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Dome Homes: The Future Is Here?!

I thought it was funny when I ran across this post and video on Treehugger a week or two ago talking about Dome Homes. I did a marketing presentation on these things when I was in college, and neve… Continue

Added by Julie Popp on October 3, 2008 at 11:36am — No Comments

Surfing For The Best Green Blogs

Unless you've been living under a rock or in a cave, the term "green blog" doesn't conjure up images of a blog that is colored green. Instead we have all come to use the word green as a way of describing a lifestyle, a product or even a blog. Speaking of blogs, there is a great online resource that… Continue

Added by Julie Popp on September 26, 2008 at 1:33pm — No Comments

Earth Vs. Global Warming

Earth First has identified the top 7 areas around the world that have been the most affected by global warming, and that are losing the ongoing battle with it. From drought… Continue

Added by Julie Popp on September 24, 2008 at 2:51pm — No Comments

Solar Energy Options Become More And More Popular

While some solar panel manufacturers are already calling it a year, as they are unable to take on more demands for product due to shortages in supplies, others are upping the ante and bringing even more options to residents and businesses on how they can go solar. According to the… Continue

Added by Julie Popp on September 23, 2008 at 1:51pm — No Comments

Earn Cash, Recycle And Feel Good About It

Going beyond the 5 cents you earn for your ton of aluminum, and also going beyond the recycling of the regular household objects is what this post is about. We all know how easy it has become these days to recycle our newspapers, our plastic bottles, magazines etc. etc.… Continue

Added by Julie Popp on September 22, 2008 at 2:55pm — No Comments

2008 Presidential Candidates Environmental Policies

The League of Conservation Voters has set up a website that allows you to look at the various candidates for the 2008 Presidential Elections (even those that aren't in the running anymore), and find out what their environmental policies are… Continue

Added by Julie Popp on September 19, 2008 at 10:57am — No Comments

Why Eat And Buy Local?

With recent scares of contamination from bagged spinach to tomatoes and jalapenos, Americans are looking more closely at the source of these foods and scrutinizing the process from farm to grocer to ensure that what they buy is safe to eat. That's probably a good enough rea… Continue

Added by Julie Popp on September 15, 2008 at 2:00pm — No Comments

The GreenEvent - September 18 and 19

Forumla4Media is hosting a two-day conference in NYC, featuring industry-expert guest speakers, to address the challenges and opportunities for business when they implement environmental practices and initiatives into their business plan. The Green Event Conference and Expo will take place on Th… Continue

Added by Julie Popp on September 12, 2008 at 2:05pm — No Comments

Conservation Alliance Launches ConservationNEXT.com

Added by Julie Popp on September 11, 2008 at 1:50pm — No Comments

What Is "WeCanSolveIt.Org?"

I first heard about this new movement on the TV of all places, but I'm beginning to see it pop up all over the web on Treehugger and the like. So, curious as to what it is and if I was interested in joining, I decided to check it out. Instead of sitting back and waiting for po… Continue

Added by Julie Popp on September 10, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Green Fatigue?

Valerie Davis, president of Green Canary Sustainability Consulting, asks the question: "Are consumers falling off the green wagon?" This article ponders what our green future will hold and if consumers need to really sweat the small stuff like recycling a peanut butter jars. Read on… Continue

Added by George on July 16, 2008 at 5:37pm — No Comments

Prince Charles Glows Green with his Aston Martin that Runs on Wine

As Prince Charles' income grows his carbon footprint shrinks. Along with his Aston Martin running on surplus wine, his other Jags, Land Rovers and Audis run entirely on biodiesel made from used cooking oil. The Prince promises to reduce his greenhouse gas emissions by 25-percent… Continue

Added by George on July 10, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

USA Today Reports on Utah State Workers Shifting to a 4-Day Work Week

Utah will be the first state ever to institute a four-day work week for all State employees to save money, energy and resources. Governor John Huntsman has high hopes to reduce Utah's carbon footprint, increase energy efficiency, improve customer service and provide workers with more flexibility. For mo… Continue

Added by George on July 1, 2008 at 11:54am — No Comments

Car Companies Making Headway in Clean Energy Patents

Sustainable Life Media on June 20 reports on the auto sector's lead on clean energy patents for new fuel cell and hybrid-electric technologies . Honda has acquired the most patents, followed by GM, Toyota, Nissan and Hyundai. This is beyond exciting! See the article… Continue

Added by George on June 25, 2008 at 1:02pm — No Comments

Greenpeace Report On Supermarket's Sustainable Seafood Policies and Practices

I'm with Beth Daley of the Boston Globe when it comes to shopping for fish at my local grocery store. It's hard to remember what is OK to buy and what are the best f… Continue

Added by Julie Popp on June 24, 2008 at 3:59pm — No Comments

Sustainable Life Media Features Fascinating Interview with Mike Hannigan on Successful Business That Gives Back to the Community

Mike Hannigan, founder of California-based office supply company, Give Something Back, tells the world that doing the right thing will make you successful. His business shoots their proceeds back into the community, so instead of giving those earnings back to stockholders as dividends, Give Some… Continue

Added by George on June 20, 2008 at 10:04am — No Comments

1% For The Planet - An Easy Way To Think Green

Added by Julie Popp on June 18, 2008 at 11:09am — No Comments

Honda Announces Zero-Emissions Car

Zero-emission car?! Emits water? Sweet. It is supposedly two times more energy efficient than a gas-electric hybrid and three times that of a standard gasoline-powered car. It is called the Honda FCX Clarity. It might be hard to find with only a few dozen being introduced this year, and a little… Continue

Added by Julie Popp on June 17, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Seahuggers=1)Environmentalist 2)Advocate for the Preservation of the Sea

Seahuggers, along with being the only online source for 100% sustainable surf products, also stri… Continue

Added by George on June 16, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

Swearing Off Salmon And Switching To Sardines

A very interesting, and somewhat disturbing, article came out yesterday in the NY Times where renowned author of "Bottomfeeder: How to Eat Ethically in… Continue

Added by Julie Popp on June 10, 2008 at 3:00pm — No Comments

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