Category: Causes
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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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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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Anything Pawsible
April 25 is National Pet Parents Day! Are you looking for eco-friendly pet products and organic treats for your furry “children”? If you’re in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut tri-state area, Anything Pawsible will be at the Lexington Avenue Festival between 60th and 66th st. on 01 May, 22nd Annual Broadway Spring Festival between 86th and…
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Happy Earth Day!
Click here to sign the Earth Day 2010 Climate Declaration. The Climate Rally is on 25 April at the National Mall in Washington D.C. How about celebrating by going on a digital cleanse? No computer, TV or iPod use…perhaps even no cellphone. Do an extended version of Earth Hour. Turn off non-essential electrical appliances. Don’t…
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Mugging it up
For Starbucks customers: “One person can save trees. Together, we can save forests. That’s why we’d like to encourage everyone to switch from paper cups to reusable travel mugs. Visit Starbucks.com to see the thousands of people taking the pledge to make a difference. Join the movement. On April 15th, bring a mug to your…
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Earth Day
From Environment New York: “What better way to celebrate the upcoming 40th anniversary of Earth Day than to help break through the political logjam that’s holding America back from achieving real energy independence. Fortunately, our friends at environmental groups across the country agree. Together, we’re launching a massive petition drive — and we’ve pledged to…
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New life in plastic, it’s fantastic!
I always reuse plastic bags but I haven’t really thought about recycling them until recently. Even though I see drop off bins at my local supermarkets. The bags get converted to post-consumer resin in pipes, pallets, bags, crates and other containers. They also find new life as lumber used in building and construction materials. According…
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World Water Week
It’s still World Water Week. To support the UNICEF Tap Project, Giorgio Armani Parfums will donate $1 for everyone who becomes a fan of Acqua di Gio’s Facebook page. This will provide 40 days of clean water to a child. You can also make a donation on UNICEF’s website.
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The 12th Tour of the Fireflies is on April 18
Every year, The Firefly Brigade holds The Tour of the Fireflies to promote the bicycle as a transportation alternative here in Metro Manila and also to raise awareness about pollution and the environment. What do fireflies have to do with this? Decades ago, fireflies were a pretty common sight in the metropolis. But these days,…