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Dish It Out: Eco-Friendly Tools for Washing Dishes

A majority of people would much rather do almost anything else than wash dishes.  But, dishes don't wash themselves and in many homes, dishes get washed every....single...day. This means that we go...

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Compost City: An Interview with Rebecca Louie, The Compostess

The art of composting is on the rise. And it's not just for those with large backyard gardens anymore. Composting in the city is becoming more common thanks to advocates like Rebecca Louie, The...

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This Travel Gear Has A Road-Worn Past

Most traveling takes planning. With the proper amount of planning, the journey can be - well, all about the journey and not about the coulda-shoulda-wouldas. If you're traveling, you're likely going to...

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Why New York City Is Tackling Water Pollution Naturally

Brooklyn residents are very familiar with the Gowanus Canal in New York City. This canal has become one of the most polluted the waterways in the U.S. thanks to waste disposal and sewage runoff as well...

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How Haiti Turns Trash Into Opportunity

Recycling bins are on every corner in many major cities in the United States. We take for granted that we have access to recycling - plastic recycling, metal recycling, glass recycling, you name it....

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A Colorful Tale: Why Leftover Crayons Are Now Being Hospitalized

Every year, up to 75,000 pounds of broken crayons are thrown away and wind up in landfills across the country. This number is concerning as crayon wax isn’t biodegradable, so it will never break down....

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Compact Camper Packs Environmentally Friendly Travel

Road trip! These two simple words can get just about anyone excited for a new adventure. Whether you’re planning a staycation, quick weekend jaunt or a 365-day trip around the country, comfort is of...

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How To Turn A Dresser Drawer Into A Vegetable Garden

When your dresser comes to the end of its life, what do you do? Why you plant a vegetable garden of course! Instead of hauling your old dresser to the dump, give it new life as a home for a beautiful...

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Considering Living In An Ecovillage? You’re Not Alone

It’s estimated that 80.7% of the US population currently lives in urban areas (as of 2010). It’s easy to become disconnected from nature when you live in a concrete jungle. More and more people are...

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A Roadmap To Reduce Food Waste? Try This App!

The United States is one wasteful country. Did you know that 40% of the food in this country ends up in the garbage can every year? Many people blame restaurants for all of the food waste when, in...

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7 Gardening Ideas For Creating A Greener Garden

Spring is just around the corner, and avid gardeners are already mapping out their gardens and starting seeds indoors.  Gardening ideas? Yeah, we've got 'em. There is so much to consider when planning...

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Download These 20+ Unique E-Waste Upcycling Ideas

In an age where technology seems to move at the speed of light, electronic devices often become e-waste in only a few years after manufacture.  Download this fact - according to the Environmental...

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7 DIY Greenhouse Ideas That Are True Gardening Gold

It’s never too early to start planning your spring garden. Did you know that there’s no better time to plan your spring garden than in the middle of winter? We don't usually think gardening when it...

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Indoor Gardening Gets A Makeover With These 15 Unique Planter Ideas

This time of year, everyone is talking about planning their spring garden and starting seeds indoors. Gardens are wonderful givers of life and a tremendous way to give back to your family and to the...

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American Ecovillages? They Exist And Here’s 5 Exciting Examples

Have you ever thought about getting away from it all and moving to an ecovillage? What’s an ecovillage you ask? Ecovillages are communities whose inhabitants seek to live according to ecological...

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In Search Of Sustainable Living Zen

Keeping a tidy home is something nearly everyone struggles with. Either your home appears tidy and you’re cleaning all the time or your house is just plain cluttered and you feel at a loss on how to...

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Bring Your Photography To Life With This DIY Light Table

If you like to just shoot photography on the go, then all you really need is a good camera and the right lens and filters. However, if you like to photograph items for your business, or to sell online,...

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How To Repurpose Old Books Into New Masterpieces

Repurposing is something that is becoming ever more important for our environment. Fortunately, it can be fun to repurpose too! Today, we’re bringing you a plethora of ideas for repurposing old books...

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Gardening Tips: How To Get Kids Actively Involved

Spring is already pushing its way out whether you are ready for it or not! I am definitely ready to welcome the birds, the buds and the scent of freshly turned earth back again. I've been reading lots...

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Gardening Tips: Garden Like A Ninja

I am so excited to have Angela England back to Earth911 with another interview and more great gardening tips. We got so much great feedback about her last interview about her book, Backyard Farming on...

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