Hemp is a touchy subject in this country. There’s an incorrect assumption that hemp and marijuana are the same thing. For the purpose of discussing hemp from an environmental perspective, let’s clear up some misinformation right off the bat. Read more…
Finding a way to green your daily rituals can make a big difference. It’s a little change that adds up every day. So here are some ways to make brushing your teeth a greener activity. Read more…
A “Volcano Cure” for global warming might not be such a hot idea.
Asthmatics in Tokyo receive payouts from car manufacturers.
Triple digit temps break records in Alabama, claim 49 lives.
New species discovered in the depths of the North Atlantic ocean.
Know someone who doesn’t believe in global warming? Read this guide from Grist.
Looking for something to do this weekend? The 11th Hour is opening in theatres across the country today.
Produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, The 11th Hour takes a look at the current environmental crisis and shows how we can turn things around.
According to the trailer, using existing technology, it is possible for us to decrease the human footprint on earth by 90%.
Check out the trailer here. Stick with the trailer and watch the whole thing. I love the way they talk about this crisis as an opportunity for us all to step up and make a difference.
Go see it, get inspired, and go green!
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Since I started writing daily tips over at Celeb Cause, I’ve compiled 100 tips. When I first started writing tips, I worried I might run out of ideas, but the more I research, the more I realize that we’ve barely scratched the surface. So the tips will keep on coming.
Today’s tip: Read more…
Scientists discovered genes for fingers and toes in sharks.
Petroleum based home furnishings can cause thyroid problems in cats.
A tip sheet for the toy recalls.
A Cornell researcher finds that pollution is responsible for 40% of deaths worldwide.
Ski resorts in the Alps working to create summer attractions in light of climate changes.
There’s been a lot of press about sunscreen and safety lately. Is it effective enough? Are the SPF claims accurate? Are they really as waterproof as they claim to be?
Another of the major concerns with sunscreens today is the use of manufactured nanoparticles.
Do you remember using sunscreen when you were a kid? It was gloppier and left a chalky film on your skin. Today, nanoparticles are used in sunscreens to make them go on clear, but nanoparticles do nothing to improve skin protection.
As of now, there hasn’t been enough safety testing of nanoparticles to be sure that they’re safe to use in cosmetic and personal care applications. The concern is that because they’re so small, when absorbed through the skin, nanoparticles can enter our blood stream, cells and vital organs. According to Friends of the Earth, some scientific studies have shown that nanoparticles in sunscreen can disrupt DNA, damage cells and even cause cell death. Read more…
We’ve talked about using a grocery list when you shop. You don’t need a fancy lined piece of paper that has “Groceries” printed across the top. Use the back of an envelope, or the blank side of a junk mail letter. Give your junk mail new life as scrap paper.
Americans drink four billion gallons of water a year from individual sized bottles.
The South Bronx gets the first affordable LEED certified green homes in New York State.
A massive earthquake devastates several Peruvian cities.
Video of an amazing eco-city in Sweden.
Bill Clinton to attend eco-friendly summit at Lake Tahoe today.
Arctic Tale Contest at I’m Not Obsessed.
Dagoba is my kind of company. Right on the wrapper on my xocolatl bar it says, “Chocolate is sacred.”
Yup, their priorities jive with mine.
I also love that they practice what they call “Full Circle Sustainability,” honoring quality, ecology, equity, and community as the foundation of their company. The cacao in their products is organic and sustainably grown, and fairly traded with cooperative farms. They also work to fund reforestation and ecology research projects in Costa Rica.
And, wow, do they make good chocolate!
xocolatl is their interpretation of the drink made for Aztec gods. It’s 74% cacao dark chocolate with chilies and cacao nibs. Yes, you read that right. Chilies.
The chocolate is rich and full-bodied with the slightest zing of spicy heat. The cacao nibs add a satisfying crunch. It’s perfect for savoring. A tiny piece will satisfy even the worst chocolate craving. It is sacred.
And I just found out that they make xocolatl hot chocolate too. I can’t wait for the weather to get a little chilly!
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.
