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The Re-Use Revolution: Plastics Peril Drives New Strategies

Aug 30, 2019 09:30AM

The growing plastics crisis has inspired companies to shift away from single-use containers to ones that are reusable with a deposit.

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Crops in the City: Urban Agriculture Breaks New Ground

Jun 28, 2019 12:38PM ● By April Thompson

Entrepreneurial innovators are tapping into new technologies and markets to grow fresh, healthy food within cities, turning so-called ‘mean streets’ into ‘green streets.’

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Spring Decluttering: Many Benefits of Reorganizing

Feb 28, 2019 11:48AM

Getting rid of the old can by done step by step, opening up space not only in our closets but in our psyches.

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Green Cars Update: Plug Into the Latest Trends

Nov 30, 2018 12:10PM ● By Jim Motavalli

Plug-in or hybrid or battery electric? Here’s a practical guide to what’s happening with electric vehicles and to which one might suit our needs.

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Art that Inspires Action Artists Work to Save Nature’s Beauty

Jun 30, 2018 09:52PM

by Avery MackMounts Botanical Garden, in Palm Beach County, Florida, hosted Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea, a thought-provoking travelin...

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The 101 on Act 16: MMJ PA Basics

Dec 28, 2017 05:00AM

The Pennsylvania Department of Health passed Act 16, signing the state’s Medical Marijuana Program into law on April 17, 2016. The program i...

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The Green Remedy Advocacy Center and Clinic: Bridging the Gap

Dec 28, 2017 04:55AM

by Karen G. MeshkovThe rollout of PA’s medical cannabis program has not been without its hiccups: it’s taken longer than anticipated to go i...

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PA Vets Push for MMJ Access, Relief

Dec 28, 2017 04:54AM

by Carrie Jackson & Karen G. MeshkovGeorge Armstrong, from Western Chester County, is at the forefront of a movement to allow veterans in Pe...

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The Greenway: Managing Pests in Cold Weather

Nov 27, 2017 08:24AM

Colder temperatures make everyone want to come inside—including some of the creepy-crawling variety. Daniel Owusuh from Greenway Pest Contro...

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Healthy Eye-Catching Eco-Wear: It’s in Style and Easy Care

Jun 30, 2017 11:23AM ● By Avery Mack

Wrinkled cotton T-shirts used to define planet-friendly clothing, but today’s fashion designers are producing distinctive eco-lines that feel good and look great.

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Herbs that Beat the Heat: Favorite Varieties that Flourish in Summer

Apr 28, 2017 11:47AM ● By Barbara Pleasant

Some of the best plants to keep as summer companions are herbs that enrich life with their flavors, fragrances and beauty. Whether potted or in the garden, these herbs thrive in hot weather.

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