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![How Can We Make the Car-Free Movement More Inclusive?]()
How Can We Make the Car-Free Movement More Inclusive?
Paris is going car-free for a day. And this September, so is D.C. But for many people, that’s just not an option. How can we make going car-free more inclusive?
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![BIG DEAL: Hawaii is Going 100% Renewable in the Next 30 Years]()
BIG DEAL: Hawaii is Going 100% Renewable in the Next 30 Years
Fully renewable—that means no fossil fuels, no natural gas. This move is momentous for sustainability and affordability.
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![14 Ridiculously Easy, Cost-Conscious Ways to Reduce Kitchen Waste]()
14 Ridiculously Easy, Cost-Conscious Ways to Reduce Kitchen Waste
Don't go another day without checking at least one of these off.
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![COMMUNITY POWER WIN: D.C. Government Rejects Pepco & Exelon Merger]()
COMMUNITY POWER WIN: D.C. Government Rejects Pepco & Exelon Merger
The D.C. regulators decided that a merger between Pepco and Exelon wouldn't properly protect and benefit customers.
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![At Academy of Hope, Sustainability Education is Lifelong]()
At Academy of Hope, Sustainability Education is Lifelong
This innovative school switched to wind power—and in the process, they taught their students the meaning of everyday sustainability power.
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![So What's the Deal with Calculating Your Carbon Footprint?]()
So What's the Deal with Calculating Your Carbon Footprint?
All right. Let's go back to the beginning here. What IS a carbon footprint, and why's it important to calculate?
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![Buy What You (Actually) Need: 5 Tips to Not Waste Food, When Buying in Bulk]()
Buy What You (Actually) Need: 5 Tips to Not Waste Food, When Buying in Bulk
Buying in bulk SOUNDS eco-friendly. But sometimes it just contributes to more waste. Here are some clear, easy ways to make "bulk" count.
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![Legos Are Working to Become More Sustainable in One Huge Way]()
Legos Are Working to Become More Sustainable in One Huge Way
LEGO bricks—what can’t you do with them? But the company is digging deep into its sustainability legacy, and they’re coming up with a revolutionary new plan.
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![Could Spider Silk Become a New Sustainable Fabric?]()
Could Spider Silk Become a New Sustainable Fabric?
Eek! Spider silk is currently being made, and can offer big alternatives to water-intensive cotton or other products. But at what cost?
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Is "Buying Local" Really Good For Communities? Sometimes.
"Local" is a buzzword—but what does it mean? And is local always better?
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![IKEA is Spending $1.3 Billion To Fight Climate Change]()
IKEA is Spending $1.3 Billion To Fight Climate Change
This company wants to power all their stores and factories with clean power by 2020. Think they could help other companies do the same?
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![I Can’t Afford Cloth Diapers. Which Disposable Brand is Best?]()
I Can’t Afford Cloth Diapers. Which Disposable Brand is Best?
Choosing diapers for your baby is your family’s decision. But we’ve created a diaper guide, if you’re looking for eco-friendly, affordable, and leak-proof.
