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A Mini Worm Composter Kit from Outer Space (Video)


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Published Feb. 22, 2011 at 2:11 p.m.
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Image credit: BEECycle By now it is pretty common knowledge that I am obsessed with compost. Whether reflecting on compost as animal husbandry or learning how worm compost suppresses plant diseases, composting is a window in a miraculous and poorly understood world. It only stands to reason that we should want to share this world with our children. Enter the Wiggos—worms from outer ...

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FARM:shop is a Farm Growing in a Store


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Published Feb. 22, 2011 at 10:07 a.m.
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Photo: B. Alter You could call FARM:shop a legal grow-op: they are growing vegetables inside an abandoned house instead of dope. And some tilapia fish, not to mention basil and chickens on the roof ... FARM:shop is, literally, a farm growing in a shop in London. A small eco-design group, Something & Son, rented the empty house from the local authority and they are trying to show how sustainable farming can be carried on in the city ...

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3 Eco Kids Craft Ideas


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Published Feb. 20, 2011 at 1:36 a.m.
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Beyond having a recycle bin in the kitchen, how can you help your kids learn to live in a more sustainable way? One way is by simply encouraging them to use their own natural creativity in a greener way. Every kid loves arts and crafts, but it's not exactly sustainable to purchase a mountain of construction paper and a river of glitter every month. Here are a few craft ideas to get you - and your kids - thinking in terms of reuse and recycle, but more creatively than just pitching the old stuff

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New York Fashion Week: Bodkin Presents Unusual Classics for Fall 2011 (Slideshow)


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Published Feb. 18, 2011 at 6:20 p.m.
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Bodkin Fall 2011, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Emma Grady Next up in our on-site coverage of the best of green ready-to-wear at New York Fashion Week is mod eco-conscious label Bodkin.For Fall 2011, lead designer Eviana Hartman offers up well made--and slightly unusual--classics, from a jersey wool dress with spikes to a boiled wool jacket. The presentation was held at New York's hip hotel, The Stand ...

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Dumpster Diver Arrested & Handcuffed for Taking Food From Trash


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Published Feb. 17, 2011 at 2:01 p.m.
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A crime is in progress ... Image credit: meaduva, used under Creative Commons license. Back in 2008 we heard about a man arrested for stealing waste grease to make biodiesel but as Kristin noted in her post about the freegan documentary Dive! The Film, dumpster divers eating from the trash also run the risk of prosecution. For most ...

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A Must See Introduction to Beekeeping and Honey Bees (Video)


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Published Feb. 16, 2011 at 3:13 p.m.
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Image credit: CHOW I may be licking my wounds as a failed beekeeper, but with Colony Collapse Disorder continuing to decimate the global bee population, none of us can afford to ignore the plight of the honey bees. Whether you have plans to keep bees or not, understanding the importance of this eco art is crucial for us all. I've just come across one of the best video introductions to beekeepi ...

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Porsche Unveils Boxster E, a Fully Electric Sports Car


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Published Feb. 15, 2011 at 2:02 p.m.
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Photo Credit: Auto Express Porche definitely has a way with making electric cars look sexy. We've known since last summer that the company was planning to test three electric cars. The 918 Spyder hybrid has been a hot topic among TreeHugger's EV enthusiasts, so the first of the trio of 100% electric cars to be unveiled is the Boxster E is sure to be create a buzz. This is one prototype that will undergo testing before making it to the manufacturing line, but with ...

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Oat Shoes - Sneakers You Can Compost


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Published Feb. 11, 2011 at 1:04 p.m.
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Photo Credit: Marielle van Leewen for Oat Shoes We've written a bit here on Treehugger about the quest for a more sustainable sneaker. We've covered sneakers made from recycled materials and talked about how to recycle your sneakers when they're worn out. But now, thanks to OAT Shoes, you can marry your love of sustainable clothing with your obsession for compost ...

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Preserve First, Then Compost Valentine’s Day Flowers


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Published Feb. 11, 2011 at 12:00 p.m.
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Don’t know what to do with that beautiful bouquet of Valentine’s Day flowers from your sweetie now that they’ve wilted and withered? Rather than tossing them in the trash, consider some other options. Composting dead flowers is a great way to ...

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International Documentary Challenges “Eco-terrorist” Label (Video)


Published Feb. 10, 2011 at 2:10 p.m.

Arte TV recently aired a fantastic new film that examines the persecution of environmental activists as "eco-terrorists." ... International Documentary Challenges “Eco-terrorist” Label (Video) from GreenIsTheNewRed.com ...

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