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Help Send a 3p Writer to Brazil!

By • on February 10, 2012

The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has teamed up with Treehugger to draw attention to World Environment Day June 5th. (Mark your calendars!) In honor of this day of global action, UNEP and Treehugger are running a blogging contest — the topic is “The Green Economy, Does it Include Me?” Since the Green Economy is one [...]

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Reverse Vending Machines Make Recycling Easier

By • on February 10, 2012

Put your CFL into a big slot in the vending machine, a video camera fitted inside identifies the bulb so it can be sorted, and then you receive a voucher for a free cup of coffee.

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Latest Study Finds More MRSA in Grocery Pork, Even When it’s Antibiotic-Free

By • on February 10, 2012

A recent study by the University of Iowa’s School of Public Health that discovered a dangerous prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria lurking in pork on grocery store shelves, could lead

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Does Gender Equality Have a Place in the Green Economy?

By • on February 10, 2012

The green economy includes women, but not to the extent it could and should.

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The Green Economy: It May Not Include Me

By • on February 10, 2012

This might sound shocking because, not only do I contribute to a publication focused on green and sustainable business news, but I graduated from a school that focuses on

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Walmart’s Renewable Energy Power Surge

By • on February 10, 2012

The EPA’s latest ranking of the top renewable energy buyers has Walmart moving to number three on the list from number 15 three months ago.

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Finally, a Personal Solar Charger for the Masses

By • on February 10, 2012

While there have been 100s of solar powered mobile device chargers put out on the market, Charger’s new system has done what’s needed to happen all along: Allow your device to be charged at your convenience,

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China Bans its Airlines from Participating in the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme

By • on February 10, 2012

Over several months, many governments and airlines around the world have opposed the European Emissions Trading scheme forcing airlines to buy carbon allowances, but China’s reaction

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Walmart Knows What’s Good for You

By • on February 10, 2012

Walmart announced this week that it will start putting a new label on food products to help consumers make healthier food choices at its stores. A logo with the phrase “Great For You” will be used to indicate to consumers

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Nike Partners with Dutch Company to Foray Into Waterless Dyeing

By • on February 10, 2012

I wrote about the innovative, waterless dyeing technique pioneered by a Dutch company, DyeCoo in August last year. It appears that Nike liked the look of this technology and will now be working with

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