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Mold Matters: Kill It Naturally

Jun 04, 2019

Toxic mold caused by heavy rains, leaky pipes, and high humidity can be removed with natural products like vinegar and tea tree oil, but extensive mold growth is best remediated by professionals using “green” cleaning methods.

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Treasures of Oz Celebrates 10 Years of Educational Eco-Tours

Jun 01, 2019

Treasures of Oz, an annual outing that allows participants to download a free passport to explore the natural highlights throughout Ozaukee County, celebrates its tenth year with another eco-tour filled with six treasure sites—all with an infusion of art.

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New Lemon Line, Online Ordering Available at Simply Earth Market

Jun 01, 2019

Simply Earth Market, located in Bayshore Town Center, is now offering Lemon Line, a line of products made from their lemon essential oil.

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Bionica Dental Wellness Brings Biological Dentistry to Delafield

Jun 01, 2019

Integrative dentist Dr. Udoka Holinbeck has opened her own biological dental practice, Bionica Dental Wellness, at 2566 Sun Valley Drive, in Delafield.

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Norwegian Nudge: Countries Learn from Recycling Strategy

May 31, 2019

Norway recycles a whopping 97 percent of its plastic bottles by making bottle deposit returns simpler, and rewarding participating companies with lower taxes.

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Pre-Wired for the Future: Transportation Drives Urban Planning

May 31, 2019 ● By Jim Motavalli

Imagine, if you can, pedestrian- and transit-friendly cities with new homes pre-wired for electric vehicles and office buildings planned without parking spaces. It’s already happening.

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Plants Talk: Discover Their Secret Language

Apr 30, 2019 ● By April Thompson

Plants may not be raising an audible ruckus, but scientists are finding they communicate silently with each other through smells, hearing and underground networks.

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Skip the Slip: Digital Receipts Gain Momentum

Apr 30, 2019

Proposed legislation in California would mandate digital receipts as a way to lower the carbon footprint and endocrine-disrupting effects of paper receipts.

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Beyond Green Burial: Human Composting at the End of Life

Apr 30, 2019

It is now legal to compost human remains in the State of Washington, a pioneering process that can lower the carbon footprint of cremation and casket burial.

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One Day Is Not Enough—Celebrate Milwaukee Earth Month

Mar 30, 2019

Throughout the month of April, the Urban Ecology Center will promote sustainability initiatives through Milwaukee Earth Month.

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Healthier Dry Cleaning: Non-Toxic Ways to Lower Risks

Mar 29, 2019

To avoid the hazardous chemicals of conventional dry cleaning, consumers can opt for “green” cleaners that use such processes as liquid silicone, “wet cleaning” with non-toxic agents and liquid carbon dioxide.

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Power Switch: Taking a Home Off the Grid

Mar 29, 2019 ● By Jim Motavalli

Costs are down, technology is up and tax credits are up for grabs. There’s never been a better time to declare energy independence and explore solar, wind and geothermal options.

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Native Intelligence: Planting an Eco-Friendly Yard

Mar 29, 2019 ● By Avery Mack

Native plants need less water, fewer chemicals and live longer than exotics and cultivars, supporting birds, bees, butterflies, wildlife and a healthy ecosystem.

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Saving a Drop to Drink: Our Role in the Coming Water Crisis

Mar 04, 2019 ● By Jim Motavalli

Fresh water supplies are dwindling globally, including in the U.S., yet we can do things on a personal level to help hold onto this finite resource.

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Eco Fill-up: Liquid Fuel Stores Solar Energy

Feb 28, 2019

Swedish scientists are developing a liquid molecule composed of carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen that when exposed to sunlight, converts into a new isomer that theoretically can be released later to heat a household.

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Techno Timber: Artificial Wood Resists Fire and Water

Feb 28, 2019

A new, lightweight synthetic wood made of polymer resin and chitosan, a sugar polymer derived from the shells of shrimp and crabs, can withstand fire and water damage.

