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While the best option is to donate your old books, a lot of charities will reject them if they aren't in good condition or if they are seriously out of date. The simplest solution for outdated or worn-out books? Recycle ...Read More

Sure, it's convenient to buy prepackaged potting soil at the hardware store, but using it can create a condition called "soil pollution" in your garden. Prepackaged soil can contain pesticides and other chemicals, which ...Read More

When choosing a gemstone for a piece of fine jewelry, there's a lot of controversy around natural diamonds and colored gemstones. It's all about ethical sourcing, ranging from "blood diamonds" used to finance armed ...Read More

Since marble is a natural stone, is it sustainable? Quarrying marble involves a lot of energy and destruction of natural habitats, and it's an incredibly heavy material to transport from mines halfway around the world. If ...Read More

A recent study by the Center for Environmental Research and Children's Health found that dry-erase markers commonly used in classrooms have toxic emissions that are "400 times higher than highlighters and washable markers....Read More

If you're trying to avoid GMO (genetically modified organisms) when shopping at the supermarket, keep in mind almost all fresh produce is considered non-GMO. But there are exceptions to this GMO-free/fresh produce rule. ...Read More