This week (and not because it’s Black History Month) I shall celebrate George Washington Carver, whom I now dub the Grandfather of Green. Without this man’s contributions to science, I would have no tasty vegan substitutes like the Gimme Lean sausage I had with mashed potatoes last night.
Cheers to you, Mr. Carver, whom the History Channel informed me is the true beginning to a revolution in Read the rest of this entry »
Straight from my inbox into your head:
Local Business, Community Leaders learn about need for clean water at Triangle Water for Life Event
What: WaterPartners International brings global water crisis thought-leader Gary White and extreme runner Charlie Engle to the Triangle. They will illustrate severity of crisis and the support needed for current and emerging clean water projects in Central America, Africa and Southeast Asia through moving images and their personal experiences.
Engle is the first person to run 4,500 miles across the Sahara desert in just 111 days. He now advocates for safe water and sanitation in the developing world.
White, WaterPartners co-founder and executive director, available to speak about global water crisis and ways Triangle residents can help.
When: Saturday, February 23, 2008, doors open at 6:00 p.m.
The bees are dying and your ice cream is about to cost a lot more… and be far more limited in variety. That’s according to Haagen Daz and CNN.
Colony Collapse Disorder.
It’s the beginning of our demise, starting with your favorite summer treat.
My can of worms for you: Walmart is getting in on green.
With the new Clorox line of environmentally-safe cleaning products (second can, now open) at a cheap price Read the rest of this entry »
GOV. EASLEY ANNOUNCES GREEN BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
$1 Million Fund Will Help Companies Develop Cutting-Edge Green Technologies
Gov. Mike Easley announced that small business owners and entrepreneurs can apply today for the new North Carolina Green Business Fund grants. These competitive grants will help small businesses develop promising green and alternative energy technologies to bring cutting-edge, environmentally-friendly products and services to the marketplace.
“The Green Business Fund helps encourage the growth of North Carolina’s clean energy economy,” Easley said. “These grants will tap our state’s entrepreneurial talent and help North Carolina’s small businesses develop innovative technologies that are critical to our future growth.”
The General Assembly approved creation of the Green Business Fund last year and directed $1 million for the first round of grants. North Carolina-based small businesses with 100 or fewer employees can apply for grants to pursue original, pioneering ideas that are both good for the environment and good for the economy. A company can receive a maximum of $100,000 per grant. Deadline for grant applications is April 30, 2008.
The N.C. Board of Science and Technology, a division of the state Department of Commerce, administers the Green Business Fund. Detailed information on applying for grants, requests for grant proposals, eligibility criteria and other guidelines are available at the Board of Science and Technology’s website: www.ncscienceandtechnology.com.
Stumbling through the forest of green bloggers, I found my favorite ever, a blog called Environmental Talk. This guy, Mark Jabo… well, he IS green: grounded. Kinda (I’m still me. And thus different. And good.). Plus he’s just freakin funny. I almost hate touting him because he does the green scene and better than me.
Then, I remind myself, that’s what a mentor should be. :) Learn from, and make it right for you.
So, I’m desperate to dye my hair, and I’d go purple if I worked a different industry right now, but as I’ve got to keep a “professional” look, I’m searching for something less… well, drastic. But the dye I choose has to be natural.
What does “natural” hair dye mean, actually? After a simple google search, I found out the FDA doesn’t have any regulations on hair dye at all. All chemicals are fair game ~ and so is the terminology that the company chooses to market its dye. (None of that was actual news, but OK)
So “natural” can actually mean Read the rest of this entry »
Here’s some local news on New Raleigh. Thinking about greening our vehicle habits is an important step in awareness.
Further, I just recently got on the eco-driving kick… I already knew that the slower you drive the more gas (and money) you save (as contradictory as that may seem), but did you know that Read the rest of this entry »
Allie gives a tip for TODAY in case you’re scrounging for a great gift idea… my add-on tip? Tell your doll you want to wait until this weekend to celebrate it right… after all, no matter what your super-last minute gift is, if it’s insincerely thrown together, it will STINK of funk equivalent to dog pooh on your shoe… and you’ll need to be ready for that smell when you’re in the doghouse for being so thoughtless.
With Valentine’s Day less than a week away, don’t you want to see some super easy, reasonably priced, eco-friendly sustainable ways to be a little greener for the holiday?
Show your love in the dark and save some energy! Watch my vid and see:
Now, get romantic, and seriously, if you want a great restaurant in Raleigh, go to Irregardless Cafe, but call NOW to make a reservation!! And btw, they offer a GREAT selection for Vegetarians, Vegans and Meat-eaters alike (not just hummus, like I ordered… the middle eastern platter is my standby for a light lunch), so TRY THEM!!
Any great spots for a Durhamite? Let me know.
And remember, these are only a *few* tips for crooning in your Valentines Day. You could take a walk together at your local park and enjoy how beautiful outside can be… even if it’s cold. Wintry weather is only another excuse to snuggle. A million ideas are out there. So share any tips you have for romancing greeny-style.
Like Daryl, who talks about Endangered Species Chocolates, picnics and love letters. Like checking out this info on organic and fair trade love. :) Forget the paper v. plastic debate and get your lova (or yourself) “accidentally environmentalist” with the Envirosax. Treehugger even spells out a Green Valentine’s Day schedule for you… a naughty schedule at that!
Let your heart lead the way and show some Earth love while you get your love on. 