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Green conferencing: Reducing a meeting's carbon footprint

How do you convene a large group of people to share and learn important information and interact socially without causing a negative impact on the environment?



  • Research & Innovations

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WorldShares pledge: 'I will reduce my business-related carbon footprint by telecommuting'

Roughly 20 million Americans work from home on at least a semi-regular basis. Here's how telecommuting is impressive dent in carbon emissions — and what you



  • Research & Innovations

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Romney: 'I don't think carbon is a pollutant'

As the GOP frontrunner tries to hold on to support in New Hampshire, he continues to walk a fine line when it comes to what he really believes about environment




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Is Santa's carbon footprint as big as his generous spirit?

Quick, somebody get Rudolph some Rolaids. Along with the methane emissions generated by a fleet of airborne tundra reindeer, take a gander at other contributor




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MNN Nest Pledge: 'Once a week, I will walk one place instead of driving'

For your health and the environment's, take at least one weekly stroll.




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5 ways to reduce your kids' carbon footprint

Help reduce your child's carbon footprint by teaching them eco-friendly habits. Teach your kids to turn off the lights and water when not in use, try to walk mo




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Scientists measure LA's carbon footprint

A project at CalTech and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is trying to measure the carbon footprint of human activity in the Los Angeles basin.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Startling statistic: Wasted food is world's third-biggest carbon dioxide emitter

Wasted food accounts for more greenhouse gas emissions than any country except China and the United States, according to a new report.




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How 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' went green behind-the-scenes

Sony Pictures releases a video detailing how the company made the big-budget action flick its most sustainable production yet.



  • Arts & Culture

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Starbucks' new competition: A $3,000 bike-cart

Wheely's coffee and beverage franchises are carbon-neutral and ready to compete with brick-and-mortar stores.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Leonardo DiCaprio narrates new short film 'CARBON'

Actor warns of a 'catastrophic warming of the planet' if carbon pricing is not enforced to curb the emissions of the fossil fuel industry.




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Ed Begley, Jr. hits The Simpsons

Begley showed up on 'The Simpsons' last night and was nearly hit by a solar-powered train while driving a solar-powered car during a solar eclipse.




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Ed Begley Jr.'s back with new book and third season of 'Living With Ed'

Ed Begley Jr.'s back with new book and third season of 'Living With Ed.' Green guru follows up his 2008 book with 'Guide to Sustainable Living' and takes his re



  • Arts & Culture

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'A Vegan Survival Guide for the Holidays'

Ed Begley Jr. joins 'Holidazed' author Jerry James Stone to create a free, digital cookbook that's not just for vegans.




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'Party Rock Anthem' Halloween house shut down by HOA

Kevin Judd enjoys programming elaborate holiday light shows at his Riverside, Calif. home. But after a video of last Halloween's 'Party Rock Anthem' display wen




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LED replacements hit stores empty of 100W bulbs

Sorry to see 100-watt bulbs disappear from stores because they were energy hogs? LED bulbs will roughly match the 100-watters for size and brightness, but their




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Watch: Irking the HOA, 'Gangnam Style'

Pop song-driven LED holiday light shows are the hottest thing to hit subdivisions since the traffic circle. Sure, they're fun and non-Griswoldian in their energ




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Nebula 12: A lamp for all seasons (and weather conditions)

For those who prefer their meteorological forecasts to be startlingly literal, check out this WiFi-enabled chandelier that magically produces indoor clou




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From Cree, a budget LED that won't make Edison roll over in his grave

Cree makes a game-changing jump into consumer lighting with affordable LED bulbs that resemble the energy-hogging incandescents of yesteryear.




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'Nostalgia is dumb': Cree launches LED-promoting TV spots

Realizing that some folks may need further convincing to ditch incandescents, LED pioneer Cree releases a series of TV spots starring Lance Reddick.




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NY Design Week teaser: Stylish LED lamps powered by falling sand

Danielle Trofe returns to WantedDesign with a duo of LED lamp-hourglass hybrids that stay illuminated via the kinetic energy produced by falling sand.



  • Remodeling & Design

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McDonald's opens LEED-certified restaurant in N.C.

