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Starbucks announces yet another sustainability initiative

They do this every few years. Will this one be any more successful?




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A guide to sustainable packaging labels

Consumers are choosing brands they think are better for the planet, so it’s important they know what they’re getting.




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The billionaire fighting to stop Keystone XL

In the current issue of the The New Yorker, Ryan Lizza tells the story of how Tom Steyer, "a fifty-six-year-old billionaire" has thrown his clout and money behind the effort to stop the Keystone XL pipeline.




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Bill McKibben on the failure of Obama's energy policy

Bill McKibben makes a strong case that despite the EPA's new power plant regulations and increasing fuel efficiency in cars, President Obama has largely been a failure in terms of pursuing a progressive energy policy




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Gap's new Upcycled Puffer contains 40 discarded plastic bottles

Stay cozy in the knowledge that you're diverting plastic waste and reducing demand for new material.




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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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Fast fashion's eco-activism campaigns do more harm than good

'Merching for a cause' perpetuates many of the problems it claims to help.




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4 steps to a more sustainable jeans habit

It's time to start thinking about substance over style.




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Patagonia will teach you how to repair clothes

A new partnership with iFixit offers step-by-step instructions for fixing damaged gear.




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ÉTICA jeans are super stylish and sustainable

The company uses 90 percent less water than most denim producers.




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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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US government goes after green modern design, will make architecture classical again

They will also likely offer a new definition of 'sustainable design'.




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Open streets and parks are a matter of equity and fairness

In many cities, politicians are looking at the world through their windshields.




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The Coronavirus and the future of Main Street

What can we do to save our streets? Decentralize everything.




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How to grow and harvest 'cut and come again' lettuce, for perpetual salad greens

Harvesting a large crisp head of lettuce from the garden is a wonderful thing, but for faster yields and longer harvests, a cut and come again lettuce bed can put salad on your plate all season long.




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Want nail polish with fewer chemicals? Check out ella+mila

It is"7-free," which means it does not contain 7 of the harshest chemicals commonly used in nail polishes.




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4 ways to make your hair care greener

It all comes down to using less of everything.




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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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Deli counter deception: 'No nitrates added' claim is incorrect

Consumer Reports explains why the curing source for processed meats doesn't matter. It's all bad for you.




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Use of chemical hair products increases breast cancer risk

A new study shows it's even higher for black women and frequent hair-dyers.




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The future of almonds is uncertain

Their fate is tied to that of bees, which aren't doing too great either.




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Fair trade falls short when it comes to hired farm workers

But this doesn't mean we should give up on fair trade certification.




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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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Fish oil in the news again: but is it snake oil?

New study on fish oil benefits has some foibles, the least of which is it's not fish oil.




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European Bison free to remain in the wild after court decision

Ruling protects the organization behind a unique project to re-establish European bison in the wild




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RetroFirst: A new campaign from British architectural magazine to promote retrofit and renovation

The upfront carbon emissions from replacing existing buildings now are as big as operating emissions. We have to stop this now.




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Balance Bar Launches World's First Rainforest Alliance Certified Energy Bar

Get your dark chocolate fix with less guilt. Balance Bar introduces a new energy bar featuring sustainably farmed cocoa beans.




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It's Fair Tuesday; Support Fair Trade Today

A response to Black Friday and Cyber Monday with the goal of inspiring conscious consumerism.




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Why it's important to stick with fair-trade chocolate this Valentine's Day

You don't want to ruin the romance with a gift contaminated by child labour and slavery.




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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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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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Waiting for a bus at a special BUS stop in Baltimore

This celebration of buses makes a BUS stop a special place to meet.




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Chelsea Flower Show triumphs despite the rain

The rain on this year's show dampened the plants but not the spirits.




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The grass chair grows again

First seen in TreeHugger in 2006, the grass chair returns.




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Jargon Watch: SVOCs, "the next challenge in indoor air quality"

Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds are in everything from your dust bunnies to your dental floss.




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Minotair "Magic Box" heats, cools, ventilates and dehumidifies

Can one device to it all? Should it? Has its time finally come?




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Why in the world would anyone want a computer-driven wooden nail gun?

Beck nails it again with the Automated Nailing Head.




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How pizza is keeping former inmates out of jail

Haven't we always said that learning how to cook is a useful life skill?




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5 Colorful Fair Trade Holiday Gifts to Score on Fair Tuesday

Who needs Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Indego Africa gives #FairTuesday a fashionable and affordable twist with colorful jewelry, accessories, and holiday gifts.




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'Time flies as nature cries' and other lessons from Chainsaw Sculptures

A curious fund raiser unleashes chainsaws in the name of conservation.




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These backpacks are made from upcycled car seat belts & airbags

Airpaq's one-of-a-kind rucksacks are putting used car safety components back to work to help protect and haul your gear.




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How to live like a millionaire on an ordinary salary in sustainable style

What would you do if you had a million dollars?




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Kids' brains are wired for a different upbringing than what they're getting

Overprotective parenting is more than an annoyance; it's an evolutionary aberration.




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Vanuatu bans disposable diapers in fight against plastic

Parents will have to embrace the old-fashioned cloth diapering method. That's not a bad thing.




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Children's bodies contain alarming levels of plastic chemicals

A German study reveals that we're doing a poor job of keeping of safeguarding children's health when it comes to plastic.




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It's more than just an easy way to get a daily dose of TreeHugger.




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Verve Lux tiny house puts its toilet over the trailer tongue

To gain more space, this tiny has its toilet in a bump-out built over the trailer tongue.




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The humble toilet is bringing health and hope to Haiti

A group called SOIL installs waterless toilets in hard-to-reach, impoverished communities and then transforms the waste into compost, improving food security.




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New study concludes that jet air dryers should not be used in hospitals

They do a terrific job of taking bacteria from your hands and spreading it all over the walls and floors.




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New E. coli strain resistant to all known antibiotics

The bacteria are winning.