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  • The Story of Stuff

    Where does all our stuff come from? The Story of Stuff can open your eyes to how we all use up stuff. Pretty chilling, really. The movie is available as a 50 MB Quicktime file, so if it has affected you and made you think, better be sure to pass the word.

  • The Sun Jar

    I got a Sun Jar as an early birthday gift earlier this month, which thrilled me no end because I’ve been coveting it since I saw it online. While it works perfectly–nice warm light for a few hours, gets its power from sunlight–the jar I got has proven to be of weak construction. The little…

  • Bush strikes again

    From Environment America: “Absurd.” 1… “Disgraceful.” 2… “A mockery of law and sound public policy.” 3That’s what governors, attorneys general and members of Congress have had to say about the Bush administration’s decision to stop California and 17 other states from adopting global warming pollution-slashing Clean Cars programs. Even though cars and trucks are one…

  • Have a green New Year’s Eve

    New Year’s Eve is a few days away! It’s one of the days I look forward to the most, and not least because of the whole wipe-the-slate-clean-and-start-anew thing. Plus, it’s also probably the noisiest day in the Philippines, because everyone loves playing loud music, playing with noisemakers like trumpets, and, of course, breaking out the…

  • Last minute gift ideas

    More Ideal bite gift-giving tips: For that special kid in your life, how about a bamboo zoo? It is a book and coloring book made with recycled paper. Branch offers hand puppets, backpacks and toys hand knit by a collective of women in Kenya. They are made with natural wool yarn treated with vegetable based…

  • Happy holidays!

    We’ve made elves of ourselves! All in good green fun. Happy holidays from Green Unlimited! Click on the image below: Thanks to OfficeMax.

  • Bali Hi

    Former US Veep and Nobel Laureate Al Gore has said that his country is responsible for blocking progress at the UN Climate Conference in Bali. The White House of course denies that. The conference began 03 December and is wrapping up 15 December. An Associated Press report states that: The United Nations warned that time…

  • For your pets

    Celebrate the holidays with your pet the eco-friendly way. How about some toys from West Paw? If you want to splurge on your four legged friend this Christmas, Ideal bite recommends the Whiner and Diner eco-chic luxury beds and feeders. They will even hand-paint your pet’s name. If you don’t have an animal friend, why…

  • An interesting sight

    For the past two weeks, my mother and I have been going to the market set up on the grounds of the Lung Center of the Philippines every Sunday. Yesterday, we spotted an environmental group walking around promoting the use of reusable bags instead of plastic bags for shopping. That campaign really would have caught…

  • Shopocalypse!

    Reverend Billy of the Church of Stop Shopping teams up with Morgan Spurlock (of “Supersize Me” fame). Brilliant!