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THE BOX could eliminate cardboard and plastic packaging waste

It's a lot more than just a box, it's packaging as a service.




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Conservation group to buy largest private sequoia forest in the world

The 530-acre forest has hundreds of ancient giant sequoia, including the fifth-largest tree known on the planet.




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Watch these magnificent bison return to the Badlands (video)

With more than 22,000 acres newly opened up to the iconic mammal, the release of bison onto new turf is a profound thing to see.




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Rampant death for hermit crabs who confuse plastic trash for shells

New research finds that on just two remote islands alone, nearly 600,000 crabs are killed every year by plastic debris.




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UK Desalination Plans Attacked

The UK government has approved a new scheme for desalination of water from the Thames, for use in London. The £200 million plant will be built in Beckton, east London. It's not a popular plan, though, among environmental campaigners. We've written before




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Ambitious Solar Plan Could Provide EU with a Sixth of its Energy Needs

An ambitious scheme to build a number of solar power stations along the Mediterranean shores of the Middle East and northern Africa could generate enough electricity to supply one sixth of the European Union's needs. The generators, individually fitted




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DIY Seawater Desalination by Delicious Lady and Grandson (Video)

Directed by David Valero for the Spanish eco-short-films festival La Luciernaga fundida, this video shows how a grandmother and grandson desalinate seawater at home.




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Solar Still Makes Water Purification Easy, Works Like an Upside-Down Coffee Maker

This simple, innovative solar still purifies water without electricity or filters.




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Floating "Solar Cucumbers" Form Artificial Reefs That Desalinate Sea Water (Video)

These low-impact, solar-powered desalination units could be a potential boon to water-scarce coastal communities, disaster-prone areas, as well as local marine life.




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Looking Backward to Move Forward: Solar Stills Could be the Low-Cost Leader in Water Desalination

Using solar stills to purify water isn't a new idea, but it's an effective one. And now new efforts are underway to use this old technology to help green the desert.




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New Desalination Technology Achieves 99% Water Recovery Rate at Bottling Plant

A new water treatment system could save billions of gallons of water each year by recovering almost all of the waste water at bottling plants and water treatment facilities.




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Masdar Developing Desalination Plants Powered by Renewable Sources

The UAE's clean tech giant plans to have a commerical-scale plant by 2020.




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Small-scale solar desalination system aims for affordable water independence

By combining solar PV, solar thermal, and a heat exchanger, Desolenator has developed a low-cost portable water purifier and desalination device powered by renewable energy.




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A solar-powered greenhouse in a waterless desert, and a 100% autonomous bus

The latest episode of Fully Charged appears to come to us from the future. Or, maybe just Australia...




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From Gnocchi to Toffee Pudding: 8 Gluten-Free Recipes from the Blackbird Bakery Cookbook

Who says wheat-free can't mean indulgent? Best-selling cookbook author Karen Morgan offers up irresistible (and also vegetarian) main courses, snacks, and desserts.




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Ice Cream Cart Keeps Things Cold with Solar Power

An ice cream cart uses solar panels to power its refrigeration unit.




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Solar cooling panel could provide AC without electricity by sending heat to outer space

A unique solar panel has been designed at Stanford that cools buildings by reflecting sunlight and radiating thermal energy out into space.




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10 million dollar insect collection donation demonstrates a legacy of love (video)

Octogenarian couple united by a love of entomology




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New peer-to-peer seed sharing platform aims to facilitate a diverse seed supply

The Center for Food Safety's recently launched network is a bid to preserve global plant biodiversity and work toward food security around the globe.




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Citing Blue Planet II, UK considers tax on single-use plastics

Britain's Conservative government is expected to announce wide-ranging measures to tackle ocean plastic pollution.




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Could development funding help fight ocean plastic pollution?

Plastic pollution doesn't just kill fish. It kills people too.




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An airport, a ferry company and several restaurant chains are all banning plastic straws

The anti-straw movement is definitely having a moment. Let's hope the momentum continues.




