Category: Green news
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Koyaanisqatsi
I was only able to watch Koyaanisqatsi: Life Out of Balance recently. The film was released in 1982, but took around six years to make, so the scenes in the film were shot in the 1970s, and it just made me wonder: If one can consider life out of balance back then, what more today?
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Make that Call!
From Anna Aurilio: “The U.S. Senate has stalled on President Obama’s major priorities, including repowering America with clean energy and stopping global warming. We know there’s no time to waste, so we’re organizing a nationwide effort to tell the Senate to act now. Today, we are joining with dozens of organizations to call on the…
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Green Olympian with a Heart of Gold
US snowboarder and Olympic champion Hannah Teter is one cool dudette. She donates all her winnings to support the Kenyan village of Kirindon. The Vermont native founded Hannah’s Gold, selling maple syrup to provide safe drinking water, support sustainable farming and build schools in the village, among other initiatives. Ben and Jerry’s named a flavor…
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Child’s Play
The American International Toy Fair just concluded this past week. Here are some eco-friendly and socially conscious toys. Drip Drops are stuffed toys that teach kids about colors. Manufactured by TCKL, they have partnered with the Grossman Burn Center and the Circle of Care Foundation to help children burn survivors. Karito Kids are dolls that…
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Tolkien would approve
I happily stumbled upon this article about a low-impact hobbit house in Wales! It was built by Simon Dale and his father-in-law. Read here to see how they built it.
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The Curious Case of the Disappearing Bag
I love Sun Chips, and kudos to them for coming up with a compostable bag.
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explore the world
Ever wanted to see other people take on the world’s problems and start working towards good solutions? explore gives you a peek at pictures and video clips of these people in action. Just take a look at the video below for a quick sample.
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Eco-urinals?
One of the more…interesting innovations launched by the Metro Manila Development Authority in the Philippines is the urinal, with several of those scattered in unexpected locations all over the city in an attempt to address the…needs of men who just can’t hold it in any longer. But now, the urinals are not just for men….
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Emma Watson debuts People Tree line
The lovely Emma Watson, who we’re pleased to see isn’t going down the typical destructive Hollywood road, has been a busy bee, making a name for herself as an actress, a fashion icon, a model, and is also currently a student at Brown University. She has also begun trying her hand at becoming a designer,…
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The ECOsack
I could’ve just bought any old reusable bag out there, but the ECOsack called to me yesterday and I responded happily. The bag is made of organic canvas and comes in three different styles: a tote, a body bag, and a foldable bag that tucks neatly into a little pouch, which also serves as the…