Cleaning up the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico takes lots of hands — and lots of money. Volunteers are needed to scrub oil off turtles and birds, scoop oil off beaches, and monitor wetlands for damage. Groups managing clean-up efforts need more financial support so they can try to minimize the terrible consequences […]
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New Yorker Shifts to Green, Saves More Than $10K
Our latest One in a Million member is Nancy, an Episcopal priest and practicing psychologist who lives in central New York state. The One in a Million campaign encourages people to shift $1,000 of their household budget to greener products and services. I was amazed to learn how Nancy has shifted so much she is actually saved more […]
What is the Oil Spill Doing to Flipper?
On a recent trip to Australia, I had the good fortune to spend a day scuba diving and snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. From above, the water appeared blue, calm, and seemingly empty. But as soon as I dipped below the surface, I was amazed. As far as the eye could see, the underwater world teemed with animals. […]
Florida Resident Shifts $1,137 to Organic Foods & Worm Poop
Worm poop? It’s not as crazy as it sounds. Worm castings (as they’re more delicately called) make great organic fertilzer. They’re also a terrific choice if you’re looking for ways to shift your spending to greener products and services — in this case, away from concentrated agricultural chemicals and towards all-natural soil amendments. That’s just one of the choices Kimberly […]
You Want Me to Buy Worm Poop?
It’s not really as disgusting as it sounds. Worm poop is known in the world of organic gardening as worm castings (though really, they are poop). You want to add them to your garden because they’re so naturally rich in the kind of bacteria, enzymes and water-soluble nutrients that really give plants a kick in […]
‘Green’ is the New Black: Eco-Friendly Fashion Finds for Summer
Whether we look good in green or not, more and more of us are wearing it. Soft organic cotton T-shirts. Bamboo-based business attire. Versatile vests spun from recycled soda bottles. Raw silk scarves. Linen shirts, slacks, and dresses. Shoes carved out of cork and padded with refurbished rubber. From top to toe, our wardrobes are […]
How to Flush a Toilet in Australia
G’Day, Mates! I’ve spent the last ten days or so traveling around Australia and will be sharing my observations and experiences in the next few blog posts. What has really stood out – apart from the country’s natural beauty and the friendliness of the Australian people – is how easy it is to save energy and […]
Twist into ‘Nature’s Pose’ by Recycling Your Yoga Mat
In 2008, Yoga Journal‘s “Yoga in America” reported that 6.9 percent of U.S. adults, or 15.8 million people, practice yoga. The study also showed that Americans spend $5.7 billion a year on yoga classes and products, including yoga mats, clothing, and media (DVDs, videos, books and magazines). (image source) Where’s the eco in all of this? […]