Monthly Archives: February 2012
88 BIKES: Giving Children in Developing Countries a Lift
‘The Moment of Happy’ – that pure exuberance a child feels when they get a new bike. Happiness is an amazing thing. It’s the ultimate renewable resource. The amount of happiness in the universe, unlike energy, has no limit. Some … …
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15 Sustainable Changes You Can Make To Save Money
1. Take advantage of your local library for books, music, and videos. 2. Walk or bike, use public transportation, carpool with neighbors and co-workers, and consolidate any car errands to one or two days per week. 3. Use a clothesline … …
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GREENANSWERS: Ask a green question & they’ll plant a tree
Ever wondered what would be a greener way of doing something, or had questions about the sustainability of a company? You can find those answers and more at GreenAnswers. It’s an online resource that takes green questions and answers them via crowd-sourcing … …
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UPCYCLING: Trash to Treasure
While recycling is a term now familiar to everyone, mentioning “upcycling” to the average person will often be met with a blank stare. Generally speaking, upcycling is the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or … …
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KIVA: A Twist on Loans that Changes Lives
Imagine you needed to borrow money. For example – to start a small business, buy a house, or go to college. You’re looking for a bank to lend you a helping hand and in exchange you will pay them back … …
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Last Minute (Green) Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Let Love Bloom Surprise your Valentine with a beautiful bouquet — just be sure it wasn’t grown at the expense of the environment. Flowers that bear the Rainforest Alliance Certified™ seal come from farms that curb deforestation, conserve soil … …
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MOCKUMENTARY: The Majestic Plastic Bag
Narrated by Academy Award-winner Jeremy Irons, this “mockumentary” video, hammers home the stark reality of California’s plastic bag pollution situation. Learn more at http://www.healthebay.org You can make the difference.
CLIMATE RIDE: Cycling for the Environment
The mission of Climate Ride is to inspire and empower citizens to work toward a new energy future. They use sport as a means to change lives and build an effective, citizen-based sustainability movement. Designed for cycling enthusiasts who are … …
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GET OFF YOUR BUTT: DOSomething.org
GET OFF YOUR BUTT! They walk among us. We all know one. We admire their tenacity, their determination and their leadership abilities. They amaze us with their capacity to make informed, mature decisions. Their passionate desire to make the world … …
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