Monthly Archives: January 2010
Beware BPA Exposure, Says the FDA (At Last!)
| January 18, 2010 | Posted by Phila under Bisphenol A, bpa-free, buy green, clean water, eco friendly gifts, eco gifts, go green, going green, green gifts, Green Irene, greening, how to go green, reduce reuse recycle, safe sippy cup, safe water bottles, sigg |
Why does this look to me like another (obvious) argument against letting an industry self-regulate and self-test? Today, Lindsay Layton of the Washington Post revealed that after years of rumblings from the scientific, medical and public health communities, the FDA has finally expressed concerns that perhaps Bisphenol A — the chemical compound used to harden… more
Newsflashes from the Front Lines of Climate Change
| January 11, 2010 | Posted by Phila under carbon footprint, climate change, cultural change, environmental responsibility, global warming, green economy, green education |
Since I began working with Green Irene, I’ve made it my business to reach out to an inclusive audience that crosses political and environmental lines. And I’ve been pretty careful to focus on the many personal and economic benefits of going green, and stay away from issues that would raise conflict. But just this once I’m… more
If Americans Are Savvy on Energy-Efficient Lighting Savings, Why Are They Slow to Cash In?
| January 11, 2010 | Posted by Phila under buy green, CFLs, energy-efficient lighting, green consumer, green consumers, green education, light bulbs, save energy, Uncategorized |
If you’ve lingered over CFL displays at the hardware store or on Green Irene, then calcuiated the cost and walked on — you’re not alone. A new study by Osram Sylvania found that while awareness and adoption of energy efficient lighting is growing, Americans don’t seem to be feeling any urgency about saving money and energy… more
Simple Steps for an Eco-Friendly Holiday
| January 11, 2010 | Posted by Phila under buy green, eco friendly gifts, eco gifts, go green, going green, green consumer, green consumers, green gifts, green holiday, Green Irene, green lifestyle |
Ahh, the holidays…time for family gatherings, warm wishes and.thoughtful remembrances… …frenzied shopping, gift-wrapping, card-sending, tree-trimming, over-spending.… …and tons upon tons of trash! Shopping bags, packaging, giftwrap, envelopes, catalogs, not to mention the forests’ worth of Christmas trees on the curb by December 26. The good news? With some simple, affordable alternatives and a little advance planning,… more
Give Green this Year — and Double Your Impact!
| January 11, 2010 | Posted by Phila under buy green, eco gifts, green gifts, green holiday, green initiatives, Uncategorized |
It’s not often that I devote a blog post specifically to promoting the products in my online shop — but this post offers you more than the opportunity to get great green gifts for your family, friends, and pets (not to mention your home!) Your gifts can help your loved ones save energy, conserve (and purify)… more
How You Can Give the Earth’s Simplest Gift
| January 11, 2010 | Posted by Phila under clean water, water charity, water conservation, water scarcity |
This Thanksgiving, the centerpiece of our table will be very simple: a goblet of clear water. Why? Because here in a country where we can bring fresh water gushing from our spigots at a moment’s whim, it’s easy to forget what a rare and precious blessing that fresh water is. Rare — the element that covers 70%… more
