Archive for December, 2009
According to a nationwide survey by Tiller LLC, the dawn of a new year is prompting women, in particular, to reconsider their effect on the environment. The study found that “52 percent of women want to recycle more (compared to 33 percent of men), 51 percent want to practice the… Read the rest
Millions have viewed “The Story of Stuff” with Annie Leonard, whether it was in a classroom (where I first saw it) or in one’s home while browsing YouTube videos. The 20 minute animated short attempts to explain where some of the “stuff” we consume comes from — detailing the entire… Read the rest
Even a blessing from the early 1980′s pop band Toto can’t seem to save the rains down in Africa from drying up due to climate change, but officials from several African countries are hoping that a gigantic wall made of trees will at least keep the Sahara desert at bay.… Read the rest
Scott Hamlin, CEO of Looptworks is a good friend of Wend and a good friend of the planet. Check out his new ad for the brand below. Nice work Scott!… Read the rest
Man’s best friend just got a lot friendlier. In 2010, you’ll be able to walk your dog and open your beer with ease with Cycle Dog‘s Pup Top™ leash attachment–a leash attachment with a bottle opener. The second best part (because we know how important beer is) is that… Read the rest
Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar has announced the award of $19.2 million in grants to support conservation efforts on 6,100 acres of coastal land in eleven states through the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program. Matched by nearly $26 million in local and state government contributions, the federal grants will… Read the rest
Think you can’t afford organic? Think again. In fact, just think. Think — where can I buy organic produce at a cheaper price than at, say, Whole Foods? (I’ve heard it called Whole Paycheck for a reason). Think — what types of foods should I buy organic — what really… Read the rest
Are you an environmentalist seeking an environmentalist? Well, don’t you worry, there are an array of dating websites that are just for you. Sites such as Green Passions, Eco Dater, Earth Wise Singles, and Planet Earth Singles offer online dating services for eco-activists, vegetarians, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Some of… Read the rest
The Environmental Protection Agency has launched an interactive map that enables the public to see who is getting slapped with ‘enforcement actions’ for polluting.
An enforcement action is basically a fine with an ironic twist: The money is spent on pollution controls, cleanup, and environmental projects. According to the Environmental… Read the rest
Industrial designers are currently working on new ways to capture and harvest sustainable energy. One project comes in the form of Geodesic Solar Molecules, which theoretically float in the sky in a cycle of east to west capturing sunlight and storing it for later use as solar energy. The geodesic… Read the rest
