November 27, 2011

Hilary Duff goes for a green nursery

Actress Hilary Duff, who I still can't believe is pregnant, is getting the baby's room ready, and it's going to be an eco-friendly room. Well, it won't be extremely green, but it's going to be safer than most. At an interview during a cancer charity gala she attended, Hilary said the nursery was going to be painted using low-VOC paint, and that she already bought eco-friendly bedding.

November 6, 2011

Matt Damon launches eco-friendly water bottle

Water's a major issue for Matt Damon, which was why he created the non-profit company Water.org two years ago. Water.org teamed up with CamelBak recently to launch a limited-edition BPA-free water bottle, which comes in stainless steel and plastic. Ten dollars from the sale of every bottle will go towards supporting Water.org's efforts to bring clean water to communities in developing countries.

November 2, 2011

Meat Week NYC

November 7 to the 12th is Meat Week in New York City!  Help celebrate those farmers, markets who help work towards providing sustainable meat products to the Big Apple.  According to Clean Plates, "Meat Week is organized by great folks at Food Karma Projects, in collaboration with Grow NYC, Food Systems Network NYC and Just Food. The festivities include tastings, demos, tours, talks and even parties.  Organizers have also set up a Relief Fund for those farmers affected by Hurricane Irene.