Category Archives: Green Living

Social Giving Continues to Grow, Digital Giving Index Update

As the prevalence of social networking expands, peer-to-peer charitable giving continues growing at a steady pace. Network for Good finds a 20% increase in giving via social networks in Q1 2012 versus Q1 2011. In fact, giving has increased across all channels—charity websites, social networks, and portal sites—up 16% from the previous year.


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Who Bombed Judi Bari? (Video Trailer)

Here is the Movie Trailer for a feature length documentary on the persecution of two California environmentalists. Who Bombed Judi Bari? is a suspenseful story about people who risked their lives to save the California redwoods and took on the FBI for trampling their freedom of speech.


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6 Things To Think About This Earth Day

Work Less. (Seriously.)

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we celebrated the planet, and all that it provides for us, 365 days of the year? This Earth Day (April 22), we should all recommit to the everyday steps we can take to reduce our environmental impact.


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Energy Star Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary

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Since being created by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1992, the Energy Star program and its partners have helped save Americans nearly $230 billion through increased energy efficiency of appliances and electronics. More than five billion products from more than 60 different categories have been sold under the voluntary program.


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The Rising Meat Consumption

A recent report from the Worldwatch Institute stated that global meat consumption is up 20% over the past 10 years. The report claims the majority of the increase is from developed nations and the expanding size of factory farms.


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Sustainable New Years Resolutions for Consumers

Source: The Green Market

The new year is a time when many people will adopt resolutions. This year more people than ever are adopting sustainable resolutions that help to reduce their footprints.


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Current Sustainable Food Trends

Source: 2nd Green Revolution

After reading a couple of articles about current food trends here are a few fascinating ones. Hopefully one will spark your interest and you will start following the trend.


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Canada’s White Christmas Isn’t So White Anymore

Source: The Green Market

Enjoying a white Christmas is an honored tradition for many all over the world, and nowhere more than for those in Canada’s Great White North. But for most Canadians, the tradition of a white Christmas is becoming more a dream than a reality.


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