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Everything You Need To Know About Buying Eco-Friendly Paper
What is eco-friendly paper and what are the benefits of FSC certified recycled paper? This guide will walk you through the definitions and distinctions between recycled and FSC Certified paper.The Stroller Safety Lesson Every Parent Needs In Time For Summer
Temperatures inside of a stroller in the summer can get very high so here are some great stroller tips for parents to avoid the heat6 Simple Ways To Make Your Beach Trip Gentle On The Planet
Making your next trip to the beach eco-friendly is much easier than you think. Try these tips.6 Healthy Snacks Perfect For Family Road Trips
Kids are always hungry on long road trips so these healthy snacks are great to pack for when those urges kick inThis Robot Can Recognize and Grab Recyclables Before They're Sent To Landfills
A robot created by AMP Robotics is capable of recognizing and sorting recyclables out of trash to keep them out of landfills, which could be a gamechanger in reducing waste.Water Safety Lessons Every Family Needs For Summer Vacations
Every family should focus on water safety for their children this summer and these tips can really help5 Etsy Shops That Make Green Products Perfect For Families With Kids
Green products for children are sought after by parents and these Etsy shops are the best place to find them5 Environmental Documentaries On Netflix To Watch With Your Kids
Every parent should watch these new documentaries about the environment on Netflix with their childrenDirt Is Actually Great For Your Kids, According To Recent Research
In recent studies and contrary to popular opinion, dirt might actually have health benefits for children by preventing bacteria5 Easy Ways To Find The Safest Car Seat For Your Kids
When looking to purchase a new car seat, there are many factors to consider in order to find the safest and most environmentally friendly one for your childrenOne Couple's Journey To Live In An Award-Winning Solar-Powered Home
A Michigan couple determined to realize their dream when they move to a solar-powered home developed by University of Michigan students, which took top honors at the 2005 Solar Decathlon.5 Surprising Ways Magnesium Benefits Your Body
There are a lot of benefits to including more Magnesium into your daily diet and routine.Probiotics May Be Key To Saving Bees Exposed To Pesticides
The macrobiotics we eat everyday may hold the key to saving bees from pesticides.These London Streetlamps Can Charge Electric Cars Now
London has installed street lamps capable of charging electric cars via sleek charging cords.Fatty Algae May Be Key Player In Replacing Fossil Fuels
Algae holds a key in a compound that can be used to replace fossil fuels which are bad pollutant.sHi-Tech Urn Transforms Ashes Of Loved Ones Into The Trees Of The Future
New technology lets families of lost loved ones bury them as a tree after death.NYC Commits To $100 Million Green Initiative To Beat Urban Heat
New York City is pledging 100 million to a new initiative to help residents beat summer heat.Scientists Use Solar Energy To Transform Seawater Into Drinking Water
Solar energy could be the solution to turning salty sea water into drinkable water for people.12-Story Wooden Building In Portland Will Be Nation's Tallest
a wood building in portland is set to become the tallest wood-made structure in the US.Traditional Energy Sees Decline In Texas As Wind Power Dominates The State
Texas is seeing less demand for traditional energy sources as they move towards wind power.How To Introduce Your Kids To Gardening At Any Age
There are many ways to introduce children to the outdoors and gardening, no matter what age, just follow these tipsHow This Robotic 'Eel' Sniffs Out Pollution In Our Water
The Envirobot is an eel-like robot that can swim through water and detect pollution like mercury. It even contains some living microorganisms that can help reveal the sources of pollution in water.Hawaii Looks To Hydrogen Fuel To Meet 100% Renewable Energy Goal
Hawaii is trying to turn to hydrogen to help them get to their 100% renewable energy goal.Breakthrough Made in Synthetic Photosynthesis Could Create Clean Energy Fuels
Clean energy fuels had a huge breakthrough with a synthetic version of photosynthesis.This Moss Wall Can Clean As Much Polluted Air As A Small Forest
