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This weblog was founded by Frederick Carle in Spring 2008 as a way of sharing thoughts and findings about environmental issues and products. Fred and his team of writers are committed to bringing readers the most up-to-date stories and... [more]

This weblog was founded by Frederick Carle in Spring 2008 as a way of sharing thoughts and findings about environmental issues and products. Fred and his team of writers are committed to bringing readers the most up-to-date stories and information related to green living, including posts on business, technology, fashion, politics, and even raising earth friendly kids. Though we love to gab about anything green, we don’t want to do all of the talking. Please take a moment to leave a comment if you’ve got something to say. You can do your part to help spread the green word by hugging or digging our stories!

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Orphanage Clothing

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Do you ever stop to think where your old T-shirts and blue jeans end up after you donate them? If your clothing is adopted by Canadian fashion designer, Kim Munson, chances are your favourite threads of yesteryear could now be worth more than you paid for them. Orphanage Clothing is a Halifax based business that uses recycled clothing to make one-of-a-kind garments, including T-shirts, dresses, and jackets. Munson, who has always had a thing for vintage T-shirts, started her business in 2003 after graduating from Toronto’s International Academy of Design and Technology. In an interview for Here Magazine, Kim explained the eco-friendly aspect of ... Read Full Story

Greenliving: Green superstore, Charity for Sustainability, Staycation

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Could you be a freegan? : Could you adopt a lifestyle where you bought nothing and lived off the discards of other people? Freegans are doing just that and it’s easier than you think. Cradle to Cradle: the next Industrial Revolution : When a new pair of shoes, a desk chair, or even an envelope are designed, often the creators try to imagine every conceivable use and situation it might encounter in its life. But, what about afterwards? 8 Rules for a successful staycation : Are you suffering from vacation envy as you see your plans vanishing due to skyrocketing prices for gas and ... Read Full Story

The Lives of Poo!

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I had been complaining that I've been having a hard time trying to find gifts that are responsibly produced and "green". Then today - after all of my shopping was completed (of course) - I stumbled across the most interesting website with the best gift ideas ever ... Ellie Poo ! Paper products made from elephant dung collected mainly from elephant orphanages from Sri Lanka (and then distributed by Mr Ellie Pooh .) Doesn`t get much greener than that. They have a wonderful collection of handmade journals, stationary, scrapbook/photo albums and paper. Hits all my hot buttons: eco friendly, environmentally sustainable, "green" environmentally conscious ... Read Full Story

“Going” Green

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I think it’s pretty clear what the concept here is. Who doesn’t love the idea of washing your clothes and then using the soapy, dirty water to flush your toilets? Not me. Advantages: space savings, grey-water re-use, nice environmental feeling while flushing. Disadvantages: the occasional dropped sock, and perhaps a bit of a bumpy ride if you can’t wait to sit down and go until after the spin cycle. (from unplggd.com) Read Full Story

Newark, NJ Going Green & hosting a free concert!

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The 3rd annual Lincoln Park Music fest starts today(July 25-27, 2008). For more information go to myspace.com/moaamevents, or to lpccd .org. The green collar apprenticeship program will lead Newark to a greener future. The GreenCAP will sponsor 100 trade licenses for Newark residents in pluming, electrical and HVAC systems. They will also target Newark residents, veterans, ex-felons and at risk young people. The program provides training on the LPCCD's construction projects containing United States Green Council Building ( USGBC ) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design( LEED ) Certified buildings. GreenCAP graduates also receive a green certificate to verify their classroom instruction and ... Read Full Story
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Obama's commitment to Copenhagen puts green heat on Harper
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Organic Products International Announces Letter of Intent to Acquire Two Eco...
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US and India to cooperate on environment, climate change
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Clemson prepares for noisy environment
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Power of osmosis used to deliver eco-friendly energy
guardian.co.ukPower of osmosis used to deliver eco-friendly energyguardian.co.ukThe world's first test plant to harness osmotic power, a new emission-free source of energy, opened on Tuesday, in Norway. Nestled amid pine-covered hills ...and more »  
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Alcoa expects hostile environment at Elizabethton in semifinals
Alcoa expects hostile environment at Elizabethton in semifinalsMaryville Daily TimesThe Alcoa football team is just one step away from returning to the BlueCross Bowl, but before the Tornadoes set out for Cookeville, ...and more »  
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Fallen leaves birth eco-friendly dinnerware company
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