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How to Plan an Eco Getaway

Lori Brown, May 31st, 2010

Vacations. We daydream about them. We work hard for them. We aspire to be on them. Few can argue that relaxing poolside or hiking your favorite trails don't occupy our wishful thinking to-do lists. But for some, the beachfront cabana and fruity cocktails just aren't enough to make that list. These "vacationers" are seeking a different type of experience. They are looking for an eco ... read more

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Tagged africa, energy, greentravel, reduce, tanzania

Published in General


Turn Off Your Lights for Earth Hour

Katherine J. Chen, March 25th, 2010

At 8:30 p.m. on March 27, countries around the world will be celebrating Earth Hour by turning off their lights and sitting through 60 minutes of darkness. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) event aims to show participants the infinite possibilities a united global effort can have on combating environmental issues, such as global warming and energy consumption. Billy Gentle, communications manager of ... read more

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Tagged climatechange, energy, pakistan, reduce, tanzania

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Planet Earth’s Eco-Warriors

Amanda Wills, April 20th, 2009

In its April issue, Glamour magazine featured Earth911’s Vice President Sandra Keil in its “70 New Reasons to Live Green,” a tribute to the women who are saving the world. We’ve created our very own list of our top “Eco-Warriors” from around the world. These five people have done some pretty amazing things for the environment and have made their ... read more

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Tagged africa, basics, book, fuel, grass, ideas, noteworthy, recycle, reduce, reuse, tanzania, telephone, television, trees, waterquality, wood

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Recycle to Fight Global Conflict

Amanda Wills, April 13th, 2009

With springtime comes your annual home cleansing. You try on every outfit in your closet, throwing the rejects to the side. You upgrade your electronics for smaller, savvy options. And you thoroughly inspect every inch of your life, searching for the unwanted, the unnecessary and the unusable. Meanwhile, more than 7,000 miles across the ocean, developing countries continue to struggle with ... read more

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Tagged africa, basics, bath, brush, computers, ideas, mail, medical, mercury, noteworthy, recycle, reduce, tanzania

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Site Makes International Bag Laws Easy to Find

Lori Brown, January 1st, 2009

Were you ever curious how other states and countries dealt with retail bag use? Well, look no further. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has created a comprehensive website listing proposed or existing regulations related to retail shopping bags. The website was created in response to The Energy, Climate Change, and Economic Security Act of 2008 (House Bill ... read more

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Tagged basics, brownpaperbags, ideas, noteworthy, plasticbags, tanzania

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