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Spring Decluttering: Many Benefits of Reorganizing

Feb 28, 2019

Getting rid of the old can by done step by step, opening up space not only in our closets but in our psyches.

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Plastic-Free MKE Raising Awareness of Plastic Pollution

Feb 02, 2019

Plastic-Free MKE, a volunteer group dedicated to reducing single-use plastic in the Milwaukee area, holds meetings on the first Monday of each month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Urban Ecology Center’s Riverside Park location.

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Changing Landscapes: Climate Change Documentary Seeks Consensus

Jan 31, 2019

National Geographic Documentary Films, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies and RadicalMedia, has released the new film Paris to Pit...

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Tips for a Tree-Free Home: Many Ways to Pare Down Paper Use

Jan 31, 2019

By switching to electronic bills, substituting cloth for paper napkins, and supporting tree-planting non-profits, we can help preserve the planet’s forests.

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Investing for Good: How to Align Money With Values

Jan 31, 2019 ● By April Thompson

Socially responsible investing, which accounts for a whopping quarter of U.S. funds under professional management, now offers options to suit every cause and income level.

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The Sherman Phoenix Rises

Jan 02, 2019

The Sherman Phoenix, a unique marketplace comprised of 29 small businesses-of-color offering diverse foods, wellness services, art and cultural activities, opened November 30 in the Sherman Park neighborhood.

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Cork Rocks: The Self-Regenerating Building Material

Dec 27, 2018

Cork, which regenerates its bark after harvesting, is an eco-friendly fire retardant and acoustic insulator that also controls odor and humidity.

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Poor Packaging: The Problem With Bottled Water Is the Bottle

Dec 27, 2018

Each minute, one million plastic bottles are sold around the world, and most end up in the trash rather than being recycled.

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Smart Trash: Baltimore Rolls Out Sensor-Equipped Bins

Dec 27, 2018

Solar-powered trash cans with built-in Wi-Fi sensors are being installed in Baltimore to facilitate as-needed emptying of the cans.

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Seeking Sanctuary: How to Reduce Electromagnetic Radiation at Home

Dec 27, 2018 ● By Emily Courtney

As technology brings increasing exposure to EMFs, we can take practical steps to reduce the risk of these ubiquitous waves inside our homes.

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Understanding Clothing Insulation

Dec 01, 2018 ● By Sarah Koehn

Learning about clothing insulation—the different types, the advantages of each, and their sustainability and affect on animals—helps one consider the important factors before making a decision about what clothing to buy.

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Eco Jets: Electric Planes on Horizon

Nov 30, 2018

Europe’s EasyJet airline is working to get electric-powered planes into the sky with room for up to 220 passengers and a range of 335 miles.

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Green Cars Update: Plug Into the Latest Trends

Nov 30, 2018 ● By Jim Motavalli

Plug-in or hybrid or battery electric? Here’s a practical guide to what’s happening with electric vehicles and to which one might suit our needs.

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Earth Christmas: Guide to Sustainable Merry-Making

Nov 30, 2018

Eco-strategies for trees, decorations and gifts mean we can extend our holiday good will to our beleaguered home planet as well.

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Simply Earth Opens Brick-and-Mortar Store

Nov 03, 2018

After four years of being an e-commerce business, Simply Earth, retailer of essential oils and accessories, will host the grand opening of its first physical location at Bayshore Town Center, in Glendale.

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Eco-Packaging Progress Report: Innovative Uses of Pulp, Paper and Mushrooms

Oct 31, 2018 ● By Avery Mack

Creative new options include carry-out containers made of wood pulp, baked-goods wrapping paper infused with antibacterial spices, and cardboard made of mushroom roots.

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Dumping Disincentive: Big Bank Acts to Protect Oceans from Mine Waste

Oct 31, 2018

Under pressure from the Ditch Ocean Dumping campaign, Citigroup is no longer financing mining projects that dump mine waste into the ocean.

