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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

If you want a beanbag chair in your home, expandable polystyrene fill is not a very eco-friendly choice. It's the most common fill used for beanbag-style chairs, but it's not recyclable or biodegradable. Instead, buy an ...Read More

Myth busted: Uncooked rice doesn't kill birds. There's a mistaken belief that when birds eat uncooked rice, it swells in their body and eventually kills them. The truth is, the rice needs to be cooked to swell, and it ...Read More