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Sports Teams beef up their green defense: a win for everyone

Sports Teams beef up their green defense: a win for everyone 2 comments | August 18, 2009

A roundup of all things green going on in America's favorite sports.

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Shine On You Crazy Diamond

Shine On You Crazy Diamond 1 comment | August 11, 2009

I’ve wondered lately about how green or eco-friendly ethically-mined diamonds are compared to diamonds created in a laboratory, or so-called “cultured diamonds.”

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What Your Region Has in Season

What Your Region Has in Season July 20, 2009 | Posted in Farmers Markets & CSAs

There’s no better reason to head down to the farmer’s market for some of the season’s fresh produce.

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Top Five Ingredients to Ban from Your Cosmetic Cupboard

Top Five Ingredients to Ban from Your Cosmetic Cupboard June 19, 2009 | Posted in SustainAmerica, Beauty and Fashion

According to the Environmental Working Group, nearly 90 percent of the some 10,500 cosmetics and skin care ingredients known to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have not been evaluated for safety by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review, the FDA, or any other publicly accountable institution.

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5 Great Staycation Ideas for a Budget-Friendly Summer

5 Great Staycation Ideas for a Budget-Friendly Summer 1 comment | June 1, 2009 | Posted in Travel

The greenest, budget-friendly vacation is a staycation. Discover five tips to help you battle against rising gas prices and the diminishing economy.

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Kemba Shakur: Providing Much Needed 'Releaf'

Kemba Shakur: Providing Much Needed 'Releaf' June 1, 2009 | Posted in SustainAmerica, San Francisco

Since 1998, Kemba Shakur’s Urban Releaf has planted 14,000 trees in Oakland and Richmond, CA, and trained more than 4,000 youth in their care.

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Nine Tips for a Guilt-Free, Green Vacation

Nine Tips for a Guilt-Free, Green Vacation May 8, 2009 | Posted in SustainAmerica, Travel

Summer’s warm weather and sunny skies beckon everyone to leave behind the daily grind - even if only for a few days away. Learn how to leave a lighter footprint on your vacation with these 9 tips every traveler should know.

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The Best Ways to Travel Green: Four Tips for the Savvy Businessperson

The Best Ways to Travel Green: Four Tips for the Savvy Businessperson May 7, 2009 | Posted in Travel

Business travel is a double-edged sword. While travel can greatly benefit your business and strengthen your network, it is also a large source of carbon emissions. Learn how to align your business travel needs with your environmental concerns using these four tips.

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Miriam Avins: Baltimore's Garden Mama

Miriam Avins: Baltimore's Garden Mama April 15, 2009 | Posted in SustainAmerica, Baltimore

Miriam Avins is the founder of Baltimore Green Space, a non-profit land trust organization that works to support and permanently protect community adopted/created gardens on vacant lots.

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Beth Terry Gets Brita to Take it Back

Beth Terry Gets Brita to Take it Back April 14, 2009 | Posted in SustainAmerica

Oakland, CA resident Beth Terry led a successful campaign to get Brita to take back used water filters and recycle them.

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