Whimsical Faces Spring From Foraged Nature

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Chicago-based artist Vicki Rawlins constructs whimsical portraits of enigmatic women using flowers, greenery, sand and other organic objects. These unconventional works of art are captivating not only for their creativity but also for their ephemeral journey to creation and destruction.

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Why Women Are Critical to Clean Energy

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While climate change has been recognized as an urgent, global issue, the relevance of increasing the visibility of women in clean energy as a solution to advancing our climate goals is rarely discussed.

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The Art of Collaboration Webinar: Creating Successful Marketing Partnerships to Expand Your Reach and Advance Your Vision

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Successful marketing collaborations can quickly move your movement light years ahead when you join forces through a shared vision. Join Carolyn Parrs next Wednesday in “The Art of Collaboration” webinar to learn how you can build successful marketing partnerships to expand your reach and advance your vision.

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Higher Grounds: Seven Awesome Post-Java Innovations

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Our caffeine addiction means that more than 25 million tonnes of grounds are produced every year. Most of that is chucked in the trash bin and sent to landfill or for incineration, increasing both waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Here are some brilliant (and not-so-brilliant) ideas for reusing those gunky grounds.

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Congress Strengthens Toxic Substances Control Act in Rare Bipartisan, Pro-Environment Move

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According to the nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), a bill that will strengthen the Toxic Substances Control Act, passed the Senate and is expected to be signed into law by President Barack Obama soon. It is the first major environmental legislation in over two decades to move forward to this point.

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The 5 Sustainable Fashion Labels You Need To Know

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A number of designers and brands are now helping to support the artisans behind their production line, and – coupled with a more globally aware customer – working to make sustainable and ethical practices the new norm in fashion.

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How Climate Change Will Impact the Global Middle Class

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The middle class, which is “fundamental to social stability and economic growth” with real clout, will be threatened by climate change in the near future as the majority live in urban cities, many of which are located on coastlines exposed to climate risks,.

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6 Questions Every Game Changer Needs To Ask Every Day

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It’s been said that if you want to find the right answers, ask the right questions. Here are 6 that can be life changing. Ask them frequently because as you expand your consciousness, your answers will expand too.

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4 Simple, Yet Profound Practices of Women Game Changers

This FREE 3-part Video Series with Carolyn Parrs can have a profound effect in your work and life. In it, Carolyn shares with you the 4 key practices of women game changers from her “Women As Game Changers Global Summit”. They are simple enough to learn, and compelling enough to engage you for the rest of your life. Learn what these remarkable women do every day to transform the world, and themselves.

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Have Broken Goods, We’ll Fix Them: The Farnham Repair Café

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At any given moment in time, all of us own products that no longer perform the way that they used to: a watch that’s stopped, a lamp that flickers, a beloved sweater that’s been snagged. Whether its planned obsolescence, regular use or accidental damage, very few products will last a lifetime. A dedicated groups of individuals have already begun setting up fixing hubs, often referred to as ‘Repair Cafés’, to promote and facilitate the repair of everyday goods and appliances, locally and free of charge. This movement is supporting the creation of a circular economy and earth centered way of living.

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