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Offshore Energy in Northern California
The San Francisco Chronicle

How long before we see windmills dotting the horizon as we enjoy our beach vacations? According to an article in The San Francisco Chronicle, federal officials are going to discuss just that at a hea...

Ouno Design: Upcycled Decor from Vintage Materials

More beautiful, colorful and sustainable textiles: Ouno Design (pronounced "OO-no") makes gorgeous limited edition one-of-a-kind upcycled home accessories from vintage materials, including antique a...

Organic & Naturally Grown Christmas Trees
The New York Times 12.4.08

If you prefer a real tree to one of the countless alternative options, do you buy Certified Organic or Certified Naturally Grown trees? Do you know the difference? The New York Times breaks it down...

On a Scale From Light to Dark...How Green Are You?
Blogging the NYT

Here at Re-Nest, we talk a lot about how every small green move is still a move in the right direction. We point out that whether you're saving a couple of gallons of water a month, or you've complete...

Olio United

Not just another sustainable goods store, Olio United, located in Portland, Oregon, is fresh and green, with more than a few knockout items for the home along with a selection of men's and women's we...