Month: February 2009
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Earth Hour!
“In 2009, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from. VOTE EARTH is a global call to action…
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Eco Canteen
I got to try Eco Canteen, a stainless steel reusable drinking bottle. I like the clip so you can clip it onto your backpack when doing outdoorsy activities and your hands are free. At first I wasn’t sure if I liked the wider mouth just because I can be quite clumsy and spill water all…
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The Ray: An eco-friendly watch
Surfing apparel company Quiksilver has come out with the world’s first eco-friendly watch, The Ray. The Ray is handcrafted from ebony wood from sustainably managed forests, and its steel, aluminum, and mineral crystal are all 100% recyclable, too.
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Meet some hot new solar phones
Now THIS is something we all need. LG unveiled their solar-powered mobile phone last week. The phone’s battery cover is equipped with a solar panel, and all you need to juice up the phone is to expose it to the sunlight–ten minutes will get you a three-minute call. Blue Earth is yet another solar phone,…
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Christopher de Leon frees a turtle
Filipino actor Christopher de Leon supports the protection of marine life in the Philippines, working with Conservation International Philippines and working to set up a marine sanctuary in the province of Batangas. Earlier this month, he returned a rescued green sea turtle to the waters of Anilao, Batangas; no word yet on what necessitated the…
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Green can be the color of romance
Ehehehe. So I’m way behind on the Valentine’s Day posting, but whoever said romance and dates should be limited to February 14? Romance is good for any day of the year. And if you can turn every date with your sweetie into an eco-friendly one, then that’s even better. This article, “Eco-friendly Valentine’s Day calls…
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Say it with Green Flowers
Happy Valentine’s Day to all! I read about this on Treehugger. Look for the Veriflora Certified label to ensure that the flowers you’re buying were sustainably grown.
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Last-minute Valentine gifts from TerraPass
TerraPass.com, a Green Unlimited friend, shared with us their Valentine gifts for those last-minute shoppers out there. Beginning with the Valentine’s Day e-card. What’s so special about it? “The new $2.95 card includes carbon offsets representing a 500 pound CO2 reduction, which balances out twelve days of manure emissions from a typical dairy cow.” Here’s…
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Found: Wind-up clock
We’ve had this clock in our house for quite a long time and I always thought it was just broken, so I wondered why we still had it around. When my mother finally took it in for repairs a couple of weeks ago, however, I discovered that it’s actually a wind-up clock. I was pleased…
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Fish tale
I found this in my grocery store: Premium Sea Choice Selection seasoned wild Alaskan Salmon Burgers. They’re pretty good. The product came from a fishery certified by the Marine Stewardship Council as being a sustainable and well-managed fishery.