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Surfboard industry rides a wave of eco-friendly change
Surfboard industry rides a wave of eco-friendly change By TIFFANI N. GARLIC For The Press, 609-569-7483 Published: Monday, June 23, 2008, The Press of Atlantic City: http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/186/story/188873.html Some area surfers are going green because it's the right thing to do, they say. Others will tell you it's for a better ride on the waves.Ecotravel (Green Travel): Back to Nature and Ready for Guests in the Great Plains
Back to Nature and Ready for Guests in the Great Plains Dan Koeck for The New York Times http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/06/08/travel/08journeys.html?th&emc=th By JOSHUA KURLANTZICK Published: June 8, 2008 OVER the past decade, as human populations on the Great Plains have thinned, many conservationists have seen an opportunity unparalleled since the frontier days of the 19th century brought towns to the region. Outdoors people, big landowners, travel operators and conservationists are now returning much of the Great Plains to its wild state, to a kind of American steppe. Conservationists are reviving native fauna and flora, and wolf populations are returning to the Yellowstone area.Nothing But Nets: A $10 Mosquito Net Is Making Charity Cool
A $10 Mosquito Net Is Making Charity Cool http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/02/us/02malaria.html?th&emc=th By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. Published: June 2, 2008 Donating $10 to buy a mosquito net to save an African child from malaria has become a hip way to show you care, especially for teenagers.As Oil Prices Soar, Restaurant Grease Thefts Rise
As Oil Prices Soar, Restaurant Grease Thefts Rise From the NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/30/us/30grease.html?th&emc=th By SUSAN SAULNY Published: May 30, 2008 The bandit pulled his truck to the back of a Burger King in Northern California one afternoon last month armed with a hose and a tank. After rummaging around assorted restaurant rubbish, he dunked a tube into a smelly storage bin and, the police said, vacuumed out about 300 gallons of grease. Nick Damianidis, an owner of Olympia Pizza and Pasta in Arlington, Wash., has had oil stolen.Organically Natural Blog From ELF (Eyes, Lips, Face)
From ELF (Eyes, Lips, Face) Organically Natural Blog http://www.eyeslipsface.com/blog.asp?blog_id=1000116&pagenum=1 The craze and rage is all “nuts” for natural and organic food, makeup, clothes, you name it. But does that really have an effect on most consumers, will you go all organic or all natural with your purchases or are there some items that you just can’t live without? What are your best buys, are they natural or not and why?Most reusable grocery store bags pay for themselves over time
Most reusable grocery store bags pay for themselves over time Published: Sunday, May 18, 2008 From the Press of AC: http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/106/story/161343.html ShopRite supermarkets this week increased their modest reward to customers who bring their own shopping bags - if those bags are reuseable. ShopRites had been giving customers 2 cents for each bag used, whether they were paper, plastic or cloth, as long as they brought them to the store. Now, if you merely bring back the paper or plastic bags grocers ordinarily use to pack your order, you still get 2 cents each.Conflict Free (not Blood) Eco Friendly Diamonds
I'm not in the market now for a diamond ring, but this caught my eye. Maybe, if you're looking for a diamond, you might want to consider conflict free diamonds. They are eco-friendly and BIG on human rights protection.
Eight Ways to Cut Summer Energy Bills
Eight Ways to Cut Summer Energy Bills by Stephanie AuWerter Friday, May 9, 2008 http://www.smartmoney.com With summer finally kicking into gear across the country, you can almost hear the gentle hum of air conditioners ratcheting up. And with it, climbs home energy bills. These days, the average household spends $1,900 annually on energy (based on electricity and gas usage), according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).Eco-Friendly Laundry Products?
Anyone have suggestions for detergent, liquid fabric softeners or stain pre-treaters? I'm looking for things I can make myself or find in a store vs buying online.10 ways to make your next party chic, stylish, and green
Simple Green Just because you’re ecofriendly doesn’t mean you’ve gone hippie. Here are 10 ways to make your next party chic, stylish, and green. Christie Matheson http://lifestyle.msn.com/green/greenarticletkt.aspx?cp-documentid=4575092 Do as many of these tips as you can.Top Brands
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