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Shedding Light on Lightbulbs: The Ins and Outs of Our Options

Aug 31, 2021

The pros and cons of incandescent, fluorescent and LED bulbs, with information on costs and proper disposal.

Stack of copper pots and pans sitting on counter next to spices

Healthy Cookware: How to Choose Non-Toxic Pots and Pans

Aug 31, 2021 ● By Amy Coyle

From classic pots and pans to the latest modern synthetic materials, here are some basic factors to watch for in choosing environmentally sound and chemical-free cookware.

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Olio App Prevents Food Waste

May 28, 2021

The smartphone app Olio allows people with extra food to post a picture online. Anyone that wants the food can respond and pick it up as a gift.

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Eco-friendly athletes drinking from sustainable, green water bottles after working out

Eco-Athletes: Working Out with the Planet in Mind

Mar 31, 2021 ● By Marlaina Donato

Professional and recreational athletes alike are increasingly working out with the planet in mind. Here are some sustainable ways to put eco-fitness into action.

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Golden Rules: Moms Launch Eco-Friendly Certification

Oct 31, 2019

A nonprofit has launched Moms Across America Gold Standard, a multi-tiered verification program for food, beverages and supplements that creates a simple, trustworthy resource for consumers.

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Kool-Kats: Candy Wrappers Reimagined as Origami

Oct 31, 2019

KitKat chocolate bars from Nestlé's Japan confectionery branch will soon be wrapped in paper instead of plastic, with instructions for how to fashion it into the iconic origami crane.

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