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Wal-Mart announces sustainable agriculture goals

During a live webcast, Walmart reveals its new global sustainable agriculture goals.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Eco-friendly eye pillow for green yogis

Manduka's new inSight eye pillow soothes your senses with soft fabric spun from bamboo fibers and a natural organic barley filling.




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Snuggle-worthy science from Gus*Modern

Buck the summertime tropical/nautical pillow trend and indulge your inner science dork by opting for Gus*Modern's new organic cotton graphic pillow line featuri



  • Remodeling & Design

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Whole Foods' John Mackey on Obamacare, fascism and capitalism's moral code

The granola guru John Mackey has a new book and is once again making waves with his outspoken views.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Environmental Working Group's updated cleaning guide

EWG grades the products many of us use to clean our kitchens and houses. How do your 'green' cleaning products rate?



  • Protection & Safety

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Grocery survey results show interest in organics still growing

Check out this infographic, which breaks down the importance of organic food, how mobile usage affects purchasing, food labels and more.




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5 reasons you should switch to beeswax candles

Did you know you could be polluting the air in your house by burning candles? Learn more here.




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Kombucha soda: A fizzy drink without anything extra

Delightfully fizzy and well-flavored, these kombucha sodas are a healthy choice.




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The best sweet potato chips ever?

These chips delicious and include a bevy of healthy ingredients too!




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Can we trust imported organic foods?

Organic food is becoming more widely available. But how organic is it when it's grown elsewhere?




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Sacred can be subtle: What I learned from weavers in a remote Peruvian village

A guild of artisans is preserving traditional weaving methods in a region of Peru overshadowed by the ruins of Machu Picchu.




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Organic gets its own exclusive, top-level domain

Websites that end with .organic will go through a verification process before they can go live.




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What is arsenic and why is it bad for you?

Found in everything from rice to apple juice, arsenic can be a serious health concern, but how worried should you be? Here's what you need to know.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Well, here's a good reason to go to bed earlier

People who stay up late and sleep in late have a greater risk of early death, U.K. researchers find.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Which exercise is best at boosting brain power?

Researchers put running, weightlifting and interval training to the test to see which one was best for the brain.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What is fatigability?

Fatigability is a way to measure how fast you get tired.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What is kratom and is it dangerous?

The FDA says kratom acts like an opioid and warns against using the popular supplement.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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8 good things that happen when you get older

From fewer migraines to more self-esteem, there are so many mental and physical benefits to growing old.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to know if you have insomnia

There are lots of causes for sleepless nights, but it helps to know if it's insomnia or not. Thankfully, there are natural ways to get back on track.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What is brown fat and can it help you lose weight?

Researchers are studying brown fat's calorie-burning power and how it might help ward off obesity and diabetes.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Everything you want to know about Lyme disease

What is Lyme disease? Here's where you are more likely to get it and the symptoms to look for if you're concerned.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Men and women feel pain differently

Several studies reveal how each gender responds — and it has a lot to do with what's causing the pain and if it has happened before.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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5 ways to beat fall allergies

Fall allergies always seem to pack a wallop. Here's how you can find relief.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What is 'social jet lag' and is it making you sick?

If you're sleeping in on the weekends, you might be setting yourself up for a host of chronic health issues.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What are the benefits of vitamin D?

Vitamin D is the only vitamin humans can acquire without food. Researchers are learning more about its vital benefits.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How changes in barometric pressure affect the human body

From your blood pressure to your vision, here's how barometric pressure might affect you.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What kind of tired are you?

Knowing the difference and making a simple change might help you stay awake.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to be a healthier, happier human in 2020

These small resolutions can make for a great start to the new year.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Destination of the Week: Oakland, Calif.

With green hotels, vegan grub and the nation's oldest wildlife refuge, Oaktown stays true to its roots.




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JMU's new green dining hall

James Madison University is opening a new, green dining hall, just in time for the fall semester.




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What are some good iPhone apps for a greener life?

What are some good apps to help me stay healthy and make smarter decisions about products?



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Super-sized is the new normal

'Regular' meals at fast food restaurants are really supersized meals loaded with calories. But can you stop eating after just half a Chipotle burrito?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Weekend reads: New Jersey diner serves local food, a huge beer festival and more

Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.




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Book review: 'The Art of Eating In'

Cathy Erway’s personal tale of not eating out in New York City is inspiring and optimistic.




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Compostable tableware for Thanksgiving dinner

7 compostable dinnerware options so you can entertain responsibly.




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Eataly: New York City's divine Italian eating emporium

This shrine to Italian food must be experienced, but try to get there early. (And if they have the spinach ravioli in a lemon butter sauce, be sure to order it.




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Follow on Facebook: American Farm to Table Restaurant Guide

Traveling in the states this summer? You’ll want to follow this Facebook page to help you find farm-to-table restaurants all over the country.




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Moe's Southwest Grill

The fast-food chain is becoming increasingly sustainable with vegetarian fare and natural, cage-free meat options.




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It's Maryland Wine Week

In Maryland, local restaurants and retailers will be featuring state wines through June 12, 2011.




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How to find sustainable seafood restaurants

Tired of quizzing your waiter about where your seafood comes from? Here's a website and other tools that can help with your restaurant research before you go.




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The Valentine's chocolates I want

Organic, fair trade, locally sourced … these chocolates fit the sustainable requirements our food blogger expects — and they're absolutely delicious, too.




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Restaurants: Village Whiskey in Philadelphia

Iron Chef Jose Garces’ whiskey bar in the Rittenhouse Square section of Philadelphia serves a sustainable burger and fries that are worth the wait.




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Restaurant review: New York City's Gramercy Tavern

Our food blogger visits the locally inspired restaurant that has been nominated for a James Beard Award for Best Chef in NYC.




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Show your love for your favorite green restaurant

Vote in the People’s Choice 2012 Green Plate Awards sponsored by The Nature Conservancy for your favorite sustainable restaurant in select regions.




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Online reviews, a new form of extortion

A new, keyboard-wielding mafia wants discounts, free stuff and preferential treatment in exchange for good reviews.




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Why more people are eating guinea pigs in the U.S.

Eating guinea pig is now a growing trend in the U.S., and activists say it's better for the environment than beef.




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Where to find good vegetarian fast food

Vegetarians usually have to opt for salads or bean burritos at fast food restaurants. That’s changing as restaurants realize the demand for meatless options.




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5 ideas to green your all-white-attire affair

Ideas to green a white attire dinner that is all the rage.




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How much do you spend on lunch?

Even dining out for lunch twice a week can really add up.




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Worrying about kitchen fans is exhausting

We treat it like it's as 'routine as poutine,' but 'misteaks' will come back and bite us in the rump roast.



  • Remodeling & Design