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Pura Kiki – the safer alternative to plastic for babies 27 Aug 2013 | 03:15 am
As demand for green products continues to increase, you’d think this would translate across every industry. But if you take a deeper look into the personal and baby bottle industry, a dark secret emer...
West Marine’s Green Product of the Year Competition is open 24 Aug 2013 | 01:16 am
West Marine, the nation’s fifth largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, has announced the opening of its fifth annual Green Product of the Year Award. Entries are being accepte...
What do you do for the planet? 23 Aug 2013 | 01:09 am
photo by Ninja M., Flickr How would you answer these important questions? It’s 3:23 in the morning and I’m awake. because my great great grandchildren won’t let me sleep. My great great grandchild...
Stay safe and be seen with the Solar Bike Light 21 Aug 2013 | 11:27 pm
A shared road between drivers and bikers makes taking extra safety precautions a must, especially after sunset. Drivers have a tough time seeing bicycle riders and reflective decals may not be enough....
A leader in sustainability – Staples recycles 350 million cartridges 21 Aug 2013 | 01:29 am
It’s one thing to say you’re at the top of the sustainability chain. Staples Inc. “walks the walk”. The world’s largest office supply company and second largest internet retailer announced yesterday t...
Oregon’s governor signs ban on GMO canola growth in Willamette Valley 19 Aug 2013 | 11:38 pm
Governor John Kitzhaber (D-OR) signed into law a bill that banned the growth of genetically modified canola (rapeseed) for commercial production on Thursday, August 15th. The new law prohibits growin...
System now in place to recycle artificial turf 15 Aug 2013 | 10:08 pm
Artificial turf, used instead of real grass for a growing number of playing fields, has at its end of life been sent to landfills. The reason is that this kind of turf is comprised of a mixture of po...
Keep produce fresh longer with Debbie Meyer Green Bags 14 Aug 2013 | 01:01 am
Debbie Meyer Green Bags can really help you cut food waste Keeping with our newest and growing tradition, Americans throw out a good 25 percent of the produce we buy. Whether it’s overripe bananas or...
Mapped rising sea levels caused by the impact of climate change 9 Aug 2013 | 01:15 am
It’s one thing to read about the threat of rising sea levels to our coastal areas. It’s definitely another to see the graphic projections of what this means. An article from today’s Texas Climate New...
You’ll be surprised about what is (and isn’t yet) genetically modified 7 Aug 2013 | 12:14 am
An article in yesterday’s Mother Jones ezine about the food we eat and what really is and isn’t genetically modified brought a few surprises. It makes for interesting reading. As a consumer, it’s more...
