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Do You Live in One of America's Most Toxic Cities?

12 HOURS AGO  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

You'll never guess which city is the most toxic--or which is the cleanest.+ READ MORE

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80% of the World's Toys are Made in Chinese Factories

2 Nov 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

I know it seems a tad early for a Christmas article, but the following revelation has implications that go way beyond the world's prime shopping season: around 80% of all toys are made in heavily polluting Chinese factories. By young children. + READ MORE

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Greening NYC, 1,000 Supers At a Time

30 Oct 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

A program launched just last month is already about halfway to meeting its goal of 1,000 superintendents signed up for its green training program, which will slash the carbon emissions-and energy costs-of New York City's buildings.+ READ MORE

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Recyclable Is Not Recycled: Why Recyclable is the Greenwashing-est Word Around

15 Oct 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

"Recyclable" does nothing to help the environment, and companies that advertise it does should not get points for being green. Of course you'll recycle, but environmental change needs to happen farther up the production lines, for example, by using materials that are recycled, not just recyclable.+ READ MORE

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Meet Brent Ridge, Farmer and Founder of Beekman Farms

13 Oct 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

You'll rarely hear adjectives like 'hot' and 'young' used to describe farmers.Change Makers is series of interviews with people famous and obscure who are creating a more sustainable world through their work.+ READ MORE

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How to Go Green: Work from Home

12 Oct 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

Working from home can be a great green alternative to a desk in a cubicle, but it isn't as easy as slapping your laptop down on the dining room table. Here's how to go green when you work at home.+ READ MORE

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How to Go Green: Ultimate Guide

12 Oct 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

You've probably noticed that green is everywhere these days--in the news, politics, fashion, and even technology. Since it’s helpful to understand the big picture when it comes to setting to smaller goals, let's take a broader look at the reasons behind why we should go green.+ READ MORE

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8 Amazing DIY Projects for Your Office

8 Oct 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

Add some personality to your corporate cookie-cutter office--or to a boring home workspace--with these DIY projects.+ READ MORE

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How to Green Your Entire Community—One Home at a Time

4 Oct 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

Becoming a qualified green home auditor is good for your house--and for your neighborhood.+ READ MORE

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On Ending America's Weird Love Affair with Super Soft Toilet Paper

30 Sep 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

Why are we so obsessed with the super soft toilet paper that's deadly to the world's most important forests?+ READ MORE

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Does Going Green Mean We Throw Away Our Remotes?

20 Sep 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

By the time your typical kid in America graduates high school, he or she has sat through 360,000 television commercials and by age 65, they will have spent 9 years watching TV. Throw away your remote!+ READ MORE

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Keep a Disposable Razor Sharp for 6 Months with Your Jeans

15 Sep 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

If you use a disposable razor to shave, you're probably well aware how fast they become dull and useless--and become landfill fodder. Well, there are a couple of quick tricks you can use to maximize their lifespan. And yes, one of them involves your blue jeans.+ READ MORE

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Teachers: Put Some Green in Your Lesson Plans

7 Sep 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

Teach your kids more than just reading, writing, and spelling with these suggestions for incorporating sustainability into traditional lessons--and leave them with knowledge to last a lifetime.+ READ MORE

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5 Back to School DIY Projects to Get You to the Head of Class in Eco-Style

3 Sep 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

Go back to school in style with DIY projects for your home office, desk, and everywhere in between that let you upcycle and reuse while making your workspace your own.+ READ MORE

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Get Your Very Own Wind Turbine—and Get a Tax Break

2 Sep 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

Wind turbines are a vital part of our clean energy future. But they're not just for large scale wind farms or gigantic megawatt-generating projects. There are already a number of wind turbines manufactured specifically for home use. And the best part is, the US government offers a green tax credit...+ READ MORE

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