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With as much attention as the environment has been getting lately, you’d think that we’d be further along in our fight to preserve the world’s species, resources and the beautiful diversity of nature. Unfortunately, things aren’t nearly that rosy. In fact, many of the environmental problems that have received the most public attention are even worse than we thought – from destruction in the rain forest to melting glaciers in the Arctic.
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When companies like Exxon-Mobil and McDonalds think “green”, they’re thinking of cash, not the earth. And after all, what matters to unscrupulous marketers isn’t so much the reality of their brand or product, but how the public perceives it – which often results in greenwashing so absurd, it’s almost funny. These 15 examples of extreme greenwashing range from woefully ignorant to downright malicious.
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When the last drop of wine is gone, don’t toss that pretty green bottle in the recycling bin. It could have life in it yet – as a garden border, a hummingbird feeder, a drinking glass or a lamp. Wine bottles have so many applications in the home and garden, and even as jewelry. These 10 examples of ultra-creative wine bottle upcycling projects will give you some inspiration to try your hand at creating a few beautiful glass crafts of your own.
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Just like with fashion and accessories, makeup trends for Fall 2009 are dramatic, edgy and intense. Deep purples, blues and silvery metallics are in for eyes, nails and lips and many of our favorite natural and organic cosmetic lines have just what you need to get the look without sacrificing your high standards.
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