Archive for October, 2011

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Medical Waste Washing Up On Beaches

I remember that medical waste, washing up in New Jersey, I believe, was a big issue in the late 1980s. Is it still today? Medical waste washing up on New Jersey beaches was a big problem in the late 1980s, closing beaches along a 50-mile stretch of the New Jersey shore. Officials scrambled for months [...]

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Quick Green Reads For The Weekend Volume 233

The year is moving along so quickly. Although it may not seem like it, the holidays will be upon us before we know it. So, for those of you looking to get a head-start on your holiday planning, here are 20 eco-holiday tips and suggestions. One of those simple technologies, the chicken tractor, first drew [...]

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6 Ways to Seed a People’s Democracy

The following is a guest post from Lynn Fang, an eco-conscious writer, scientist, and activist who dreams of a more harmonious and sustainable world. She writes about her adventures in sustainable living, social transformation, and personal growth at Upcycled Love. Follow her on Twitter Unemployment. Cancer. Fracking. GMO’s. Anxiety. Depression. Climate Change. Do these seem [...]

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10 Things You Never Dreamed You Could Recycle

Everyone knows that you can recycle bottles, cans, and paper. But there are many other things that can be recycled or reused through a variety of companies and organizations, or just by applying a little creativity. Let’s take a look at ten things you may not know you could recycle: 1. Old Cars – Old [...]

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What Are Genetically Modified Organisms?

What is “genetic pollution” as it pertains to the bioengineering of animals, fish and plants, and what happens if they cross breed with their wild cousins? Genetically modified organisms are those that have been altered by scientists to include genes from other organisms (known as transgenes) that may impart specific benefits. For instance, crop seeds [...]

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Quick Green Reads For The Weekend Volume 232

In honor of non-GMO month, folks from the Institute for Responsible Technology have shared a great film with us, Scientists Under Attack, and a lot of information to go with it. These are the kinds of projects Chevy will invest in as part of its commitment to spend up to $40 million to avoid 8 [...]

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Simple Steps You Can Take To Reduce Waste At Home

Want to do your part but not sure where to start? One of the best ways to begin working towards a cleaner environment is to start reducing the amount of waste you create in your life. A reduction of the amount of things you throw away and/or recycle goes a long way towards helping to [...]