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Happy St. Patrick’s Day, the greenest day of them all! If you’re in a pinch (harhar) to throw a party or are actually planning one, consider buying your beer in a growler. What IS a growler, you ask? A growler is a large glass container...
Next time someone sends you a card for your birthday or holiday, save it and try out this little idea. Next time it’s their birthday or holiday, write a greeting on the same card, date it, and send it. See if you can start a trend with your...
For March, we’re taking our CFL spotlight to the schools and shining it on one very eco-conscious place, Vermont Academy. Located in Saxtons River, Vermont, Vermont Academy is a small independent secondary school. Their Director of Communications,...
Whether you’re located in Healdsburg, California or virtually–like I am in NYC–visit Arboretum for ethical fashion finds. Olsenhaus ‘ Elizabeth Olsen told us about the boutique; they were the first to place an order for her...
It’s shouldn’t take a gorgeous super model and her rather handsome NFL husband to convince you to participate in this year’s Earth Hour on Saturday, March 27 at 8:30 pm, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. From time zone to time zone,...
Okay, Chef Boyargreen, we know you like to bake and cook. Next time sugar cookies call to you, do your energy bill a favor and unplug that electric mixer, get a big spoon, and mix by hand. This ancient method was used for centuries before the birth...
Photo via Sörn @ flickr On Thursday, the Trust for Public Land released a roster of Hollywood A-listers and companies–including Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, the Walt Disney Company, the LucasFilm Foundation, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts...
Image credit: Good When one Peace Corps volunteer came to understand the flimsy safeguards a “reserve” provided the forest near his post in Paraguay, he was motivated to do something that would provide true protections for the trees. The...
Photo via Guardian Most cap and trade schemes proposed by governments include provisions that allow polluting companies to buy carbon offsets –initiatives that pay for tree planting in South America or solar panel installation in India and so...
