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Natural Awakenings National

April 2011 Issue

Cashing In: College Students Annually Repeat Recycling Bonanza

Mar 31, 2011 11:34AM

Each year, students moving out of dorms dump perfectly good stuff that winds up in landfills. A new national initiative gets the leftovers to people who will give them a second life.

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Sweet Sounds: Green Proclaimed the Next Big Thing in the Music Industry

Mar 31, 2011 11:34AM

Internationally, the music industry is hitting some eco-friendly high notes that reduce environmental footprints and support nonprofits.

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Second-Hand Lead Alert: Caution to Antique Collectors

Mar 31, 2011 11:34AM

Used items from secondhand and antique stores may bring lead-poisoning hazards into your home.

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Favored Addresses: Walkable Cities Provide Urban Paradise

Mar 31, 2011 11:34AM

Visit this website that ranks walkability ratings for the nation’s 40 largest cities—and any U.S. residential address.

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A Billion Acts of Green: Celebrating Earth Day 2011

Mar 31, 2011 11:34AM

Our individual, sustainable acts—no matter how small or simple—have the power to change the world. Pledge one of your own online, to participate in Earth Day Network’s A Billion Acts of Green campaign.

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Stirring Giants: Green Homebuilding Progress Report

Mar 31, 2011 11:34AM

America’s 10 largest homebuilders are beginning to embrace sustainability, but more improvement is needed.

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12 Guiding Principals of Permaculture

Mar 31, 2011 11:34AM

The power of permaculture rests in its easy-to-understand foundations. Understanding them and our relationship to Earth’s ecology is where the work begins.

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Natural Healing in Unnatural Settings: Homelike Touches Help Restore Health

Mar 31, 2011 11:34AM ● By Melinda Hemmelgarn

There’s no place like home, but if you or a loved one is in a hospital or other care facility, use these suggestions to create a more nurturing, natural environment that encourages healing.

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The Power of Permaculture: Care for People, Sustain the Planet, Share the Surplus

Mar 31, 2011 11:34AM ● By John D. Ivanko

Melding the needs of human habitation and horticulture, permaculture is a creative, artful way of living that embraces thoughtful planning and the careful use of resources.

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Eco-Workout Tips: Go Green & Save Money

Mar 31, 2011 11:34AM ● By Linda LaRue

Try these simple, planet-friendly tips to green up your fitness routine while saving time and cash.

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