I journeyed into Haiti just a few months ago to volunteer with the NEGES (Nest for Educational Growth & Environmental Safety) foundation. NEGES has several environmental init
February 8th, 2010
Did you know that in some areas, illegal timber outweighs that its legal counterparts? That's why the Rainforest Alliance has worked hard to reassess and develop new standards for companies to follow when harvesting our n
February 3rd, 2010
Tomorrow marks the yearly event of Groundhog Day, the second day in February when we all anticipate if Spring is around the corner. I recently read an article, however, noting that if we discontinue o
February 1st, 2010
On a recent shopping trip I got to thinking about how much of an impact newly purchased items have on our environment. Just look around your home and assess all the new things you have bought in the past year. Some big ticket items are the most hazardous t
January 29th, 2010
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5 healthy eco-Widgets & -WebTools
Green is such a diverse industry with many niches within the niche – carbon footprints, eco-travel, fair trade, clean energy, pollution, green investing, and recycling – to name a few. Let’s pay homage to the underrepresented aspect of eco-friendly that is directly linked to
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Carbon uptake lessened by climate change
A new study shows that despite what we’ve learned in the past, an increasingly warmer climate allows for less absorption of carbon dioxide by subalpine forests.
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Harvest Salad (raw, vegan, gluten-free)
We absolutely love raw vegan cuisine, especially when its made by author Jennifer Cornbleet. We’ve reviewed two of her books: Raw Food Made Easy and Raw for Dessert… Both of which we highly recommend for quick, easy and delicious raw vegan dishes.
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From grey to green – 12 ways in Taiwan
Taiwan’s not all sky-skimming building, neon night markets and honking traffic. Escape the concrete jungle of Taipei and explore her astonishing landscapes, wildlife and tribal cultures.
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More lutein in my broccoli, please
Carotenoids are the fat-soluble plant compounds found in many vegetables. They are the most important source of vitamin A, a valuable antioxidant essential to our health.
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One’s trash is another’s treasure
Often when we think of cleaning out our closets in a green way, we think of making a trip to Goodwill with a bag of clothing to donate. While this is a great way to help the less fortunate, it is also another cause for a party!
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Travelling & climate change: who does what?
The Copenhagen summit on climate change is here and even if the omens appear to be pessimistic, we still have to expect the best… But we should prepare for the worst.
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Build a villa in just three days
Feeling ambitious? Perhaps you’d like to build a villa in, oh, three days. Don’t think it can be done? Think again.
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