Send your kids back to school with a packed lunch using New Wave Enviro products. Sending your child to school with a packed lunch is more environmentally friendly then sending them to purchase the school lunch provided you follow these guidelines. Do not pack a Lunchable. Make a yummy sandwich with organic lunch meat, cheese, and mayo. MORE >>

An American firm is currently working on a prototype solar panel that could be embedded into existing roads. The company, Solar Roadways , won a $100,000 grant from the US Department of Transportation. The panels would also be covered with a mosaic of small lights, which could be illuminated to provide road markings and warning messages to drivers. MORE >>

The back cover shows you how DK have made this book differently and gives the book's environmental footprint. DK take great care to source local printers, FSC paper (Forest Stewardship Council) and to use only non-hazardous vegetable inks. Plus they only use printers who look after their workers. MORE >>

PPS announces its new Great Cities Initiative, which applies the principles of Placemaking to entire cities. ne of the joys for all of us working at PPS is learning from people all around the world about how they'd like to make their communities better. Downtown would be a better place if I felt comfortable walking there," is a common sentiment. MORE >>

Looking for something fun to do this weekend with the little ones? How about getting a little crafty? Here are 6 super easy Halloween craft projects that use everyday items that you most likely have laying around the house. Kids of all ages can participate in making these spooky fun decorations. Egg Carton Bats. Directions: 1. Egg Carton Spider. MORE >>