A moss wall in Brussels was installed by Green City Solutions and can clean polluted air right in the city.Grocers Curb Food Waste By Laser-Printing Labels Directly On Produce
To save paper, grocers are printing the labels directly onto produce to curb the waste from plastic and paper labels.Detroit Buys 7.5 Miles Of Railroad Property To Create New Greenway Project
Detroit is converting almost 8 miles of unused railway to use as a greenway project.New 'Buzzbox' Beehive Monitor Makes Beekeeping High-Tech
A high-tech beehive monitor helps beekeepers fight colony collapse by monitoring the environmental factors that keep their bees healthy.6 Ethical Tea Companies Perfect For Your Morning Cup
These 6 tea companies are ethically sourced options for tea lovers.Why This Designer Shot Her Fashion Campaign in a Landfill
Stella McCartney's latest fashion campaign was shot in an unconventional location: a landfill. The environmentalist and vegetarian hopes it will create more awareness about waste.Five Natural Ways To Fight Spring Allergies
Seasonal allergies carry some very unwanted symptoms like runny nose and itchy eyes, but these natural remedies can help5 Green Gadgets You Didn't Know You Needed
Technology has the power to change the world in ways both large and small. Usually, it's the large technological innovations that make national headlines. But often, it is the small bits of technology that have the biggest impact on the everyday lives of ordinary people. Such technology can help us solve our problems and reach our goals in ways we'd never imagined.Greenify Your Child's Morning With These 5 Simple Steps
These easy tips to make your kids morning routine more green can be fun and sustainable for the entire familyChina Builds First Solar Farm Shaped Like A Giant Panda
A solar farm in china is shaped just like a giant panda and is an eco-friendly dream.The 6 Best Houseplants That Will Grow Better In Your Bathroom
Your bathroom can be a surprising place to grow plants that will lighten up the mood.5 Easy Ways To Make Vegetables The Star Of Your BBQ
Vegetables can replace many meats at your next BBQ and still taste 100% awesome.CVS Is Cutting These Chemicals Out Of Their Cosmetics
Major drugstore CVS is removing chemicals out of some of their most popular products.New Law In France Requires Commercial Buildings To Focus On Sustainability
New legislation in France will make commercial buildings focus on sustainable practices.China's Magical Smog-Eating "Forest City" Will Include Almost A Million Plants
Smog in China is being combated by giant 'Forest Cities' that will house over a million plants.How Solar Windows Could Save Energy In Every Home
Self-tinting solar windows could be a great way for homeowners to save money.High School Girls Invent Solar-Powered Tent For Homeless Community
A group of high school girls came up with a concept for a tent for homeless people via DIY Girls.How Citizens Are Organizing To Ban Plastic Straws In One Colorado City
Citizens in Boulder, Colorado want to completely ban plastic straw use in the city.San Diego Cleans Up 800 Pounds Of Trash From Beaches
San Diego cleaned up over 800 pounds of trash from their beaches this Fourth of July.4 Simple Ways To Make Your Business Eco-Friendly
Make your business more eco-friendly with these easy tips that will have you going green in no-time.6 Creative Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your Old T-Shirt
Turn your old t-shirt into something new with some fun and creative ways to avoid throwing it in the trash.How This 100% Solar-Powered Winery Uses Cork To Keep Wine Cool
A winery is Spain is using 100% solar-powered energy to keep win cool in their facilities.These Waste-Free Coffee Cups Are Made From Discarded Coffee Bean Husks
Huskee's new Kickstarter unveils coffee cups that are made from discarded bean husks.Coca-Cola Pledges To Make Bottles Out Of 50% Recycled Plastic By 2020
The Coca-Cola UK branch is pledging to make their bottles from at least 50% recycled plastic by 2020.What Every Family Should Consider Before Embracing Minimalism
If you are looking to become a minimalist to help the planet there are many things to consider first to make sure it has the greatest impactMattel's Robotic Nanny 'Aristotle' May Be The Future Of Raising Children
Mattel has just released Aristotle which is a robotic nanny that could be the future of raising children