Category: Green news

Games, whether they be computer or board games, that present an alternative way to live and work are always interesting. We all know how other games are based on using up resources to support an undertaking. I’m put in mind of Starcraft where you pump a source of vespene gas which eventually runs out and…

Radiohead discusses climate change with Stephen Colbert. The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive

President Obama continues his efforts to cave to the Republicans and disappoint his supporters. The White House has overturned the Environmental Protection Agency’s new rules on smog. Brad Plumer states in his blogpost that: ” Right now, most states are still operating under the old 1997 standards. The EPA had earlier directed states not to…

In line with Dr. Oz‘s Toxic 10 challenge, New York and New Jersey residents can bring dry cleaning bags to the parking lot of the Chart House Restaurant in Weehawken, NJ tomorrow, 19 August between 11 AM and 1 PM. (The restaurant is located at 1500 Harbor Boulevard.) Dry cleaning bags may contain toxins like…

Living in a dorm is not a reason to go hog-wild with shopping, and being in college, students should learn how to make choices that are good for themselves and even the environment. This article by Julie Washington on Cleveland.com, “Create an eco-friendly dorm room”, contains some really helpful tips on reducing waste, buying green…

Here’s a reminder to college students out there. (Article reprinted with permission. Original article can be found here.) 50 Common Eco-Crimes Committed By College Students Most people try to be mindful of the environment, students included, but it’s not always easy to remember that almost every action we take has the potential to damage the…

I haven’t worn a watch in a long time, but if I would start wearing one again, then I think this is a pretty cute watch to have. The Sprout Biodegradable Watch features features an organic cotton band, biodegradable corn resin case and buckle, a sustainable bamboo dial, and mineral crystal lens. I wonder if…

Bees that pollinate the crops are disappearing. This article suggests that eating free-range beef can actually help increase the population of these pollinators.

In Metro Manila, billboards are a fairly common sight, but there’s something special about a new one that was just put up in Makati City. A plant billboard, the brainchild of Coca-Cola Philippines and WWF Philippines, was unveiled on June 23 and it’s a pretty unique one: It features Fukien tea plants, which absorb pollutants,…