Archive for July, 2011
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Thursday, July 7th, 2011While walking in a new neighborhood today, I passed a house which was seemingly like all the others on the block, until I looked a little more closely at the garden they’d planted in front. It was a vegetable garden. In the front of the house! Fantastic! While I’ve read about people doing this, I’d [...]
Kittehs love grass
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011I’ve mentioned that I’m sharing my home now with a temporary cat – he’s so much fun, and we are really enjoying him (even when he DOES launch around the house like a slingshot at around 5AM every morning. He’s pretty hilarous, and he even caught a mouse in our home a few weeks ago! [...]
Tree Bombing!
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011I’ve travelled through areas which have been deforested for planting or grazing, previously verdant areas transformed into a barren dusty landscape due in large part to the lack of tree and shrub roots holding the soil in place. There’s not much sadder than seeing this, because it’s so clear how much the local environment has [...]
Have a Eco-friendly 4th!
Monday, July 4th, 2011For our US readers, today is the 4th of July – our celebration of independence. Usually this is observed with a day off, a BBQ, and fireworks! Today as you are heading out for fun, family, and friends, grab a few things to help you be as Eco-friendly as possible: * Your own cloth napkin! [...]
Easy Peasy Tip: Become a local water Connoisseur!
Saturday, July 2nd, 2011When you’re traveling, always accept the tap water*. Not only is it a better choice than bottled water, but it’s also really interesting to see the regional variations in water flavor. It’s due to different minerals in the water, mainly, and what’s delicious to some can be not-so-delicious to others. But regardless, it’s all wet! [...]
Happy Eco-News Fridays!
Friday, July 1st, 2011Bike lanes create jobs: “The latest study shows that bike and pedestrian projects generate 46 percent more employment than roads.” WOW! Over 1,000 new species discovered in New Guinea Replace your lawnmower with goats A 1955 British Cycling Film Shows the Joys of Countryside Touring Weekday Vegetarian: Mushroom and Potato Curry Soup California Cities Recycle [...]
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