So I’m cleaning my apartment for the in-laws’ holiday visit and my kitchen’s tile grout looks filthy. I use my Swiffer mop and then scrub with Clorox (the new Green Works version available in stores) to no avail. In desperation, I seek google’s sound advice. The solution (literally)? One part vinegar one part water or a little baking soda paste. It [ Read More ]
This just in from the popular and timely blog NowSourcing, a Social Media Marketing company.
Treehugger brand Hugg.com, a Discovery company, has decided to close the doors on Hugg, a popular green social news site.
From Hugg.com:
PLEASE READ!
On November 17th, 2008, Hugg will no longer accept new submissions or registrations. Hugg will remain publicly viewable until the [ Read More ]
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 towns – uniting the art of building, the creation of community, and the conservation of [ Read More ]
Shadow of moon upon earth during eclipse
Voluntarily plunging into an hour of darkness….no, this isn’t a thrill-seekers adrenaline boost. It is Andy Ridley’s idea for raising awareness about global warming.
Some 2.2 million people participated in last year’s ‘Earth Hour’ in Sydney, cutting the central business district’s energy usage by more than 10 [ Read More ]
…simply turn off my computer.”
Fluorescent lighting is the poster child for efficient technology and electronics. While the long white tubes were traditionally seen in large institutions, like office buildings and product warehouses, CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lighting) can now be found in household floor lamps, street lights, and ceiling fixtures in restaurants.
According to EnergyStar.gov, CFLs use 75% less energy and last [ Read More ]
172,567 people ask you to be friends of the earth.
How? Promote strong climate law. It is being promoted in the U.K. with Friends of the Earth spear-heading the effort, and they say it’s working.
How?
Pledge
Web-march
This promotion caught my eye because of their use of web media – you can upload your own video [ Read More ]
After surfing around the net today, I came across this interesting store in New York City by the name of Scoop. What I really thought was interesting is that the New York Post did a spot where they were also partnering with a company to have Green cleaning supplies.
Check out the video here.
I was so happy when I read this fundraising press release to assist the good efforts of Healthy Child Healthy World last Saturday, October 13. Which also happens to be my birthday! Yay for me.
In short, a joint project between builder Tom Schey and environmentalist Kelly Meyer, the recently completed LEEDandreg Platinum certified project7ten, [ Read More ]