ca Scientists invent paper that can be printed with light instead of ink By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:58:17 +0000 Paper can be reprinted up to 80 times, greatly reducing the waste associated with inkjet printing. Full Article Research & Innovations
ca A recap of SOCAP 2009 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:17:59 +0000 Guest blogger Greg Wendt offers a recap of the sold-out Social Capital Markets conference in San Francisco. Full Article Research & Innovations
ca How your 'slow money' can make a difference By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:42:28 +0000 How the Slow Money Alliance uses green investing to turn a profit and grow a community. Full Article Personal Finance
ca Do you know what's made in America? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:37:52 +0000 Test your knowledge of where products come from and find out if you're a savvy consumer by taking this Made in the USA quiz. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ca Berry decadent dark chocolate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:57:12 +0000 Divine Chocolate's fair trade 70% Dark Chocolate with Raspberries combines rich chocolate decadence with tart fruity flavors. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ca National Chocolate Cake Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:14:37 +0000 In honor of this delicious holiday, we’ve got recipes for organic and vegan chocolate cakes to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Full Article Recipes
ca 5 sustainable chocolates you can find at the grocery store By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:30:26 +0000 If you didn’t think ahead, shop your store’s candy aisle for these sustainable Valentine’s Day treats. Full Article Healthy Eating
ca When chocolate met maca By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Jun 2011 03:38:59 +0000 MNN's lifestyle blogger loves the sweet and crunchy taste of Chocolate Maca Chunk — a raw, organic, vegan and fair trade chocolate bar handcrafted by Lulu's C Full Article Healthy Eating
ca Tropical cocktails made healthy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:57:59 +0000 Zhena's Gypsy Tea is out with a new line of organic and fair trade green teas -- in enticing flavors like Coconut Rum and Berry Bellini. Full Article Beverages
ca Fair Trade Finder app crowd-sources product locations By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:55:27 +0000 Fair Trade USA has just released an app that allows users to upload the location of fair trade products that they find for sale. No smartphone? No problem. Use Full Article Healthy Eating
ca Natural and organic chocolate Halloween candy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:37:05 +0000 One of our food blogger's choices for responsibly made treats for your trick-or-treaters this Halloween that won’t break your budget. Full Article Healthy Eating
ca Why ethical fashion matters (Hint: It's about people) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:27:09 +0000 Here's a list of reasons this blogger thinks fair fashion is anything but frivolous. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
ca The H&M conundrum: Does it make sense to support more ethical fast fashion? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Dec 2012 01:05:20 +0000 H&M is the most ethically minded of the cheap clothing stores, but it still promotes virtually throwaway retail. What's a conscious shopper to do? Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
ca When buying chocolate becomes complicated By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2013 00:41:33 +0000 Have you considered the impact of your purchasing decisions? That's what I've been doing — again. Full Article Healthy Eating
ca House of Mandela: Fair Trade wines from South Africa's famous family By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:00:00 +0000 The daughter and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela lead the Mandela family in sustainable wine making. Full Article Beverages
ca How many different kinds of grapes can you stuff into one bottle of wine? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 19:49:00 +0000 De Bos Rosé is handpicked, fair trade accredited and made from 47 different varietals of grapes. Full Article Beverages
ca Let's keep child labor out of Halloween candy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 20:19:17 +0000 This informative chart from Green America rates the candy companies on their commitment to avoiding child labor. Full Article Healthy Eating
ca Watch an elk herd run majestically across the Colorado foothills By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 17:03:49 +0000 This serene video from Colorado Parks and Wildlife shows a large herd of elk running across the landscape in Colorado. Full Article Animals
ca Restaurants: Ortine Café in Brooklyn By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2009 16:24:32 +0000 Customers at Ortine's in Brooklyn sit among the gardens where the food on their plates grows. Full Article Healthy Eating
ca Can pizza save the world? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:51:48 +0000 A Minneapolis restaurant delivers Planet Saving Pizza in electric cars. Full Article Healthy Eating
ca Restaurants: Luray, VA’s Circa ‘31 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:53:18 +0000 Virginia’s Mimslyn Inn brings a fresh idea from farm to table to schools. Full Article Healthy Eating
ca In Denver, everyone can afford to eat organic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:14:49 +0000 At the SAME Café in Denver, Colorado, diners pay what they can for organic and local dishes. Full Article Healthy Eating
ca Are Americans getting greener? By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2012 19:55:11 +0000 A new survey reveals that overall, nearly 70 percent of U.S. consumers purchase green products or services. Full Article Responsible Living
ca Cultured Caveman: A food cart done the right way By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:46:28 +0000 A food cart that uses real food ingredients like grass-fed beef, tallow and coconut milk is a winner in this household. Full Article Healthy Eating
ca World's largest indoor vertical farm opens in Chicago By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:21:04 +0000 FarmedHere, a new 90,000-square-foot indoor farm, just opened in the suburbs of Chicago and is now the largest facility of its kind in the world. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ca Noble Vines 337: Sustainable cabernet sauvignon for burgers and steaks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 26 May 2013 16:39:50 +0000 For Memorial Day weekend, and for all your summer grilling celebrations, this great red is affordable enough to serve to crowds. Full Article Beverages
