Eco

17-Year-Old Wins "Date with History": An All Star Salute, Trip to Rio, and Chance to Save the World

Lisa Kaas Boyle | Posted 05.25.2012

Read More: Win a Date With History, Date With History, Rio Earth Summit 1992, Nrdc, United Nations, Green, Climate Nexus, Canada, Rio+20, Brazil, Tcktcktck, Environmental Children's Organization, Rio Earth Summit, Yale, Natural Resources Defense Council, Global Campaign for Climate Action, Rio Earth Summit 2012, Rio De Janeiro, Eco, Severn Suzuki, David Suzuki, Peter Fonda, Amy Smart, Michelle Kwan, Rachelle Lefevre, Carter Oosterhouse, Julia Louis Dreyfus, Green News

Brittany Trilford, a 17 year old school girl from Wellington, New Zealand is the winner of an international search for a person under the age of 30 to represent youth and future generations at the Earth Summit this June 20-22 in Rio De Janeiro.

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7 Eco-Friendly Fast Food Options

Avital Binshtock | Posted 04.23.2012

Read More: French Fries, Burger King, Green, Eco, Stonyfield Cafe, Red Mango, Panera, Five Guys, Matthew Corrin, Foumami, Michael Wang, Le Pain Quotidien, Hans Hess, Subway, Veggie Burger, Marcus Guiliano, Parfait, Jay Friedlander, Dining, Burger, Michael Pollan, Fast Food, Environment, Chipotle, Freshii, College of the Atlantic, Organic Food, Healthy Fast Food, Healthy Snacks, Food News

I asked a few quick-fix connoisseurs to recommend fast-food fare that greenies can order with a clear conscience. Here are their suggestions.

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Cheese Graders: Experts Name Their Favorite Green Cheeses

Avital Binshtock | Posted 04.23.2012

Read More: Fiscalini, France, Vegan, Milk, Green, Eco, Bob Wills, Anaerobic Digester, Organic, Cedar Grove Cheese, Bleu, Miyoko Schinner, Experts, Jeanette Hurt, Sierra Club, Lazy Lady, Bute Island, Todd Moore, Beaufort Chalet D'alpage, Wisconsin, Lucky Layla, Dairy, Vermont, Cheese, Wendy Wu, Blue, Brie, Texas, Classified, Cows, Living Machine, Environment, Affineur, Food, Jeff Roberts, Cheddar, Food News

No matter how you slice it, mainstream cheese is inefficient fare: Almost 10 pounds of milk are needed to make a typical 1-pound wheel. But you need not forsake your favorite Gouda. Just choose a brand that takes sustainability into account. I asked five experts to name their favorites.

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New Anti-Gay Presbyterian Denomination: Cowardly Lions

John Shore | Posted 03.22.2012

Read More: Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians, Religion, Eco, LGBT and Christianity, Pcusa, Evangelical Christians, Religion and Sexuality, Religion News

ECO honchos! Just say you've formed because you believe that gays shouldn't be ordained!

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Don't Be Afraid of the O Word!

Maria Rodale | Posted 03.14.2012

Read More: Maria Rodale, Organic Food, Natural, Local, Organic, Eco, Maria's Farm Country Kitchen, Maya Rodale, Sustainable, Green News

There is a café near my apartment that positions itself as ecofriendly and sustainable. The counter and tables are from reclaimed wood. Everything is compostable.

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New Year's Eco-Lutions

Carolyn Scott | Posted 03.11.2012

Read More: Green, Eco, Healthy, Resolutions, New Year, Green News

Yep, we've made another trip around the sun. The new year is upon us filled with brand new opportunities and chances. Let's do our best to make it an even greener one with these simple tips!

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More Than a Desperate Housewife, Eva Longoria Talks Activism

Avital Binshtock | Posted 02.20.2012

Read More: Clean Alternative Energy Program, Children, Epa, Beso, Agriculture, Green, The Harvest, Shine Global, Producer, Seasonal, Recycling, Regulations, Farms, Volunteer, Eva Longoria, Al Gore, Farmworkers, Dropouts, Poverty, Local, Gabrielle Solis, Pizza Fusion, Film, United Farm Workers, School, Greenville Project, Sustainable, Chefs, Las Vegas, Developers, Food, Construction, Fields, Health. Education, Pesticides, Eco, Immigrants, Retail, Hormones, Organic, Commercial Real Estate, Desperate Housewives, Inconvenient Truth, Philanthropy, Hybrids, Activism, Bill Clinton, Abc, Oregon, Toxic, Felicity Huffman, CARE Act, Laborers, Los Angeles, Gym, Portland, Fame, La Cosecha, Marcia Cross, Restaurants, Environment, Documentary, Ingredients, Ranch, Prop 87, Bottled Water, Hollywood, Green News

Eva Longoria, who plays the self-involved Gabrielle Solis on ABC's Desperate Housewives, takes on extracurricular projects that set her far apart from her shallow onscreen persona.

