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Sign the Petition to Improve America's Walk Score

Posted by krissy on September 20th, 2010

Why is the U.S. so far behind most of the world in terms of public transportation?  Here in Boston, a city with public transportation better than many other cities throughout the country, the MBTA is running extremely outdated subways and trains on many of their lines.  And then you go to other parts of the country with little to no public transportation options at all.   

82% of voters say that "the United States would benefit from an expanded and improved transportation system."  [source]  Meanwhile, only 5% of Americas live within walking distance of decent public transit.  [source]

That is horrible.  It's time that a huge change is made.... read more

Green Halloween Celebrations at Local Zoos & Aquariums

Posted by krissy on September 16th, 2010

green halloween

Even though Halloween is still over a month away, with the local stores displaying Halloween merchandise since August, it's hard not for me to get into the mindset.  I love autumn, I love candy, and I love spooky stuff.

If you're looking for a way for your kids to do something fun, Halloweenish, and green, check out GreenHalloween.org.  Many local zoos and aquariums across the country are participating.  ... read more

Art made with Recycled Materials

Posted by krissy on September 16th, 2010

Last weekend, we went to the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston.   (A very green zoo, btw, from their conservation efforts to many of the recycled items in their gift shops)  Before you enter, there were some animal sculptures (pictured left) made of used containers from the nearby Sam Adams Brewery.  

I thought it was an excellent and unique way of reusing something that would have otherwise been thrown away.  It made me think of the "reduce, reuse, and recycle" adage, and how people are often good about recycling these days, but forget about reducing and reusing.   And what better way to reuse something than to turn it into a cool piece of artwork?... read more

High Fructose Corn Syrup Petitioning to be Rebranded as "Corn Sugar"

Posted by krissy on September 15th, 2010

You know you've got an unhealthy product if changing its name to something with "SUGAR" in it seems healthier.  

The Corn Refiners Association, the lobbying group and manufacturing association that represents the makers of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has petitioned the FDA asking to identify high-fructose corn syrup on food packaging as "corn sugar."  You've probably seen those ridiculous commercials by the Corn Refiners Association, which, apparently aren't doing their job because HFCS sales are currently at a 20-year low.  Meanwhile, more and more research is finding out about the dangers of HFCS.... read more

The Seventh Generation Green Baby Giveaway!

Posted by krissy on September 13th, 2010

Enter The Seventh Generation Green Baby Giveaway!

One lucky winner will get:

That's a great prize, huh?  It's an over $40 value!... read more

Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Event in San Francisco THIS Weekend!

Posted by krissy on September 10th, 2010

Head to Ghirardelli Square this weekend!  It's the Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival on September 11th and 12th.  Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day (which I love) will be there, turning the fountain in Ghirardelli Square into a giant Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day SINK!    Visitors will take a “bubble” out of the sink which will contain a Mrs. Meyer’s sample.   For each bubble that is taken, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day will donate $2 to San Francisco’s Clean City Coalition!  

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Pure Play Kids Toy Giveaway -- one more week to enter!

Posted by krissy on September 5th, 2010

There is one more week left before the Pure Play Kids Toy Giveaway ends!  One lucky winner will win a fun, natural, kid-powered toy from Pure Play Kids.  All you have to do is sign up to be on a mailing list and your name will be automatically entered.  Click here for details.  Good luck!... read more

Green Company Profile: Boloco

Posted by krissy on September 2nd, 2010

Why it's Keen:

Tasty, reasonably priced burritos, wraps, salads, smoothies, shakes, and cookies.  Everything is delicious and they have free wifi.  They have locations throughout New England.  

Why it's Green:

Boloco is a certified green restaurant.  Their "plastic" cups are made of corn and are 100% compostable and their bowls are made of bamboo.  They use LED lighting, low-flow waterheads, and the tabletops and countertops are made from 50 to 100% post-consumer recycled paper and petroleum-free resin, called Paperstone.  

Their ingredients are great, too.  Organic tofu, antibiotic and hormone free meats, humanely raised steaks, and more.  Take a look at their menu.  I'm sure your mouth will water.  ... read more

Michael Amaral Furniture

Posted by krissy on September 2nd, 2010

It's refreshing to see handmade eco-friendly furniture in a day where flimsy, particle board furniture is the norm.  I'm excited to be profiling Michael Amaral Furniture, a furniture designer and builder based out of Rhode Island.  

Why it's Keen: 

I'll let a picture of Michael's beautiful furniture speak for itself.  

     

'Nuff said, right?... read more

Urban Farming...Yee-Haw!

Posted by krissy on September 1st, 2010

The word "farm" often conjures up images of pigpens, silos, and acres of corn, not urban “farmers” living in a city.

Urban farming isn’t new. Ancient Persia had urban farms, and so did Macchu Picchu. However, now with green living gaining notoriety, urban farming is becoming very popular. The environmental benefits of urban farming are numerous. Cities are often the most environmentally-friendly places to live, with public transportation and being able to walk everywhere. If you can grow your own food, it just adds to the “greenness.”

One hurdle when it comes to urban farming is space. Here are some ways around that:... read more

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