Charitable Giving to Green Organizations: A Resolution With Real Power

The new year is once again upon us! Naturally many people begin to think about their New Year’s resolutions as we wait for the ball to drop and ring in 2012. Some people resolve to break a bad habit, start a new routine or change something in their lives that isn’t working. Unfortunately, many resolutions fall by the wayside before January is even over. There is a way to make a resolution that will stick for 2012, and it will [...]

Are You Dreaming of a Green Christmas?

There’s no doubt that there’s something special about this time of year. No matter how you choose to celebrate, the family connections, traditions and good spirit that abound in December make the holiday season a joyful time for many. With all the holiday travel, shopping, wrapping, cooking and making sure your home is lit up like a . . . well, Christmas tree, don’t forget that it’s easy to think green during this season. The good news is that in [...]

Tips For Serving Up a Green Thanksgiving

For many people, November and December mark their favorite time of year. Spending time with family, good cheer and great food all combine to make the holidays something to look forward to. Keeping green is a snap, too. Just follow some of these tips to have a green Thanksgiving that is festive, fun and focused on being environmentally friendly.

The Turkey

It’s hard to think about Thanksgiving without thinking about the turkey. Whether you love turkey or are happy to find a [...]

Revenge Is…Changing the World “One T-Shirt at a Time”

Sometimes, fashion really does make a statement. When you wear a t-shirt from Revenge Is…, the statement you make is that it’s possible to be stylish and Eco-conscious at the same time. Regular folks and some of Hollywood’s stylish celebrities are sporting these super soft, trendy t-shirts made from…bottles? That’s right! All of the clothing made by Revenge Is… are produced using organic cotton and what the company refers to as “bionic yarn,” a fiber made using recycled plastic bottles. [...]

Be Seen at San Francisco’s Green Festival™!

Where can you go for green fun for the whole family? If you are in San Francisco, make plans to attend the Green Festival™ on November 12 & 13 at the Concourse Exhibition Center. This festival is scheduled several times per year in cities across the country, and is hosted by two non-profit organizations, Green America and Global Exchange, who are dedicated to promoting a greener, more socially aware world. The Green Festival, which is the largest sustainability event in [...]

The Land Rover LRX Concept Vehicle Becomes Reality as the Range Rover Evoque

The greenest Land Rover to date is making its debut this fall in 160 countries around the world, thanks to a grant given to Land Rover from the UK government for their Halewood manufacturing facility. What started out as the Land Rover LRX, a concept vehicle designed in part to address reduced CO2 emissions requirements that was debuted at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, is now the Range Rover Evoque. Already the winner of the 2011 [...]

Is “HIP” Investing Right For You?

How your investment portfolio can do good for your wallet and the planet

It’s HIP to do good. It’s even better to make a profit while doing good. This is the philosophy behind HIP Investor, an investment advisor based on the belief that forming your investment portfolio around its “human impact” can also bring a comfortable return in the form of profits.

The HIP (Human Impact + Profit) idea is the brainchild of R. Paul Herman, CEO and founder of HIP Investor. [...]

The “Greenest ballpark in America”

Go Twins, Go Green: The Greenest ballpark in America

America’s favorite pastime may have become its greenest pastime at the Minnesota Twins’ Target Field. The Minnesota Twins organization is ahead of the curve when it comes to green thinking, which makes everyone - the team, the fans and the city of Minneapolis – a winner. The Twins commitment to the environment paid off in a big way when Target Field was awarded LEED® Silver Certification in 2010. Target Field earned 36 certification [...]

Modeling Dough for Everyone

Generations of children have been amused by modeling compounds made from dough. The leading modeling compound, that almost every one grew up with, is wheat-based, and made of salt, water, flour and food coloring. It is used in both educational and play settings. Throughout the years, the children’s modeling clay has developed from a simple artistic tool into an entire industry full of colors and different fragrances. This is where Soy-Yer Dough comes in.

IMPORTANCE OF MODELING DOUGH

Modeling dough is more [...]

Wrap Green For The Holidays

The fun and excitement of the Holiday Season is highlighted by the excitement of sending gifts to our family and friends. Add to that, we joy of tapping into our creativity by wrapping the gifts we give. Gift giving at the holidays does, however, come with an environmental cost. The typical scenario goes something like this:  set up the wrapping station, add wrapping paper, gift bags, bows, ribbons, cards, tape, writing utensils and packaging paraphernalia. As an aside, the US [...]