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PHOTOS: Making A Difference In The Caribbean

Melissa Biggs Bradley | Posted 12.25.2011

Read More: Green, The Nature Conservancy, Eco, Nature Conservancy, Caribbean, Phil Kramer, Indagare, Slidepollajax, Caribbean Travel, Travel News

The Caribbean islands are some of the most-visited tourism destinations in the world, yet few travelers seem aware of just how threatened the region's incredibly fragile ecosystem is.

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Ice Cream for a Cooler Planet

Avital Binshtock | Posted 09.25.2011

Read More: Coconut Milk, Laloo's, Vegan, Oregon, Desserts, Eco, Fair-Trade, Lisa Clark, Organic, Gmo, Soy, Rosa Mexicano, Austin, Coconut Bliss, Petunia's, Luna and Larry's, Hemp, Dairy, Ice Cream, Portland, Texas, Goats, Patricia Greenberg, Jai Kendall, Ann Gentry, Ben and Jerry's. rBGH, Real Food Daily, Sustainable, Gluten-Free, Olivia, Cows, So Delicious, Environment, Taff Mayberry, Ingredients, Tempt, Food News

We asked dessert experts to recommend their favorite eco-friendly ice cream, so you can cool your palate and the planet at the same time.

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The Leakeys' African Jewelry Makes More Than A Fashion Statement

Avital Binshtock | Posted 08.20.2011

Read More: Katy Leakey, Women, Fair Wages, Necklaces, Gold, Zulugrass, Eco, Jewelry, Rift Valley, Diamonds, Drought, Crafts, Kenya, Grass, Africa, Ethics, Anthropology, Fashion, Masai, Philip Leakey, Leakey Collection, Style News

Jewelry exists to make an aesthetic statement. But it can make an ethical statement too.

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Make It a Green Passover

Carolyn Scott | Posted 06.13.2011

Read More: Holiday, Healthy, Tips, Green, Eco, Seder, Passover, Organic, Green Faith, Food News

Since Passover is a Spring holiday, why not do your best to keep it green and bright? Whether you're traveling to be with family or hosting a seder of your own, don't forget to make it healthy and green!

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PHOTOS: Top Ten Beautiful Reusable Water Bottles

Jaime Derringer | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Water Bottles, Water, Green, Plastic, Eco-Friendly, Reuse, Travel, Eco, Reusable, Water Bottle, Reusable Water Bottles, Slidepollajax, Design, Arts News

I drink a lot of water. Not just because I'm supposed to, but because I've developed a taste for it, a craving. I'm never without my trusty reusable w...

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How to Love Mother Earth on Valentine's Day

Avital Binshtock | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Rubber, Latex, Valentines Day, Green, Eco, Seas, Landfill, Planet, Offset, Carbon Footprint, Contraceptives, Monogamy, Polyurethane, Sex, Overpopulation, Tips, Environment, Oceans, Condoms, Biodegradable, Love, Green News

Monogamy seems greener than the alternative -- think of all that rubber saved from the landfill. If you're not there yet, buy contraceptives from a company that offsets its carbon footprint.

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The Most Romantic Destinations (and Where to Dine!)

Carolyn Scott | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Vegetarian, Romantic, Dining, Special Diet, World, Healthy, Vegan, Travel, Vacation, Eco, Valentine's Day, Destinations, Guangxi Province, New York, Aspen, Santorini, Hayman Island, Costa Rica, Paris, Tahiti, Venice, Nassau, Travel News

Well, while I can't help you in the dating department, I can help you in choosing some of the most romantic Valentine's month destinations.

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This Holiday Season, Go Green!

Carolyn Scott | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Tips, Green, Holiday, Eco, Suggestions, Entertaining, Parties, Decor, Green Holiday, Green News

However you choose to celebrate the holidays, do your best to be nice to the earth while you're at it. Here are just a few tips to help you green your holiday celebrations.

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How to Have a Healthy Hanukkah

Carolyn Scott | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Tips, Green, Vegetarian, Eco, Hanukkah, Suggestions, Healthy, Recipes, Vegan, Green Holiday, Food News

Over 8 days you will be over-eating, over-conversing & dealing with family and over spending so how do you make this year's festival of lights healthy, green & budget friendly?

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Spiritual Solutions #13: The Path to Love and Sustainability

Deepak Chopra | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Spiritual Solutions, Eco, Susrtainability, Green Living, Annie Bond, Love, Spirituality, Deepak Chopra, Healthy Living News

By Deepak Chopra and Annie Bond The Path to Love Our materialistic worldview has reduced love to a haphazard flow of hormones coupled to psycholo...

