Another (Eco) Brick in the Wall
August 8, 2011
Mother Nature-approved building materials are popping up left and right, and from some unlikely sources.
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Smog Veil Records: Punk Rock with a Helping of Green
August 1, 2011
A small Chicago punk label worked toward a LEED-certified home base, sustainable music production and a drastically reduced carbon footprint.
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Earthology Records Brings Music to Mother Nature’s Ears
July 29, 2011
A recycle-centric music label located on an organic farm: Midwest-based Earthology Records is the real green deal.
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LG Electronics First to Commit to Certified E-Waste Recycling Worldwide
July 28, 2011
The company is now using third-party certification to verify its worldwide electronics waste procedures.
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Brushfire Records: Igniting a Deeper, Greener Musical Spirit
July 27, 2011
The earth-friendly label, headed by Jack Johnson, conserves every step of the way, from album production to worldwide tours.
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Greener Vehicle A/C to Cool Drivers with Minimal Planetary Impact
July 25, 2011
A new EPA-approved refrigerant lasts only 11 days in the earth’s atmosphere and uses less resources — a big green leap forward.
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Feds to Ban E-Waste it Generates from Landfills
July 20, 2011
The EPA’s announcement lauds recycling as a necessity in the life cycle of electronics.
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The Truffle: A Modern Day Home-Cave for the Nature Lover
July 19, 2011
The tiny fishing village of Laxe, Spain, is home to one of the most unique recycled homes on the planet.
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Making Green Homes Affordable to Everyone
July 19, 2011
Enterprise Community Partners provides affordable, efficient housing using recycled materials that is popping up all over the U.S.
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A Cozy Chilean Cottage with Recycled Roots
July 14, 2011
A rural location with poor access to materials did not stop one Chilean architectural firm from building a great green home using recycled materials.