Black, red, and green are the colors of Kwanzaa, the weeklong celebration (December 26 to January 1) in the United States honoring African heritage and tradition. Kwanzaa (derived from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning ‘first fruits of the harvest’) includes activities like candle-lighting, libations, story-telling, a feast, and gift giving.

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A US Senator finally proposes the banning of bisphenol-A in the United States, NYC drafts a plan to combat climate change, a business proposal at Copenhagen, and the record high steel recycling rate in the US – these are among the Top 10 Stories of the week (Dec.14-20, 2009) – our selection from recycling and [...]

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These days I can’t seem to think of Copenhagen without thinking of the game charades, which our artsy-fartsy group back in college used to play every weekend – no offense to our Danish friends. But the NatGeo video above showcasing Danish families generating their own electricity through windpower is quite inspiring. I think it shows [...]

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Recycled water bottle chandelier by Organelle Design.
Here are some of the most interesting and relevant stories on recycling and the environment bookmarked at Green Options on the 2nd week of December:

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Solar Impulse, the world’s first solar-powered aircraft, prepares for a test flight in Switzerland. (Photo via Inhabitat)
Here are some of the most interesting and timely articles on recycling and the environment submitted to the Environment section at Green Options on the first week of December:

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Here are our choices for the most interesting and relevant articles on recycling, the environment, and renewable energy submitted to the Environment section over at Green Options, this past week:

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Extended preview to PBS’ “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” by Ken Burns
Happy Thanksgiving, America!

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Gondolas navigate a flooded Times Square in this concept image by Studio Lindfors
Our top 10 pick of the most interesting and informative recycling and environmental stories at Green Options Environment:

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Community urban garden in Philadelphia
Here are the our top 10 pick of the most interesting and informative recycling and environmental stories at Green Options Environment:

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Severn Cullis-Suzuki was only 12 years old when she spoke before the UN earth Summit in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992. A child speaking before adults representing all the countries in the world – yet her speech was anything but childish. It was a galvanizing admonition and an appeal to everyone to help [...]

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