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Managing Stormwater on Your Property

The Clean Foundation's guide to preventing flooding in your yard and harvesting rainwater for your gardens.

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Are You a GINK? The Case for "Green Inclinations, No Kids"

Having a child more than quintuples your carbon legacy. That gives a whole new meaning to the concept of "green sex."

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Point-Counterpart: To Incinerate or Not to Incinerate

Apr 2007 | IN Measuring Progress and Building Heritage 33.2-3 | BY Mark Winfield

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Richard Gilbert and Mark Winfield debate the burning issue.

The Hottest Night of the Year

Jan 2007 | IN Greening Politics 33.1 | BY Ryan David Kennedy

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Ryan Kennedy arms environmentalists with new ammunition: the Big O.

Oct 2006 | IN Creative Communities 32.4-5 | BY Beth Carruthers

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Adaptive, hybrid and flexible, EcoART moves hearts, changes minds and ultimately alters behaviour.

Greening Galleries

Oct 2006 | IN Creative Communities 32.4-5 | BY Paul A. Kay

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Beyond Green: Toward a Sustainable Art, curated by Stephanie Smith, Chicago and New York: Smart Museum of Art, University of Chicago, and Independent Curators International, 2005.

Editorial: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

Oct 2006 | IN Creative Communities 32.4-5 | BY Susan Scott

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Beautiful Cities

Oct 2006 | IN Creative Communities 32.4-5 | BY Glen Murray

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Cultural renewal and a creative economy bring wealth to our cities.

Oct 2006 | IN Creative Communities 32.4-5 | BY Anita Krajnc

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Moviegoers are no longer content with films focused on portrayals of excessive consumption by the rich and famous. The time for eco-flicks has arrived.

Web Exclusive: DIY Pop-Can Solar Heater

Jan 2013 | IN Lifecycles 39.1 | BY Julie Bélanger

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Our 'Canned Heat' article shows you how aluminum-can solar heaters work – now learn more about building one yourself!

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Is There Formaldehyde in Your Shampoo?

May 15 2013 | IN Health | BY Jessica Burman

We wrap up our series on toxins in every day products with this scary carcinogen and allergen.

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Stop Buying Deodorant

Apr 17 2014 | IN Health | BY Laura McDonald

Mix up a DIY version in just five minutes that will keep you dry and stink-free using ingredients you already have in your kitchen.

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Guide to Natural Spring Cleaning

Mar 26 2014 | IN Waste | BY Green Living Online

Ditch the chemicals and deep clean your home the healthy way.

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How Not to Contribute to Palm-Driven Deforestation

Aug 11 2014 | IN Food | BY Jessica Burman

Our demand for this cheap oil is devastating ecosystems around the globe. Here’s how to look for it on food and household product labels.

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The Green Athlete: Where Do Old Shoes Go To Die?

Jul 10 2013 | IN Waste | BY Jessica Kuepfer

Learn how to recycle or donate your worn-out runners through these helpful organizations.

The Problems with Parabens

Mar 08 2013 | IN Health | BY Jessica Burman

In the first of a series on troublesome chemicals in everyday products, Jessica Burman gives the low-down on parabens.

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