Polar Bears on Thin Ice

by Kate on July 2, 2010

Panasonic recently sponsored an event to raise awareness about the plight of the polar bears.  As shown in the video below, several “flying polar bears” made from plant-derived soap bubbles were released into the sky. Please note that this is a sponsored video and we do get paid each time you view it. We are doing this to help support the site and spread awareness about the plight of the polar bears, and your attention is greatly appreciated!

Climate Change poses several challenges to our planet, not the least of which is melting ice caps.  This poses a particularly large threat for the polar bear, since this species actually lives on sea ice.  Why is this a problem?  First of all, as the ice melts the polar bear habitat just plain disappears.  Second, polar bears primarily feed on seals, which occasionally come up to the top of the ice through breathing holes.  Polar bears are unable to capture seals in the open water, and as the ice melts it becomes harder and harder for polar bears to find food.

It’s nice to see large corporations spending some social capital to raise awareness about big issues facing our planet.  What are your thoughts on the issue?

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Come On Over

by Kate on March 9, 2010

“Come On Over, Come On Over Baby” and please buy my car. Christina Aguilera is not only a singer any more, she is now also a car designer.

Christina Aguilera was asked by Chrysler to design an eco friendly car. She agreed and the finished product will be auctioned off and all of the proceeds will go to earthquake victims in Haiti.

The EcoStyle by Christina Aguilera was made with sustainable materials including water based vanilla, cactus-colored seat-inserts, and bamboo appliqué on the door trim and center console. Additionally the Christina Aguilera version of the Chrysler 300 will have an “economic engine”…not really sure what that means…but it is a nice looking vehicle and it comes with Christina Aguilera’s autograph.

This car seems more like a marketing technique to make Chrysler and Christina Aguilera look eco friendly, but it is a nice concept in the right direction and the proceeds go to a great cause.

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Meatless Monday Recipe – Vegetariani Spaghetti

March 8, 2010

It is back to Meatless Monday, and I want to share with you our favorite vegetarian dinner for leftovers. In my house we love spaghetti. First we made it with ground beef, then we tried Turkey breast to make it low fat, and we even tried it with ground buffalo. Now that we are vegetarians [...]

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Green Tips for Book Lovers

March 3, 2010

I love books. Unfortunately, I don’t read as much as I used to, but I always have a book (or ten) on my bedside table and a huge wish list of books I would like to read “some day.” If you’re a book lover too, you might find the following green tips for avid readers [...]

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I Gotta Feeling

March 2, 2010

“I Got a Feeling, that tonight’s gonna be a good night…” those are the famous words of the number one selling track on iTunes of all time. That song is by the Black Eyed Peas, the newest fighters for a greener world.
The Black Eyed Peas started out last week by taking steps to encourage a [...]

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Meatless Monday Recipe – Vegetarian Tacos

March 1, 2010

As part of my green initiative and being totally influenced by the Food Inc movie, my husband and I  decided to be vegetarians  for the month of February. This led to us deciding to be  vegetarians for all of Lent.  (I can’t take credit really for either of these. They were actually both excellent ideas [...]

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Spice Up Your Home

February 22, 2010

Looking for ways to spice up your decor? Skip the fancy furniture showrooms of newly built pieces and opt in for something vintage and eco friendly instead. Purpose Restoration takes pieces of furniture and restores them with beautiful graffiti inspired designs.
Jason Fox started Purpose Restoration after spending time doing interior architecture for FRCH Design, The [...]

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Eco-Friendly Shoes Fit For The Runway

February 19, 2010

There is a new revelation in stylish women’s shoes…eco friendly. Although we love the attempts in eco friendly styles so far, and I definitely am willing to wear them…but they are not exactly what you would see on the runway. That is about to change.
Jean Paul Gaultier is teaming up with Brazilian eco friendly shoe [...]

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Google’s Renewable Energy Initiative

February 1, 2010

Whatever your feelings about giant Google, and we do acknowledge that seeing Google EVERYWHERE and involved in everything is sometimes a bit disturbing, the company’s fierce commitment to renewable energy is quite admirable.
Google’s stated goal: Making renewable energy cheaper than coal. The company is working towards accomplishing that goal through a mix of [...]

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Green Tips For Snowy Days

January 29, 2010

The current winter is shaping up to be a harsh, bitter-cold winter in many areas of the United States and in most of Europe. Harsh winters with extra low temperatures often produce lots of snow. Here are a few tips for saving and conserving even when it’s cold and snowy outside.

If you use a de-icer [...]

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