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5 eco-friendly ways to help protect yourself from COVID-19

Life during the COVID-19 pandemic has change how we live. Here are five eco-friendly ways to help protect yourself from COVID-19. Read more on RADIO.COM.

Don't toss your mask — How to reuse your face covering for planting

What’s being called ‘COVID waste’ is turning up in landfills and bodies of water creating tons of waste. Masks are a big part of this waste. Why toss your mask when you can plant it? Read how on RADIO.COM.

Sir David Attenborough breaks Instagram record previously held by Jennifer Aniston

Step aside, Jennifer Aniston – there’s a new social media influencer in town. The record for fastest time to reach one million followers has been passed on to English broadcaster and historian, Sir David Attenborough. Read more now.

Futuristic air-purifying tower renders smog into diamonds

Dutch artist Daan Roosegaarde created a tower that sucks up the smog around it, converts it into clean air and — this part is rich — compresses collected carbon particles into diamonds.

Do you need to rake leaves in the fall? Conservation group says ‘no’

Depending on who you ask, raking leaves can be a sign of the season or a tiresome chore. But skipping it altogether may have some major benefits, according to a conservation group in Canada.

8 ways to reduce waste in your fashion habits

Are you looking to reduce waste in your fashion habits and make the most of the clothing that you already have in your closet? Here are eight tips for fashionably, and sustainably, extending the life of your wardrobe. Read more on RADIO.COM.

Artist transforms leaves into whimsical 3D cutout vignettes

A Japanese artist has gone viral for his intricate 3D vignettes made out of one of the most sustainable supplies imaginable — leaves. See the whimsical creations on RADIO.COM.

Yosemite National Park Closes Due to 'Hazardous' Air Quality

Yosemite National Park is closing late Thursday due to poor air quality because of fires burning across Northern California. The park is expected to remain closed throughout the weekend.

Artist Melts 1,527 Guns Into Shovels, Uses Them to Plant Trees

Pedro Reyes, a Mexican artist, melted over one thousand guns and turned them into shovels that were then used to plant trees. The guns were donated by residents of Culiacán, one of the cities with the highest rate of gun deaths in western Mexico.

The Most and Least Green U.S. Cities of 2020

Which are the greenest cities in the U.S.? According to a ranking based on walkability, park land availability, amount of waste generated by residents, and a few other key metrics, the Midwest and Florida are king. Find out how your city ranks here!