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Can Wastewater Recycling Systems Solve Water Scarcity?

Circular sanitation systems could be lifelines on a water-stressed planet, but there are big barriers to overcome.

By Jane Withers

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Sustainability Activists Take Aim at Disposable Hotel Slippers

Slippers supplied by hotels — flimsy models usually made of plastic and fabric — are the next single-use item in the cross hairs of sustainability activists.

By Elaine Glusac

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How Do You Turn ‘Urban Decay’ Into a Garden?

Apiary Studio in Philadelphia works with whatever a site holds to create landscapes that match the city’s aesthetic: “gritty, punk, improvised, layered with history.”

By Margaret Roach

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Is Online Shopping Bad for the Planet?

In theory, getting deliveries can be more efficient than driving to the store. But you may still want to think before you add to cart.

By Dionne Searcey