Why the future of housing should be multifamily and multigenerational
May 21, 2019, 6:40 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
To solve our housing crisis, we have to loosen up a bit.
Farmers' leftovers
December 1, 2008, 2:33 p.m. by Keely Obrien
Be the ant, not the grasshopper -- buy fresh, local produce in season and preserve it for winter.
In the Field: Organic farm in the city
November 30, 2008, 12:37 a.m. by Emily Murphy
Video: Watch Farmer D and friends update a late summer garden for fall.
In the Field: Creating compost on a massive scale
November 29, 2008, 11:58 p.m. by Emily Murphy
Video: What happens when the fruits and veggies at your local grocery store go bad?
In the Green Room: Inside an organic farm
November 29, 2008, 10:58 p.m. by Emily Murphy
Video: Tour an organic farm and learn what makes it certified organic.
ENVIROPHILES: Furniture with an environmental focus
November 28, 2008, 6:05 p.m.
Check out Vivavi, a chic and sustainable furniture store in New York.
Up on the rooftop
November 26, 2008, 9:48 a.m. by Jennifer Taylor
Rooftop gardens offer hotels a chance to save green by growing their own food and maximizing space.
The green house effect
November 25, 2008, 5:03 p.m. by Nick Kaye
Entrepreneur Michelle Kaufmann can build your new home in half the time and with half the waste as a regular architect.
You light up my life
November 24, 2008, 5:24 a.m. by Matt Hickman
LED holiday lights are a bright idea for those strung out over the eco-woes of incandescent bulbs.
What are the benefits of storm windows in winter?
October 28, 2008, 3:52 p.m. by Mother Nature
If you've heard anything about getting tax credits for installing storm windows, find out more information here.
Ecover Boat Wash safe for ocean
July 1, 2008, 2:35 p.m. by Lea Holland
Made from plant- and mineral-based ingredients like coconut, carnauba wax and citric acid, the new line Ecover Boat Wash & Wax is entirely phosphate-free.
Budding movement
February 12, 2008, 2:30 p.m. by Plenty Magazine
The array of certifications for flower farmers raises just as many questions as it provides answers.
Working Assets talks environmental action
September 1, 2007, 10:51 p.m. by Plenty Magazine
When you sign up for Working Assets Wireless service, the company will purchase 10 tons of carbon-emissions offsets from Carbonfund.org.
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6 surprising facts about ladybugs
Did you know they got their name from farmers in the Middle Ages?
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7 natural flea remedies for cats and dogs
Avoid harsh chemicals on your pet with these natural methods for pet flea prevention and treatment.
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How to build a hotel for wild bees
Help out your local bee population by building them a place to nest.
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Synchronized fireflies gather for a 'rave'
Every year, Great Smoky Mountains National Park lights up with synchronous fireflies.
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8 facts about the misunderstood house spider
We rarely give this relationship much thought. Here's what to know about your arachnid roommates.
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13 natural solutions for deterring ants
Natural pest control methods can help you cope with and eliminate the problem.
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How to identify different types of bees
And wasps and hornets and yellow jackets and other flying insects.
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