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A Flatpack Pet Palace Made for Eco-Friendly Felines


Flatpack furniture seems to be all the rage these days. Made from 100% recycled cardboard, the Loyal Luxe Cat Chalet takes kitty living to the next level with an amenity packed palace. With interchangeable ornamental decorations, playing balls, and a textured cardboard carpet for the interior, forget a dog’s life, these cats know where it’s at!
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How Much Dye in Merrell’s Concept Jackets? NADA
Photos: Trailspace & Merrell Unveiled at the US Outdoor Retailer show last month, the NADA (Not Any Dye Applied) jackets by Merrell…How Do Appliances Get an Energy Star Rating?An appliance with an Energy Star rating is one that functions at about 25% higher energy efficiency than its non-rated […]

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The holidays are a a time for festivities, fun and family, but the endless presents, lights and eating can lead to a heaping pile of waste! The good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way. From switching to energy efficient holiday lights to recycling your Christmas tree, check out our very own Ariel Schwartz’s 5 easy tips to make your holiday season a little greener.
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Climate Change Skeptic Has Heart Attack on Live TV in Copenhagen (Video)During a heated televised debate in Copenhagen Henrik Svensmark, a participant from the skeptic side, had a heart attack. Svensmark has …Obama Stars in Ad Spoofing The MatrixPhotos via Attila Kisbenedek / AFP “Obama, Hatayama, and Merkel: […]

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When a beloved pet passes away, it’s only natural to want to keep their memory close – but how close?!! A few very, er, enterprising companies are giving mourning animal lovers the opportunity to wear the remains of their dearly beloved furry friends as pearls or even diamonds. Technically, this faddish practice has some basis in eco-fashion (since it’s definitely better than unethically sourced jewels) but is it good for grieving pet owners’ mental health or just a sign that their sanity is already beyond repair?
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How Make a Small Wooden NightstandBuild your own small wooden nightstand over the weekend to place your reading lamp, bedtime book and other items instead of purchasing o…How to Build an Outdoor Awning over […]

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New York has the High Line and San Francisco is going to get the Bay Line – both abandoned rail lines turned into public parks. Now Chicago is looking to do the same with the Bloomingdale Rail Line, a 3 mile section of elevated train track running east and west into the heart of downtown. Overseen by Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail, one of the design proposals out suggests turning the line into a 3 mile greenhouse and hydrogen generation facility, providing organic and local food for the community and creating a fuel source for Chicago schools.

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Bloomingdale Railroad Line Currently, Chicago, High line, park, abandoned rail line, trail park, chicago park, bloomingdale rail line, bloomingdale trail

New York has the High Line and San Francisco is going to get the Bay Line – both abandoned rail lines turned into public parks. Now Chicago is looking to do the same with the Bloomingdale Rail Line, a 3 mile section of elevated train track running east and west into the heart of downtown. Overseen by Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail, one of the design proposals out suggests turning the line into a 3 mile greenhouse and hydrogen generation facility, providing organic and local food for the community and creating a fuel source for Chicago schools.

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