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Earth Day Is April 22nd
One day a year is dedicated to the preservation of planet earth. Why not make simple changes every day to help make Earth a better place to live for future generations?
EarthJustice
Formerly the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund
- EarthJustice
- This is the link to the Earthjustice website.
Each and every one of the sales and proceeds from this web page goes to Earthjustice.
Earthjustice fights for environmental issues and to protect wildlife, the oceans, forests, public lands, the air, and more.
Earth Day Photos
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forest park, chase
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the gazebo
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New Green Website Beta Launches on Earth Day 2007
Website Will Have Eco-Tips, Organic Recipes and More
A new green website will be launched on Earth Day, April 22, 2007. Hearst Magazines has announced its new website, thedailygreen.com, will be aimed at environmentally-conscious consumers. The website will feature green consumer information and how-tos about organic foods, environmentally-friendly products and lifestyles, ways to save energy, and more green ideas.
The website was developed by executive Deborah Jones Barrow. Barrow has held executive positions at many magazines and websites. She started her career at House Beautiful. She is also interested in saving the environment. She serves on the Board of Trustees of the Hudson River Heritage and Friends of Clermont environmental and historical preservation groups.
The beta version will be launched April 22. Some of the website features will include news around the world related to the environment, ecotips, organic recipes, how to live a sustainable lifestyle, how to buy locally, and lots of other environmentally friendly information.
A special section will be called "Weird Weather Watch". Weird Weather Watch will feature user-contributed photos that support the theory of a global climate change.
The Daily Green will rely heavily on users to supply meaningful content. Along with the weather photo blog, The Daily Green will invite users to submit recipes as well as other tips. Special contributors and leaders from the environmentally-friendly community will have blogs and other featured content. The Daily Green will also have a presence on MySpace and Facebook.
Hearst Corporation, the parent company of Hearst Magazines, has always been interested in promoting environmental issues. The company completed the Hearst Tower, which was the first LEED certified building in New York. The honor is given by Global Green USA. The company has partnered to helped preserve 82,000 acres in California. The company plants trees aiding the National Arbor Day Foundation and New York Restoration Project.
The website was developed by executive Deborah Jones Barrow. Barrow has held executive positions at many magazines and websites. She started her career at House Beautiful. She is also interested in saving the environment. She serves on the Board of Trustees of the Hudson River Heritage and Friends of Clermont environmental and historical preservation groups.
The beta version will be launched April 22. Some of the website features will include news around the world related to the environment, ecotips, organic recipes, how to live a sustainable lifestyle, how to buy locally, and lots of other environmentally friendly information.
A special section will be called "Weird Weather Watch". Weird Weather Watch will feature user-contributed photos that support the theory of a global climate change.
The Daily Green will rely heavily on users to supply meaningful content. Along with the weather photo blog, The Daily Green will invite users to submit recipes as well as other tips. Special contributors and leaders from the environmentally-friendly community will have blogs and other featured content. The Daily Green will also have a presence on MySpace and Facebook.
Hearst Corporation, the parent company of Hearst Magazines, has always been interested in promoting environmental issues. The company completed the Hearst Tower, which was the first LEED certified building in New York. The honor is given by Global Green USA. The company has partnered to helped preserve 82,000 acres in California. The company plants trees aiding the National Arbor Day Foundation and New York Restoration Project.
Earth Day Books for Kids at Amazon
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Books for Kids and teachers about Earth Day
Earth Day Link List
Links to find out more about Earth Day specifically and conservation issues generally.
- Earth Day
- Home of the official Earth Day website.
Find out how to get involved with Earth Day, how to donate money, find lesson plans about Earth Day and conservation for kids, and much more. - Green Gift Ideas
- "Each American generates an average of 3.5 pounds of trash daily. During the holidays, Americans generate an additional five million tons of trash. With these facts in mind, we should all consider putting some green gifts on our holiday shopping list. But don't fret. There are lots of ideas for earth friendly gifts."
This is the introduction to an excellent article about giving green gifts for the holidays to help with the conservation and pollution efforts. But green gifts aren't just for holidays. With birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, weddings, and on and on happening all year long, it really adds up.
I would go so far as to say if everyone concentrated on environmentally conscious gifts all through the year that it would make a significant difference in pollution, land fill problems, and other environmental concerns.
Read the rest of the article for great ideas for environmentally friendly gifts. - Greenpeace USA
- Website of the USA branch of the international organization, Greenpeace. Links are included to branches around the world. Site includes information on conservation efforts around the world, how you can volunteer or donate, blogs, and more.
Site keeps updated on goings on around the world involving forests, animals, oceans, and global warming.
Earth Day T-shirts and More
YouTube Videos About Earth Day
Cool Product Expo
Could Have Been Named Green Product Expo
- Cool Product Expo
- The "Cool Product Expo" had its seventh annual show April 11, 2007. It was open to the public and free. A drawing was held for a free Gibson Les Paul guitar. It is held annually at the Stanford University School of Business and is sponsored by Alliance for Innovative Manufacturing and the Product Design Club at the Stanford Business School.
So, what defines "cool"? Well, even the creators aren't sure how to define that. According to the official website, cool is determined by three criteria: factor, edge, and function. Factor is defined by just looking at something and its very vibe is "cool". Edge is a product that is completely new, not just an item that has been improved or built upon another product. Function means the perfect combination of design and useability.
The exhibitors were a mixture of well-known companies along with entrepreneurial hopeful inventors. Many environmentally friendly products were featured.
Cool Earth Solar showed off inflatable mirrors that are way cheaper to make than aluminum mirrors. The company claims that the mirrors can make solar energy a viable solution for an alternative energy source for farms.
Bambu had an impressive of household items made of bamboo. The company is dedicated to manufacturing products made of sustainable materials. The company also uses third party auditors to ensure that working conditions meet acceptable standards.
Myers Motors is committed to developing an all-electric vehicle for short trips around and about town.
Oliso was showing off the Frisper Freshkeeper System. It lets consumers to store vacuum-sealed foods. What makes Frisper stand out from other vacuum-seal food storage systems is that Frisper can be reused. The bags feature a recloseable top.
These are just some of the new, innovative products that the Cool Products Expo deemed cool enough to be included in the exposition. Many other environmentally friendly, and yes, cool, products were at the expo.
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ReuseThisBag
You got that right! Its the little things that will make the BIG difference! Like brining your own shopping bag, changing light bulbs, using less gas! Good read! Posted August 16, 2007 |
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I have changed all my household products. I now use only earth friendly products that are safe for my family. Check out my lens to find out more. Posted May 24, 2007 |
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jackclee
I have created a new lens promoting the use of GPS - Posted April 18, 2007 |
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Welcome to the Group! Posted April 16, 2007 |
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