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Depending on where you live, there are some items that simply aren't recyclable, including varieties of paper, glass and plastic. Check with your city service provider to know specifics, but here ...
Learn how trees use massive amounts of water through the process of transpiration for the benefit of themselves and the Earth.
Find out what nitrogen oxides (NOx) are, why they are a serious environmental concern, and what role they play in the Volkswagen diesel engine scandal.
Pine trees are one of the most common coniferous species in North America. Learn how to identify the types found in the United States and Canada.
Learn where to recycle milk cartons and how to do it correctly, whether the carton should be flattened or not, and what to do with the plastic caps.
Small Farm Grants and Other Financial Assistance Resources First, check with your Cooperative Extension Office for the most local and individual assistance for your particular situation. Your ...
Friends and enemies in the animal world tend to be pretty clear-cut. But as these unlikely pairs show, even Mother Nature doesn't set things in stone.
Most Americans live in urban areas, forming huge hot spots of energy consumption. But while rural residents use less energy overall, cities are often slicker ab ...
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has maps of major world forests. These maps represent current global forest cover.
Keeping your tires properly inflated is one of the simple things you can do to lower your carbon footprint and fuel costs, and also stay safe.
Cellulose tape is a transparent adhesive tape that happens to be biodegradable too. It is difficult to find, especially in the US. Almost all transparent tape sold here is made of acetate. One ...
Organic cotton is paving the way for sustainable fiber productions. Discover how sustainable organic cotton is compared to traditional cotton.