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Design Materials: Rock, Paper, Squak Mountain Stone
Squak Mountain Stone, a sustainable, stone-like material made from post-consumer paper and glass, looks so natural that even Mother Nature is doing a double take.

'Green' often yields green: Businesses see advantage in sustainable construction.
CHICAGO -- The Subway sandwich shop on Chicago's State Street may look like any other new restaurant, but its tile, crown molding and most wall coverings are made from recycled materials. In the bathroom, sensors control water flow, timers manage lights, and the toilet has a low-flow option.

Organic Growers School rolls out its fourth annual True Nature Country Fair this month
Where can you learn how to train goats and stage a natural, do-it-yourself burial under one roof? The Organic Growers School presents its fourth annual True Nature Country Fair this month. There, attendees can learn about a wide array of funky and useful topics at nearly 50 workshops covering facets of sustainable living from raising cows to Ayurvedic healing. There will be a silent auction of ...

Dairy processors pledge change
MORE dairy products and a lot less milk. Processing giants Parmalat and National Foods announced their plans to "improve the Queensland dairy industry's ailing profitability" at the Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation (QDO)and Dairy Industry Association of Australia annual conference on the Sunshine Coast last week.

Burger King to Stop Buying Oil from Sinar Mas
Unilever, Nestle and Kraft Foods also have recently broken ties with Sinar Mas.

Malaysia or Malaysaja? Part 2: Clarifying and reconciling the Constitution
By NURUL IZZAH ANWAR Since I wrote my 31 August 2010 article, titled “The Ultimate Malaysian Debate: Malaysia or Malaysaja?”, which called for a constructive engagement with Perkasa, and with the stated purpose to seek clarification and not challenge or repeal the constitution, my invitation to Perkasa has not only been rejected but countless accusations [...]

US mulls approval of GM salmon
US authorities have begun to consider approval for the first time the sale of genetically engineered salmon, a move that some say could open the door to more transgenic animals on American dinner tables.

Kicking Off a Global Work Party to Tackle Climate Change
When it comes to tackling climate change, Congress could sure use a lesson from businesses and communities across the U.S. and around the world. Over the last few years, innovative climate solutions have been springing up all across the planet.

Whatcom Locavore: Overcome baking issues for Sour Cream Plum Pie
Baking using only local ingredients presents some difficult problems. First of all, there's the