ca Zazu Restaurant and Farm sources locally and humanely By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:18:36 +0000 Husband and wife team John Stewart and Duskie Estes have created a wine country restaurant that serves memorable meals. Full Article Healthy Eating
ca Bubbles could boost cargo ship efficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:03:35 +0000 Could the power of tiny bubbles be used to boost the fuel-efficiency of cargo ships? Full Article Transportation
ca James Cameron created new camera system for trench dive By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:55:20 +0000 Director/explorer utilized new thumb-sized 1080p cameras to capture 3-D video from the deepest point on earth. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ca From 'Jetsons' to your driveway: A folding car By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:49:13 +0000 Modern electronic controls help make science-fiction visions like the Hiriko Fold possible. It's an Explorer-sized electric car pod that folds to fit into a thi Full Article Transportation
ca Turn old electronics into holiday cash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:52:38 +0000 If you've upgraded and have old Apple products or other cellphones lying around, Gazelle will give you cash. It's fast, easy and the company will even send you Full Article Personal Finance
ca How researchers can use GPS to track hurricane wind speeds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 16:09:48 +0000 Adding to data from current technologies, GPS radio signals could help to show a more comprehensive view of hurricanes' behaviors. Full Article Climate & Weather
ca 6 must-download cool car apps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 16:56:15 +0000 With these free or cheap apps, you can drive safely, park your car without circling, find cheap gas, and locate repair shops you can trust. Full Article Transportation
ca Geese-scaring drone keeps Canadian beach clean By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 17:39:36 +0000 Officials hope the aircraft will help prevent unsafe E. coli counts, which have caused beach closures in the past. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ca DARPA publishes massive online catalog of open source code By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:10:06 +0000 The agency hopes that public access to the information will encourage collaboration and innovation across the computer science community. Full Article Computers
ca Boeing unveils secure smartphone that can 'self-destruct' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:39:59 +0000 The Boeing Black tackles cybersecurity with a range of spy-like features. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ca Why a factory ghost in Bangladesh caused riots By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 19:09:57 +0000 A factory ghost caused 3,000 garment workers to riot in Bangladesh. The workers' behavior is called mass hysteria Full Article Arts & Culture
ca Hurricane Michele Bachmann? Viral video endorses name change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:44:12 +0000 The tongue-in-cheek campaign, courtesy of 350.org, proposes naming storms after climate change deniers. Full Article Politics
ca How to avoid the fake online locksmith scam By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 06 Feb 2016 21:05:00 +0000 Is the person you're calling to unlock your door a real locksmith or a con artist? Full Article Personal Finance
ca How humidity can damage your home By www.networx.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:39:51 +0000 Humidity doesn’t just make you uncomfortable. It also causes problems and health hazards at every level of the home. Here is a bottom-to-top summary of some o Full Article Healthy Spaces
ca How to clean mold without toxic chemicals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 12:42:28 +0000 Get a jump on this harmful invader with some common household solutions. Full Article At Home
ca MNN Nest pledge: 'I will support my town's local and green businesses this year' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:31:31 +0000 You can dramatically reduce your carbon footprint just by choosing products and services that are locally-owned and produced. Full Article Responsible Living
ca Americans push back on proposed fee increases at national parks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:06:18 +0000 The U.S. Interior Department is reportedly backing away from the plan after receiving a flood of disapproving public comments. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ca Creative ways we were called home for dinner By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Aug 2018 14:21:00 +0000 Do kids still get summoned back with bells and whistles at the end of playtime outside? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ca Chicago mom investigated after letting her daughter walk the dog alone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Aug 2018 19:41:47 +0000 A neighbor called the police on a Chicago mom for letting her 8-year-old walk the dog alone. Full Article Family Activities
ca This couple cycled from Canada to New Mexico with their toddler By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Oct 2018 15:43:27 +0000 Last year, they successfully hiked the entire Appalachian Trail when their daughter was just a baby. Full Article Family Activities
ca Oscar-winning 'Bao' is about a mom who thinks a dumpling is her baby — and I get it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 18:43:25 +0000 The animated short "Bao" is about a Chinese mother overprotecting a dumpling, and it speaks to anyone who has ever been a mom or had a mom. Full Article Arts & Culture
ca Young orcas eat better and live longer when grandma is around By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 18:38:38 +0000 A new study finds that the presence of grandmother helps younger whales thrive, just as with humans. Full Article Animals
ca Your favorite scented products are causing as much air pollution as your car By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 May 2018 14:27:10 +0000 VOC emissions from shampoo, cleaners and paint impact air quality as much as vehicle emissions, according to a new study from NOAA. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ca Talc powder has no significant link to ovarian cancer, study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 21:41:37 +0000 The latest, largest study finds talcum powder likely causes little risk for ovarian cancer. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being