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Buy safe candy this Halloween
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
In light of tainted milk products from China showing up in Asian-style candies in the U.S., you'd be wise to choose cleaner, greener Halloween treats to give away this year. Read full post »
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Teens and makeup, a dangerous mix?
By Jenn Savedge , Forecast Earth Correspondent for forecastearth
Many teens are unknowingly exposing themselves to extremely high levels of toxins from the products that are supposed to make them look beautiful, according to a new study. Read full post »
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Which organic shampoos are head and shoulders above the rest?
By Forecast Earth Correspondent Don Willmott for forecastearth
Both salon-quality and drugstore brands promote "green" ingredients. But not all "natural" shampoos are equal. Read full post »
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Biodegradable trash bags lighten garbage load
By Kastle Waserman for greenpicks
Wrapping trash up in plastic means it'll never break down. BioBags help the natural process happen -- because your waste really shouldn’t stay on the planet longer than you do. Read full post »
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The green Olympics leave us with high-tech, eco-uniforms
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Athletes wear 100% recycled polyester uniforms and shoes that use dramatically less materials than usual -- and they're still breaking records. Nike shows how environmentalism and high-performance can go together. Read full post »
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EcoGeek’s guide to going back to school with style
By Jaymi Heimbuch for ecogeek
From computers, routers, and hard drives to school uniforms, pencils, and backpacks, get ready for class with eco-friendly flair this year. Read full post »
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Energy-efficient laptops for back to school
By Forecast Earth Correspondent Don Willmott for forecastearth
Five laptops make the grade for low energy use, reduction of hazardous materials, recyclability, and minimal packaging. Read full post »
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To local or not too local? That is the question.
By Forecast Earth Correspondent Jay Weinstein for forecastearth
Not all farmer's markets regulate the origin of their products. It's up to you to ask where the goods actually come from. Read full post »
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Want solar? Head to Sam's Club
By Hank Green for ecogeek
In California, you can step up to a handy kiosk in one of nine Sam's Club stores and get set with solar panels and installers. Plus, you'll get $100 off every kilowatt of solar power installed. Read full post »
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Greening your school supplies
By Forecast Earth Correspondent Jenn Savedge for forecastearth
You may pay a little bit more, but eco-friendly paper, pencils, and art supplies are a nontoxic contribution to your kid's and the planet's well-being. Read full post »
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Safe Halloween candy
Choose cleaner, greener Halloween treats to give away this year.
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Are aerosols a-okay?
Spray cans no longer contain CFCs, but does that mean they're safe for the environment?
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Find a reuse group near you
Use this interactive map to find people giving away free stuff, or who will take yours off your hands.
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Is there really such thing as a 'free' car?
California company may market EVs like cell phones: Give away the hardware, charge for the service.
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What market turmoil means for green tech
A strong economy would help the clean tech revolution get a foothold. And a weak economy will hurt it.
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White roofs for a green planet
If all the roofs in the world were white, according to a new study, the effects of global warming would be significantly reduced.