Tag Archives: Ecology

Be a Mean Green Cleaning Machine

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.  … Continue reading

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But we can still hug any trees if we want

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 … 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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Earth [h]our

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 … Continue reading

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The most green thing I could do today is…

…simply turn off my computer.”

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The buzz about fluorescents

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 … Continue reading

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The big ask

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 … Continue reading

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Green Clothing Needs Green Cleaning

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 … Continue reading

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Healthy Child ~ Healthy World

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 … Continue reading

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