We love DIY projects using pallets . You might say that we’re a little bit obsessed, if we’re being completely honest.

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Are Reclaimed Pallets Safe for Raised Bed Gardens?

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As the days of November tick by and Thanksgiving draws ever closer, it’s impossible not to enter a grocery store and now be instantly greeted/accosted with amped up sales and the mass overhauls to utiilize every last inch of floor space with even more food than a grocery store already deems “normal.” While I realize that the majority of us do actually eat more than usual on Thanksgiving (statistically, the average American consumes as much as 3,500 calories at Thanksgiving dinner), I also find it exceptionally hard to imagine that we’re really actually using up all this extra food that’s being carted in for our purchase.

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Can We Cut Food Waste on The Biggest “Food Day” of the Year?

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Recent fluctuating reports that dangerous levels of radiation have been detected in Japanese food and water have many people concerned. The Fukushima explosion is the worst nuclear disaster in Japan since World War II.  This situation comes on the heels of—not one, but two—natural disasters, and the in the midst of this crisis, questions undoubtedly arise about the safety of radiation exposure . Check out: Japan Earthquake Relief – Five Ways You Can Donate To Help The following infographic is the aggregation of numerous sources that are authorities on radiation.

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Understanding The Dangers Of Radiation Exposure (Infographic)

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We know that walking is one of the greenest ways to get from point A to point B, but if folks don’t feel safe in their neighborhoods, it’s much harder to encourage them to ditch their cars and walk . In one New York neighborhood that’s experiencing a crime wave, citizens are taking matters into their own hands.

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Bed-Stuy Guys Volunteer for Walkability

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If you’re reading this, chances are you’re fortunate enough to have a stove in your home where you can prepare your meals.

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Why Clean Cooking Stoves are Important

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Cycling is a great way to stay fit, save money, and reduce carbon emissions. Unfortunately, whether you’re commuting to work or running errands on the weekend, interacting with cars on the road is often stressful for everyone involved.

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Urban Cycling Etiquette

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We can talk about urban density, city planning, and walkability all we want. If folks don’t feel safe, it’s going to be much harder to get them out of their cars

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Safety is Key to True Walkability

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