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  • man drawing city in the sky

    How to be an urban change agent

    Fri, Oct 12, 2012 11:47 AM by Shareable.net

    From launching a farmers market to starting a carpool, here’s a list of projects that will help you build community and improve your neighborhood.

  • a toddler sleeping on her stomach

    7 reasons you shouldn't skimp on sleep

    Thu, Oct 11, 2012 5:34 PM by Rodale News

    You can lower your risk of hypertension, weight gain and more if you get a good night's sleep.

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  • The construction site of the Mario Filho "Maracana" stadium in Rio de Janeiro

    UN urges FIFA to do more to ensure green Brazil World Cup

    Tue, Oct 09, 2012 3:50 PM by Agence France Presse

    Brazil has pledged to organize the first World Cup in which all stadiums have green certifications.

  • car-free day on Park Avenue in New York City

    How to plan a car-free street party

    Mon, Oct 08, 2012 12:10 PM by Shareable.net

    Arrange to close your block to traffic for a community event that celebrates alternative forms of transportation.

  • A mom and baby showerpool together.

    Would you 'showerpool'?

    Thu, Oct 04, 2012 1:34 PM by Starre Vartan

    Sharing a shower saves water and time. Do these sexy-silly ad campaigns contain some good ideas?

  • habitat garden at playground

    How to plant a habitat garden at the local playground

    Mon, Oct 01, 2012 4:49 PM by Shareable.net

    With the right mix of plants, you can attract birds, bees and butterflies to a neighborhood park and teach your kids the basics of ecology

  • campus food co-op

    10 tips for starting a campus food co-op

    Mon, Oct 01, 2012 12:33 PM by Shareable.net

    Bring ethically sourced and sustainable food options to your school with help from CoFed, which supports campus cooperative projects across the U.S.

  • Rachel Carson

    50 years later, Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring' still inspires

    Tue, Sep 25, 2012 9:52 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Rachel Carson's famous book ignited an environmental movement that continues to spark change today.

  • boy jumping

    Can a house calm a hyperactive kid?

    Fri, Sep 21, 2012 12:50 PM by Networx.com

    For parents of hyperactive children, the house offers calming solutions.

  • College students

    Teens Turning Green launches Project Green Challenge

    Thu, Sep 20, 2012 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Eco-contest aims to inspire students to go green with daily prizes and the chance to attend a 3-day eco-summit in San Francisco.

  • family eating apples

    Easy ways to avoid everyday toxins

    Fri, Sep 14, 2012 12:05 PM by Babyminding.com

    Help keep your family healthy by avoiding the germs and chemicals often found in public places, fresh produce and common products.

  • 10 green retro activities making a comeback

    10 green retro activities making a comeback

    Tue, Sep 11, 2012 6:04 PM by Sidney Stevens

    As the following trends illustrate, emulating the past can mean a more authentic, low-energy, reduced-carbon lifestyle.

  • ant carrying leaf

    5 fun facts about ants

    Mon, Sep 10, 2012 10:13 AM by Networx.com

    They're pretty annoying when they march on into your personal space, but ants deserve some respect. These fun facts will prove it.

  • sailboat

    How to share the big stuff

    Fri, Sep 07, 2012 2:54 PM by Shareable.net

    Not only is sharing valuable assets, like vacation homes and boats, more cost effective, it's much more fun!

  • How to host a MamaBake food swap

    Fri, Sep 07, 2012 10:22 AM by Shareable.net

    MamaBakes reduce a mother's workload while also building relationships between the moms in a neighborhood.

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