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Sage Brushing: Dentists Name Their Favorite Eco-Toothpastes

Avital Binshtock | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Environment, Green, Eco-Friendly, Eco, Teeth, Dentists, Toothpaste, Green News

In search of toothpastes that are hard on plaque but easy on the planet, I asked five high-profile dentists to name their favorite eco-friendly brands...

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How to Green Your Hotel Stay

Avital Binshtock | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Energy, Green Seal, Energy Star, Hotels, Green, Tips, Environment, Waste, LEED Certification, Eco, Travel, Pollution, Green Travel, Vacation, Travel News

Vacations can be wonderful -- but some people check out of their eco-values as soon as they check into a hotel. These three tips should help you keep your hotel stay green.

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Zuburbia's Weekly VPOW Digest

Mary Kincaid | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Green, Eco, Fashion, Vintage, Style, Vintage Clothing, Zuburbia, Vintage Clothes, Style News

Welcome to the Weekly VPOW Digest, an easy-to-read summary version of Zuburbia's Vintage Clothing Picks-of-the-Day.

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High-Grade Goods: Take Back-to-School Shopping Back to the Earth

Avital Binshtock | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Laptop, Water Bottles, Charity, Thrift Store, Paper Mate, Green, Caffeine, Postconsumer Waste, Eco, Banana, Recycled, Lunch Box, Mugs, Dvds, Vaio, Donate, Boxes, Plastic, Ebay, Leftovers, Shopping, Bisphenol A, Plastic Bottles, Hanging Organizer, Packaging, Cds, Dorm, Reusable, Cafeteria, Facebook, Sugar, Back to School, Costa Rica, Containers, Sony, Responsible, Plants, Stainless Steel, Vintage, Nature, Environment, Led, Notebooks, Bpa, Biodegradable, Emoticons, Pens, Earthlust, Lunchbots, Green News

These pens and mechanical pencils from Paper Mate look and feel like regular plastic but are made of biodegradable sugar-plant parts. Their packaging is plastic-free and 100 percent recyclable.

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More Eco, Healthy And Voluntourism Travel Services

Carolyn Scott | Posted 09.19.2011

Read More: Green Travel, Vegetarian, Trip, Healthy, Volunteering, Health, Vegan, Green, Group, Vacation, Travel, Eco, Tour, Travel News

The economy hasn't been to kind to many people recently, so travel has been put on the back burner. Lucky for you, I've compiled a list of ways you can hit the road regardless of budget, diet or carbon footprint.

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Green Beer, But it's Not St. Patrick's Day

Jennifer Schwab | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Eco, Stone Brewing Company, St. Patty's Day, Green Beer, Hops, Beer, Food, Green News

As a big fan of microbrews, I am always on the lookout for environmentally friendly labels. In Escondido, CA, is what is surely among the greenest breweries in the world -- Stone Brewing Co.

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Grow a Conscience: How to Garden Green

Avital Binshtock | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Manual, Soil, Pets, Fungi, Weeds, Packets, Appliances, Children, Grow, Agriculture, Green, Flowers, Million, Lawn, Emissions, Hand Fork, Animals, Products, Front Yard, Dill, Cilantro, Trowel, Grass, Ecosmart Technologies, Weeder, Flax, Farm, Salad, Plastic, Insects, Materials, Gardening, Olive Barn, Gas, Leed, Cultivator, Motor, Bugs, Local, Garden, Antibacterial, U.S. Green Building Council, Planet, Paper, Home, Organic Herb Garden Trio Kit, Plants, Nontoxic, Gloves, Chives, Certified, Green Thumb, Exercise, Tips, Gizmos, Fibers, Batteries, Wildlife, Fuel, Pesticides, Produce, MCR Safety, Basil, Electric, Hands, Natural, Acres, Seeds, Earth, Eco, Recycled, Pollution, Organic, Backyard, Exxon Valdez, Concentrations, Herb Garden, Kids, Killer, Hand-Powered, Vegetables, Devices, Spill, Fitness, Grip, Sierra Club Radio, Push, Herbs, Human Power, Gallons, Cordless, Energy Star, Window, Toxic, Essential Oils, Cotton, Packaging, Multipurpose, Memphis Green, Homeowners, Pots, Offset, Implements, Carbon Footprint, Fertilizer, Made in the U.S., Refueling, Yard, Fruit, Hoe, Mower, Rugged, Farmers, Oil, Environment, Bamboo, Pulp, Biodegradable, Items, Dibble, Razorcut, Ecomowers, Brill, Cobrahead, Green News

Whether your farm fits in a window box or spans several acres, ensure a truly green thumb with these Earth-friendly gardening gizmos.

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Is Your Lawn "Green"?

Waylon Lewis | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Green, Pesticides, Poison, Eco, Lawn, Pesticide, Boulder, Video, Denver News

"Pesticide," as most of us know, is a fancy word for "poison." Injested through food (say, on your apple tree), it's really bad. Runoff into our waterways, real bad.

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