Will you rise to the Super Bowl party reduced-waste challenge?
January 28, 2015, 2:53 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
The Super Bowl Central team is challenging locals to reduce waste from food. You don’t have to be in Phoenix to take part. We have simple tips to help you.
5 skinny cocktails for summer
May 21, 2012, 4:07 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
If you’re stocking up for your Memorial Day Weekend parties, you might want to serve some skinny cocktails that use real ingredients to your guests.
Elopements are the new wedding trend
March 26, 2012, 11:59 p.m. by Starre Vartan
In a down economy, weddings for 2 instead of 200 are on the upswing (and they're more eco-friendly and personal, too).
Go local and durable with your Oscar party
February 22, 2012, 10:26 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
Forget the gold paper plates and the disposable red carpet for your Oscar party. Bring out the china, the crystal and the good food.
Girls' night in for Valentine's Day
February 9, 2012, 2:15 p.m. by Starre Vartan
Single? Welcome love into your life, and celebrate — don't shun — the holiday.
Hitting the green sheets: '12 edition
February 1, 2012, 4:55 p.m. by Matt Hickman
Looking to avoid a date with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your love <s>dungeon</s> den with stylish sheets and bedding made from organic cotton and other eco-friendly materials.
5 tips for safe packaged ice
August 24, 2011, 4:30 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
If you’re buying ice for your end of summer parties, we’ve got some tips to make sure there’s nothing but water in that ice.
Red, white and booze: 11 eco-friendly drinking accessories
July 1, 2011, 4:30 p.m. by Matt Hickman
With a major summertime 'drinking holiday' just around the bend, make sure that you have a few libation-related odds and ends on hand for when your thirsty party guests need a refill ... or a distraction.
Weekend reads: Dinner party dos and don'ts
June 18, 2011, 11:03 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.
The Shareable Feast
April 22, 2011, 2:29 p.m. by Shareable .net
Find out how to enjoy a cooking group with friends (and then a delicious meal).
Beverages and bites for your Oscar party
February 25, 2011, 1:38 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Dig into MNN's recipe archives for eco-friendly and healthy food and drinks to enjoy while critiquing gowns and arguing about who should win this year's Academy Awards.
7 organic Champagne cocktails
February 8, 2011, 5:38 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Try these bubbly cocktails with an organic twist for Valentine's Day or an Oscar party.
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More trees than there were 100 years ago? It's true!
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California is generating so much solar energy, it's paying other states to take it
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Humpback whales around the globe are mysteriously rescuing animals from orcas
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How to get rid of roaches naturally
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Why are bees producing blue honey?
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What's that sound? 7 wildlife calls you might hear in your backyard
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Why are my plants turning yellow?
A closer look at yellowing leaves on plants can help gardeners get to the root of the problem.
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7 surprising facts about dragonflies
Like did you know they can fly backward, have almost 360-degree vision and they're ferocious?
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What is the best way to get rid of poison ivy?
The simplest and best answer is 'very carefully.'
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Good bug, bad bug: How can you tell the difference?
Most bugs are harmless, but here's how to tell the good from the bad — plus organic solutions.
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Got moles? Read this
Don't make a mountain of a literal mole hill. Follow these tips to a mole-free lawn.
