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High School Environmental Group Acts, Inspires

Posted March 19th, 2008 at 9:59 am by michele

Today’s post was written by a group of high school students from Herricks High School in Long Island, NY.
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
                                                                        -Ghandi
In the world that we …

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Why Bottled Water is (Still) Not the Answer

Posted March 18th, 2008 at 3:05 pm by michele

With the recent hype over the quality of U.S. water supplies, I’ve been more than a little concerned that fear-stricken consumers would rashly abandon their Britas and start stockpiling Poland Springs. You and I …

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Greening the Faith: Worshippers of Consumption, Take Note!

Posted March 10th, 2008 at 10:53 am by michele

Taking a bold stride in a new and praiseworthy direction, forty-four Southern Baptist leaders have backed a declaration calling for major action on global warming. Entitled “A Southern Baptist Declaration on the Environment and Climate …

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High-Fructose Corn Syrup: Not So Sweet for the Planet

Posted March 9th, 2008 at 4:45 pm by hanaa

Washington Post
Eviana Hartman
Sunday, March 9, 2008; N02
Much ink has been devoted to the dietary hazards of high-fructose corn syrup, the cheap, ubiquitous sweetener found not just in soda and Twinkies but in many foods that …

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Who’s the Worst Fossil Fool?

Posted March 6th, 2008 at 11:23 am by hanaa

Co-Op America is asking you to vote for the Fossil Fool of the Year and be entered to receive a free year’s worth of renewable energy.We all do foolish things sometimes, but many …

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Junk Your Junk Mail… For a Fee?

Posted February 29th, 2008 at 1:06 pm by michele

According to this post on The Consumerist, Comcast has charged customers a $2 service fee for requesting that they not receive any mailings other than their bill. Outrageous? I’d say so!
Hidden Fees: Comcast Will Charge …

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Workplaces Offer Incentives for Green Living

Posted February 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm by michele

We do a lot of talking about how to green our workplaces. You know the drill: energy efficient electronics, double-sided printing, hybrid fleets, the works. But what does your workplace do to green you?
This Wall …

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Greatest Greenwashers Photo Contest!

Posted February 25th, 2008 at 1:31 pm by michele

Ever stumbled across an ad or billboard promoting a product as environmentally sound when it’s clearly anything but? And then, after that initial “Oy, seriously?!” moment, wished you could share the humor with someone like-minded? …

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Tap Into World Water Week!

Posted February 19th, 2008 at 6:30 pm by michele

Interested in combining delicious dining and environmental justice? Wondering how that’s even possible? Meet the TAP Project.
During World Water Week, from Sunday, March 16 to Saturday, March 22, participating restaurants will encourage diners to donate …

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This Valentine’s Day, Show Some Love for the Planet!

Posted February 14th, 2008 at 11:10 am by michele

Our partners at 1Sky have launched a Valentine’s Day call to action. Ask your members of Congress to show a little love for our climate and the planet! Send a Valentine’s Day message encouraging your …

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