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Low metal recycling threatens green economy: UN report

2011-05-26T13:30:33Z

Too much metal is being thrown away when it could be recycled, wasting an opportunity to save energy and risking shortages in materials used for new green technologies, a UN report warned Thursday.

In a landmark study, the first to outline the extent to which metals are collected, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP...

In Brazil, Swedish leader pushes green economy

2011-05-18T20:30:13Z

Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt told Brazilian business leaders Wednesday that there should be a global "green economy" with sustainable growth.

Reinfeldt, who on Tuesday discussed ethanol production, environmental concerns and technological cooperation with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, spoke Wednesday to the Federation of Indust...

Malaysia unveils plan to build 'green economy'

2011-05-18T05:30:25Z

Malaysia is launching an ambitious plan to build a "green economy" with the help of an advisory council that includes economist Jeffrey Sachs and the UN climate change chief.

The initiative is part of economic reforms instituted by Prime Minister Najib Raz...

S.Africa to invest $3.7 bln in green energy

2011-04-12T07:30:28Z

South Africa will invest 25 billion rand ($3.7 billion, 2.6 billion euros) to support a plan to ramp up renewable energy and the green economy, the economic development minister said Tuesday.

"We believe 300,000 new jobs are possible in the green economy by 2020 if we move with speed to provide the right regulatory and investment environment," minister E...

VantagePoint sees big clean tech deals in 2011

2011-01-26T14:31:05Z

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - Up to 10 companies in the hot "clean tech" sector will go public in multibillion dollar U.S. offerings this year and as many will be acquired in equally significant deals, SEOUL (Reuters Life!) - Kim Yong-sook is an idealist who longs for a greener lifestyle, which means walking more and wasting less. But she never dreamed that her credit card could help save the planet.

The 59-year-old stay-at-home mother is one of many set to take advantage of a new program in Reuters Life!) - Italy, one of the top users of plastic shopping bags in Europe, is banning them starting January 1, with retailers warning of chaos and many stores braced for the switch.

Italian critics say polyethylene bags use too much oil to produce, take too long to break down, clog...

Hardwood selector is free and fantastic

2010-11-30T12:38:30Z

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Is all ice melt the same?

2010-11-30T12:36:56Z

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National cleantech award goes to water purification technology innovator

2010-11-29T15:02:20Z

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Put Those Empty Laundry Detergent Bottles To Use

2010-11-29T14:29:53Z

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Expense Of Funerals Driving People to Cremation, Natural Burial

2010-11-29T14:54:21Z

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How to Promote Green Products

2010-11-29T14:38:24Z

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At Cleantech Open, less is more

2010-11-29T14:34:22Z

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Organic Vodka

2010-11-29T14:47:50Z

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Louisville Ranks Second for Technology Use

2010-11-29T14:45:52Z

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The Buzz on Green Business in China

2010-11-29T14:42:20Z

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Expert Advice for Constructing Green Multifamily Buildings

2010-11-29T14:33:40Z

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Marketing Tips for Green Homes

2010-11-29T14:33:40Z

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6 Eco-Friendly Ways to Save Money

2010-11-29T14:53:18Z

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Eco360 Trust, and The T Shirt as a Green Gift that Keeps on Giving

2010-11-29T14:38:29Z

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Now We Have to Worry About Lead in Reusable Shopping Bags?

2010-11-29T14:42:04Z

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Consumer Reports tests reusable grocery bags for lead

2010-11-29T14:34:29Z

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Earth-Friendly Products You Can Buy from Green Companies

2010-11-29T14:52:22Z

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Paying for the Gift Boxes?

2010-11-29T14:52:07Z

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Colin Beavan

2010-11-30T13:50:08Z

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Buzzword: Green fatigue

2010-11-29T14:34:27Z

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How Greenwashing Works

2010-11-29T14:42:51Z

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Go Green, Save Money

2010-11-29T14:43:45Z

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Yorkbased firm exports to US

2010-11-29T14:57:11Z

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Concept orchards enjoy success

2010-11-29T14:57:07Z

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Voicing your ethical stance

2010-11-29T14:56:55Z

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Eco-tourism: Hotels go green

2010-11-29T15:58:43Z

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Water supply: Sustainable farming practices

2010-11-29T15:48:57Z

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Great magazines for homesteaders

2010-11-29T15:51:48Z

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Having consumer withdrawals while going green

2010-11-29T15:52:34Z

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Best tropical woods from Central America

2010-11-29T15:48:10Z

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What does the Bible say about green living

2010-11-29T15:45:44Z

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How to build a green home

2010-11-29T15:48:51Z

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An Environmentally Friendly Nation -- "The Cost of Going Green"

2010-11-29T14:50:56Z

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Reader Question: Stinky Worm Bin?

2010-11-29T14:29:09Z

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Bosch Rebates

2010-11-30T13:12:08Z

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How to Find Green Homes for Sale

2010-11-30T13:12:23Z

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How to Have a Cheap Easter

2010-11-30T13:16:04Z

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How To Find Green Jobs

2010-11-30T13:15:24Z

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How to Become a Recreational Pilot

2010-11-30T13:11:37Z

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Has Green Stopped Giving?

