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Rent out your car, save the environment

Can you rent out your car and save the environment? The CEO of RelayRides thinks so.

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EU to ban widely used pesticides because of danger to bees

The rapid and unexplained decline in the bee population has prompted the European Union to take action recently with the banning of widely used pesticides.

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Be green during the dreary, gray winter

It is hard to be green when the world doesn’t have that fresh hue, and the weather is going to be cold and dreary.

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Living la vida local: A(nother) mere 5 reasons to buy local produce

I love food. Mostly, I love fruits and vegetables. I love knowing that when I bite into something, it’s not only good for me, but good for my community, karma, and planet. And I’m not the only Smart blogger or … Continue reading

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Eco-friendly alternatives to de-icer

December has been a fickle month — some days have been warm enough to leave the jacket in the closet, but I’ve also pulled on slippers over socks and huddled under a blanket at home a few nights. Overall, our … Continue reading

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‘Greenwashing’ creates confusion

Anyone who’s been shopping recently knows the overload of options available at your fingertips — whether it’s at the grocery store, the mall or even the local coffee shop, you have choices. Some of them claim to be “green.” What … Continue reading

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