May 02, 2015 06:44AM
Town Eateries Embrace Sustainability The city of Maplewood, Missouri, outside St. Louis, has teamed up with the Green Dining Alliance to become the area’s first Green Dining District, with at least 25
Mar 28, 2015 07:23PM
Smart Choices Help our Home Planet The buy local movement and popularity of local farmers’ markets continue to grow, but we can do even better when it comes to sustainable shopping. A recent Greendex.
Feb 28, 2015 05:57PM
How to Find and Fix Leaking Pipes While municipal water main breaks make news, it’s just as important to be watchful at home. According to the Alliance for Water Efficiency, a typical home annually lo
Jan 05, 2015 03:04PM
Best Ways to Enjoy Greener Indoor and Outdoor Fires Our inclination to position ourselves near fire is a year-round lure nationwide. Yet, the traditional ingredient in both indoor fireplaces in the no
Nov 30, 2014 05:38PM
From December 14 through January 5, citizen scientists of all ages will participate in the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count (Tinyurl.com/AudubonChristmasCount), the country’s longest-ru
Nov 01, 2014 05:24PM
Buying products that are made in the USA supports both our neighbors and nation. Keeping the entire product cycle within our borders employs more Americans, enhances local and national economic securi
Sep 30, 2014 08:05PM
Homeowners with gardens have many natural, organic and sustainable options for mulching, which enriches soils with nutrients, helps retain moisture and controls weeds. In most regions, many types of t
Aug 28, 2014 04:16PM
Smartphone maker Nokia estimates most devices need only about two hours to fully charge, making overnight charging highly wasteful; users also should disengage and unplug chargers from the wall when t
Jul 25, 2014 05:39PM
Families preparing for the coming school year will welcome easy ways to stretch the budget while protecting the environment our kids are growing up in.* Buying new clothes can be expensive, and most o
Jun 29, 2014 05:00PM
Bagged garden fertilizers help plants grow, but store-bought brands can be a scary mix of sewage sludge—treated human, industrial and hospital waste. No federal or state regulations require that sewag
May 31, 2014 09:13PM
Tips to Clean Air Inside a VehicleWe look out for the quality of the air we breathe indoors and out and we aim to drive in the most fuel-conscious manner to keep emissions down. What about the air qua
May 04, 2014 08:55PM
Every couple wants their wedding to reflect their values. Concern for the environment prompts planning that supports eco-friendly local businesses and avoids generating the considerable waste and carb
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