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KEEN has launched its 'most durable, consciously-constructed' boot yet

The leather boots come in several styles for both men and women.




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These puffers are filled with wildflowers, rather than plastic or down

Pangaia's FLWRDWN offers a cruelty-free and sustainable option for keeping warm.




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With BootRescue, your footwear will last longer & look better

A handy kit makes it easy to clean, protect, and maintain boots and shoes of all kinds.




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This new children's jacket is fully recyclable

The key to sustainable fashion lies in simplifying materials and design.




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"Comfy Chic" checklist can elevate your mood and wardrobe during isolation

Better yet, Citizenne Style's tips don't require you to make any new online purchases.




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H&M takes top spot in latest Fashion Transparency Index

The index, published by Fashion Revolution, assesses how brands disclose information about business practices, not their ethics or sustainability.




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Pop-up playground for adults built in Montreal square

Shipping containers are the base for an instant "lush urban oasis."




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New award for landscape architecture honors Cornelia Oberlander

The Cultural Landscape Foundation introduces a prize that rivals architecture's Pritzker or Stirling.




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US government goes after green modern design, will make architecture classical again

They will also likely offer a new definition of 'sustainable design'.




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City, suburb or country? Where's the best place to ride out this crisis?

Apparently, policy is more important than place.




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Is Cross-Laminated Timber the New Concrete?

One designer thinks that it can take the place of concrete in buildings, inside and out.




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How to grow and harvest 'cut and come again' lettuce, for perpetual salad greens

Harvesting a large crisp head of lettuce from the garden is a wonderful thing, but for faster yields and longer harvests, a cut and come again lettuce bed can put salad on your plate all season long.




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8 makeup brands that are fighting plastic packaging

The beauty industry has a long way to go, but these companies prove that change is in the air.




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Want nail polish with fewer chemicals? Check out ella+mila

It is"7-free," which means it does not contain 7 of the harshest chemicals commonly used in nail polishes.




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Anti-pollution skincare is the latest beauty trend

New products for 'urban skin' are booming, but do they actually work?




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American cosmetic regulations haven't been updated in 81 years

The United States lags behind more than 40 nations in banning or restricting chemicals for safety reasons.




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The hidden health risks of breast implants

This is serious surgery with long-term implications. We need to stop treating it so lightly.




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Leaf offers the plastic-free shave you've always wanted

Say goodbye to disposable cartridges and plastic packaging with this solid-steel beauty.




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Here's an incredibly simple solution to plastic packaging waste

Remove the water.




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The great sunscreen fallacy: Lack of sun exposure might be killing us

Experts suggest that the health benefits of sunlight may outweigh the risks.




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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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How did our periods get so full of plastic?

Years of marketing 'shame' to women led to the health and pollution crises we currently face.




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Malaysia struggles with its dubious reputation for palm oil

It resents the world for criticizing the industry, yet understands that some things need to change.




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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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Now is the best time to plant a vegetable garden

It will help you to spend time outdoors, supplement your food supply, and teach kids about the life cycle of plants.




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Chinese action on Montreal Protocol violators

After evidence that China violated the treaty intended to protect the earth's ozone layer, the country has leapt into action.




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UN evaluates principles to ensure safe and healthy workplaces

It is estimated that one worker dies every 15 seconds from toxic exposures at work




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Teflon replacement on track to test definition of hazardous chemicals

If a chemical does not bioaccumulate and is not so toxic, do we need to worry about it building up in the environment?




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German President gets coal for Christmas as last black coal mine closes

Coal for Christmas, but not for being naughty. Germany commemorates the end of an era as the last black coal mine closes.




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Plastic- and packaging-free frozen foods spotted at Czech grocery

Feast your eyes on the frozen foods available with no waste at the Globus Hypermarket in the Czech Republic




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RIP George, the last of his species

George's species fell victim to cannibal snails introduced to combat African snails, one of Earth's worst invasive species




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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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European industry maps chemicals added to plastics

A list of chemicals and their uses will support risk assessments and circular economy plans




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Print Instagram Photos on Edible Organic Chocolate

Digital photography has made us lose the wretched chemicals and excess paper of the Polaroid era. So if you want to save a summer memory, you can do it in organic chocolate.




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M&M's Blamed for Green & Blue Honey in France (Update)

Honeybees in France are producing unusual-colored honey. Their sweet tooth may be to blame.




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Balance Bar Launches World's First Rainforest Alliance Certified Energy Bar

Get your dark chocolate fix with less guilt. Balance Bar introduces a new energy bar featuring sustainably farmed cocoa beans.




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This Valentine's Day, buy slave-free chocolate

73% of chocolate comes from Africa, and much of it is worked by children, virtually in a state of slavery




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Happy Easter! Don't forget to buy ethical chocolate.

When you're biting the head off a chocolate bunny this weekend, the last thing you want to be thinking about is whether your sweet treat was the product of child slave labor. Don't let that happen to you. Buy good chocolate, people!




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Green tea, chocolate, and wine inspire anti-bacterial coating

The natural chemicals in common foods and beverages can be turned into a useful antibacterial coating




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Why it's important to stick with fair-trade chocolate this Valentine's Day

You don't want to ruin the romance with a gift contaminated by child labour and slavery.




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Chocolate lovers need to pay more for their favourite treat

There's already a global cocoa shortage, but prices haven't risen enough to make it worthwhile for cocoa farmers. They're switching to rubber instead.




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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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Indulge with these 9 ethical chocolate companies

Whether it's fair trade, organic, handmade, tree-to-bar, or direct trade that you're looking for, these companies have something delectable for everyone.




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Seattle Chocolates: Decadent flavors from ethically-sourced ingredients, now feeding the hungry

This woman-owned business is making some of the best chocolates on the planet, using Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa to craft a line of luxurious truffles and bars.




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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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The benefits of eating chocolate while pregnant

Bun in the oven? Have a bonbon!




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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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Eating chocolate more than once a week can make you smarter

Researchers from the University of Maine have linked habitual chocolate consumption to improved cognitive function.




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Happy International Chocolate Day!

There are many reasons to celebrate chocolate, not least of all for the surprising health benefits a bar of high-quality dark chocolate brings with it. What are you waiting for?