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Every Day is Earth Day...and it STARTS With Our Children

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every-day-is-earth-day1.jpgIf we continue to misuse our planet's resources and allow it to continue in its spiraling descent into oblivion, who will be the ones to suffer?

As a guy in my mid 20's I'll feel alot of the pain, but it'll be those much younger than even me who bear the brunt of the damage we're inflicting today...

...and all because we're just lazy.

In celebration of Earth Day today, I was extended the privilege to speak to a couple of 3rd grade classes at a local elementary school.

 

4 Cheap Ways to Green Your Easter

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Ah, Easter. The holiday that seems to ring in the unofficial start of spring.

You know, the easter egg hunts, the bunny rabbits, those toxins in your body...those are the days we live for.

Wait, toxins? Exactly. Many of our Easter practices are quite bad for our health and for the environment. Check out these fun, cheap ways to living green this Easter.

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Earth Hour 2008:Turn Off The Lights to Save the World

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earth_hour.jpgAs I type this, we're 10 days, 8 Hours, 13 minutes, 13, 12, 11 seconds away from Earth Hour 2008.

What is Earth Hour 2008?

On the site, EarthHour.org, the story goes:

"It started with a question: How can we inspire people to take action on climate change?

The answer: Ask the people of Sydney to turn off their lights for one hour."

In 2008, however, Earth Hour is a global event!

So how can one hour of darkness for one day a year make a difference?

 

How to Green Your St Patrick's Day Party and Beer...Without Dying

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green-beer.jpgSt Patrick's Day is coming up this Saturday and that means it's time to get ready for a great green St Patrick's Day party!

Last year we brought you 5 Ways to Throw a Green St. Patrick's Day Party, but this year's tips are even better!

Check out the dangers of coloring your beer green (and how to do it safely), whether aluminum or glass containers are more eco-friendly, and much more.

 

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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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?

 

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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