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Meat Menace: Animal Product Emissions Rival Oil

Jun 29, 2018

New data shows that emissions from raising farmed animals make up about 15 percent of global human-induced emissions, with three large meat producers emitting as much as some oil companies.

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Loving It: Fast Food Giants Finally Address Plastic Pollution

Jun 29, 2018

McDonald’s says it will end the use of harmful polystyrene foam packaging globally by year’s end, and Dunkin’ Donuts is phasing out its polystyrene foam cups in favor of paper cups.

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Natural Pools: Swim Amidst Stones and Plants

Jun 29, 2018

Natural pools, which may be built of stone and clay and filtered with aquatic plants, turn out to be both eco-friendly and price competitive compared to conventional swimming pools.

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Registration Now Open for McHenry County’s Largest Green Event

Jun 26, 2018

The McHenry County College (MCC) Sustainability Center will hold its annual Green Living Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 3rd.

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The Havoc Wrought by Chronic Inflammation

Jun 26, 2018

Ryan Lombardo, the weight-loss, wellness and longevity specialist of FreshSkin Medical Spa & Wellness Center, will join Marilee Papale, of Essence Pilates.

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Beautiful Jewelry That Heals

Jun 26, 2018

Nors Beatriz, owner of Mojo Owl and NowStudio, will exhibit and sell crystals and jewelry at the Chicago Michelada Fest from noon to 10 p.m., July 7 and 8, at 1000 W. Cermak Road, in Chicago.

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Summer Mold : Can Trigger Sinus and Bronchial Symptoms

Jun 25, 2018 ● By Lisa Sullivan, M.D.

Low-pollen time in Chicago runs from July to mid-August, allowing most allergy sufferers a chance to recover before hay fever season, but mold counts are less predictable and can vary greatly each day.

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We Need Clean Waters: Streams and Rivers Are Life Links

May 31, 2018 ● By Avery Mack

Efforts are underway around the country to make polluted waterways clean again and to instill local appreciation for their many helpful roles.

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Livable Communities We Love: Good for People and the Planet

May 31, 2018 ● By John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist

Across the country, cities from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh to Portland are finding fresh new ways to create engaging street life for residents while eco-upgrading their green spaces, services and infrastructure.

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Quick Quarters: Simple Eco-Houses on the Upswing

May 31, 2018

Harnessing technology and cleverness, homebuilding startups in the Ukraine, Italy and Lebanon are offering tiny, energy-neutral, quick-built houses at low cost.

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Boston Ban: Plastic Bags Get the Boot

May 31, 2018

Joining a nationwide movement, Boston has banned single-use plastic shopping bags, requiring shoppers to bring their own totes or pay for eco-friendly bags.

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Online Distance Education at Midwest College of Oriental Medicine

May 27, 2018

Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, with campuses in Racine, WI and Evanston, IL, now offers new online courses.

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Eco-Upgrades for America’s Landmarks: Monuments and Parks Adopt Sustainable Practices

Apr 30, 2018 ● By Avery Mack

From the Grand Canyon to the Gateway Arch to the Empire State Building, America’s landmarks are making the old new again with Earth-friendly changes.

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Obsolete Packaging: Grocer Shuns Plastic Trays

Apr 30, 2018

A British supermarket chain plans to drastically lower its use of plastic packaging in 1,000 of its own-label products.

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Recycling IQ: Take a Quiz to Help the Planet

Apr 30, 2018

Is this item trash, garbage or recyclable? As important as recycling is, it can sometimes be confusing. A short quiz offers answers to help sort out discards.

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Avoid the Springtime Frizzies

Apr 25, 2018

This is the time of year when Organic Roots Eco Salon starts getting calls about their safe keratin treatments and the world’s first professional organic hair color line made with biodynamic, fair trade ingredients and pure essential oils for all hair types.

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Toward the Expansion of Fair Trade

Apr 24, 2018

A Magnificent Mile of Fair Trade, the largest World Fair Trade Day event in the U.S., hosted by Chicago Fair Trade, the largest grassroots fair trade coalition in the country, will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 11.

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Healthy Climate, Healthy People: Why a Warming Planet is Harming Our Health

Mar 30, 2018 ● By Lisa Marshall

As the Earth slowly heats up, we’re being affected by rising allergens, disaster-related trauma and the increase in insects carrying dangerous diseases.

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