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Every rustling noise on the other side of the tent sounded like it could be the last I’d ever hear. Was that the wind — or a hungry black bear, dragging his snaggled snout against the nylon wall? My first camping trip. I was only seven, and my backyard had… Read the rest

At the start of the new year, we asked you to side with Greenpeace and sign a petition urging Trader Joe’s to quit selling red list seafood. Nine months after the petition began, Trader Joe’s has finally agreed to “green up their stores,” by committing to offering only sustainable seafood… Read the rest

Providing outdoor enthusiasts with comfortable, warm, reliable and sustainable wool clothing is what Woolpower does best. The company, above all, strives to make their clothing long-lasting, while impacting the environment as little as possible. For this reason, Woolpower constructs all clothing (base layers, mid layers, socks, etc.) with wool and… Read the rest

New York state officials recently discovered that 20,773  cars and light trucks were given passing auto emissions grades, without actually ever being tested. The auto repair shops caught “faking” the results were hooking cars up to devices that just simulated… Read the rest the inspection process — instead of producing real results, the

If you’re feeling guilty about your pooch’s negative impact on the environment, consider offsetting Fido’s carbon paw print by getting him a recycled rope leash from Krebs Recycle. The leash is actually not much more than a climbing rope in its (almost) original form — the ropes are taken from… Read the rest

If you’ve ever wondered what makes the Lysol under your bathroom sink appear strikingly neon in color, and if it’s ever seemed strange to you that detergents and bath soaps don’t have ingredient lists, you’re not alone.  In fact, environmental advocates, including groups such as the American Lung Association and… Read the rest

Urban development or environmental sustainability? The concept of turning post-industrial parts of downtown Detroit into an urban farm is a little bit of both. The idea itself was developed by a stockbroker named John Hantz who believes the introduction of a large-scale urban farm built among the cityscape could do… Read the rest

The native Hawaiians understood reusing and recycling more than most Americans today ever will. And the importance of using every plant, animal, flower, etc. for what it’s worth has been passed down along ancestral lines for centuries. I was fortunate enough to experience traditional Lau Lau making at the Hawaii… Read the rest

Here’s all the more reason to raise a glass this weekend. For the month of November, Finlandia Vodka, which has partnered with the nonprofit organization Trees for the Future, is offering to plant a tree in your (or a friend or family member’s) honor. Of course, this requires buying a… Read the rest

I’m not overly fond of digital cameras. Sure, I know they’re perfect for taking thirty images with the intention of keeping one. I understand that they’ve changed the way we view photography due to the fact that digital file space is approaching free. I’m aware that they’ve opened up many… Read the rest