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Every time we come across an article that we feel helped us "Green-up" our lives, we took note of it and decided to add it to the "Green-up" your own life section. Just a few tid-bits on things to avoid, things we can do better, results of new studies, and all kinds of other junk. It's really exciting to see such green industry grow. One of my favorite sites for keeping up on the green times is Grist.org. I would highly recommend subscribing to their newsletter. In fact most of the articles on this page are from Grist with a handful from Plenty Magazine (plentymag.com) and some other sources. Thanks for tuning in, this page should be updated regularly provided we don't get too busy driving people around.
12.30.7
Tip #3 from Grist's new green-living guide, Wake Up and Smell the Planet
Q. Which plastic should I avoid?
A. Say it with us: No number three for me.http://www.grist.org/wakeup/green-living.html
11.20.7
Something Comes From Nothing
Celebrate Buy Nothing Day on Friday; no purchase necessary
Thousands of people the world over plan to celebrate what's usually the biggest shopping day of the year by ... not buying anything. That's right, it's almost time for Buy Nothing Day, celebrated Nov. 23 in the U.S. and Canada and Nov. 24 in the rest of the world, drawing attention to how easy it is to stop, drop, and not shop. The poor, the hungover, and the lazy aren't the only ones getting in on the no-buying action. Activists across the globe will be staging events at malls and sprawling superstores near you, encouraging people to take a day of rest from rampant consumerism. And the best part: you don't have to worry about what to get for your friends -- to celebrate, simply buy nothing! If only the other holidays could be so simple.http://www.grist.org/news/2007/11/20/nobuy/index.html
11.12.7
Take a Hike
Exercise can combat both obesity and global warming, says CDC
Americans facing the triple threat of climate change, obesity, and what-can-I-do-ness can tackle all three by walking or biking instead of driving -- even if just for a half hour per day -- and eating less red meat. So says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which is considering public promotion of everyday exercise as a way to mitigate the challenges of our time.http://www.grist.org/news/2007/11/12/exercise/index.html
10.29.7
Dropping (Fatty) Acid
Organic food healthier than non-organic, research finds
Who woulda thunk: Organic food is healthier than pesticide-ridden food, according to preliminary results of a four-year study funded by the European Union. Researchers found that organic nosh contained more antioxidants (yum!) and fewer fatty acids (ew!) than non-organic. Organic milk was found to have up to 80 percent more antioxidants than conventional cow juice, as well as higher amounts of vitamin E. Organic wheat, tomatoes, cabbage, onions, and lettuce had up to 40 percent more antioxidants than their conventional counterparts, and potatoes, kiwi fruit, and carrots were found to have higher levels of vitamin C. The study -- the largest of its kind to date -- is ongoing, and final results are expected to be published over the next year; the research has yet to be peer-reviewed. Advocates hope the research will sway Britain's Food Standards Agency to change its current advisory that "the balance of current scientific evidence does not support" the contention that organic food is more nutritious than conventional.
http://www.grist.org/news/2007/10/29/organic/index.html
10.18.7
Knock That Junk Off
New anti-junk-mail service stops unwanted catalogs for free
A new service set up by the Natural Resources Defense Council, National Wildlife Federation, and the Ecology Center called Catalog Choice can put a stop to all those unwanted catalogs clogging your mailbox. Since its debut last week, some 20,000 people have signed up for the service, already halting over 50,000 unwanted catalogs. That's a small fraction of the 19 billion catalogs mailed in the U.S. each year (made out of 53 million trees), but it's a start. Did we mention it's free?
http://www.grist.org/news/2007/10/18/junkmail/index.html
10.17.7
Jet vs. Vette
On planes and cars
Q. Hi Umbra,
Which is less harmful to the environment when traveling long distances, flying or driving? A jet puts out a lot of exhaust, but since it carries a lot of people, maybe it's less than having everyone drive themselves?
Craig
Denver, Colo.
A. Dearest Craig,
Jeepers it was fun to find out the answer to this question for you -- the Math Whiz has joined me in the basement and we are dorking out on carbon emissions on your behalf. Here's what we think …http://www.grist.org/advice/ask/2007/10/17/index.html
11.6.7
Jeepers, Creepers, How'd Ya Get Rid of Those Sneakers?
How to recycle sneakers, iPods, mattresses, and more -- as seen on the Today show
You know how to recycle your newspapers and glass bottles, but what about the other stuff cluttering your closets? Grist's Katharine Wroth and Chip Giller went on NBC's Today show to explain how to recycle techno-trash, TVs, mattresses, and more. Watch their on-air explanations, then get all the details on Grist.
http://www.grist.org/feature/2007/11/06/Today/?source=daily
11.5.7
Seven Days, Seven Ways
Easy ways to cut your energy use, one day at a time -- as seen on the Today show
Cutting your energy use and helping to curb climate change don't have to be daunting prospects, as Grist prez Chip Giller explained this morning on NBC's Today show. He laid out a simple scheme with one easy, energy-saving step for each day of the week. (And of course we've got lots more tips where those came from.) Tune in to the Today show again on Tuesday to see Giller and Grist's Katharine Wroth talk about how to recycle things you didn't know you could recycle.
http://www.grist.org/feature/2007/11/05/Today/?source=daily
11.5.7
Strip Tease
On power strips
Q. Hi Umbra,
Around the table at lunch today, my colleagues and I were discussing ways to conserve and be more energy efficient ... If our TV, stereo, space heater, and cell phone chargers are plugged into a power strip, how much electricity is the power strip drawing (even if it has been flipped off)? Do we have to unplug the power strip too?
Lily Lewison
Seattle, Wash.
A. Dearest Lily,
No, no, the power strip is there to save us from the arduous unplugging. In fact, I believe this labor-saving device is completely responsible for ...http://grist.org/advice/ask/2007/11/05/?source=daily
12.3.7
Local Motion
Green career tips for locavores
Enviros all over are taking the "think globally, act locally" message to heart, choosing to seek out local food supplies. But they're not stopping there; "locavores" are also hitting the job market, searching for green careers right in their own communities. Eco-job expert Kevin Doyle reports on this trend and offers strategic tips for job-hunting near home. And hey, speaking of job-hunting near home, you can now job hunt from home via the Grist website. Starting today, we'll be hosting our own jobs board, giving you direct access to socially and environmentally conscious employers with progressive, green-leaning job opportunities. The good news: You can find a rewarding job that fits your eco-values. The bad news: You've got no more excuses -- so hop to it!
http://gristmill.grist.org/story/2007/10/19/142720/66/?source=daily
