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Hit or Miss: 2440×1220, Saw, Assemble by Pål Rodenius

images credit Pål Rodenius I am conflicted about this one. Swedish designer Pål Rodenius sells plywood with his designs for various kinds of furniture printed on to it; the purchaser cuts out what is desired and assembles it…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Today on Planet 100: The Environmental Charter High School (Video)

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Recycling and the Life of a Lipstick Tube

Photo credit: eBay Green Back in October, we dove into the subject of eco-beauty , offering a series of tips and tricks on how to keep you toxin-free and healthy despite your need for nail polish and love of lipstick…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Russia’s Permafrost Not So Permanent Anymore (Video)

“Looking for hard date in very soft ground…” If there’s one thing that can make global warming worse, it’s large quantities of

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Russia’s Permafrost Not So Permanent Anymore (Video)

Shanga Christmas Tree Decorations Recycle Hopes

Photo: Shanga.org These beautiful Christmas stars were made in Tanzania by a small company with a heartwarming story. The stars are made of recycled materials. They come in 15 different colours, are affordable and going like hotcakes. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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West Nile Virus Rates Higher in Low-Income Neighborhoods

Image: Ashok Prabhakaran via flickr An EPA-funded study found recently that not only is the West Nile virus more prevalent in low-income neighborhoods, but that economic conditions, including personal income, are the greatest predictor of disease occurrence. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Christmas Tree Made of 100 Bicycles Lights Up in Australia

Photo via The Rocks Christmas Tree Standing 23 feet tall is a strangely gorgeous holiday tree made of bits of bikes. It is installed at The Rocks in Sydney Australia, one of many trees made from recycled materials. While it is on display for just a month, it took a full eight weeks to create! … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Christmas Tree Made of 100 Bicycles Lights Up in Australia

The Massive Impact of Just One Community Transition Group

Image credit: Transition Town Totnes’ website lists its current projects The Transition Movement may have introduced me to backcasting , but it has never been just about workshops or visioning techniques—from harnessing peer pressure to promote renewables , to community nut tree planting… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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World’s First Biofueled Passenger Flight to Launch Next Year

Photo: Willamor Media , Flickr, CC There’s been plenty of talk and a lot of testing when it comes to various kinds of biofuel-powered airplanes. So far, biofuels have been relegated to the runways for experimental flights. But in 2011, the German airliner Lufthansa plans to launch the world’s first biofuel passenger flight. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Sahara Solar Breeder Project Would Power World With Sand

Sand as the solution to the world’s energy woes? Or, more precisely, silica? The Sahara Solar Breeder Project is a plan by universities in Japan and Algeria to provide 50 percent of the world’s electricity by 2050. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Sahara Solar Breeder Project Would Power World With Sand