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US: Nike to speed the supply of sustainable materials
2013-03-20 09:41:20| Footwear - Topix.net
Nike is teaming up with Swiss company Bluesign Technologies to accelerate the supply of more sustainable materials for use in the sportswear giant's products.
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Planting a SEED for sustainable portables
2013-03-19 22:01:00| American School & University
Mike Kennedy SEED Collaborative designs net-zero-energy portable classrooms SEED Collaborative in Seattle designs net-zero-energy portable classroomsread more
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Teenage girl creates sustainable, renewable algae biofuel under her bed
2013-03-19 19:55:10| Extremetech
In what is essentially a fancy science fair sponsored by Intel, over 1,700 high school seniors enter projects each year in order to not only be crowned the country's maddest scientists, but a chance to win $100,000. This year, Sara Volz claimed that crown and a $100,000 four year scholarship, thanks to her efficient algae-based biofuel lab -- that she created under her bed.
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Planet organic: achieving sustainable food security and environmental gains
2013-03-19 19:24:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Mongabay: The global farmland area certified organic has expanded more than threefold to 37 million hectares since 1999, according to new research conducted by the Worldwatch Institute. The Institute argues that organic farming has the potential to contribute to sustainable food security by improving nutrition intake and sustaining rural livelihoods, while reducing vulnerability to climate change and enhancing biodiversity. "Organic farming is now established in international standards, and 84 countries...
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Sustainable Schools Collaborative, Sustainable Solutions Conference
2013-03-19 15:47:00| American School & University
Location Trillium Creek Primary School West Linn, OR United States See map: Google Maps The theme of the conference, sponsored by the Oregon School Boards Association, is "Creating Resilient Schools and Communities." For more information, go to www.sustainableschools.org/our-services/2013-conference
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