Picnic Time

I believe that picnics can be had at any time during the year. Indoors or out. Annie B. Bond of Care2.com offers ten alternatives to using plastic for your picnic. Most of her suggestions lean toward using stainless steel, but whatever material you decide to use, make sure it is reusable. Her article can be found at care2.com.
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Eco fashion used to be limited to a few brands. Dressing Green has become easier with an array of designers offering better and better selection particularly for the fashion conscience. Several online retailers have stepped into the Greenlight offering one of a kind trendy fashion, accessories and jewelry. Some even donate a portion of their proceeds to further Green causes. Here are some of the best…
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Greening Your Green

Investing in your future? Saving for your retirement? There are diverse ways to fulfill your dreams and get your money working for you. Investing in companies that produce green resources or have green practices is one way to secure your future by getting in on the green. Greenbiz.com reports on companies that are greening there practices from well known manufacturers and utility companies to mom and pop operations. The Social Investment Forum includes info on Socially Responsible Investing (SRI). Their info includes research and tools on mutual funds and their performance to let you choose if SRI is for you. Additionally, Alt Energy Stocks researches and reports on stocks in alternative, clean, and renewable energy. Both Greenbiz.com and the Social Investment Forum include green job boards for those wanting to work in the green everyday.
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Green Party Planning

I love a great party and I always start the recycling during the event. Putting out more recycling bins than trash cans helps guests get into the act and leaves less mess to clean up later. That’s me. dvGreen, is the brainchild of Danielle Venokur, former Television Producer and witness to many Hollywood wrap parties. dvGreen, is a green event planning service. Some of their practices include donating leftovers, recycling & composting, and using sustainable decor elements. They plan weddings, bat mitvahs, birthdays and other special events. They also offer consultations if you are doing it yourself. Find out more here.
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Indie Films for the Earth

I’m a huge fan of borrowing DVDs from the library. I’ve found so many films that never made it to the Big Screen. The Earth Cinema Circle is a Green Living DVD club. They deliver 4-5 films to members bimonthly. The selections include animated shorts and documentaries created by Independent Filmmakers. They have trailers on their site of the current DVDs being shipped, to make to make your decision easy. Topics include wildlife, sustainable architecture, solar power and more Earth Cinema Circle also supports their carbon neutrality through donations to the Go Zero Program. And hey all of their packaging is 100% recycled. Learn more at www.earthcinemacircle.com.
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Going Somewhere? Is Your Laptop Going With You?

Recycled Laptop Bags are an instant way to feel good and protect your goods. Materials range from PET (recycled soda bottles) to Mountain Tarps. Frietag has been making bags from recycled tarps, seat belts, and air bags since 1993. I love that while every bag may be cut from a shared cloth, each piece is unique. See http://www.freitag.ch/shop/FREITAG/shop.jsf.

Want a simple laptop sleeve then check out Act 2’s Laptop Green Sleeve. Made from recycled soda bottles, they give you the bottle count for all their products and offer a view of the recycling process. This one can be found at www.act2greensmart.com.

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