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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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The best of New York Fashion Week—so far

From natural beauty to parties, openings and shows, the start of fashion week brings plenty of green goodness!



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Creative jewelry storage solutions

Find what you need, avoid tangled necklaces, and enjoy your jewelry again with these fun storage ideas.



  • 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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Embrace your inner couch potato with these socially responsible robes

Jackie Nelson and Evan Streusand's company Highway Robery brings sustainability and a fun, sustainable vibe to lounging around.




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Should I ditch my not-so-old, eco-unfriendly carpets for newer, eco-friendlier ones?

Matt Hickman can help you pick out the perfect shade of green for your rugs.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Ray Anderson, noted environmentalist, passes away at 77

CEO of Interface and author of 'Confessions of a Radical Industrialist' leaves an eco-legacy.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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A no-sweat home appliance rebate resource

Designed to take the guesswork out of buying energy-efficient home appliances, EcoRebates.com includes a state-by-state rebate database of available incentives.




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A bunkie of one's own: Q&A with Sarah Richardson

On 'Sarah's Summer House,' interior designer Sarah Richardson tackles a most formidable challenge: The eco-renovation of her off the grid summer cottage located



  • Remodeling & Design

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Jason Graham-Nye wants to change the way we diaper our babies

Meet the eco-entrepreneur behind gDiapers, a greener, flushable, alternative to the traditional plastic disposable diaper.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Chris Tackett: Green blogger, social media pro

Environmental blogger and media maven Chris Tackett talks about how he got his job, the future of the green media landscape, and the joys of composting.




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A not-so-nutty professor brings science to the masses on YouTube

Martyn Poliakoff, a professor of chemistry at the University of Nottingham, may first appear like a mad scientist in his popular series of YouTube videos in whi



  • Arts & Culture

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Danielle Brigida is leading the NWF into the world of social media

Danielle Brigida is one of the most respected people in the world of nonprofit social media. Read more about this 1-woman army who convinced the National Wildli



  • Wilderness & Resources

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TEDxDirigo interviews: John Rooks of The SOAP Group

John Rooks spoke at TEDxDirigo about the need for businesses to be authentically green. Read more about his ideas and why he loves the state of Maine.



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New York buildings to go dark during bird migration season

Deadlier than Glenn Close with a kitchen knife, light's 'fatal attraction' kills millions of birds each year.




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Twitter-sourced 'Quakebook' hits Amazon.com

The 'Quakebook' project, a gripping Twitter-sourced charity eBook filled with first-hand accounts of life after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan




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Bluetooth paper airplane kit is ridiculously awesome

Flying paper airplanes has never been this fun.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Will the iPhone6 be solar-powered?

Your next iPhone could recharge itself by absorbing sunlight-- if a new rumor turns out to be true.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Going cashless is easy — if you actually have some

It is one thing to go cashless, and it is altogether another thing to have no money.




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Let's make a resolution to get rid of these ridiculous, messed-up measurements

Everything from the way we tell time to the way we measure things and plug in our phones is screwed up.



  • Research & Innovations

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Accessory makers confirm iPad Mini rumors

Accessory manufacturers have confirmed rumors about Apple's new 7 inch iPad Mini, which is set to be unveiled on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at a press conference.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Be a disease detective: Solve outbreaks with new CDC iPad app

The CDC hopes to teach the public about outbreaks and maybe attract future epidemiologists through the free app.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Some users can't keep their paws off the iPad

Dog trainer Anna Jane Grossman provides private iPad lessons to dogs, where she teaches them to nose the screen to activate apps.




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Paper Karma could be your best friend this catalog season

A free app for Apple and Android devices scans your unwanted mail and puts in unsubscribe requests for you.



