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3 Ways to go green in 2013

You don’t have to grow dreadlocks, stop using deodorant or go vegan all of a sudden to reap the benefits of a green lifestyle. There are easier ways to be eco-friendly in 2013, just find out what works best for you. A growing interest in “green” can be noted even amongst renters. Outfitting your rental [...]

Green products to keep you cozy

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Green products to keep you cozy

So we have another 6 weeks of winter (someone tell Punxsutawney Phil that winter hasn’t even shown up for much of the country yet). The crisp breezes and cool nights will only get colder from here. Stay warm the green way, with sustainable products that are fit for cold weather. Magic Sheep No, sheep aren’t really [...]

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Dumpster diving goes mainstream

So dumpster diving seems to be totally blowing up… it’s basically green’s answer to dubstep for search query volume and media references. Check out Google’s trend analysis and you can see the dumpster diving traffic spike laid out pretty clearly, with Portland, OR leading the way (which seems very appropriate to me based on seeing [...]

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Grant for Philly will aid sustainability

Philadelphia has received a prestigious federal grant that will help the city reach its sustainability goals. The award from the Environmental Protection Agency was given to cities that are trying to improve residents’ quality of life with a variety of civic initiatives. Global Green USA will advise Philadelphia and the other grant recipient cities on [...]

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Phoenix Convention Center emerges better than ever

If you’re going to have a name like Phoenix, you’d better know how to rise out of the ashes bigger and better than ever before. The design and construction team at Phoenix Convention Center has honored their namesake well. After seemingly endless construction, the new building is larger yet more efficient, extravagant yet more sustainable. [...]