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Inside the effort to strip toxics from U.S. hospitals

Inside the effort to strip toxics from U.S. hospitals | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
Learn how the nation’s largest group purchasing organizations came together in support of healthier hospitals and a greener supply chain.
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August 1, 2012 1:02 PM
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Chronic Drought Will Become New Normal Across Parts of US

Chronic Drought Will Become New Normal Across Parts of US | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
In addition to the impact on water availability, vegetation, biodiversity, a new study shows that chronic drought will also decrease carbon storage potential.
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July 31, 2012 12:56 AM
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25 Years After First Solar Restaurant, Germany Breaks 25% Renewable Energy Barrier

25 Years After First Solar Restaurant, Germany Breaks 25% Renewable Energy Barrier | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
As the Rappenecker Hütte celebrates 25 years as Europe's First Solar Restaurant, Germany sets a new record: more than 25% renewable energy in the first half of 2012.
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July 30, 2012 3:26 PM
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Can companies grow, and profit, with no impact?

Can companies grow, and profit, with no impact? | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
The idea that companies, even entire economies, could have "zero impact" may seem inconceivable. But some big players are starting to take it seriously.
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July 30, 2012 2:02 PM
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Safer Chemicals Act Passes Senate Committee Vote

Safer Chemicals Act Passes Senate Committee Vote | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
Celebrate the first step towards safer chemicals in 36 years - the politicians are hearing the people's voices!
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July 27, 2012 4:41 PM
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EcoScraps makes millions getting stores to buy back their own garbage

EcoScraps makes millions getting stores to buy back their own garbage | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
It’s hardly a secret that Americans not only consume massive amounts of food everywhere but also throw massive amounts away. Fortunately, a scrappy startup called EcoScraps is doing its part ...
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July 27, 2012 4:37 PM
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See-Through Solar Cells Make Energy from Infrared Light

See-Through Solar Cells Make Energy from Infrared Light | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
The cells, developed at UCLA, are 66 percent transparent.
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July 26, 2012 5:46 PM
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New Rating Tool for Sustainable Outfits

New Rating Tool for Sustainable Outfits | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
A broad apparel-industry group is working on an index that will allow brands to score the sustainability of their products.
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July 26, 2012 5:38 PM
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Why Global Warming Is Now an Economic Tax on the Middle Class | TriplePundit

Why Global Warming Is Now an Economic Tax on the Middle Class | TriplePundit | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
How Global Warming is now punishing the Middle Class with a new and growing economic tax collected through higher food prices and electric bills.
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July 26, 2012 5:34 PM
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Urban Vegetation Reduces Air Pollution by 40-60%

Urban Vegetation Reduces Air Pollution by 40-60% | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
It is well known that vegetation is good at filtering air indoors and outdoors, but a new research paper shows that they might be even better than we thought.
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July 25, 2012 6:39 PM
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Chryso's Beauty Buys: Facial Cleanser - EcoPlum!

Chryso's Beauty Buys: Facial Cleanser - EcoPlum! | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
I have washed my face with Clinique Liquid Facial Soap for years—and I mean years! It’s ranked 3 (moderate hazard) on the Cosmetics Safety Database and it’s priced at $16.50.
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July 25, 2012 10:41 AM
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Newborn Birth Weight Drops In High Fracking Areas

Newborn Birth Weight Drops In High Fracking Areas | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
Exploratory research shows that the negative health effects of fracking may start before before we're even born.
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July 24, 2012 9:34 PM
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King of Spain No Longer WWF Honorary President After Elephant Hunting

King of Spain No Longer WWF Honorary President After Elephant Hunting | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
Since 1968, WWF Spain had King Juan Carlos as honorary president. But that's all over now. After a vote of 226 to 13, the Spanish branch of the WWF kicked him out.
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August 1, 2012 2:29 PM
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Walmart hits solar milestone in San Diego with 100th rooftop array

Walmart hits solar milestone in San Diego with 100th rooftop array | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
Retail giant Walmart is letting the sun shine on its California stores, installing its 100th rooftop solar array at a San Diego location. The expansion holds implications for the solar industry and Californians.
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July 31, 2012 5:34 PM
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EcoPlum Breaks Out BottleHood Eco Friendly Products for Home

EcoPlum Breaks Out BottleHood Eco Friendly Products for Home | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
EcoPlum Breaks Out BottleHood Eco Friendly Products for Home   Trash to Table Glassware from Reclaimed Sources EcoPlum, the green shopping rewards site, expands its online boutique with a unique collection of eco friendly products for the home...
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July 31, 2012 12:56 AM
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Designing Green with Robin Baron: How to Throw a Fab Green Party - EcoPlum!

Designing Green with Robin Baron: How to Throw a Fab Green Party - EcoPlum! | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
Labor Day is on the horizon, which means that late summer parties are on the agenda. As the season comes to a close, why not mix it up by trying a “green” theme for your next event?
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July 30, 2012 2:03 PM
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Soybean-Based Tires Could Reduce Global Oil Consumption

Soybean-Based Tires Could Reduce Global Oil Consumption | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
Goodyear is developing a plant-based vehicle tire that could deliver a better performance than conventional rubber tires,...
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July 27, 2012 4:43 PM
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Humans Cause 70 Percent of Loss of Arctic Sea Ice (Video)

Humans Cause 70 Percent of Loss of Arctic Sea Ice (Video) | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
At least 70 percent of radical decline in sea ice around the Arctic is caused by human-induced climate change.
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July 27, 2012 4:39 PM
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Fracking: What Cuomo Won't (or Can't) Tell You

Fracking: What Cuomo Won't (or Can't) Tell You | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
The Great Fracking Race will only bring more natural gas to market which will be piped to U.S. coasts and sold overseas.
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July 27, 2012 4:36 PM
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Wolverines Need 'Refrigerators' and May Not Survive a Warming Climate

Wolverines Need 'Refrigerators' and May Not Survive a Warming Climate | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
Scientists have discovered wolverines cache their food in make-shift refrigerators, which will be lost in a warming world.
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July 26, 2012 5:42 PM
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Study: Symbolic, not Substantive, CSR Action Has Greater Positive Financial Impact · Environmental Management & Energy News · Environmental Leader

Study: Symbolic, not Substantive, CSR Action Has Greater Positive Financial Impact · Environmental Management & Energy News · Environmental Leader | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
An academic study suggests that symbolic environmental, social and governance actions have a greater positive impact on a company's market value than substantive actions.
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July 26, 2012 5:36 PM
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First Commercial Tidal Power Project in US Launches in Maine

First Commercial Tidal Power Project in US Launches in Maine | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
Though only powering 75-100 homes at launch, the TidGen Cobscook Bay project, in Eastport, Maine, is slated to expand to ten times its initial size.
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July 25, 2012 6:39 PM
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Sugary Drinks Weaken Muscles in Just 4 Weeks

Sugary Drinks Weaken Muscles in Just 4 Weeks | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
Mayor Bloomberg's decision to ban extra-large soft drinks just received an indirect endorsement from a study carried out by the School of Sport, Health and...
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July 25, 2012 10:44 AM
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07/23/2012: EPA Fines Violators for Failure to Report Chemical Data

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July 25, 2012 10:41 AM
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Pro-Fracking University Studies Funded by Natural Gas Industry

Pro-Fracking University Studies Funded by Natural Gas Industry | The EcoPlum Daily | Scoop.it
You may have already suspected this was the case, but now there's some research to back it up.
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