Category: Green news
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Good green things
People are going nuts about rainbow cakes. At least, I see pics of them all the time around Tumblr and Pinterest. I have no idea how to make this, but if I ever got the urge to do so, this rainbow cake recipe from Inhabitots may be a good one to follow, especially because it…
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Green threads for McDonald’s service crew in London
Soon, 2,000 employees of the four McDonald’s Olympic Park branches will be wearing eco-friendly uniforms. The uniforms were designed by husband-and-wife tandem Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway, who partnered with Worn Again, and the clothes have been described variously as “mod” and “Mad Men-inspired.” The uniforms will enter a “closed loop,” which means that any old…
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Good green things
Jeans are a basic wardrobe staple for practically everyone, but did you know that making them requires a lot of water and chemicals? Fortunately, companies are finding ways to make some green jeans, either by using organic fabrics or natural dyes. A new method called Advanced Denim uses up to 92 percent less water and…
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The greenest college campuses
This infographic by OnlineColleges.net illustrates a few details about the greenest college campuses in the U.S. Compiled By: Online Colleges Guide
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Good green things
Bamboo buildings are on the rise in Bali, Indonesia. A school, a chocolate factory, a bridge, and luxury villas are just some of the structures built out of bamboo, and they do look pretty good. Eco-friendly lamps are not a new concept, but what can make them different is how they’re powered. The three lamps…
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Join Stonyfield’s The Great Food Find!
Knowing where your food comes from, how it’s made, and what’s in it is definitely important these days, since that will allow you to live a healthier life. As part of its ‘Know Your Food’ campaign, Stonyfield has launched an online food hunt that will take you to various websites in search of food products…
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Alicia Silverstone teams up with Juice Beauty
Alicia Silverstone’s dedication to a healthy lifestyle is no secret, and she’s taking it even further by teaming up with skin care and cosmetics company Juice Beauty. The company pledges to provide effective organic products, to support local farmers, and to keep sustainability in every aspect of its business and operations, so you can see…
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Good green things
Photo by Jackerbie/CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Vertical gardens will soon be sprouting in Singapore. The ‘supertrees’ will feature thousands of plants, serve as a source of solar power, and also collect rainwater. Matevz Lenarcic has completed his flight around the world! He reports that the flight had almost no problems, and that he was able to…
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SM faces a firestorm of criticism over cut trees in Baguio City
When plans for SM City Baguio were unveiled around 10 years ago, people were naturally offended by the idea. SM malls are known for being large sprawling structures, and one can imagine how out of place a mall would be in Baguio City. Despite criticism and protest, the plans pushed through, and today, SM stands…
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Good green things
If you’re looking for a job in an industry or company connected with preserving the environment, start your search at JustGreenJobs.com. The site is still growing, but there are some pretty interesting listings available now. We’re looking forward to seeing a more beefed-up Resource Center on the site. Check them out on Facebook, too. Have…