Category: Green news
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Tolkien would approve
I happily stumbled upon this article about a low-impact hobbit house in Wales! It was built by Simon Dale and his father-in-law. Read here to see how they built it.
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The Curious Case of the Disappearing Bag
I love Sun Chips, and kudos to them for coming up with a compostable bag.
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explore the world
Ever wanted to see other people take on the world’s problems and start working towards good solutions? explore gives you a peek at pictures and video clips of these people in action. Just take a look at the video below for a quick sample.
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Eco-urinals?
One of the more…interesting innovations launched by the Metro Manila Development Authority in the Philippines is the urinal, with several of those scattered in unexpected locations all over the city in an attempt to address the…needs of men who just can’t hold it in any longer. But now, the urinals are not just for men….
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Emma Watson debuts People Tree line
The lovely Emma Watson, who we’re pleased to see isn’t going down the typical destructive Hollywood road, has been a busy bee, making a name for herself as an actress, a fashion icon, a model, and is also currently a student at Brown University. She has also begun trying her hand at becoming a designer,…
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The ECOsack
I could’ve just bought any old reusable bag out there, but the ECOsack called to me yesterday and I responded happily. The bag is made of organic canvas and comes in three different styles: a tote, a body bag, and a foldable bag that tucks neatly into a little pouch, which also serves as the…
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Kudos, Sunday Inquirer Magazine
I rarely get a chance to read an actual, physical newspaper these days, but I was able to flip through Inquirer‘s Sunday issue, which comes with a weekly magazine. I was pleased to find out that they print it with mineral-based inks on recycled paper. Great job!
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Omega-3 Man
I happened upon a headline that the demand for Omega-3 fish oil tablets is adversely affecting fish population. I searched for alternatives and found this, Cardiotabs Ocean Safe Marine Oil supplement. It is made from calamari instead of fish.
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Be a Green Explorer with Nokia
Need tips on living a greener life and a guide for eco-friendly travel? Who’d have thought that you can turn to Nokia for that kind of advice? They recently launched Green Explorer, perfect for anyone who wants to see more of the world. Green Explorer also comes as a widget for several of Nokia’s phones….
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Protect the Hudson
From PIRG‘s Anna Aurilio: “The Hudson River is one of New York’s treasures — a home to wildlife, a place to enjoy with our families and an asset to our economy. Unfortunately, polluters have been given a free pass to pollute in the streams that feed the Hudson and many of the rivers, lakes and…