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October 27, 2009

Alternative Energy 

A roof of solar shingles.

The Solar Shingle, A New Line of Roofing

Dow Chemical is introducing a new type of roofing - solar shingles.

October 25, 2009

Green Halloween 

A pile of pumpkins.

How To Have A Safe And Sustainable Halloween!

Happy Halloween Earth Eaters! In preparation for the spookiest night of the year, here are some guidelines for having a safe and sustainable Halloween!

September 26, 2009

Sustainable Businesses 

Chad Roeder stands with his bike in front of a row of trash cans

Pedal Power And Recycling: Breaking Away To Greener Living

Bloomington-based Pedal Power tries to save the earth one bike ride at a time. Chad Roeder is the brawn behind the brains of this operation.

August 18, 2009

Bag Tax 

The Seattle skyline.

In Seattle, The Battle Over Plastic Bag Usage Heats Up

Seattle voters turn down a proposal that would charge 20 cents per plastic bag they use.

August 17, 2009

Green Transportation 

A man riding his bike through a forest trail.

Copenhagen To Build Bicycle Superhighways

The people of Copenhagen have taken bike riding to a whole new extreme.

August 15, 2009

Making Green Music 

The Giving Tree Band performing at FARMBloomington

Green Never Sounded So Good – The Giving Tree Band

The Giving Tree Band makes green living sound so sweet. Their new record and the accompanying tour have been called the greenest in the world.

August 11, 2009

Organic Foods 

A pile of organic vegetables.

Organic Food Under Attack From Seemingly All Angles

Organic food has been taking some hits in the press lately, and Earth Eats' Cory Barker hopes the beating comes to end soon.

August 5, 2009

Green Technology 

capitol

The U.S. Government Cares About Green Technology, Right?

After some bluster early on, the Obama Administration seems to have turned away from green tech a bit. Earth Eats' Cory Barker rounds up recent developments.

July 7, 2009

Alternative Energy 

wind turbines

Wind Power: Why Aren’t We Using More of It?

Wind power seems like an uncomplicated issue, but muddled by politics, money and public opinion, it becomes very complicated. Cory Barker takes a closer look.

July 7, 2009

Food Labeling 

A pile of heirloom tomatoes

The “Organic” Label Again Finds Itself In Hot Water

New research indicates that foods with the "organic" label may not be as pesticide-free as you might hope.

July 3, 2009

Holiday Tips 

fireworks display above new york city skyline

Have A Fun, Safe And Sustainable Fourth Of July

With the Fourth of July holiday weekend upon us, Earth Eats rounds up some of the best tips to keep your parties healthy, safe and fun.

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