Author: Lani
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Paint it green
If you’re repainting this summer, how about trying Benjamin Moore‘s Natura? It is virtually odorless and has zero VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). It carries their Green Promise designation. You can also try their Ben interior and exterior paint which has low VOCs and low odor.
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Nailed it!
‘Tis the season for wearing open toed shoes and sandals and that can only mean one thing: Pedicures! I found the Nina Ultra Pro nail polish at my local Sally beauty store. It is free from toluene, formaldehyde and DBP(dibutyl phthalate). According to Esther’s Nail Center: DBP or ‘dibutyl phthalate’ is a plasticizer that makes…
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Colbert to the rescue
Heartbroken over the environmental disaster in the Gulf of Mexico? Funnyman Stephen Colbert stepped up to the plate. The Colbert Nation teamed up with Bing to help with clean-up efforts. Stephen Colbert raised $100,000 on Monday’s show to start the Gulf of America Fund. The fund is being managed by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation….
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Gulf oil spill
This shouldn’t happen to any of God’s creatures. From Moveon: The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico should be a wake-up call for Washington: it’s time for a plan to end America’s addiction to oil. Sign a petition to Congress and the White House telling them it’s time for a bold plan to get…
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Dawn to the rescue
Seeing photos and footage of the wildlife affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is heartbreaking. Dawn is doing its part by donating $1 for every purchase of a bottle of their dishwashing liquid. The International Bird Rescue Research Center and the Marine Mammal Center are the recipients of the donations.
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Lost causes
What’s going on at Professor Thom’s Bar and Restaurant in New York City this weekend? Why, a Lost-a-thon of course! 3 friends have been watching all episodes in one sitting. They’re hoping to make it to the Guinness Book of World Records, but they’re also raising money for charity. You still have a couple of…
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In architectural news…
On 4 May 2007, Greensburg, Kansas was devastated by a powerful tornado. In the years since, the town has turned to environment-friendly ways to rebuild. Eco-homes are being built, City Hall is made from reclaimed brick and wood, the art center is solar-powered. Here’s the full article from npr. I’ve been on a retreat to…
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Grom
If you’re in the mood for some high end gelato in New York City, get a taste of Italy at Grom. Their Grom loves world project means that instead of plastic, they use Materbi, a biodegradable material made from vegetable oil and cornstarch. They use only fresh seasonal organic fruits, whole milk, organic eggs. You…
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Gulf Coastal Crisis
From Environment New York‘s Anna Aurilio: “As we witness a major environmental disaster unfold in the Gulf of Mexico, it’s time for President Obama to reconsider his recent support for more drilling off our nation’s shores. Tell the president and his administration to reject new drilling off America’s coasts. By Wednesday, the oil slick emanating…
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Ask and you shall not Receipt
I’ve taken to refusing receipts at the ATM or gas pumps, because all they do is clutter up my wallet. I thought they only wasted paper. It turns out they’re also toxic. Retail Software Advice wrote an interesting blogpost on the environmental impact of paper receipts. Think you know where you stand on this issue?…