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Microsoft Office coming to the iPad on March 27

Microsoft is expected to unveil its flagship software suite for its competitor's tablet at the end of the month.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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David All and the dark side of social media

Introducing Karl Rove 2.0 and his new post-propaganda 'astroturfing' industry that funnels oil money into fake grassroots organizations. His goal? Stop climate




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The Lorax speaks for the SUVs? Yeah, sounds about right

The Lorax, defender of the trees, shilling for a gas-guzzling Mazda SUV? Cue the outrage, right? Wrong. The Lorax has always been part of the entertainment-indu



  • Arts & Culture

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Waze: Crowdsourced traffic control

A new iPhone app lets drivers report traffic conditions to each other in real time.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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5 reasons your next car will be electric

At the end of 2009, electric cars connected to smart grids have become inevitable. Get used to the idea of plugging in before hitting the road. It won't be so b




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Get in gear for spring biking season: New routes

Google maps biking directions are shockingly good.




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The urban cycling boom: Sometimes too big, sometimes too small

In Tennessee, the streets are too dangerous for one 10-year-old on a bike. In Copenhagen, the streets are too crowded to accommodate any more kids. The real pro




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Telecommuters aren't isolated and unproductive

Study debunks the myth that telecommuters are disconnected and thus less productive. Results from the study were published in the June issue of Communication Mo




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A taxidermy-themed storage solution that's minus the fur, plus the fixie

Trophy Bicycle Holders offer a smart, space-saving storage solution in the form of two 'iconic silhouettes.'



  • Remodeling & Design

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Two retired Solar Decathlon homes seek deep-pocketed buyers

Two student teams from the 2013 Solar Decathlon, USC and Santa Clara University, need to sell their innovative, solar-powered homes to private buyers.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Solar and veterans: A match made in heaven?

The rapidly growing solar industry needs a lot of highly skilled employees. And it thinks it knows where to find them.




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The real reason so many of us go to work when we're sick

About 50 million Americans don't have paid sick leave, but there are numerous benefits when employers offer it.




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Jobs in solar, wind power are growing 12 times faster than U.S. economy

A new report hints at the growing economic clout of renewable energy.




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British prisoners put to work building prefab homes

Why have inmates manufacture license plates when they can help put an end to a housing crisis?



  • Remodeling & Design

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Wanted: Planetary protector for the solar system

NASA is looking for someone to protect us from alien microbes — and the rest of the solar system from ourselves.




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This robot may be flipping your burgers soon

Miso Robotic's Flippy supposedly frees up fast food workers from 'high pain points' on the job. Could it free them of the job entirely, though?




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Old white men are clogging up the upper ranks of business, so what should we do about it?

Much of the generation and gender gap is due to simple demographics rather than evil intent.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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New Cousteau series looks to kids for solutions to aquatic 'dead zones'

This EarthEcho Expedition takes an in-depth look at dead zones in the Chesapeake Bay — and hopes to get kids involved in finding the answer.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Meet Peyton Robertson, the 12-year-old scientist with 3 patents pending

This hot young scientist has created solutions to everything from helping communities survive a flood to helping his twin sisters learn how to ride their bikes.




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Manchin's gunslinging comes with some kickback

The newly elected senator is having a tough time getting on committees after taking 'dead aim' at the cap-and-trade bill during the campaign season.




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A portable & green espresso machine and Palmera Naturals sauces

Support small companies with good products though kickstarter.com! The following two companies have great products to back.




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Summertime cleanup: 10 tools for an end-of-season sparkle

We're not quite through with summer yet but it's never too early to start conquering that filthy grill and remedying those BBQ sauce-stained tablecloths.




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8 handsome home goods from the West Elm Handcrafted collection

West Elm is about to get a whole lot more crafty with the launch of a new initiative that involves a significant financial commitment to handcrafted products.



  • Remodeling & Design

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8 stylish countertop storage solutions for National Bulk Foods Week

In addition to keeping green by hitting up the bulk food bins this week, outfit your kitchen with attractive receptacles to store all those garbanzo beans.




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With new air care line, Method bids adieu to the aerosol can

The green cleaning powerhouse reintroduces its home fragrance line with a collection of spray air fresheners powered by pressurized air technology.




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Why Twinkies are so cheap

A new video from CALPIRG explains how agricultural subsidies make unhealthy processed edible products much cheaper than real, organic food.