2010-11-08T02:20:29Z

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Abax Global bids to take Fushi Copperweld private alongside CEO

2010-11-08T03:20:50Z

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How to save money on your gas bill

2010-11-29T15:37:44Z

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Easy ways to save money by going green

2010-11-29T15:37:25Z

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Moving from "being green" to becoming eco-conscious

2010-11-29T15:40:41Z

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The expected rise of green industries

2010-11-29T15:40:45Z

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Grassroots green: Both a movement and a lifestyle

2010-11-29T15:40:34Z

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Top 10 green companies to invest in

2010-11-29T15:36:00Z

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Best ways to go green

2010-11-29T15:40:28Z

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How to Go Green and Make Money

2010-11-30T13:08:14Z

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Packaging materials that are safe for the environment

2010-11-29T15:40:29Z

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Will the unemployed actually become a green workforce?

2010-11-29T15:40:33Z

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What is biodynamic farming?

2010-11-29T15:40:36Z

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Green revolution: Good or bad?

2010-11-29T15:40:31Z

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Ways to reduce, re-use and recycle plastic grocery bags

2010-11-29T15:40:41Z

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Going green: Tips and ideas for rental homes

2010-11-29T15:29:49Z

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How does organic production benefit farmers?

2010-11-29T15:29:02Z

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The advantages of organic clothing

2010-11-29T15:12:42Z

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Defining the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)

2010-11-29T15:40:31Z

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Tips for cleaning carpets the green way

2010-11-29T15:27:38Z

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How to live a greener life

2010-11-29T15:40:30Z

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Why changes in agriculture are needed as the world warms and grows

2010-11-29T15:40:37Z

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How to crochet a reusable shopping bag

2010-11-29T15:23:05Z

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Reasons you should use reusable shopping bags

2010-11-29T15:40:28Z

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Organic Farming

2010-11-30T13:08:15Z

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Going green: How can individuals make a difference?

2010-11-29T15:40:28Z

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How do green burials help the environment?

2010-11-29T15:40:44Z

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Cleaning green: What steps to take to ensure that your maid or janitor is using earth-friendly products and techniques in your home or business

2010-11-29T15:28:04Z

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Assessing our responsibility to preserve the environment

2010-11-29T15:40:15Z

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Does Coca-Cola's plan for plant-based bottles hold water?

2010-11-05T07:00:17Z

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Atypical Examples of Green Technology for the Home Office

2010-11-05T07:07:04Z

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Green Marketers Are Still Sinning

2010-11-05T07:04:00Z

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Tips on Organizing and Cleaning Kitchen Cabinets

2010-11-05T07:09:15Z

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95% of Green-Marketed Products Utilize Misleading Claims

2010-11-05T06:51:28Z

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The fastest transition from concept to commodity ever

2010-11-04T13:08:04Z

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Travel Hit List

2010-11-04T13:13:36Z

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Green Living Christmas Gift Ideas for Women

2010-11-29T14:51:27Z

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Simple Green Coupons

2010-11-30T12:56:24Z

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Vivaterra.com Coupons

2010-11-30T12:56:59Z

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Go Green, Live Rich

2010-11-30T12:49:03Z

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Inexpensive Christmas Gifts That Are Homemade, Coupon or Unique

2010-11-29T14:51:19Z

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Smart Money and Green Investments

2010-11-03T18:51:46Z

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Student art projects: Going green

2010-11-04T15:34:01Z

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iPhone app reviews: Go Green

2010-11-04T15:27:43Z

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Website reviews: Naturalhealthmag.com

2010-11-04T15:21:24Z

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The basics of green marketing campaigns

2010-11-04T15:08:41Z

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Bulletin board ideas: Going green

2010-11-04T15:34:02Z

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Green business ideas

2010-11-04T15:10:12Z

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Freeganism: Ethical eating

2010-11-29T15:10:29Z

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New trends in green electronics

2010-11-04T15:16:46Z

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Impress customers by going green

2010-11-04T15:09:00Z

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How to Stop Greenwashing: Carbon Accounting and ECA Software

2010-11-03T15:54:40Z

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The Progress of Ecologic Transportation

2010-11-03T10:22:22Z

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Tips and ideas for going green on vacation

2010-11-04T14:46:14Z

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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Tours Biofuel Plant

2010-06-25T21:20:22Z

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA - JANUARY 12: California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger tours the Cobalt Biofuels laboratory January 12, 2010 in Mountain View, California. Governor Schwarzenegger toured the Cobalt Biofuels, a President Barack Obama makes a statement to reporters about green jobs and manufacturing, Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

APTOPIX Obama

2010-03-28T18:35:20Z

President Barack Obama finishes his statement to reporters about green jobs and manufacturing, Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

People Mel Gibson

2010-03-30T11:18:15Z

FILE -- In this Dec. 10, 2008 file photo, actor Mel Gibson attends the 9th Annual Global Green Design Awards in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, file)

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Salazar Addresses The Media After Clean Energy Forum

2010-03-30T11:20:31Z

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 02: U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar (C) talks to the news media outside the White House November 2, 2009 in Washington, DC. Salazar hosted a Clean Energy Economy Forum peole from 39 States across the country to discuss "renewable energy and job creation on public lands, climate impact and adapt...