A new study has found the worms excrete plastic and its toxic additives with no residue in their bodies.




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Levels of supposedly banned greenhouse gas are spiking

Everybody promised to destroy HFC-23 but apparently they didn't.




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Delta's uniform debacle proves how toxic clothes can be

The clothing production process is full of toxic chemicals that can harm human health.




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Cross-country ski industry wants to eliminate toxic wax

The same chemicals that help skiers to glide cause harm to human health and the natural environment.




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Elementary students in Georgia will soon learn about farming

Described as a "huge missing piece" in public education, new agriculture classes will teach kids how connected our lives are to the land.




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Will our future diets rely on lab-grown foods?

George Monbiot certainly thinks so, and sees this as a saving grace.




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American meat will never be welcome in the UK

The environment minister stated that post-Brexit trade deals will not allow chlorine-washed chicken or hormone-treated beef.




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Why you should let your friends pay for your hotel room

Rethinking hospitality in the context of less is more




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High yield farming may be better for biodiversity

Is the idyllic, organic farm worse for our balance with nature?




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Which message best motivates change: IPCC or the Nobel Prize?

William Nordhaus und Paul Romer




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Coal mines have canaries, frackers have mussels

Freshwater shellfish serve as recording devices for fracking wastewater contamination.




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Europe helps Santa pick safe presents

Gift givers around the world can benefit from this advice




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Engineers develop strong, light "metallic wood"

This nickel structure as strong as titanium but four to five times lighter could do double duty as a battery




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Depressed? A healthy diet can help

Various healthy diets are shown to ease symptoms of depression, and they work even better for women.




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Bike lanes help motorists be safe

This study provides shocking statistics on unsafe motorist behavior, but aims to give urban planners new tools for safer shared roads




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Is it a new era, where architects should be held to account for the environmental impact of their work?

Sustainability matters, but so does hypocrisy.




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Looking for delicious, ethically made chocolate? Meet Alter Eco

I've eaten a lot of fabulous fair trade chocolate, and this is undoubtedly the yummiest I've ever had!




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700 chocolate bars could reduce packaging on delicious treats

Testing shows just how much packaging is required to keep the yum in, and reveals some dirty little secrets on the way




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How to decipher a chocolate bar label

When buying high-quality chocolate, there are many logos, seals, and terms that can make the process of selection rather complicated. Here's a quick look at the various terms and what they all mean.




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How to make healthier homemade Nutella

This version contains no added sugar or oil, and yet it tastes fantastic.




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Relax, sit on a bench outside and be inspired

Can't figure out what to read? Sit on this bench and let it give you an idea.




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Chelsea Flower Show triumphs despite the rain

The rain on this year's show dampened the plants but not the spirits.




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Smaller gardens at Chelsea Flower Show have big ideas

Bigger isn't always better when it comes to life and gardens at Chelsea.




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Microchips lined with human cells are the winner of the Design of the Year contest

That's a switch: a product from the field of medicine has won a design prize.




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Psychedelic twisting tunnel is a new summer pavilion

This year's specially designed and built pavilion looks like a colourful worm on the ground.




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Following a family of Grizzly Bears in Greater Yellowstone Park

Can you bear to look at these intimate and frightening photos of grizzly bears.




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Chelsea Flower Show is blossoming with new ideas and new designers

Change is growing this year with more women designers and lots of glorious blue flowers.




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Chelsea Flower Show's smaller gardens are becoming more radical

The small gardens are new and innovative and changing the way we look at them.




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Significant levels of formaldehyde found in British houses

But hey, what’s wrong with formaldehyde? It’s in our breath, our apples and our trees.




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FREITAG introduces a "sweat-it-yourself" bag that is totally customized

Thought there wasn't enough variety? Now it is endless.




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LafargeHolcim is selling CO2-sucking cement for precast, reduces emissions by 70 percent

Solidia Technologies' chemistry could make concrete almost benign.




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Halio electrochromic window goes from dark to clear in three minutes

This could be "a thermostat for the sun."




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Build your own face mask and shield from a soda bottle

Industrial designer Mark Sanders shows us all how.




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What's the carbon footprint of all our electronics?

It all adds up to a huge amount of electricity consumption and carbon emitted, both embodied and operating.




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Unacceptable Chemical Levels Detected in Tests of Leather Gloves

If you think leather is "natural", think again. 15 of 17 gloves tested socred unsatisfactory or inadequate in tests for harmful chemicals.




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Zeal Releases Stylish Sunglasses Made from Castor Oil

Zeal Optics Releases Stylish, Sustainable Sunglasses Made from Castor Oil




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Joe Fresh creator barely acknowledges Bangladeshi factory collapse during Toronto Fashion Week

Joe Mimran is more concerned with his flow of creative juices than the tragedy.




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Exquisite jewelry made with living plants keeps growing

Elegant necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings are planted with hardy succulents and worn as jewelry.




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Ephemeral butterfly jewelry brilliantly imitates the real thing

No real butterflies were harmed in the making of these magical pieces that flutter and float with the wind.




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Intricate geek chic jewelry is made from recycled electronic circuit boards

The complex little patterns of old circuit boards are highlighted in this lovely handmade collection of jewelry for men and women.




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These backpacks are made from upcycled car seat belts & airbags

Airpaq's one-of-a-kind rucksacks are putting used car safety components back to work to help protect and haul your gear.




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These eclectic jewelry pieces are cut from vintage ceramic plates

Bold and refined, these wearable works of art also allude to the object's unspoken history.




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Children's bodies contain alarming levels of plastic chemicals

A German study reveals that we're doing a poor job of keeping of safeguarding children's health when it comes to plastic.




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Welcome to the New TreeHugger!

The new TreeHugger has arrived! Here's how it works.




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YES! Magazine 2nd Annual Celebration of People Power

YES! Magazine’s 2nd Annual Celebration of People Power with Alice Walker, Frances Moore Lappé, and Makana.




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Bio-solar panel runs on bacteria power

The technology is still in the beginning stages, but the potential is great.