Monthly Archives: April 2008

How to: Offset your carbon footprint

As seen on LifeGoggles, Joel Williams ramps us up on the first R of environmental responsibility: reduce. Of course the whole article is a must-read, so check it out. The jist of the post brings us tools to evaluate how … Continue reading

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I'm Only One Person- And Proud of It

Photo by Dez Pain Eat your vegetables… exercise… don’t smoke… don’t drink… reduce your carbon footprint… give to the less fortunate… meditate… volunteer… don’t pollute… plant a tree… save the planet… buy organic… buy local… help fight injustice… You do … Continue reading

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Step into a Healthier, Green Lifestyle

April 4th was National Walk to Work Day.  We might have missed it, but there’s no reason we can’t extend it to today and to places other than work.   As someone walks, he or she is saving money put into their vehicles (including costly repairs and … Continue reading

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A Warm Reception for Eco-Weddings

As I plan my own wedding, I have been keeping an eye on my eco footprint my event will have.  While planning a wedding one is presented with an almost impossible number of options, as I keep an environmental eye on my … Continue reading

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Spring cleaning- avoid a toxic dump

Reading Eagle‘s Mike Urban said today it’s a good time to get rid of unwanted items, and disposing of them properly will help the environment, in his headline article “Green up your spring cleanup in Berks County.” The problem can … Continue reading

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Get Over It Already: Cures for the Common Cold Part 2 of 2

Natural treatments for the common cold Zinc: Research has shown that by giving zinc lozenges the duration of the cold can be reduced and severity can also be decreased. Echinacea: Commonly called Purple coneflower, echinacea can also reduce the duration … Continue reading

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On new urbanism

Anatevka move over. Concerns regarding the planet’s changing climate and the ills in the national housing market are serving to energize New Urbanism, says the Congress for the New Urbanism. The movement’s holistic approach to building and rebuilding cities and … Continue reading

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