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How McDonalds May Ensure Gestational Pig Crates are History

The fast food giant's decision to move away from the 7-foot by 2-foot metal enclosure for breeding sows may mark the end of this cruel practice for all farms in the US.
How to Grow Air Plants (Tillandsia), a New Indoor Gardening Trend

Tillandsia, or air plants, are a growing trend among those who want to add a little green to their homes, without a lot of work.
DIY Fashion Design Competition Seeks Submissions

Think your fashion design is ready for the big time? DIY With IOU is a sustainable design competition which will give one talent the opportunity to design his or her own line.
Soda Bottle Planters Go Mainstream with the Stylish CapsulePot

This self-watering soda bottle planter is awfully cute...but it's also easy to make your own.
Transform Your Space With These 8 Mod, Sustainably Designed Pillows

Hand-painted geometric pillows, pillows that are a nod to the bike, vintage safari pillows, and more make your space ooze personality and style -- without an overhaul.
Stunning Armour-Like Costumes Created From Ancient Chinese Ceramic Shards (Photos)

Chinese artist Li Xiaofeng recycles old Chinese ceramics into something else completely.
Weekday Vegetarian: Brownie Batter Pancakes

Whatever you want to call it - Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day or Fat Tuesday, it's all about the pancakes.
Despite a Shady Reputation, the Gold Buying Industry Beats Mining

While the consumer message is “Sell your gold for cash, fast!”, the gold buying industry is essentially reusing or recycling this precious metal.
7 Ways to Give New Life to Dead Trees in Your Backyard

Upcycle dead trees by turning them into garden seating, wildlife habitats, planters, and more.
Edible Cosmetics are Revolutionizing the Beauty Product Industry

Beverages and snacks packed with beneficial ingredients -- also known as "nutricosmetics" -- claim to provide skincare from within.
London Fashion Week: Eccentric British Clothing at the Estethica Show (Photos)

From hand-woven lingerie to Panama straw hats and upcycled clothing, the eclectic fashion event showcased unique items for the fashion-forward.
New York Fashion Week: Hottest Green Trends for Fall/Winter 2012

From fierce flounces to slim silhouettes, slinky silk to handcrafted funky, here are some of the true green fashion standouts of the season.
$330,000 Artificial Hamburger Slated for October

Dutch researchers create 'synthetic' meat strips from a thumbnail's worth of stem cells. By October they hope it will be a hamburger.
Massive Waste of Mardi Gras Beads is No Party

You can't kiss all that trash away: But a few environmental groups in New Orleans plan to divert some of the plastic beads from landfill this year.
Arsenic In Baby Formula Related to Organic Sweetener

"Organic" means not full of chemicals...or does it?
Tenderloin National Forest Brings Green To San Francisco’s High Crime Neighborhood

Tenderloin National Forest is an urban oasis in one of San Francisco's poorest neighborhoods.
Monterey County Wants Methyl Iodide Out

California's largest agricultural producer to ban methyl iodide for use in agriculture.
New York City Bike Style Blog Captures Downtown Fashion Scene, from Behind

Downtown From Behind gives the street style photograph a stylish spin with an intimate tour of the city streets by bike.