Screw Earth Day!
Want a bright green future? Then join Grist and “Screw Earth Day!” Making a lasting impact for the planet isn’t about what you do once a year on April 22 to eke out a little kumbaya for your karma – it’s about what you do every single day. Grist, an online source for environmental news and [...]
The Cycle Video Demonstrates the Recycling Process
With Earth Day fast coming up, MillerCoors and RecycleBank have partnered to relaunch “The Cycle,” an animated video that helps answer the important question of what happens to recyclables after they are collected. “The Cycle” won the “Best Educational Resource” award at this year’s South by Southwest Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas. “Recycling is one [...]
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Audi Announces Prices on 2009 Clean Diesel Q7 TDI
Audi has released pricing for the 2009 model-year Audi Q7 TDI clean diesel, its first clean diesel vehicle for the U.S. market. The Q7 TDI is scheduled to arrive in U.S. dealerships later this month. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices for the Audi Q7 TDI Premium start at $50,900. Prices do not include a destination charge [...]
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Purchase Advance Tickets to ‘Earth’ and Help Restore Brazilian Forest
Moviegoers purchasing advance tickets on Fandango for Earth, Disneynature’s first movie opening April 22, will help restore the Brazilian Atlantic Forest and receive a coupon good for a free re-useable shopping bag with any purchase at any Disney Store retail location in the 50 United States or D.C. Disneynature and Fandango will plant a [...]
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AT&T Launches Campaign to Plant Trees
AT&T has kicked off a campaign to celebrate Arbor Day on April 24, and to promote the Sundance Channel’s “Green Series.” For every customer in California and Nevada who purchases AT&T U-verse TV service in an AT&T retail store in April and May, AT&T and the Sundance Channel will plant a tree in a national [...]
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Minnesota Grocers Association Offers Reusable Bags
The Minnesota Grocers Association is offering customers free, reusable grocery bags and encouraging them to add green to their routine.
Spring Into Green Without Breaking the Bank
These days, homeowners are becoming more aware of the need for eco-friendly home improvements, but at the same time, we’re very mindful of our tighter budgets. When it comes to sprucing up our lawn and garden this spring, there are plenty of ways to “green” our outdoor space, all while saving money, too! Use People Power: Consider hand tools and other human-powered [...]
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TripAdvisor Unearths Top 10 Green Eco-mmodations
TripAdvisor, one of the world’s most popular and largest travel communities, recently announced its top 10 eco-friendly accommodations. From rustic cabins in the forest to contemporary digs in the city, these green properties allow travelers to be environmentally conscious, while enjoying incredibly unique and beautiful places to stay! Ready to pack your bags? I know I am! [...]
Understanding Carbon Footprints
Like fingerprints, every footprint is unique, and that’s equally true for carbon footprints. No two people produce the same amount of harmful carbon output each day, so to significantly reduce our collective emissions it’s important for each of us to understand our own impact on the environment. Quantifying your personal impact is easy, but [...]
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Tips for Living a Greener, Healthy Lifestyle on a Budget
In the current economy, we’re looking for ways to live better and greener, for less. Here are some tips on how to incorporate simple, budget-friendly changes into your daily routine. • Turn Back the Thermostat Save as much as 10% a year on heating and cooling bills by simply turning the thermostat back 10-15% for 8 hours. • Use Ceiling [...]
