Category: Green news

From Environment New York: Change is in the air. After a long election season and months of headlines about our failing economy, I for one am ready for a big change. As you know, we endorsed President-elect Barack Obama in his run for the White House because his environmental record indicated he could be the…

If you go to the Starbucks at 195 Blue Ravine Road in Folsom, California, then you’d be glad to know that it “became the FIRST location in the nationwide chain to become a Certified Sustainable Business”, according to the article “Folsom Starbucks Coffee Receives Sustainability Award“. Good job, Starbucks! Now go and make your other…

On the way home earlier, I was driving behind this garbage truck, which supposedly provides “Solid Waste Collection Service” for Quezon City. That’s all very peachy, but the cover of the truck was flapping about in the air, causing the truck to leave garbage in its wake. Plastic bags and dirty containers were pretty much…

StalkMarket sells eco-friendly disposable, biodegradable and compostable tableware, flatware and food packaging. Those in the food industry, pay attention. Finally, here’s a product that will lessen the environmental waste you generate. Here’s something I read from StalkMarket’s FAQs page: “Q: How long will it take StalkMarket products to break down?“A: There are several variables that…

I’m not handy around the house at all. But I worry about the chlorine content in water, so this weekend, I put an on-tap faucet filter in the kitchen. I also bought a shower head filter to get rid of contaminants. In the bathroom, these chemicals get vaporized, and we inhale all that. Plus the…

I was so pleased to read this article “In Times Square, a Company’s Name in (Wind- and Solar-Powered) Lights” from The New York Times. Finally! It’s a start – having an eco-friendly billboard. I wrote “How energy efficient is Times Square?” back in February 08, so this little step is enough to make me dance…

Planning a camping or road trip in California? How about renting a campervan? What is a campervan, you may ask? The Lost Campers USA website says it is “a hybrid between car rental and RV rental.” According to “Lost Campers USA Offers Affordable, Eco-Friendly Campervans“, these campervans are supposed to be “thrifty on gas and…

One of life’s pleasures according to some people I know is being able to buy a great gift and wrap it perfectly and neatly in colorful wrapping paper and bows. I personally wouldn’t know, though, because I suck at wrapping gifts. So what I usually do is just buy cute paper bags and stick gifts…

NBC‘s “Green Your Routine” showcases celebrities who shares how they are trying to live greener lifestyles. They even have a “Green is Universal” page. You’ll find videos of NBC talents giving green tips, “Go Green” e-cards, etcetera. “NBC Universal encourages viewers and fans to Go Green with green-themed programming across all of its channels and…

Got an old Dell computer that you want to get rid off? Drop it off at any Staples for recycling. The two companies have joined forces to make free recycling accessible to Dell hardware owners. No purchase is necessary. After receipt by Staples, they pass it on to Eco International to be recycled.