Tis the season for snow and ice – only fun if you’re a penguin or like to walk with an ice pick. For the rest of us, the big challenge is dealing with frozen precipitation once it hits the ground, especially if we want to be ‘eco friendly.’ These tips will help. What’s wrong with […]
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Why Did Mom Shift $1,000 to Greener Cleaners, Organic Food?
Here’s another One in a Million success story! Carolyn, a Phoenix, Arizona wife and mother of two sons aged five and seven, spent the last year shifting her spending to greener cleaners and organic food. Here’s why: “Early in 2008 I read an article in the Arizona Republic about the One in a Million campaign and it […]
At Green Ball, Obama’s Cabinet Pledges Support for Clean Energy
I’m usually not one for hobnobbing with the hoi poloi. But it was hard not to get into the groove last night at the Environmental and Clean Energy Ball in Washington, D.C., where many Obama cabinet appointees dropped by to dance, savor chocolate truffles and talk about their hopes in Obama-nation. Lisa Jackson, who’s been tapped to […]
Of course my gown is “green”!
I’ll be dancing up a storm at the Environmental and Clean Energy Ball tonight, and am happy to say I’ve found a “green” gown. Well, technically, it’s a beautiful deep chocolately brown color, layered over with a silver sheath. But it’s “green” in almost every way that counts! It’s not new – in fact, I […]
I’m going to the ball! Now all I need is a gown…
Environmentalists will be decked out in a hundred shades of green over the next few days as they celebrate Barack Obama’s inauguration with no less than three “green” balls — and I’m going to two of them! The Green Inaugural Ball: Maximum Celebration, Minimal Impact kicks things off Satuday, January 17 at 8 p.m. in the Mellon Auditorium, just […]
Think Eco-Shoes Stop at Birkenstocks? Think Again.
409viewsThere’s a lot of talk about greening your closet these days. With cotton production accounting for 10% of the world’s insecticide use and 25% of its pesticides, choosing alternative fabric options like organic cotton, hemp or bamboo can send a powerful message to the conventional cotton industry. But as Rachel Sarnoff, CEO and Founder, EcoStiletto.com, […]
GrandMa Shifts Almost $20,000 to Green Goods; Saves $400/yr just on lighting
If you’re one of those people who want to “go green” but think they can’t afford it, meet Sue H. of Dewitt, Virginia. This “One in a Million” grandmother of two has found that shifting her spending to products and services that offer the greatest environmental benefit actually saves her money – especially when it comes to […]
How to Separate “Green” from “Greenwashing” When You Shop
In their eagerness to cash in on consumer demand for eco-friendly products and services, many companies are calling their goods “green” despite their decidedly un-environmental qualities. When you shop, these 5 steps can help you distinguish what’s green from what’s being greenwashed. 1) Read the label. Look for meaningful claims, not words like “natural” or “planet friendly” that […]