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When we think of oil spills it congers up images of slick, black birds held in gloved hands and fish floating on an ocean oil-slick, not trees, but that might change.
Chrysler and Perdue University researchers are getting together to create transgenic poplar trees capable of absorbing trichloroethylene, or TCE, including other pollutants and metabolizing them […]
Many grocery stores have started carrying organic fruits and vegetables and there are many more options available to us than there ever were, but often times we have to go to several stores just to finish our grocery shopping. Door to Door Organics solves that problem delivering fresh, organic produce to customers in CT, NY, […]
We’re starting a new feature here on Swye. At least once a week, and hopfully more often, we’re going to connect you readers to podcasts and more from radio shows around the nation as well as independent podcasts as we discover them.
One of the finest sources of great reporting is National Public Radio. Our local […]
In one of the most stellar displays of how green buildings can be drop-dead beautiful, the 5-story School of Art, Design & Media at Nanyang Technological University campus, Singapore sports an awe-inspiring verdant turfed that flows from the ground to the top of its arching shape.
Designed by CPG Consultants Pte Ltd, not only does this […]
Now here’s a company we can all get behind. Think natural apparel is all baja sweaters and hemp sandals? Think again. Naked Cotton focuses on creating 100% organic and sustainable apparel. We’ve all seen organic apparel that’s either boring, makes you look like a hippie, or is so high fashion that none of us can […]
The recent announcement by Whole Foods regarding their ban of plastic bags has ignited a huge debate between several blogs. I first saw the post on TreeHugger, then saw the sarcastic counterpoint post on EcoGeek.org, but who’s right? Which is truly greener?
There’s no doubt that reusable bags are the best and greenest way to go […]
Have you thought of composting but think it’s too difficult, too smelly, don’t feel like you have the space or simply don’t want a composting heap or bin outside?
Well NatureMill has your answer. With no worms or bugs and no odor, it can take up to 120 lbs a month of any food wastes, […]
Many people want to live a “greener” more natural life, but think it’s difficult, takes too much time, or is too expensive. None of these are true and with just a few simple adjustments, you can start living more naturally and feel better about how you live. Most of these will even save you money! […]
When your over last seasons clothing and finally decide to clean out those drawers and closets, don’t just throw away those old shirts and pants, recycle them! Giving old clothes to Salvation Army or Goodwill makes sense, but Wearable Collections Clothing Recycling gives you a better alternative: exporting it all to countries who really need […]
I don’t have a baby, nor do most of my friends, but for those who do BPA is a hot word in the products department. As WebMD reports, some of the chemicals in plastics can lead to genetic damage and has been linked to “low sperm count, hyperactivity, early puberty, obesity, small testes size, and […]
