We’ve all done it. You’re in line at a coffee shop but forgot your travel mug at the office. You wait to order, trying to decide between buying a new $40 reusable mug at the counter or walking out with a little paper cup in your hand and a pang …
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You might visit Amsterdam for its famous canals, and who could blame you, really. But the truly interesting waterways aren’t under your feet—they’re above your head. Beautiful green roofs have popped up all over the world: specially selected plants growing on structures specially designed to manage the extra weight of …
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Earth Day arrives on Monday, April 22, but you can already take part. We at WIRED value sustainability all year long, and right now you'll find plenty of sales on our favorite eco-conscious gear. Be sure to check out our related buying guides, including Best Reusable Products, Best Recycled and …
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Whether you have an old phone languishing in a desk drawer or a broken laptop gathering dust in the back of a closet, there will never be a better time to dispose of it. There’s a good chance your unwanted gadget can return to useful service, and it may even …
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Deep-cleaning my house tends to leave me with a lot of plastic bags, paper, and plastic containers to throw away. It got me wondering how I could make my cleaning routines less wasteful. Scientists are developing new ways to recycle plastic, but it's not an Earth-friendly material, and cleaning supplies …
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