Fast food and environmentalism aren't always seen as compatible. The owner of this green-built McDonald's hopes to change that.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Buy an LED bulb at IKEA, help improve lighting at refugee camps

Now through the end of March, the sale of LED bulbs at IKEA will help to make refugee camps safer and more secure and for the families living in them.




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GE joins smart LED race with 'commercially viable' Link bulb

Although not the flashiest thing on the block, GE unveils a WiFi-connected LED bulb with a more agreeable price point than its peers.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Alba: World's first responsive LED bulb learns while illuminating

Meet a brainy LED bulb equipped with embedded sensors that will help you sleep better (and save a bundle of cash).



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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The EPA wants to know: Are you a 'Dim Bulb?'

New campaign hopes to help consumers see the light on energy-saving light bulbs.




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Jeff Goldblum sells the heck of out GE's new smart LED bulb

Here's hoping that Thomas Edison is rolling over in his grave ... with laughter.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Night skiing is even cooler if you're covered in LEDs

A vivid new video follows skiers in LED-studded suits as they slice up Alaskan slopes after dark.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Philips Hue Go LED lamp offers untethered light

Described as a 'portable center piece,' Philips newest smart LED is a super-versatile mood-setter.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Philips' latest bright idea is a no-frills $5 LED bulb

Talk about an Earth Day special: Philips unveils the most affordable 60-watt equivalent LED yet.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Ahead of Valentine's Day, GE calls it quits with the CFL bulb

Don't let the door hit you on the way out, pigtail.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Lamp multi-tasking as a terrarium allows plants to grow in sunlight-starved spaces

No window? No problem.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Your clothes' biggest eco impact isn't what you think

Turns out that how—and how often—you wash your clothes makes a huge difference.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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How one bride's disappointment launched a fair trade wedding dress company

A fair trade wedding dress maker discusses how her business was born.




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5 ways to wear fall's lace trend (without looking like a bride)

Lace has broken way outside the bridal realm and can now be found on a plethora of accessories.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Walking Shelter: A tennis shoe-tent combo for impromptu siestas

Lady Gaga meets L.L. Bean with a 'mobile habitat' concept from Aussie firm Sibling that integrates a one-person tent into the back of a pair of sneakers.



  • Arts & Culture

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Hayden Christensen's farm inspires new clothing line

'Star Wars' actor's new new 20-piece men's clothing line includes jackets, pants, knitwear, and accessories.



  • Arts & Culture

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Winter Olympics uniforms will be made in USA

After protests and complaints about prior Olympics uniforms being made in China, Ralph Lauren brings production back the USA.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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A new hot denim company with a heart of green

Eva & Paul jeans are a crowdfunded sustainable denim company that's obsessed with fit.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Abercrombie & Fitch, in reversal of exclusionary policy, now selling larger sizes

After a drubbing in the media, the formerly popular brand is making amends.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Are there toxic chemicals in the clothes you're wearing right now?

Greenpeace's Detox campaign works to get chemicals out of our clothes — and our environment.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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A grown-up onesie: Elevate your loungin'!

Hoodsie brings color and style to adult-sized onesies.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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San Francisco eyes last season's fashions with new recycling initiative

Feel free to leave your heart in San Francisco, but don't forget to drop those old boxer shorts and blouses in one of the city's new textile recycling bins.




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Incensed Utah mom buys all 'indecent' T-shirts in mall

Upset about the racy tees, Judy Cox put some citizen-enacted censorship into place.




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'Hercules' star Kellan Lutz to don sustainable tux for Oscars

Actor will be participating in Suzy Amis Cameron's 'Red Carpet Green Dress' challenge.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Where were your running shoes made? (Hint: It's probably not in the US)

There's only one major sneaker retailer who still makes their shoes in America.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Mushroom dress can be composted when it falls out of fashion

Make a statement by wearing this sleek dress made from mushroom mycelium.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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10 laundry tips that won't stain the environment

Just a few simple changes in your laundry routine can make a big difference, and you already have many of the best natural laundry products in your pantry.




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Ditch pleather, pineapple's the new faux leather

Move over pleather, Piñatex is the new faux leather alternative made from pineapple leaves. The fabric is vegan and biodegradable.



  • Arts & Culture

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What's a runner to wear in the stifling heat?

Looking for the best gear for summer running? Here are some eco-friendly fashion tips so you can hit the trails in style.



  • Fitness & Well-Being