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In 2024, 91% of new large-scale renewable projects around the world made electricity for less money than any fossil-fuel option, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. Sola...

Attention, Freecyclers and reusers. You may be missing out on one of the best options to pick up free products: your local household hazardous waste (HHW) product exchange room. The name doesn’t sound very glamorous, which is why many are nickn...

The idea behind extended producer responsibility for packaging is simple: companies that design and sell packaging should pay for managing it at the end of its life, not local governments or taxpayers. Seven states—California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington—have passed EPR packaging laws, and more states are considering similar rules designed to ...

This week’s quote is a Somali proverb: “Be a mountain or lean on one.”

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The idea that people have an innate connection to nature is a core biophilic principle. Natural environments can have a powerful influence on well-being.

In outdoor spaces, a biophilic design includes incorporating elements that encourage interaction with nature, such as plants, wildlife, water and natural materials. Even the design of a small backyard, patio or garden...