March 26, 2008
Environment, In the News, Making Money Being Green, People
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Green Corporations: Wal-Mart and General Electric
The last two corporations you would ever think are green are indeed green and sticking to it.
General Electric Co. (GE) and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. are massive companies that took the initiative by going green a while ago. So was that a marketing scheme, or are they putting their money where their mouths are?
General Electric Equals Green Energy
General Electric manufactures energy efficient lights, wind turbines, energy efficient jet engines and locomotives as well as other eco-friendly products. The company also started its EcoMagination campaign aimed at revamping its image and creating U.S. jobs.
Wal-Mart Greening Up Its Bottom Line
On the other hand, Wal-Mart is trying to reduce its waste through its stores, trucking fleets and greener products while educating customers to Read the rest…
March 26, 2008
Environment, In the News, Issues
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Tiger Population Diminishing Over Last 25 Years
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) stated earlier this week in Stockholm that the world’s tiger population might have halved in the past 25 years. This is compared to an estimated 5,000-7,000 tigers in 1982.
WWF estimated there are around 3,500 left, with the South China Tiger nearing extinction.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Poachers
Part of this is due to the demand for tiger body parts in China for traditional medicine, which leads to illegal poaching. Another huge reason for the declining tiger Read the rest…
March 25, 2008
Environment, Film and Tele, Health, Issues, People
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Colbert Refuses to Quench Thirst, Celebrates World Water Day
Last Thursday, in honor of World Water Day on March 22, Stephen Colbert vowed not to drink a drop on The Colbert Report.
Started in 1992 out of a United Nations conference, World Water Day promotes water conservation internationally. This year, the theme is “sanitation,” bringing awareness to such issues as hygiene promotion, water quality, wastewater treatment, sewage systems and sanitary facilities.
The show focused on water conservation while Colbert discussed the problem of America’s “addiction to water.” “My name is America,” he stated, “and I am addicted to water.”
Purifying Everything: Interview With Dean Kamen
Colbert interviewed Dean Kamen, the inventor of a vapor compression distiller that — unbelievably — can turn pretty much any kind of liquid into distilled water. Check out what Stephen does with a bag of Doritos.
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March 24, 2008
Body Care, Environment, Making Money Being Green, People, Stuff
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Interview: Method Founders Talk Clean and Being Green
It’s easy being green, if you’re Adam Lowry or Eric Ryan.
These two guys are the masterminds behind the eco-friendly cleaning company Method, combined their talents to create stylish yet effective home-care products.
From the minimalist packaging, to the absence of harsh cleaning ingredients to the affordable price tag, Method has everything you could want in a cleaning product. Now, with their upcoming book Squeaky Green, the eco-duo will further solidify their status as “Who’s Who” in the eco-sphere (note: Time already bestowed them that honor in 2006). Read the rest…
March 20, 2008
Environment, In the News, Issues, Politics
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Alaskan Drilling in ANWR Back On The Table
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Ted Stevens reintroduced legislation to allow drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge if oil prices increased to $125 per barrel for more than five consecutive days.
The Arctic Refuge contains 10.4 billion barrels of oil, estimated the Energy Department in a recent report. It also has the potential to unveil more oil drilling prospects. Read the rest…
March 18, 2008
Culture, Environment, Literature, People
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Naked in the Woods Explores One Man’s Quest In The Wilderness
Everyone loves a good sensational story. What’s even better is a story about someone pulling off an enormous feat, and doing it without clothes.
Jim Motavalli, author of Naked in the Woods: Joseph Knowles and the Legacy of Frontier Fakery, tells the story of self-instructed artist Joseph Knowles and his journey into the Maine wilderness.
The Story of Joseph Knowles
Knowles left in August of 1913 with essentially no clothing and a desire to prove man could “live off the land.” Read the rest…
March 18, 2008
Body Care, Environment, Stuff
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New Improved Packaging! Eco-Friendly Beauty Products
Every day, more eco-friendly beauty products are developed. With the market flooded with organic, paraben-free, hypoallergenic and recycled packaging, it’s time to investigate some of the best of each category. These lip products go above and beyond to ensure eco-friendly and beauty are synonymous.
Cargo Plant Love Lipstick: Five-Star Eco-Friendly
Botanical lipsticks in sheer colors made from orchids, meadowfoam seed oil, jojoba and shea butter provide long-lasting moisture without petroleum or mineral oils. Choose from celebrity colors (Evangeline Lilly is a bright coral) or from one of the other shades. Read the rest…
March 13, 2008
Environment, In the News, Issues
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Global Warming a Threat to Baby Seals
Seal cubs are one of the more adorable endangered species, but not for long if the earth continues heating up.
The World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature in Germany announced Monday that hundreds of newborn seals risk dying of hunger and cold due to global warming. “In some part, not a single one of the seal cubs born in the past few weeks will survive,” stated the WWF. Read the rest…
March 13, 2008
Environment, In the News, Stores
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Trumping the Recent Santa Monica City-Wide Plastic Bag Ban
I received this email from the Co-opportunity Super Market the other day and thought I’d share it with you:
Email From Co-Opportunity Super Market in Santa Monica
“In anticipation of the impending Santa Monica City-wide ban of single-use plastic bags, we have decided we will not offer any single-use plastic bags starting April 1st. Single-use plastic bags are the thin plastic bags you would get from any ordinary grocery store. We will still have our large plastic Co-opportunity bags available. We chose our bags because they are thick and durable, and therefore perfect to be reused; they also go above and beyond the proposed City requirements for multiple-use plastic bags.
Although we will still be offering you your choice of paper or multiple-use plastic bags, why not Read the rest…
March 12, 2008
Culture, Environment, In the News, Politics, Spirituality
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Southern Baptist Leaders Now Environmentalists
The Southern Baptist Convention released a statement on Monday that advocated action against global warming. Forty-six members criticized the church, claiming that they had been “too timid” and that more needed to be done.
The title of the new declaration is “A Southern Baptist Declaration on the Environment and Climate Change”. Click on the link to find more information there.
The new declaration states, “Our cautious response to these issues in the face of mounting evidence may be seen by the world as uncaring, reckless, and ill-informed. We can do better.”
This is a noticeable change from a statement released in 2007 questioning whether Read the rest…
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