Being a part of helping these children smile and learn about something so important to our communities, trees, was the most fitting end to our journey.
Before the STIHL Tour des Trees, if I had fallen asleep and dreamed of what it would be like to go cycling through Oregon, today would have been it.
Wondering how to create a city-wide plastic bag ban or a green building ordinance, or how to stop a government planned aerial pesticide spraying of your own 'hood?
At every stop, we're reminded of the true reason for the ride: raising awareness and educating about the importance of trees.
Pregnancy is the perfect time to mix up your beauty regimen. Here's the advice I give my pregnant clients on which beauty products they should be using to decrease their chemical consumption.
As athletes go for Olympic gold, the global community wins with Olympic green. The sports world is embracing a new form of exemplary sportsmanship -- environmental stewardship.
In addition to their guests, celebrities command the attention of millions of fans. By infusing their weddings with a sense of respect for the environment, they have the opportunity to inspire their guests and fans alike and transform their wedding into an event that will be remembered forever.
If I'm ever asked about my religion, I usually say I'm an atheist. If pushed, I might qualify that by saying I'm a Buddhist atheist, or maybe even an atheist Buddhist. Not that I believe in reincarnation, or like the idea of prostrating myself in front of shrines, or want to change my name to some unpronounceable Sanskrit word and wear floaty gowns.
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If tangible fair trade movement is about making sure each party gets a fair share of their payment for the commodity, then energetic fair trade means each party must also get a balanced and fair share of the energies being sent out and received.
Do you want to live more greenly and do your bit for the environment? You might think that involves a lot of effort but it doesn't! Here are a few simple ways to improve your lifestyle by living more greenly.
We are all consumers and have to purchase products and goods anyway --then why not buy a double gift where you get something you need and at the same time help a community.
Some online deals are too easy to find and too hard to pass up. My new fondness for coupons started when I was visiting my folks in Florida. Before entering the Gap Outlet somewhere along the Gulf coast, I found an Internet coupon on the sidewalk: 50 percent off any purchase!
Trying to change an architectural blueprint is a bit like asking the Titanic to make a U-turn. New York and London-based startup Sefaira wants to change that, making green architecture a whole lot more accessible.
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Having been married and had a family, then been single, then been married and had a family again, I can say conclusively it's easier to be green when you're single. In fact, I'm pretty sure there must be a rule somewhere which states that your ability to be green is inversely proportional to the number of people in your household.