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
How Many Vampires Are You Feeding In Your Home?
| October 17, 2009 | Posted by Phila under energy conservation, energy efficiency, energy vampires, Uncategorized |
From Lestat to Angel, to the Twilight and Moonlight crews, it hasn’t been hard to find vampires in pop culture — especially at this time of year. But while they may be fascinating on the tube or in print, slurping down lifeblood isn’t exactly an endearing habit for a real-life connection. Nevertheless, I’d make a… more
Are Your Promotional Products Part of the Problem – Or Part of the Solution?
| October 15, 2009 | Posted by Phila under buy green, buy local, eco friendly gifts, eco gifts, environmentally responsible, go green, going green, green business, green consumer, green consumers, green gifts, green lifestyle, how to go green, recycled-content paper products, reduce reuse recycle |
Whether you’re onsite at a sales call or staffing a booth at a conference or festival, you don’t leave home without promotional products to hand out. Pens, letter openers, hand sanitizer…whatever the occasion or season require. Gifting is a powerful way to make a good impression. But as your clients grow more aware about green… more
Small Steps or Big Vision to Go Green? Both.
| October 12, 2009 | Posted by Phila under green initiatives, Green Irene, how to go green |
Whether you’re looking at going green as a way to reduce your ecological footprint, or simply as a means to reduce costs, the question is always — where to begin? Do you start with a transformational vision that draws everybody together and affects every aspect of your routine, or do you start small, with one simple… more
How Can You Recognize a BPA-Free Bottle After the SIGG Scandal?
| September 4, 2009 | Posted by Phila under Bisphenol A, bpa-free, Green Irene, phthalates, safe sippy cup, safe water bottles, sigg |
They were supposed to be one of the greenest green companies…their signature bottles sold in organic groceries, yoga studios, health centers and more. But today there’s a national uproar over the BPA found in the liners of SIGG baby bottles made before 2008. Sigg Aluminum Baby Bottles Has Trace Amounts of BPA — ABC News… more
Slow Down Rising Energy Costs – Without Spending a Penny
| September 1, 2009 | Posted by Phila under energy conservation, energy efficiency, energy vampires, energy-efficient lighting, environmental responsibility, how to go green, phantom energy loss, save energy |
As summer’s heat dwindles to nippy September nights, it looks like energy is going to remain expensive this winter. The good news? Heating and cooling accounts for up to 50% of the average home and office operating costs, so this is an area where you can save considerably with some simple, sensible adjustments. It’s easiest… more
