Big Green Declaration for Change Says It’s Time for a New Biz Model
There is a silver lining in the economic meltdown and environmental crises we face. These twin ‘evils’ have created an unprecedented opportunity to throw out old business models in favor of new approaches that will redefine prosperity in terms of
Got Dirt? So What?
Dirt doesn’t scare me. In fact, generally speaking, I like dirt. Dirt under my fingernails means I’ve been working in the garden. Dirt on my kids’ faces means they’ve been out having a good time. Dirt on my dog’s nose
BPA Banned from Baby Bottles; What About Other Chemicals and Other Products?
Six major U.S. baby products manufacturers agreed to remove the toxic chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) from baby bottles, in an agreement reached with the Connecticut Attorney General. Said Environmental Working Group, the non-profit research institute that’s been advocating BPA-free products, “The action represents a
Protesters Prepare for Civil Disobedience at Coal Plant with Inspired Songs, Speeches and Poems
More than 1,500 women, men, students, children and babies held hands, sang songs, cheered and stomped their feet last night in anticipation of their march on the coal-fired Capitol Power Plant in Washington, D.C. Just a stone’s throw from the U.S.
Please don’t squeeze the Charmin – or use it for anything else!
Charmin, Kleenex Cottonelle, Quilted Northern and Scott are among the toilet papers and tissues that do the most harm to forests and the environment, according to a new report by Greenpeace. The non-profit research group evaluated dozens of brands of
Want to be “almost” meatless? These cookbooks will help.
My recent post on Ten Reasons Why You Should Eat Less Meat generated a resounding request for recipes. My favorites come from colorful cookbooks that either eschew meat completely or use it primarily as an accent rather than as a
Purple Rice? Orange Chocolate? Vanilla Sugar?
If your mouth isn’t watering yet, it should be. These foods, produced by Alter Eco, the Fair Trade food company, are not your run-of-the-mill staples. Their exotic flavors and textures transform mundane meals into delicious dining experiences you’ll want to repeat
Ten reasons why you should eat less meat
You don’t need to be a complete vegetarian for your diet to help protect the planet. Just eat less meat. Here’s why: 1. Save the rainforest. World Wildlife Fund estimates that, every year, an area of the world’s rain forests
Buying in Bulk Just Saved Me $20!
Given how jittery the economy is, it’s easy to get the jitters yourself when it comes to going green. Isn’t it great to know, then, that choosing the greenest option when you shop can actually be the most economical way
“Green” Cell Phones Can Help Fight Climate Change
If you’re in the market for a new cell phone, consider one of these “green” models that are being featured at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. * Motorola’s MOTO W233 Renew – constructed of plastic made from recycled water bottles; can
