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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

Keeping up with the Joneses, the Conservation Alliance is updating its way of communicating and also creating a way for individuals to get involved in their preservation efforts. With the launch of a new social media website, called… Continue

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

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

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

Sometimes a picture says it all; and in this case, a video does the same trick. Check out 1% For The Planets' latest video.

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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

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

Delayed Flights Cost Money And The Environment

A recently published report highlights the findings of just how big of an impact those annoying delayed flights have, not just on the consumer, but the airline industry and the environment. The report comes from 2007 records, showcasing that airlines used an excess of 740 million gallons in gas du… Continue

Added by Julie Popp on June 3, 2008 at 1:54pm — No Comments

Osprey's Headquarters Goes 100-Percent Wind Energy

What an amazing achievement for this company to move to 100-percent wind energy to operate its headquarters, located in Cortez, Colo. Not only are they more efficient now, but they reached this milestone a full two years ahead of schedule. Osprey expanded their office headquarters… Continue

Added by Julie Popp on May 30, 2008 at 3:06pm — No Comments

Solar-Powered Airplane To Take Flight

Not too far on the distant horizon, a 100-percent solar-powered plane is in the works and is close to taking it first real flight. One small step for the environment and one giant step for solar energy, this plane has potential. With airlines struggling to keep up with the economy, and the recent nickling and diming of passengers for luggage and seat preferences, it's a start in the right direction for both the environment, the airline industry and… Continue

Added by Julie Popp on May 28, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

The Outdoor Industry Is All About Green

"Eco," "sustainability," "green" are not new terms to the outdoor world. In fact, our industry has been treading lightly, so to speak, when it comes to the earth before these terms became mainstream. From editors to manufacturers to public relations professionals, corporate s… Continue

Added by Julie Popp on May 23, 2008 at 4:07pm — No Comments

National Endangered Species Day

Apparently today is National Endangered Species Day, and I'm definitely ready to jump on that bandwagon and spread the good, or sad, word. By sad I'm not only referring to the long list of species endangered of becoming extinct (including the brilliant and beloved… Continue

Added by Julie Popp on May 16, 2008 at 2:08pm — No Comments

Christmas And Its Carbon Footprint

The main point of this story from Treehugger is that everything and everybody has a carbon footprint these days, and even Old Father Christmas is hearing the wrath of his joyous ways.

Even though this story is based on the popular gifts… Continue

Added by Julie Popp on December 26, 2007 at 3:03pm — No Comments

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