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Discarded Safety Gear Used to Build Highways

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM

Researchers have formulated a new road-making material comprised of a mix of shredded single-use face masks and processed building rubble designed to meet civil engineering safety standards.

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Eco-Athletes: Working Out with the Planet in Mind

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Professional and recreational athletes alike are increasingly working out with the planet in mind. Here are some sustainable ways to put eco-fitness into action.

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Economical Carbon-Neutral Jet Fuel

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

Researchers have developed a carbon-neutral way to produce jet fuel using carbon dioxide as a main ingredient.

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Low-Carbon Cement Offsets Climate Change

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

The manufacture of cement creates up to 8 percent of the total global carbon dioxide generated by humans, but a variety of approaches are being explored to lower these worrisome emissions.

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Saying ‘I Do’ to the Planet: Green Weddings Embrace Sustainability

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Ways to green up your wedding through eco-friendly, sustainable invitations, venues, flowers, vegan food, favors and other planning details.

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Eco-friendly, green, sustainable engagement rings
Earth-Friendly Engagement Rings

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

From conflict-free or ethical diamonds to inherited pieces or alternative gems, here are green, sustainable and meaningful jewelry for engagement rings.

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Slow Fashion: Mending to Extend the Life of Clothing

Dec 30, 2020 09:30AM

Reject the harmful environmental impacts of 'fast fashion' and embrace a more sustainable lifestyle by purchasing high quality garments and mending them to prolong their useful life.

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Prosperity for All Community at the Forefront

Nov 27, 2020 09:45AM ● By Gisele Rinaldi Siebold

When consumers make the choice to buy local, a profound ripple effect spreads across communities creating a circle of prosperity that reaches beyond the point of purchase to create change.

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Amazon Climate Label Facilitates Greener Choices

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

Amazon is labeling approximately 25,000 products with a Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) designation to meet a commitment to become carbon neutral by 2040.

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DIY Fixing Broken Appliance
Fix It, Don’t Nix It: Repairing Can Prolong Life of Products

Oct 30, 2020 09:30AM

When something breaks, don’t replace it­—fix it. Here are tips to help DIY fix just about anything.

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