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Bee Aware: Lowe’s to Stop Selling Toxic Pesticides

Jun 30, 2015 08:14AM

Lowe’s Home Improvement says it will phase out sales of neonicotinoid pesticides, a leading factor in the disastrous global bee decline.

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The Teeny-Tiny Vacation Option: Mini-Dwellings Make Travel a Lark

Jun 01, 2015 03:43PM ● By Avery Mack

Ever longed to try out downsizing? Teeny-tiny rentals a tenth the size of an average home are springing up at vacation sites ranging from national forests to urban centers.

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Solar Harvest: New Technology Makes Windows Power Producers

May 29, 2015 08:12AM

Small organic molecules that absorb sunlight have been harnessed by scientists to produce power when built into windows and mobile devices.

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Clean Ride: DIY Versus Commercial Carwash

May 31, 2013 09:04AM

Helpful tips make an at-home car wash both energy-efficient and thorough.

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Willow School To Break Ground on One of the Largest Living Building Challenge Projects in the World

Apr 16, 2013 01:10PM

Health, Wellness and Nutrition Center is Designed to Meet the Most Rigorous Green Building Standards of the International Living Future Institute and the U.S. Green Building Council

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Let the Sun Shine In: Investments in solar energy can pay back big dividends.

Mar 30, 2012 02:19PM ● By Susan Bloom

Five years later, I think we’re at or close to breakeven on this investment.

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Randolph Indoor Sports Pavilion Goes Solar

May 16, 2011 09:02AM

The Indoor Sports Pavilion (ISP) in Randolph has installed a solar system that will help power the athletic facility with clean renewable energy.

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The Herbal Kitchen: Eight Easy Picks for Container Gardening

Feb 28, 2011 02:45PM ● By Barbara Pleasant

These eight culinary gems will spice up your meals, and they like being pot-bound.

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Backyard Gardening: How to Get a Lot From Your Plot

Jul 01, 2010 12:00AM ● By Barbara Pleasant

Whether this is your first year growing a kitchen garden or your thumb glows green from years of use, it’s possible to quickly turn dreams of bountiful organic harvests into a reality.

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