There are a ton of cool solar technologies out there or in development these days -- solar bikinis, solar-powered 3D printers and cutters, peel & stick solar panels, solar paint, and solar shingles, for example. But, while cool solar technologies are fun, it’s hard to beat a solar vehicle race! The World Solar Challenge is just that. … [Read more...]
Have you put it on your calendar yet? Monday, November 15, is America Recycles Day. As we approach this eco holiday, how about some interesting info on a couple recycling dilemmas today and how to address them. Everyone (or nearly everyone) supports recycling and using recycled products, such as recycled paper, these days. But lets take a look at a couple of problems facing the recycled paper industry as it works right now. … [Read more...]
Remember those days when kids used to walk to school? The Partnership for a Walkable America is trying to bring that concept back into our busy day to day lives...specifically this Wednesday October 6th. How? With a international walk to school day of course. The Partnership for a Walkable America sponsored the first Walk to School day in 1997 in Chicago, getting the idea from the United Kingdom. It was done in an effort to make the surrounding communities more walker friendly. Read on to find … [Read more...]
Tonight marks the beginning of one of nature's most impressive displays of grandeur...the peak of the Perseids meteor shower. The Perseids are the most dependable and most viewed meteor shower of the year in the Northern hemisphere. They're magnificence is second only to the December Geminids, but you also don't have to brave a cold wintry night to view them either. This year's Perseids will offer a special treat since their peak activity doesn't compete with the moon for visibility. This … [Read more...]
Today is World Fair Trade Day, and Cool People Care has everything you need to make it a great one! They say, "From coffee to tea to chocolate to T-shirts, fairly traded goods are essential to many entrepreneurs, employees, and enterprises all around the world. To participate, see what events are happening near you. Or, pop into your local Ten Thousand Villages store (which has a lot of options for Mother's Day) and browse around. It's easier than ever to find fair trade items, … [Read more...]
The 40th anniversary of Earth Day is next week, April 22nd, but did you know that your local Earth Day festivities are most likely THIS weekend? Not only is the couple-day early timing working against you, but the lack of a central hub for discovering local activities and festivals might cause you to miss out on them too. Consider us your hub... … [Read more...]
Did you realize that Earth Hour is this coming Saturday night?Well it is.On Saturday March 27th you can turn your lights off from 8:30-9:30pm (local time) to join in with hundreds of millions of people around the world and call for action against climate change.Why do we love Earth Hour so much?Because it involves a lot of people doing a simple thing, and we love simple steps.But does Earth Hour make a real difference? … [Read more...]
Did you know that today is World Water Day? This year the theme is all about water quality. Or as it's more commonly put, clean water. What's the big deal about water? Isn't there plenty of water to go around? No. TreeHugger posted the infographic you see here. (You can click to make it bigger.) It does an incredible job at telling the story of why water quality and conservation are such important issues for everyone on planet Earth. What are some things you can … [Read more...]
213 weeks ago the Carnival of the Green began with just 2 guys and over a pint of beer in London. Now it bounces around from green blog to green blog around the world. Last week it made its stop at the wonderful Enviroblog. This week its tents raise right here over The Fun Times Guide to Living Green. This week's submissions were truly some incredible ones. In the following 17 stories, you'll find everything from info on how to plan a green burial to natural home remedy tips to … [Read more...]
Jimmy Fallon was definitely the shining star of NBC's green week this week when he rock his first annual eco-jam...especially as it was largely overshadowed by a writer's strike. The LA Times reports, "Al Gore appears on "30 Rock." Chuck (from "Chuck") visits Stanford University, coinciding with an annual "green" festival. On "Journeyman," Dan takes time from his "trip to the past" to educate a cabdriver on the wonders of recycling. The doctors on "ER" have to deal with a rolling brownout … [Read more...]
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