1. Favorite Green Tips

    Posted on December 11, 2007 by Allie

    What green tips have you incorporated into your life (from this site or otherwise)? Let me know in comments and we’ll go through the best tips of 2007 at the end of the year.

  2. Shovel the Snow

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    This one is kind of obvious, but the most eco-friendly way to clear snow off your driveway is with a shovel. Here’s some things you should know about snow removal.

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  3. What’s Going On

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    14 dead as ice storm sweeps U.S. Plains.

    California grandma helps take her county solar.

    Pringles imported from China halted due to a banned additive.

    Researchers find new deep water coral.

    Oil spill threatens seafood, wildlife and tourism in South Korea.

  4. Enter Keen’s Hybrid Stand in Action Contest

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    The good folks at Keen have a great contest going and your time to enter is running out!

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  5. Tip of the Day - Use Reusable Wrapping

    Posted on December 10, 2007 by Allie

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    We’ve already talked about using reusable shopping bags as gift wrap, but here are some other reused and/or reusable wrapping options. Read more…

  6. What’s Going On

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    The Amazon could lose 60% of its forest by 2030.

    Florida’s manatees almost not endangered.

    Ecorazzi talks about Daryl Hannah’s new eco-friendly online store.

    Al Gore urges us to “Make peace with the planet.”

    Instructions for an eco-friendly Hanukkah craft for kids.

  7. Tip of the Day - Make Your Own Cards

    Posted on December 7, 2007 by Allie

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    If you’re planning to send holiday cards this year, consider making your own out of recycled materials. Read more…

  8. What’s Going On

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    Tiger poaching ring busted by Indian police.

    EPA approved pesticide is worse than the one it’s replacing.

    Tanker leaks oil off South Korea coast.

    Senators ask Bush for greater food safety funding.

    Seven hurricanes predicted for 2008.

  9. Check Before You Buy

    Posted on December 6, 2007 by Allie

    With all the toy recalls, it’s hard to know what’s safe to get the children on your list this holiday season.  Here’s what you need to do before you buy. Read more…

  10. What’s Going On

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    Great tips for an eco-friendly Hanukkah.

    Scottish planning board votes against Trump golf course in favor of saving rare bird habitats (video).

    Chimps outscore humans on cognitive test (video).

    green is sexy has a great use for canceled postage stamps.

    Costa Rica plants over 5 million trees.

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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