Author: Lani
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Kiss off
Can’t go out without at least lipstick on? Lead, a known neurotoxin, has been found in standard lipsticks. You can try the Peacekeeper Lip Paint (the company donates its profits to international women’s rights causes), Burt’s Bees, Ecco bella, Aubrey Organics, or Organic Wear. And say goodbye to parabens, synthetic fragrances, petrolatum, and of course…
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“Go Green, Live Rich”
Here’s another book that I borrowed from the local library: Go Green, Live Rich: 50 Simple Ways to Save the Earth and Get Rich Trying. Going green costs money, but the long-term effects of it far outweigh the initial cash outflow. Plus, it IS possible to reconcile your green values with your personal finance goals.
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Riiiicoooolaaaa!
‘Tis the season…to be ill. If you want to stop hacking your lungs out, try some organic cough and sore throat drops. Good ole Ricola is eco-certified by Switzerland’s Bio Suisse group. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFaO0ALa0Hc]
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Yes you CAN!
Join the Conservation Action Network (CAN), an electronic advocacy network so you can let your voice be heard on environmental issues. You can send faxes or emails to the president, Congress members, corporations, newspaper editors, foreign governments, state legislators.
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“Addressing climate change, the United Nations and the world at work”
The United Nations’ 2-day debate on climate change started today. British billionaire Richard Branson offered to set up an “environmental war room” to help the UN address global warming. The General Assembly is trying to shape policy on climate change. The meeting is also intended to drum up support for UN-led negotiations to formulate a…
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The ugly truth
Want to feel pretty like Maria in West Side Story? Make sure you don’t feel dizzy or funny though. The Breast Cancer Fund has a free information card listing carcinogenic ingredients in beauty products. Get it here. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has a What Not to Buy list. Feel pretty and sunny instead.
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‘Tis the season
If you’re serving seafood at your holiday party and looking for sustainable choices, the Marine Stewardship Council website can point you in the right direction. I heard about the MSC on Rachael Ray’s television show For gift ideas, visit Global Giving. To send holiday cards the earth-friendly way, check out ReProduct. It comes with a…
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United we stand?
One day before the start of this year’s United Nations General Assembly, world leaders had a carbon-neutral summit on climate change. It was meant to pave the way for talks in Bali, Indonesia this December, where nations will discuss post Kyoto Protocol emissions rules. The Kyoto treaty expires in 2012. On “The Daily Show with…
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Send a card, save trees
from Ideal Bite: For those special occasions, send cards made from sustainable paper or even better, e-cards. Only a small percentage of the 2.65 billion cards purchased in the U.S. annually are made from recycled paper. Pop-up Mountain cards, Letterfu, Sappycards, Loop Doodlespark Notecards offer earth-friendly alternatives.
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24
Kiefer Sutherland announced that his tv show “24” is making a commitment to fight climate change. They hope to have a carbon neutral season. The storylines may include global warming and the actors will appear in PSAs regarding reducing carbon emissions. Production will use hybrid vehicles and “green power”. The set will be rewired to…