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Jane Fonda says she's done with shopping

The actor told protestors last week that her red coat "is the last article of clothing" she'll ever buy.




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Wardrobe is NYC's latest clothing rental service

And it makes clever use of neighborhood laundromats as its distribution hubs.




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Reebok reveals world's first plant-based performance running shoe

The Forever Floatride GROW is made with castor beans, algae, eucalyptus, and natural rubber.




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Zara's 'sustainable' hoodie is anything but

Swiss investigators followed the money through a sweatshirt's supply chain.




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Why you should be cautious about online shopping

Most returned items get thrown away or incinerated, not resold.




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This gorgeous folding clutch is made from cork

It's just one of several beautiful and practical designs from Sumsaara.




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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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"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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We throw away far too much clothing

A short video measures fashion waste against famous landmarks to give some perspective.




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Why are house prices rising faster in car-dependent suburbs?

Analysts say people are chasing affordability.




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Blueprint for Autonomous Urbanism shows how cities can adapt and change to accommodate everyone

NACTO lays out a vision for how autonomous vehicles, and technology more broadly, can work in service of safe, sustainable, equitable, vibrant cities.




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If we are going to have good indoor air quality, we have to start outdoors

Particulate pollution is killing us, and we can't pretend we can just open a window.




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Boosting Buffalo as a climate change haven

The hot real estate plays of the next decade will be in the rust belt along the Great Lakes.




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If cities are going to curb their carbon emissions, they have to consider consumption

It's not just about how we build and how we get around; it's also what we eat and wear and buy.




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Three tweets that changed my decade

A look back at the tweets that changed the way I think about sustainable design.




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Why building density matters as much as building efficiency

We'll always have Paris.




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IKEA is building a big new store in Vienna with no parking

They say it's the new megatrend: customers without cars.




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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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Bar soap is making a glorious comeback

Sales of bar soap had been sadly slipping, but now shoppers are wising up to its many benefits.




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4 ways to make your hair look great without showering

Because we don't all need to look like Barbie dolls all the time.




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How whitening strips can harm teeth

New research reveals that the active ingredient in whitening products can damage the layer beneath the tooth's enamel.




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Here's an incredibly simple solution to plastic packaging waste

Remove the water.




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Is there a fishy ingredient in your cosmetics?

Shark liver oil is a common moisturizing agent in many beauty products. Stay away!




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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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4 skin care brands I'm loving these days

These U.S. companies make high quality organic, vegan and cruelty-free products.




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10 reasons to go green starting NOW

Have you been looking for a reason to go green? Look no further because we've got ten reasons lined up for you!




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'Toxic Beauty' film explores how cosmetics are making us sick

The products we use to enhance beauty have an ugly track record.




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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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Levels of supposedly banned greenhouse gas are spiking

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




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Frankincense is endangered

There are fewer and fewer trees that can produce this beloved aromatic resin.




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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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Bring on the bugs! Young Britons are ready for ethical, sustainable protein

A new survey finds that young people expect bugs to be a normal part of our diets within a decade.




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Recycling waste water bottles into mission critical parts with 3D printing (video)

Teams operating in remote sites on military or humanitarian missions can be stalled by broken equipment. They could soon be turning their own wastes into raw materials for 3D printing parts needed to get their job done.




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Toxic weed thriving on drought in Germany

Climate change winners and losers assessed in the wake of a hot summer in Germany




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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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Getting the real dirt on Mars, right here on Earth

The University of Central Florida is selling experimental Martian dirt, for $20/kg plus shipping. Or use their open source recipe to make your own.




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

William Nordhaus und Paul Romer




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How did it take me this long to learn about wabi-sabi?

I finally stumbled upon wabi-sabi. But somehow I have always known it.




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German city going to court to fight composting

The strange story of a fight against composting laws, by a community that loves composting




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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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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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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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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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Show moms around the world some love by choosing Fairtrade for Mother's Day

As you spoil mom on Mother's Day, amplify your appreciation by opting for Fairtrade products that will turn the day into something even more meaningful.




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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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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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Chocolate lust is ruining West African rainforests

A report reveals that major chocolate companies buy cocoa from illegally-cleared national parks in Ghana and Ivory Coast.




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Chocolate industry is making real effort to clean up its act

Companies and governments in West Africa and Europe are finally saying no to cocoa grown on deforested land.