Earth Hour Aftermath
No commentsLast Friday we posted about Earth Hour — a global event, taking place this past Saturday night, in which everyone was encouraged to turn off their lights for one hour in a bid to make an impact on the environment. It was the subject of much controversy as some rallied behind it while others ranted [...]
Tags: activism, conservation, Earth Hour, environmental policy, opinion, opinions, photography
Oregon Coast Clean-Up Goes Swimmingly
No commentsIt seems like the blogosphere is abuzz this morning with news about the 24th annual SOLV Great Oregon Spring Beach Cleanup conducted this past weekend along the entirety of Oregon’s coast. Over 4,300 volunteers showed up along the 362-mile stretch of shoreline, despite being plagued by stormy weather, ready to rid their beloved beaches of [...]
Tags: activism, beach clean-up, conservation, environmental policy, Happenings, ocean, Oregon, plastic, plastics, reusable bags, SOLV, Surfrider Foundation, trash
Get Ready For Earth Hour!
No commentsThere’s something big happening across the country tomorrow night at 8:30PM. It is such a small act that, if pulled off effectively, could make a huge impact on the environment and an even bigger statement about conservation. It’s called EARTH HOUR U.S., and all it asks you to do is this: turn off your lights [...]
Tags: activism, conservation, Earth Hour, environmental policy, opinion, opinions
Friday Link Round-Up: 03/27/09
No commentsHey So-Cal, got plans tomorrow from 11AM-2PM? Help clean up Seal Beach! [Beach Trading] Madison, WI, is entertaining the idea of a plastic bag ban! [Isthmus] Fox News is getting in on the plastic bag greenness game. [Fox] Going camping? Want to keep things green and sustainable? Check out this blog. [RiverWired] Washington, DC, is [...]
Tags: activism, bag ban, California, Canada, Connecticut, conservation, environmental policy, events, plastic bags, reusable bags, Seal Beach, Seattle, Washington, Washington DC
Farewell to Christmas Trees
No commentsAs we know, Christmas is over and the tree in your living room is probably starting to droop and lose its needles. What are you going to do with that tree now that it’s no longer providing your home with warmth and joy? You could toss them out in the street for the garbage truck [...]
Iowa Forges a Bold Path Towards Going Green
No commentsThere’s a saying out there: go bold or go home. Some of us choose to go home, but the United States’ Midwest is going bold! To be specific, the great state of Iowa. Over the coming weeks and months, there may be some big changes in the old IA. For one thing, the Iowa City [...]
Tags: conservation, environmental policy, Iowa, plastic bags, recycling, reusable bags
