The high-pitched buzzing, the virulent diseases they carry, the constant gnawing on various body parts: Mosquitoes are the worst summer-related irritant, hands down. But just because we loathe them doesn’t mean we have to smother themor our ourselveswith chemically laden bug repellent. There are eco- and mosquito-friendly steps we can take to prevent these pests […]
Shanae Auguste
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Grilling green
Ah, the smell of grilled grub: Summer wouldn’t be summer without barbecues. We all have our favorite ways of grilling: using wood, tossing meat on the George Foreman or the gas, electric or charcoal grill. But of the latter three, which is the most eco-friendly? And the winner is … electric. While they are largely […]
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These days, school colors are green
From water-free urinals to trayless dining halls, college campuses have been making strides in becoming more environmentally friendly. Here are several green innovations undertaken by the Triangle’s major universities. By the development of environmentally friendly projects, the schools are not only trying to instill a sense of responsibility in the thousands of people who walk […]
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Guerrilla fashion
I’d like to think my sense of fashion is pretty spot-on. Some of my friends and family probably don’t agree, but what do they know? However, after spending four years at a university where everyone wore the same Hollister t-shirts, Rainbow sandals and Charlotte Russe jeans day after day, I grew extremely bored. Certainly there […]
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What’s next for 1304bikes?
To hear neighbors and the City of Raleigh tell it, 822 Chamberlain St. was a smelly, litter-strewn property overrun by junk and dozens of bicycles and parts. But for many local bicycling enthusiasts and community activists, the 40-year-old duplex near Cameron Village was a hub for benevolent, grassroots nonprofit groups. These included Action for Community […]
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Digital or film: Which is greener?
With increased environmental awareness, there is a debate on whether digital or print photography is more eco-friendly. Digital and print images each have environmental pros and cons, and it’s difficult to determine which method is greener. We’ll let your conscience decide. Digital Photography Pros: One of the biggest advantages of digital photography is the elimination, […]
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Andy Ives, biking across America
Andy Ives, an Efland, N.C., native and recent graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, is biking cross-country to raise awareness for the affordable housing crisis in America. Bike and Build, the organization of which Ives is a member, provides riders with the opportunity to cycle across the United States while building homes for affordable housing organizations along […]
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Green businesses, earning green
Ever wanted your business to go green but had no idea how to do it? SJF Ventures, a venture capital fund that focuses on clean tech, business services, Web-enhanced services and consumer brand companies, will host the SJF Summit on the New Green Economy: How to Make It Work. The event will take place June […]