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Teeny Town: Tiny Houses Can Benefit Seniors

Oct 31, 2018

By designing and building a $75,000 tiny modular home, the University of Southern Indiana wants to demonstrate how independent living can be made accessible for people of many ages and abilities.

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Breathe Easier: Hamburg Gets Serious About Diesel Fumes

Oct 31, 2018

Germany’s second-largest city is restricting diesel-powered vehicle from portions of two major streets, with exemptions for new, cleaner models.

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Rebirthing Books: New Life for Old Friends

Oct 31, 2018

Rather than letting books collect dust at home, we can donate them to local, national and international efforts that redistribute them to readers and underfunded libraries worldwide.

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Plastic Pushback: Countries Ban Single-Use Plastics

Oct 31, 2018

The Bahamas is joining such countries as Antigua, Belize, Kenya and the United Kingdom in moving to ban plastics linked to marine litter.

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Corporate Conscience: Leading Food Companies Aim to Slash Energy Footprints

Sep 28, 2018

McDonald’s plans to lower its greenhouse gas emissions by 165 million tons in 12 years, and Anheuser-Busch and Budweiser beer plans to wholly rely on renewable sources for energy in seven years.

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Debris Drop-Off: Plastic Bag Deterrents Working in European Waters

Sep 28, 2018

The number of plastic bags in waters around Norway, Germany, northern France and Ireland has dropped by 30 percent following those countries setting fees on bags.

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Last Straw: Groups Work to Make U.S. Go Strawless

Sep 28, 2018

To end the pollution caused by 500 million discarded plastic straws daily in the U.S., eateries are forgoing them, cities are banning them, and groups are selling bamboo and silicone replacements.

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The Rise of Blue Zones in America: Places that Encourage Healthy Living

Sep 28, 2018 ● By Avery Mack

Blue Zone cities nationwide are making life for their citizens longer and better by encouraging healthy eating, regular exercise and activities that further connection.

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Zero Waste Lifestyle: Ways to Make Far Less Trash

Aug 31, 2018 ● By Avery Mack

Light-years beyond the idea of basic decluttering is the concept of zero waste, which means adopting everyday strategies like halting junk mail and adopting gently used, pre-loved items in order to live lightly on the planet.

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Sunny Success: New Solar Capacity Outpaced Other Fuel Sources

Aug 31, 2018

Investors worldwide invested more in solar power than in any other single energy technology in 2017.

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Flower Power: Farms Test Low-Tech Pesticide Alternative

Aug 31, 2018

British farmers are planting wildflowers to understand if the presence of pest-eating insects can make their use of pesticide a last rather than first resort.

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After Plastic: New Eco-Packaging Options Underway

Aug 31, 2018

As leading industries turn their attention to adopt sustainable principles, engineers and inventors are developing product packaging bioplastics that readily degrade.

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Green Shoes: Being Sustainable Down to Our Soles

Aug 31, 2018

Living an eco-lifestyle extends to the shoes on our feet, with strategies that include better maintenance, eco-friendly materials and sustainability-savvy shoemakers.

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Plog On: Picking Up Litter While Jogging Becomes a Winning Trend

Jul 31, 2018

Plogging, Sweden’s latest fitness craze, is catching on in Europe and the U.S., as joggers not only clean up trash but also burn more calories in the process.

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Hyperloop Hyper-Speed: Innovative Shortcut to Faster Travel

Jul 31, 2018

Plans are underway in Europe for a vacuum-tube mode of transport capable of zooming people and freight safely overland at 700 miles per hour.

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Rethinking Toiletries: Using Less Saves Both Money and the Planet

Jul 31, 2018

It’s easy to load up on pricey personal care products that ultimately get little use, but a few key strategies can simplify daily life as well lower expenses and waste.

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Waste No Water: Communities Get Creative in Urging Conservation

Jul 31, 2018 ● By April Thompson

As potable water gets scarcer worldwide, American communities are creatively exploring ways to encourage people to be always water wise.

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