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Wealthy philanthropists wage war. On cats.

With a $1 million donation, Andrew and Jane Cliffordhope will double the size of the world's largest cat-free sanctuary.




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Insects could be gone in a century; catastrophic collapse to ensue

Is this really how it ends?




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We are witnessing the collapse of nature

Are we really going to let this happen on our watch?




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Make your garden irresistible to butterflies with these plants and tips

Entice butterflies to stay, eat, mate and lay eggs in your garden with these plants and tips.




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Earthworms lose weight in plastic-filled soil

When the earthworms are in trouble, we all are.




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Why federally protected lands are so crucial

Over the last 30 years, habitat loss for imperiled species in the U.S. was more than twice as great on non-protected private lands than on federally protected public lands.




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Plant Prefab goes tiny with the Sunset BUD LivingHome

They're designed as temporary living for Malibu fire victims, but nice enough that they might never leave.




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Coming to a backyard near you: Plant Prefab accessory dwelling units

With aging baby boomers and young people who can't afford housing, there's going to be a huge market for these.




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Film Review: To Buy, To Throw Away, To Buy; the Secret History of Planned Obsolescence

Last month, Catalan TV3 just aired a new documentary called "comprar, llençar, comprar", meaning "to buy, to throw away, to buy" in Catalan, right on time for the christmas shopping and the winter sales which started this week. You can now watch the




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The Green Chair by Oscar-Nominated Design Studio Mariscal is Affordable and 100% Recyclable (Photos)

An affordable, long-lasting and attractive chair made from 100% recycled and recyclable plastic, designed in Barcelona by Estudio Mariscal. Need it far away? Then just buy the seat and get local legs!




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A bark shingle is very first Cradle to Cradle Platinum product

It is hard to imagine a greener product than natural tree bark.




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All over the world, engineers declare climate and biodiversity emergency

This is turning into a really big bandwagon.




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How to water houseplants correctly

Watering problems are the leading cause of poor health for houseplants; here’s how to give them what they need.




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10 most popular houseplants on Instagram

Need some houseplant inspiration? These are the plants getting the most love on Instagram.




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Should you mist your houseplants?

Some houseplants love mist, others not so much. Here's what to know.




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8 of the easiest houseplants to care for

Looking for indoor plants that are hard to kill? These green troopers are resilient and don't demand too much from their keepers.




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How to make your jack-o-lantern last longer

Carved pumpkins are susceptible to rot, but there are ways to stave it off.




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6 houseplants to boost well-being

From improving sleep and indoor air quality to reducing anxiety and fatigue ... houseplants are powerful allies.




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Turn plastic waste into spooky Halloween decorations

You'll be surprised at the decorative potential contained within the recycling bin.




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12 groups of companion plants to make your vegetable garden thrive

Some plants help each other enormously, while others hinder their neighbors – use this cheat sheet to ensure harmony in the vegetable plot.




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8 houseplants to avoid if you have allergies

Learn which indoor plants are capable of causing allergic reactions.




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10 houseplants that aren't your usual houseplants

Think outside of the houseplant box with these unique ways to bring some green indoors.




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This terrarium table lets you fill furniture with houseplants

BloomingTables are a lovely solution for saving space ... and keeping indoor plants away from kids and pets.




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Get houseplants delivered straight from the greenhouse

If you don't have an independent plant shop nearby, Bloomscape is the next best thing.




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Doctors are prescribing houseplants for anxiety, depression, and loneliness

A medical practice in Manchester, England is giving patients indoor plants to help boost wellness.




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Why succulents make such good houseplants

Learn about the advantages of indoor succulents, plus everything you need to know about their light and watering needs.




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How to prepare houseplants for fall

WIth cooler weather and shorter days, your indoor plants could use a little help getting ready for the new season.




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The benefits of grouping houseplants together

Strategically clustering indoor plants in a group is a great idea, here's why and how to do it.