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McDonald's just reinvented the straw (and it's pretty cool)

Smart people at McDonald's just solved the biggest milkshake problem of our time with Suction Tube for Reverse Axial Withdrawal (STRAW).




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6 egg safety rules you should follow

Keep yourself safe from bacteria like salmonella by following these tips.




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Do cookbooks neglect food safety?

A new study finds only 8 percent of recipes in cookbooks have information on internal cooking temperatures and not all that information is considered safe.




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What makes a city a good place to get old?

Here's what they proposed in New Jersey to build better and safer cities for older citizens.




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Finally, reality TV that shows the real New Jersey

‘NJ FRESH!’ showcases why New Jersey is rightly called The Garden State.




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Farmers market food safety tips

Even fresh produce picked just hours before you buy it or grass-fed beef needs to be handled safely.




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Host a tasting party to discover honey varietals

The Honey Flavor and Aroma Wheel will help tasters detect if there is the flavor of cotton candy or smell of locker room in their honey.




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In the Field: Organic farm in the city

Video: Watch Farmer D and friends update a late summer garden for fall.




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In the Green Room: Building a sustainable community

Chuck visits a unique community with an organic farm, three restaurants, thousands of acres of green space and EarthCraft homes.



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In the Green Room: New community preserves green space

Learn how a community was built with pedestrians in mind.



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The Green Party: Go organic this Valentine's Day

Video: Danielle shows you how to celebrate Valentine's Day in an organic way.




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How to make crafty garden markers

These crafty garden markers will help you organize your plants and also make it look cute.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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SolarCity is dealing with Solyndra backlash

Solyndra's public and highly controversial bankruptcy filing is affecting other solar projects.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Scientists generate electricity from viruses

Novel generator uses harmless viruses to create an electric charge.



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Tiny vignettes of garden beauty come to life in these macro photos

The International Garden Photographer of the Year honors 16 photographers for their macro images of plants and animals.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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North Dakota woman donates 3,727 pounds of vegetables from community garden

Gardener Donna Stumphf wanted to grow a few vegetables for the needy and ended up with more than 1.5 tons.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Just say no to 'Dirty Gold'

New report lauds companies like Tiffany and Sears that have banned dirty gold, but 4 out of 5 jewelry manufacturers still use it. The 'No Dirty Gold' campaign h




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New York City releasing gases to track air flow

Scientists will release harmless gases in the New York City subway to determine noxious gas threat




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Think you can master the zero-waste lifestyle?

TerraCycle's 'Make Garbage Great' says yes, with 100-plus recycling tips and DIY projects.




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Styrofoam containers squeak back into NYC's waste stream

A fleeting ban on the ubiquitous landfill-clogger is overturned by a Manhattan judge.




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Styrofoam-eating worms can fight plastic waste

Mealworms are able to safely subsist on a diet of polystyrene, researchers have found.




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This nifty backpack is made from a whole bunch of recycled plastic bags

Onward Bag is landfill-skirting design at its most ingenious.




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Bacteria that devours plastic discovered near Japanese recycling facility

Japanese scientists have found a special bacteria, Ideonella sakainesis, that likes to eat polyethylene terephthalate, better known as PET.




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New York City passes 5-cent bag fee

If you want paper or plastic in NYC, plan on sharing a few more nickels. The fee goes into effect on Oct. 1, 2016.




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This new blood test accurately predicts 50 types of cancer

Scientists using artificial intelligence have devised a highly accurate blood test for 50 kinds of cancer by looking for the DNA of dead tumor cells.



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Why doesn't the FDA have more control over the safety of beauty products?

FDA issues rare warning after 21,000 people suffer an adverse reaction to Wen hair care product.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Birds' beauty and resilience shine through in winning Audubon images

The 2019 Audubon Photography Awards highlight striking images of birds and the places they live.




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H5N1 debate: How to balance biosafety with research

While research on the lab-altered H5N1 virus that can be transmitted between mammals in laboratories is put on hold, scientists are debating how to balance bios



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Don't kiss pigs at the county fair

Some prize pigs at Ohio's county fairs may have a dark secret.




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Higher humidity lowers flu transmission

One reason flu transmission is thought to be lower during the summer months is because of the high humidity.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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11 quotes to inspire you to embrace simplicity

Celebrate the birthday of Henry David Thoreau by simplifying your life.



  • Arts & Culture

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Brad Pitt's green charity partners with Hyatt

Hyatt Regency New Orleans and Make It Right join forces to achieve foundation’s goal to build 150 sustainable homes in hurricane-ravaged Lower 9th Ward.




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Growing number of kids choose charity over birthday gifts

More and more charities say they have been helped by these 'pint-sized philanthropists' who are choosing to give rather than receive.




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Making Organic Foods a Reality For All

We don’t think that people who want to eat organic should have to pay more for their food.




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Plastic Bank: How to solve the plastic pollution problem and poverty at the same time

We all know there's too much plastic making its way into the environment; here's an innovative solution to a seemingly intractable problem.




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Five Ways Walmart is Upping Its Sustainability Game

With Earth Day now behind us, it’s time to take another look at the steps we are taking to be a more sustainable company.




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Sustainability is an Industrywide Effort

By working together, we can address food production and recycling, as well as other pressing issues in the product supply chain




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Innovation center topples the traditional school model and hones teen creativity in the process

At NuVu, students solve complex problems by focusing on imagination and constructive feedback.




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With a focus on sustainability and the future, Walmart enhances the way it does business

Collaboration is the key as Walmart works with some of the world's largest corporations to address global sustainability challenges.




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Walmart: Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting

Watch this replay webcast of Walmart's Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting.




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Seeking Sustainable Beauty Products: Are Consumers Being Heard?

The Beauty and Personal Care Products Sustainability Summit gathered industry leaders to collaborate for the benefit of all




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Merchant's Garden: Bringing the farm to the city

Young entrepreneur wants to bring fresh food to inner city residents through aquaponics.




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A tasty tale of reinvention

Whether crafting cookbooks or ice cream, Shaun Chavis is all about sharing her love of authentic food.




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More play makes a city better

Cynthia Gentry believes playgrounds for all ages are the way to a more creative community.




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How to throw a henna party

Henna, a body painting tradition in India, Africa and the Middle East, is great for any occasion, or just for fun! Here's how to have a party with henna.



  • Arts & Culture

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I harvested fruit in the middle of New York City

Urban foraging is a way to feed your stomach and see your city in a whole new light.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Transforming global health supply chains through data visibility

Health systems in emerging markets have not realized the benefits of data visibility to global health supply-chain operations. To do so, health-system leaders will need to take four critical actions.



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Itty-bitty NICU babies dress up for Halloween

Hospitalized infants in Kansas City are photographed wearing sweet costumes for Halloween.



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Our Corporate Responsibility Commitment

Our Corporate Responsibility Commitment



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Join MillerCoors in a Sustainability Discussion Live on Twitter

MillerCoors and Mother Nature Network are hosting a live Twitterview with MillerCoors Director of Sustainability Kim Marotta. Join us on Twitter @MillerCoors an