Tag: Living
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Erin Brockovich Joins Vets to Rally Against DOJ’s Position in Supreme Court Water Pollution Case
Consumer advocate Erin Brockovich, dozens of military veterans and watchdog groups rallied yesterday to voice frustration…
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Unsustainable Seafood: A New Crackdown on Illegal Fishing
When people talk about illegal trafficking in wildlife, the glistening merchandise laid out on crushed ice in the supermarket seafood counter—from salmon to king crab—probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But 90 percent of U.S. seafood is imported, and according to a new study in the journal Marine Policy, as much as one-third of that is caught…
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7 Sins of Greenwashing (And 5 Ways to Keep It Out of Your Life)
How to make sure your “all natural” products are the real deal From electric cars to reusable shopping bags, it’s undeniable that “going green” is one of the fastest growing trends out there today. This is great news for the eco-friendly consumer, as companies are scrambling to offer greener versions of their products to meet…
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9 Ways to Cook for One With Zero Waste
For us singletons living alone out there, and hey, there are a lot of us—27 percent of U.S. households to be exact—cooking for one can result in a lot of wasted food. Food packaging sized for bigger households, recipes designed to feed families, and confusing expiration dates all make it difficult to create properly portioned…
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3 Trends That Will Revolutionize How We Use Products
Imagine this. You are in a not so distant future. From where you are sitting on your couch, your life looks the same. But at a closer look, things have changed a bit. First of all, the couch is not exactly yours. You rent it from a furniture company until you’re ready for an update.…