January 2008 Archives

 

Red is Out; Go Green This Valentine's Day

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If going green is the foremost thing on your mind this Valentine's Day, you've probably got some more important issues to resolve. *wink, wink*

That said, it's ok to let it be about the 3rd or 4th thing on your mind.

Here's 4 ways you can go green this Valentine's Day...

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Go Local for MUCH Better Coffee

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crema-latte-goodness.jpg"Coffee is the world's second most traded commodity after petroleum. That's 2.5 billion pounds every year", according to YourEcoSource.com.

As a result, our beloved coffee takes a huge toll on the environment--from deforestation of the world's rain forests to shipping costs.

So what can we do to reduce our coffee stained foot-print while simultaneously sip a WONDERFUL cup o joe?

 

My 4 Favorite Stylish, .99 Cent, Reusable Canvas Bags

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i%27m-not-a-plastic-bag.jpgAs we've often talked about here at the Fun Times Guide to Living Green, it doesn't always cost a lot to take steps towards going green.

Earlier this month I wrote about a .99 cent reusable canvas bag from Publix, helping us free ourselves from a dependency on plastic bags.

Thanks to the response and comments on that post, I thought I'd pass on 4 more .99 cent canvas bag options. Some of these even resolve some of the common complaints of carrying reusable canvas totes!

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Java-Log: The World's Only Eco-Friendly Coffee Firelog

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java-log.jpgEveryone loves a nice, warm, cozy fire on a cold winter day...but what about the environmental impacts of it?

If that's a concern you and I have in common, check out the Java-Log.

The Java-Log has been featured in Time Magazine, the New York Times, Oprah Magazine, on the Ellen Degeneres show, and many more media outlets.

So why is everyone raving about "the world's most innovative and eco-friendly coffee fire logs"?

 

How To Throw a Green SuperBowl Party, Regardless of Team Colors

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green-superbowl-party.jpgTaking steps towards living green should be fun and enjoyable (hence the name of this site). What could be more fun than a party?

We like to party here at The Fun Times Guide to Living Green. We get green on St. Patrick's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Birthdays, Fridays, and of course...

The SuperBowl!

So what can you do to throw the biggest, baddest, and greenest SuperBowl Party on the block?

 

The MacBook Air Has Landed!

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I've been following the live blogging of Macworld 2008 by the good folks over at CNET.com, and guess what, the ultra-portable MacBook Air rumors were true!

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2008 Superbowl Goes Green

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green-nfl-logo.jpgWhat's the least known corporation that's been offsetting its environmental impact for the last 14 years?

Answer: The NFL. Who knew? Obviously not me.

This year is actually the 2nd year in a row that the SuperBowl will run on 100% renewable energy. Wow, chock that up to yet another fact I didn't know.

I have to ask, why is the NFL not promoting this more and how else will this year's SuperBowl go green?

Let's find out...

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