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Businesses

A production facility balances industry with environment

As a company offering a simplified energy solution, the Nong Fab LNG Receiving Terminal was developed with green design in the forefront of every decision. The goal for the architectural plan was to immediately immerse visitors into the production process while softening the harsh manufacturing components with...
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Bills and Laws

EPA finalizes tough pollution standards for trucks and buses

Does it ever strike you as odd that while smaller cars have stricter pollution standards and get cleaner on a regular basis, large trucks and buses are still belching diesel fumes? That's because the emissions standards for large vehicles have not changed almost since the turn of the century, over 20 years ago....
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Research

NASA's launched a new satellite to survey Earth's water

Among all the planets of our solar system, Earth turned out to be the lucky one, as water covers approximately 71% of its surface. Water is a key ingredient for life on Earth. It also influences the weather and climate dynamics of the planet. The vast majority of water remains way beyond the human eyes, thus making...
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Accessories

This luxury vegan designer bag is changing high end fashion

Style followers may already know about the new bag from Frida Rome. This is a new luxury bag and it's got one interesting feature: it's vegan. Fashionistas say this is about to become a huge trend and that Frida Rome has created the "it" bag for all trendsetters. The Weekend crossbody has already...
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Household

The best natural cleaning recipes to use around your home

It’s a new year, and alongside the rest of your sustainability goals, you may be looking at ways to fix up your cleaning act. Commercially manufactured household cleaners are loaded with questionable ingredients. While there are times you’ll need to haul in the big guns to remove stains, typical everyday cleaning...
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Homes

A recyclable home is a livable artwork hidden in trees

Speehuis House has a focus on healthy elements, for both the residents and the environment. Located in the Netherlands, the project was designed by Spee Architecten with a mission to create minimal site impact to the surrounding trees and wetlands and empower the structure to be dismantled and recycled if desired...
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Animals

Do you think zoos and animal parks are good or bad?

In recent years, there has been significant debate on whether or not zoos and other types of animal parks, menageries and aquariums should exist. But why were zoos established in the first place? Let's take a deep dive into the advantages and disadvantages of zoos to understand if they are truly beneficial to...

In recent years, there has been significant debate on whether or not zoos and other types of animal parks, menageries and aquariums should exist....
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Bedroom

5 ethical bedding shops to consider for a good night's sleep

The textile industry is responsible for a host of environmental issues, such as excessive water consumption, water and soil pollution, the use of chemicals during plant growth, incorporating plastic into fabrics and much more. When it comes to your bedding selections, you can avoid these toxic practices by choosing...

The textile industry is responsible for a host of environmental issues, such as excessive water consumption, water and soil pollution, the use...
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Positive Efforts

Forever chemicals PFAS won't be in office supplies from 3M

So-called "forever chemicals" are hazardous chemicals that don't break down over time and can accumulate in the bodies of humans and animals, causing brain damage and diseases such as cancer. 3M announced it will stop making such forever chemicals starting in 2025, an important step that sets the tone for other...

So-called "forever chemicals" are hazardous chemicals that don't break down over time and can accumulate in the bodies of humans and animals,...
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Lighting

These light fixtures are 3D printed and biodegradable

Walk into any lighting store and you’re likely to see a range of options, all of which are probably mass produced and sitting in inventory for purchase. This is not the scene at Gantri, a lighting company with bespoke designs, natural materials and fair pricing.  Gantri supports a community of...

Walk into any lighting store and you’re likely to see a range of options, all of which are probably mass produced and sitting in inventory...
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Electric Vehicles

Tesla, Kia and Nissan rank as the top EV in reliability

Consumer Reports' rankings report that Nissan and Tesla's EVs top the reliability rankings for electric vehicles. This is despite the fact that data shows EVs have more problems than hybrids or gas-powered cars. Tesla's Model 3 is the second most reliable new EV, outranked only by the Kia EV6. Consumer Reports...

Consumer Reports' rankings report that Nissan and Tesla's EVs top the reliability rankings for electric vehicles. This is despite the fact that...
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Public Transit

Better public transport systems are key for greener cities

A 2022 report by The Eco Experts shows that the transport industry accounts for 20% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. This is roughly 8.43 billion metric tonnes (9.29 U.S. tons) of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions each year. These emissions come from burning fossil fuels to power cars and other vehicles,...

A 2022 report by The Eco Experts shows that the transport industry accounts for 20% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. This is roughly...