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Concerting in Green Style
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What do you get when you mix a huge venue, thousands of people, cars, RVs, and massive amounts of sound equipment, electronics and spotlights? It has the makings of an incredible concert, but the real answer is: a LOT of carbon emissions. While โgreenโ efforts at a major event (such as a concert) are largely…
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Going Green in A Small Space: Your Eco-Friendly Apartment or Condo
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Have you recently moved into your first apartment? Countless hours spent slaving over โsome assembly requiredโ furniture, and about three dozen trips to the hardware store laterโฆ youโve finally got a pad youโre proud to call home! Perhaps youโre a recent college graduate, or simply live in a city where condo living is the norm.…
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Top Ten Tips for A Lower Electric Bill
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Winter weather can make it tempting to crank the heat and spend more time indoors. Below, find our top tips for cutting down on energy costs, while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions. 1) Unplug Look around the room for a quick minute. How many appliances are unnecessarily charging or plugged in? Did you know that you…
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Educate them Early: Green Learning Opportunities for Kids
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โWhere on earth did my child learn that?โย If youโre a parent, it sounds like something you saidโฆumโฆyesterday?? Itโs not until later, when you catch yourself saying/doing the exact same thing, that the influence behind your childโs new habit becomes apparent. They learned it from you! Make sure that your kids are emulating the right…
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Give Back the Green Way: Eco-Friendly Community Service Opportunities
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Youโre an eco-conscious consumer.ย You already have your household on the recycling, composting, and generally โgreenโ pathโฆ but what about your community? If youโre already committed to a lifestyle with a low carbon footprint, you may be asking yourself, โWhatโs the next step? How can I do more to help reduce the effects of pollution,…
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Eating Clean (& Green) โ 7 Tips for A Healthy, Eco-Conscious Diet
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In a world where weโre bombarded by labels and clever marketing tactics โ even in our grocery stores – itโs no wonder that this whole โeating cleanโ thing can get a bit complicated. After all, what does โfree-range,โ โnatural,โ โorganic,โ โgrass-fedโ and โfair-trade,โ really mean? Paying careful attention to the food you purchase and consume…
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Eco-Friendly Dating โ Just in Time for Valentineโs Day
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Valentineโs Day is just two days away, and we know what youโre thinking: Uh oh.The biggest date night of the year can be daunting for those of you who are trying to impress the perfect gift or date, especially if youโre also trying to watch your carbon footprint. Last week, we covered some of our…
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Green Alternatives to Product Packaging Overload
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Packaging. Weโre drowning in it. Take a moment to think about the garbage youโve thrown away this week; everything from single-serving crackers to the plastic packaging around tech gadgets (why do they make those things IMPOSSIBLE to open, anyway?!). It all adds up! A little creativity and effort can go a long way towards carbon…
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Your Green College Life
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Youโve got some serious pride for your alma mater. Youโre decked out in your collegiate gear and brimming with excitement!ย So is green one of your school colors? We hope so โ a green attitude, at least! Moving out of your parentsโ home and into a college or university setting is a huge change. It…
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Offsetting Our Carbon Emissions
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According to the World Wildlife Fundโs Living Planet Report 2012, the pressure we are putting on the planet is resulting in the declined health of our forests, rivers and oceans. We are living as if we have the resources of an extra planet at our disposal. Weโre using 50%more resources than the earth can provide,…
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