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Green Tips for a Summer Party

Amanda Wills, May 24th, 2010

What's the best way to avoid the Eddie Cochran "Summertime Blues"? Throw a party of course! Celebrate summer's sweet inception by hosting the best (and greenest) shindig on the block. So, grab the karaoke mic, put on your party hat, dancing shoes and follow our green party tips. 1. Avoid paper invitations. We know, there's nothing quite like a personalized invitation in the ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, basics, batteries, brownglass, cardboard, cfl, clearglass, composting, energy, grass, greenglass, organic, plasticbottles, reduce, trees

Published in Household


Have an Eco-friendly Picnic

Marisa McNatt, May 3rd, 2010

A chance to enjoy food and get back to nature - what’s there not to love about a picnic? But before you head out to enjoy sun-warmed strawberries and sandwiches beneath a blue sky, consider packing in the same eco-friendly habits you practice at home. Here are a few steps to follow so that all you leave behind are the prints ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, fertilizers, grass, livinglocal, mixedpaper, organic, organicwaste, packaging, pesticides, plasticbags, plasticbottles, recycle, trees, wood

Published in Garden


The Best Green Gifts for Mom

Amanda Wills, May 3rd, 2010

Still haven’t found the perfect present for Mother's Day? From recycled materials to fair trade practices, we found 10 last-minute, eco-friendly gifts that Mom is sure to love. 1. Organic spa experience Shea Terra Organics Bring the spa home to Mom. Shea Terra Organics has been developing high-quality healing products from indigenous African ingredients for a decade. Recognizing the value of ... read more

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Tagged africa, bath, book, guide, kitchen, newspaper, organic, recycle, trees

Published in General


Governors Island Gets a Green Makeover

Katherine J. Chen, April 23rd, 2010

Situated in the center of New York Harbor lies Governors Island, formerly a military base occupied by the U.S. Army and Coast Guard. In 1996, the Coast Guard shut down and “mothballed” the Island, and it lay dormant until 2003 when the federal government exchanged the land for one dollar to the people of New York. But what was once ... read more

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Tagged concrete, constructionmaterials, leaves, trees

Published in Construction


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5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in 5 Minutes

Amanda Wills, April 22nd, 2010

We know Earth Day falls on a Thursday this year, and some of us just can't take the whole day off of work or miss class to celebrate. But if you've got just five minutes, we've got five things you can do to make a difference for Earth Day and beyond. 1. Take a quiz. Answer six questions on Facebook and ... read more

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Tagged clothingandtextile, organic, recycle, trees

Published in General


‘Green’ Cupcakes and Other Earth Day Eating Ideas

Tonic, April 20th, 2010

Responsible cupcakes!? We must be kidding, right? Nope. Sprinkles Cupcakes, the first cupcake-only bakery in the world (they swear they spawned the craze), has quietly donated over $1.3 million in cash and cupcakes since first opening its doors in 2004. In celebration of Earth Day, the cake maker and several other green-minded eateries are taking green feasting to a ... read more

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Tagged organic, trees, wood

Published in General


Last Chance to Win Prizes for the Earth Day Giveaway

Jennifer Berry, April 20th, 2010

There are only a few more days until Earth Day (it's all happening Thursday!), and we would be remiss in not letting you have a few more shots at winning some incredible eco-friendly prizes to kick off this new "earth year." As part of Earth911’s Earth Day Giveaway, you can enter win these prizes with just a tweet! ... read more

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Tagged cdsanddvds, composting, computers, rechargeablebatteries, trees

Published in General


What Do Carbon-Free Paper Shredders and Historic Trees Have in Common?

Jennifer Berry, April 13th, 2010

They are both prizes that you can win as part of our new Earth Day channel. Counting down to the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Earth911.com is releasing two new tips each weekday to help you reduce, reuse and recycle simply and effectively. Entering our Twitter contest is easy: Simply tweet the tips of the day by clicking on ... read more

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Tagged book, cardboard, mixedpaper, trees

Published in General


Green Rooftops a Growing Trend for Businesses

Marisa McNatt, April 12th, 2010

Rooftops of businesses across the country are blooming with vegetation, and research shows that these roofs have more to offer than just aesthetic appeal. By replacing the impermeable surface of a standard roof with vegetation, a green roof provides numerous environmental and economic benefits. “A lot more companies are becoming conscious of building practices. I think as those begin to ... read more

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Tagged asphalt, concrete, energy, grass, trees, wood

Published in Garden


The Best Earth Day Events

Katherine J. Chen, April 12th, 2010

On April 22, countries around the world will gather together to celebrate the Earth in one of the most historic environmental events of the year: Earth Day. Founded by former U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, the first Earth Day took place in 1970 and was originally intended as a collective environmental protest “to shake up the political establishment and ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, carpet, energy, recycle, reduce, reuse, trees

Published in General


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