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A shift is underway to promote sustainable local economies, in part, a necessary response to increased fuel costs, and global warming threats. Creating a local food economy means...

Eco Products has launched a full line of biodegradable food containers made from corn.These containers are made from NatureWorks PLA, a 100% corn-based resin that is full compostable. Throw it in your compost bin when you’re finished and watch it biodegrade in 45-60 days. These containers are for cold and warm foods only and cannot be exposed to heat over 110 degrees.

Check out these sexy sustainable swimsuits for summer...

Want to make a difference in the health of the planet, but don't know where to start? Check out the Be The Change Program, which brings together people from across the spectrum to show you how, and help give a frame to your enthusiasm.

Common production from plant to fabric is not as green as eco-minded people would like. Don’t fall for the bamboo fabric gold rush when scrutiny is required to honestly connect it to the green market.

Men's Health Magazine ranks top 100 major U.S cities by its most eco-friendly consumers

"Open source" is a term that's used mostly in Software, no so in the fashion world. A new German label, however, has embraced the principles of open source in its launch of a new line of eco-conscious clothing. Eco clothing lines are increasingly common, but the sharing of designs takes it into new territory in the fashion world.

It's good to see someone is thinking about how we make cleaning sustainable.  A small company that provides sustainable cleaning at hospitals, schools, offices, and food & beverage companies.

The Toyota Yaris tops the list of 1300 vehicles as Green Car of the Year!~

45% less power... this is a huge step forward in the computer industry.  The number of monitors and computer related electronics being used worldwide is massive.  Anything to bring down this energy consumption is great!  Interesting write article.

Vertical Farming would involve building high rise multi level “Farmscrapers” where farmers would employ sustainable farming practices in a controlled environment.

“It’s not just a way of generating food. It’s a way of dealing with municipal waste, recycling water, and using methane digestion to help a city be sustainable.” - Dickson Despommier

A teenage prodigy has developed a new way to decompose plastic bags in just three months!

For all those days when you believe your green values aren’t aligned with your workplace but you can’t - or don’t want to - make the eco-entrepreneur step, here are some immediate action steps to try out at the office this Monday.

Remember: while many green teams start from humble beginnings, they can grow exponentially - pent up passion for green amongst employees can be powerful driving force.

Interview by GenitronSviluppo design webmagazine with sustainable product designer Taylor Welden. Discusses sustainable product design practices, the potential future of design and our Planet, and features a variety of eco-design projects (from backpacks to steam-powered vehicles).

This week, Green Meeting Guide publishers and The Innovolve Group identified nearly 1,000 qualified suppliers in 10 distinct categories located in 7 major markets in Canada (I suspect it won’t be long until a similar directory emerges in the U.S.), making the Green Event Guide the most comprehensive reference document on “green” practioners in the hospitality sector.