Category: Green news
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Walker Elementary School wins “Find your Footprint”!
Walker Elementary School’s video “Helping the World and Saving Our Future” won the “Find Your Footprint” contest sponsored by P&G; Future Friendly, the National Geographic Society, and Promethean. What’s included in their grand prize package valued at $36,000? five Promethean interactive whiteboards (ActivBoards), five sets of Promethean Learner Response Systems (ActivExpressions), 30 subscriptions to National Geographic…
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Dasani’s and Odwalla’s new PlantBottle packaging unveiled
The Coca-Cola Company unveiled their brand-new PlantBottle packaging, “the first-ever fully recyclable plastic beverage bottle produced using plants”, for Dasani water and Odwalla juice. What is PlantBottle packaging? PlantBottle packaging is 100 percent recyclable packaging that combines petroleum-based materials with up to 30% plant-based materials, specifically 100% renewable sugarcane-based ethanol from Brazil. “Traditional PET bottles…
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Vanishing of the Bees
“If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.”~ Albert Einstein. I want to see this documentary.
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One for One
Purchase a pair of TOMS shoes, and through their One for One program, a child in need gets a pair of new shoes. Join their One Day without Shoes this April 5th.
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Eco-friendly jail in the Philippines
Ever heard of an eco-friendly jail? Yeah, me too. So imagine my surprise when I read this article, “Eco-friendly jail uses biogas to cook, bake“. It’s actually a pretty good idea all around.
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Recycling…flash mob-style
One person can make a difference.
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Teaching your kids about going green
It’s always best to start early with your kids if you want them to grow up to be respectful of the environment and knowledgeable in the various ways they can help protect the planet. Naturally, the most important thing is for you to lead by example. A few extra resources also won’t hurt. OnlineClasses.org has…
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Simple green living tips
Today, we’re featuring a guest post written by Krista Peterson, a graduate from the University of Central Florida and a writer with a strong interest in the green movement. Let’s be honest. Putting food on the table and keeping your home from falling apart can be hard work. Even vacation planning can be stressful. Now,…
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March 22 is World Water Day!
Today is World Water Day! Here are some reminders from our friends at BuyGreen.com: Conserve Our Most Precious Resource Greetings! March 22nd is World Water Day! Water is earth’s most precious resource. There are many ways we all can use water more responsibly. We each can do our part to ensure there is plenty of…
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Yo-yo-Yogurt!
Check out this fun Just Eat Organic commercial from Stonyfield Farm.