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Sweet Corn Bisque, What Green Can Mean and A New Vegan Cookbook

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:: Take advantage of this season's cheap and tasty corn on the cob by buying it in bulk. Then make this Roasted Yellow Pepper and Corn bisque.

:: Have a good chuckle reading SuChin's rant on what "going green" can actually mean and what Paris Hilton has to do with it...

:: Cook delicious, you-would-never-know-it's-vegan meals with help from cookbook, Veganomicon.
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Drain Pipe Accomodations, UCONN Goes Green and Orphanage Clothing

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DasPark Hotel in Austria offers visitors the chance to get cozy in a drain pipe.

EcoLibris takes it to the streets, joining forces with the University of Connecticut's campus coop bookstore.

Orphanage Clothing company re-mixes outdated threads.

Eco-journalist, Simran Sethi, takes a stand on CFLs.

McCain goes gaga for the Chevy Volt.

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Upcycled Art, Thailand's Organic Princess and Summer-ey Tom's Shoes

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An eco-conscientious artist creates mosaics using discarded take-out menus, business cards, junk mail and other paper trash.

Thailand's princess, Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, calls on residents of Nan to plant organic gardens.

Tom's shoes make a splash!

PolyFuel creates a methanol fuel cell laptop.

Act2GreenSmart messenger bags are made from recycled PET fabrics.

Source: TreeHugger

Vegetarian Eats, Organic Cotton and Eco-Curb Appeal

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:: Still a meat eater? Strike a balance with vegetarian options.

:: Take stock of your cotton clothing—is it organic?

:: Boost your home's curb appeal with these DIY projects.

:: Grill up some tasty, green food choices.

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Energy Drink High, Greener Yoga and Cilantro Coconut Soup

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:: Don’t be deceived by innocent looking energy drink labels.

:: Practice full eco-mindfulness on (and off) the mat.

:: Spice things up with this flavorful Cilantro and Coconut Soup.

:: Host a dinner party without all the waste.

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The Great American Campout, Appetizing Amaranth and Organic Popcorn

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:: Change your scenery with a campout this weekend.

:: Awaken your taste buds with amaranth.

:: Avoid “popcorn lung” and snack on organic kernels.

:: Get the sleekest, greenest lawn on the block.

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Today on Planet Green

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:: Save your sanity—and Mama Earth’s—by sending Junior to a sustainable summer camp.

:: Eat your way to green at the farmers’ market with these two helpful lessons.

:: Feel so fresh and clean practicing yoga with organic mat spray.

:: Think ahead and start preserving this summer’s bounty.

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Today on Planet Green

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:: Make a seasonal spaghetti dinner with local finds from your farmers market.

:: Squeeze out the last drop of laundry detergent to save cash—and the planet.

:: Ride your bike safely using these handy travel tips.

:: Head to your nearest mulberry tree for a healthy and tasty snack.

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Today on Planet Green

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:: Score a hot, green date.

:: Learn how to become a patio farmer.

:: Create a Caprese salad using local and organic tomatoes.

:: Get amped with this sustainably made rocker gear.

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Today on Planet Green

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:: Plan a dinner party without distraught using these organized and tasty tips from Kelly.

:: Wash toys with this uber-safe and super-dad approved cleaning solvent from BabyGanics.

:: Do your part in helping save the world’s last indigenous tribes.

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Today on Planet Green

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:: Soothe your skin with green sunscreen.

:: Get fancy and host a 4-course dinner party using only local and seasonal ingredients.

:: Watch your water intake—you may be drinking more than you need.

:: See what this dad has to say about clean and green soap for kids.

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Today on Planet Green

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:: Check with your hospital so see if they’re going green using this check-list from Discovery Health’s, Dr. John Whyte.

:: Get inventive with this season’s hot stalk by following Kelly’s Asparagus Soup recipe.

:: Meet SuChin Pak, host of the G Word and Planet Green columnist.

Source: TreeHugger

Today on Planet Green

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:: Park your gas-guzzler in the garage, and hop on a bike instead.

:: Nix the raisins in this raisin-less raisin bread—unless you want them, of course!

:: Put a hold on hot water and win a free copy of Naturally Clean by Seventh Generation.

:: Take note of wasteful minutia and cultivate an eco-mindset.

Source: TreeHugger

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