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Inviato da jgeeslin il 7 October, 2009 - 12:17
350.org is at it again! They want to get groups all around the world acting all on one day – Saturday, October 24th. They have claimed this day as The International Day of Climate Action. This is our chance to take a stand for the climate and show leaders how important this is. This will serve to make a strong, direct statement to the world prior to Copenhagen and let the world know just how many of us care about what happens there!
Inviato da jgeeslin il 7 October, 2009 - 12:08
We want to say a big thank you to the folks at Solio for contributing to our "Climate Love Pack" giveaway bags with their awesome Solio Classic Universal Hybrid Charger and the Solio TREAD Case.
The award-winning Solio is the world's first, small, green, elegantly designed, solar hybrid charger for all handheld electronic devices. Solio is a hybrid because it accepts power from the sun, computer, or from the wall, storing this energy within it’s internal, rechargeable battery.
Inviato da jgeeslin il 3 October, 2009 - 17:21
Brad Pitt was recognized with an award for his efforts to rebuild New Orleans with sustainable housing at the Clinton Global Initiative last week.
The from the U.S. Green Buildings Council recognized the actor's Make It Right Foundation and its work to rebuild New Orleans' 9th Ward, which was badly hit by 2005's Hurricane Katrina.
Inviato da jgeeslin il 2 October, 2009 - 10:25
Are you stuck with a tiny dorm room? Or a not-so-comfortable office space? Here are some creative ways to make your place both comfortable AND green.
Use Eco-Friendly Wall Decorations
To make your small space seem bigger decorate your walls. This way you will make the most of your space and add your own personal touch to your area. Check out all the eco-friendly decorations from reusable wall stickers to environmentally friendly paints. Greenyourdecor is a good way to start searching for something that suits your design taste.
Decorate With Eco-Friendly Furniture
Lots of stores now offer eco-friendly furniture sets for home and office. These pieces are often made out of reusable, sustainable (bamboo) or recycled materials.
Another great way is to buy used furniture from yard sales or your local craigslist.
Inviato da jgeeslin il 29 September, 2009 - 17:14
Do you love to cook? Do you cook using sustainable methods? Then check out The Brighter Planet's Mastering the Art of Sustainable Cooking contest!
The Brighter Planet wants you to share your experience of how you use less energy and reduce waste without sacrificing nutrition, flavor, or the joy of sharing a delicious meal! The contest gives you the opportunity to inspire others to create great food that's also good for the planet.
Inviato da jgeeslin il 29 September, 2009 - 10:14
The Uganda Wildlife Authority just launched the "Friend-a-Gorilla” campaign on Facebook, Myspace and Twitter. These endangered gorillas of Uganda are “appearing” online as part of a fundraising program that the Ugandan Wildlife Authority hopes will help save the endangered species.
The Wildlife Authority is hoping that fans will befriend a gorilla on Facebook or MySpace or follow it on Twitter in return for a minimum donation of $1. The money will be used to hire extra rangers to protect the gorillas and safeguard their habitat.
Inviato da jgeeslin il 25 September, 2009 - 22:59
We want to say a big thank you to the folks at Woolly Pocket Garden Company for contributing to our "Climate Love Pack" giveaway bags with their Wally One Pocket Gardening System.
Woolly Pockets are soft-sided nests for growing plants. They love to hang on walls and bring life to any horizontal surface in your home. Because Pockets are modular, they look great on their own and in groups, indoors and out.
Inviato da jgeeslin il 25 September, 2009 - 11:46
We want to say a big thank you to the folks at To-Go Ware for contributing to our "Climate Love Pack" giveaway bags with their RePEaT Utensil Set.
Inviato da jgeeslin il 25 September, 2009 - 06:05
This week's Global Wake Up call proved to be amazing with 2,632 events in 134 countries! There were tens of thousands of phone calls crashing government lines, unbelievable creativity and diversity of events, directly reaching heads of state and cabinet ministers from Australia to Europe.
This Wake Up call was covered by major news outlets all over the world. Europe's environment chief praised the mobilization and the UK Prime Minister became the first major world leader to agree to Avaaz’s demand to go to Copenhagen.
Inviato da jgeeslin il 25 September, 2009 - 05:28
We want to say a big thank you to the folks at Sustainable Group for contributing to our "Climate Love Pack" giveaway bags with their ReWrite Full Size Notebook and ReMark Eco Pen.
Everyone has an impact on our earth and the folks at Sustainable Group take a leadership role in that environmental stewardship. Their innovative, durable and practical products raise both brand and environmental awareness while helping responsible organizations to reduce solid waste and lower their carbon footprint.
