>> Solar polar bears. We’re talking holiday decorations lit up with energy-efficient LED lights, but this photo of said decorative piece coming head to head with a car makes me a little sad. No, I don’t know how well the solar tech works for those who are seeking off-the-grid decorations — I haven’t bought the $399.99 behemoth myself. (Thanks for the tip, Jamie!)

Earlier: The polar bear ate my homework and Bear ambles over to beer cooler.

>> Tiny Homes: Freedoms found in small spaces. Here’s my roundup of small living space news for FilterForGood. Build your own teensy, no-permit-needed abode — or rent a lilliputian apartment in your favorite city — or live in a car and save lots of money.

>> Fair trade isn’t just for imported foods like chocolate and cocoa. Fair Food Project‘s 3-short-video series highlights the plight of domestic migrant farm workers — and the growing number of activist groups, organizations, and companies that are trying to make U.S. farm labor more fair.

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