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There probably isn’t one person in North America who doesn’t own a piece of furniture they’ve had to put together with a million screws, bolts and sketchy instructions. While the end result can often be pretty impressive, for the sustainable shopper there’s some green news about a number of eco-friendly and sustainable furnishings for your eco-pad, office or college dorm. Read more…
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Have you thought of your New Year’s resolution yet? Well, let me suggest adding a very simple resolution that will have a positive impact in the world. This resolution is as simple as reading a book. Many people love learning about how their actions can specifically impact the world by seeing statistics and learning facts. However, it is very hard to find sources that are reliable. My New Year’s resolution suggestions are to read The Green Book and The Lorax. Read more…
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Tyson Foods is the largest meat company in the world, and animal fat is their waste product. Instead of selling their animal fat to producers of cosmetics, soaps, and animal food, they are partnering with Syntroleum Corporation and turning their animal fat waste into renewable fuel, this is some green news to smile about. Read more…
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As 2010 comes to a close, people are already starting to look forward to 2011. A phrase I hear often, especially pertaining to improving the health of the environment, is that a little goes a long way. During 2011, let’s make a a little go a long way! There are so many small changes a person can make to improve our environment. Let’s make a pact and get our green resolutions going! Read more…
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With Christmas just ending, the hunt for the best post-boxing day deals is just beginning. Many people will be on the lookout for a new television to watch all the dvds and blu-rays they got for Christmas. Just because your looking to trade in your old t.v for a larger than life flat screen, doesn’t mean you have to trade in your sustainable ideals. Read more…
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The actuality of running out of water is quite unfathomable; especially given that, well… we live off the stuff. But when you take into consideration circumstantial influences, like a sizeable starving population, a rapidly expanding youth populace, and an addictive plant (similar to tobacco) that is quickly depleting the water supply, the notion becomes a bit more real. All things considered, it is no wonder that Yemen could be the first country to completely run out of water. Read more…
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‘Tis the season for Christmas lights, but a new study reveals that “light pollution” isn’t just a metaphor. Harald Stark of American’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says that the light emanating from cities across the globe not only deprives citizens of being able to see the Milky Way on moonless evenings, but also makes the air they breathe at dawn less fresh than it should be. According to Dr. Stark, the light interferes with the chemicals that clear up foul molecules that are smog’s raw materials. Read more…
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Christmas season always brings out the gift giving, big meals and lots of parties. With the New Year just around the corner, what kinds of resolutions are needed to make 2011 the most sustainable year yet? Read more…
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This is written in response to Zack Wrzeszcz’s article entitled, Globalization, Will it Last? First of all, it was a very well written article- compelling and rich. However, I would like to take a different approach and propose an argument to supporters of the belief that resource security will not be a major issue in the future due to technological capacity. While it is has proven to be correct in the past, I believe the circumstances are beginning to change.
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By 2050 the world’s population is projected to reach 9.1 billion. So we’re gonna need more food, 70% more to be exact. But as the population continues to grow, land available for cultivation becomes scarcer. Imagine if you will towering glass skyscrapers where each floor isn’t an office or apartment, but an orchard. Not only does this create farmable land out of thin air, but it would also slash the costs and carbon emissions associated with transporting food long distances. But wait, there’s more; it would also reduce spoilage and the use of pesticides. Read more…
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