The soft variety's lack of recycled material is a sore spot for environmental groups. But some changes are occurring in the industry.

Gary and a third-generation stonemason hauled boulders to build the dry-rubble foundation, the doorway, and the fireplace. Gary created the window seat out of granite and a cedar log that he found in the nearby woods. His wife, Delores, a stained-glass ar

Marquette, Michigan newspaper does story on Zaagkii Project Marquette, MI - Northern Michigan teens are continuing their mission to protect pollinators during 2009 by helping butterflies & restoring native plants to areas of the Upper Peninsula.

Video news story on Zaagkii Wings & Seeds Project on Current TV website. I am a TV news reporter who prepared this internet video about project that involves teens protecting pollinators. It was shot at about a dozen locations across northern Michigan.

According to forest conservation experts, we lose 137 plants, insect, and animal species every day because of the damage that we are causing to the rainforest. This means that 50,000 species are permanently lost every year.

Buying electronics is a chore. Picking the right device takes time, research, and money. Unfortunately, buying green electronics can require even more time and research, and sometimes a little bit more money. But the rewards for the planet are

Famous for roles in films like The Shawshank Redemption and Million Dollar Baby, Freeman might not leap to the top of anyone's short list of celebrity eco-activists.

What to look for in green toilet paper: * Chlorine free. * Made from 80-100% recycled content. * No added dyes or fragrances. * Safe for low-flow toilets. How to save money on recycled toilet paper Seventh Generation offers coupons

Minnesota restricts the use of salt and other harmful, corrosive chemicals on roadways, permitting their use only in areas where traction is critical, such as on hills, at intersections, or on high-speed or principal roadways. This penny-pinching strategy

During harvest season, when we go to the Farmers Market, we make sure to stock up on pie pumpkins, butternut, red kuri, acorn, and spaghetti squash. Some go into savory dishes, like a soup or stir fry, and the rest go to feed my sweet tooth.