1. What’s Going On

    Posted on December 2, 2008 by Allie

    EarthFirst discusses the decline in visitors to national forests.

    Two Frog Home reports on the Selfless Activism Challenge.

    Tiny Choices talks about a temple made from glass bottles.

    The Green Beauty Guide has some great tips for treating acne, and Crunchy Chicken makes a homemade clay mask.

    Organic Needle says naked statues are more important than reindeer antlers.

    No Impact Man discusses the true cost of our cars, and Green Grounded says fuel efficient cars often fail to be cost efficient.

    Ecollo tells you everything you ever wanted to know about wool, but were afraid to ask.

  2. What’s Going On

    Posted on November 25, 2008 by Allie


    Blogfish says Greenpeace dumped 5 tons of fish heads on the government’s doorstep, and now I’m going to be singing the fish heads song all day (warning: video above contains gratuitous fish heads and political incorrectness).

    EarthFirst tells us if pushing a lime into a beer bottle renders it unrecyclable, and Fake Plastic Fish tells us why BioBags don’t belong in the landfills.

    Ecoraazzi says Bush is ruining the planet in his last hours of presidency, and The Daily Green takes a look at Obama’s chances of undoing the Bush anti-environment legacy.

    Petite Planet has an eco-friendly Thanksgiving craft that is just adorable and Grist has some Thanksgiving e-cards that really aren’t (but they are dark and funny).

    Mrs. Good Human loved The Green Beauty Guide too, and Howling Hill is excited to get her hands on the copy she won here yesterday (it’s in the mail, btw, and like everything that comes from our house I’m sure there’s some dog hair included as a bonus).

  3. What’s Going On

    Posted on October 21, 2008 by Allie

    Crunchy Chicken takes on mold and mildew.

    Asthma Mom reviews Yes to Carrots.

    Haute Nature talks about paper crete, and I totally want to make some now.

    Fake Plastic Fish discusses plastic and fish and The Good Human has 10 ways to cut plastic consumption.

    Green Gardenista is giving away biodegradable lawn stakes.

    One Green Generation has a seasonal recipe that’s making me hungry.

    Chile Chews is boozing it up.

    The Guardian takes a look at our candidate’s environmental voting records.

    What’s going on with you?  If you had a green post up this week, feel free to leave a link!

  4. What’s Going On

    Posted on October 14, 2008 by Allie

    Blogfish’s latest post is titled “Crotch Lobster.”  You know you have to read it.

    The Good Human compares city and country life to see which is more eco-friendly.

    We all know about Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.  Rob talks about the 4th R.

    Haute Nature found pumpkins made from old sweaters.

    Fake Plastic Fish calls for more plastic-free bloggers.

    Howling Hill is organizing a seed swap.

    According to Wisebread, the state of the economy could be good for our health.

    (not so) Urban Hennery has some interesting house guests.

    So what’s going on with you?

  5. What’s Going On

    Posted on October 7, 2008 by Allie


    Well, it’s not a daily feature anymore, but it’s not gone or forgotten. Here’s a rundown of what’s going on.

    Fake Plastic Fish’s Take Back the Filter campaign gets an amazing writeup in the New York Times.

    The Good Human talks about The Edible Schoolyard.

    (not so) Urban Hennery has tips to help you fork over less cash for your energy bills this winter.

    Asthma Mom thinks we should stop apologizing for being political and talks about the awesomeness that is Beej.

    Earth First has sobering stats on the state of mammals.

    Organic Needle is none too pleased with a certain green cleaner.

    Tiny Choices talks about the need to green races.

    The Daily Green discusses the latest melamine scare.  Maybe if it has a color in the brand name we just shouldn’t drink it.  Seriously!  What’s up with the product names?

    Haute Nature found the most amazing light fixture.  It’s made from the bottoms of soda bottles, and I can’t stop looking at it.  It’s just that cool.

    What’s on your radar?

  6. What’s Going On - Friday

    Posted on August 29, 2008 by Allie

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    Rob eats dandelions.

    No Impact Man redefines the good life.

    Organic Needle tests out a greener concealer.

    Practical Nourishment dehydrates.

    The Good Human has green facts for getting your oil changed.

  7. What’s Going On - Thursday

    Posted on August 28, 2008 by Allie

  8. What’s Going On - Wednesday

    Posted on August 27, 2008 by Allie

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    National Geographic talks about the lionfish population explosion, a hazard of home collecting (video).  They say the fish were either dumped in the ocean or escaped.  But how does a lionfish “escape” from a fish tank into the ocean?

    It’s the Little Thinks mourns her Sigg bottle.

    Eddie discusses dog food additives.

    Haute Nature found great bags to solar charge your geek gear.

    Enviroblog says WalMart and Burger King may be more concerned about your health than some elected officials.

  9. What’s Going On - Tuesday

    Posted on August 26, 2008 by Allie

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    The Daily Green questions the environmental impact of your pencil.

    Metaefficient talks about Sweden’s sewage to gas process (insert 12 year old boy joke here).

    Go Green Travel Green wonders if United Airlines new charge for meals program is greener.

    Enviroblog discusses child labor in gold mining.

    The Good Human questions the amount of rain that can be collected from your roof.

  10. What’s Going On - Monday

    Posted on August 25, 2008 by Allie

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    The Daily Green cheers the Obama/Biden ticket.

    One Green Generation hand polinates tomatoes.

    The Green Life found a couch that could turn you into a casket potato.

    Metaefficient says all new developments in Vancouver must be green.

    Living Without Meat shops vegan shoes.

Tip of the Day

Reuse Gift Wrap

Did you have a family member who sat in the corner at a party or holiday event, carefully folding up wrapping paper for future use? Maybe it was a grandma or great aunt who lived through the Depression and learned to save anything that was usable, maybe it was just someone who was thrifty and knew how to pinch pennies. What ever the reason behind it, saving wrapping paper makes good green sense.

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