Ed Begley Jr and EcoKaren Dish with the Green Divas
February 25th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
Starting this week, Green Diva Meg joins us to post her fun weekly summary from The Green Divas Radio Show. [&hellip
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Ridekick: The Electric Bicycle Trailer
February 23rd, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Bike riding is good choice for the environment, and even better for your health. Since urban sprawl has us further from our workplaces, electric bikes can make the ride a little easier and Ridekick now provides a more economic solution if you're not quite ready for an e-bike. Ridekick offers the electric bicycle trailer to get you from point A to point B a little faster
Klean Kanteen: Replacing Plastics for Every Member of the Family
February 21st, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
The safety of BPA has been questioned by the National Toxicology Program of the Department of Health and Human Services as well as the Food and Drug Administration. Recently, infant bottles have moved to BPA-free or back to glass. If you are looking for BPA-free replacements for plastic drink containers than look no further. Klean Kanteen offers replacements for plastic drink containers used by all members of your family
Why Environmentalists Care About the Komen Controversy
February 16th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
For years eco-minded philanthropists have been researching Komen's products and giving them poor scores on the green front. With some donators wondering where to spend their cancer-fighting donation dollars, it's important to know where your money really goes and which products have potential cancer links. Here's a few reasons why environmentalists care about the Komen controversy
Last Minute Eco-Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
February 14th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Forgo the gift cards, chocolates and diamonds because you can still make this one of the vest Valentine's Days ever while embracing Mother Earth. Here are some great last minute Eco-Valentine's Ideas sure to please your sweetie
4 Super Bowl Party Ideas for a Greener Game Day
February 2nd, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Hosting a Super Bowl party can be fun, but it can also be very wasteful. This year, let's throw a Super Bowl party that's as kind to the planet as it is fun. Here are just a few Super Bowl party ideas to make your game day greener.
1st and Green: Super Bowl Environmental Challenge
January 31st, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Indianapolis is ground zero for the 2012 Super Bowl featuring the New England Patriots and the New York Giants. 1st and Green is an environmental challenge hoping to cash in on the Super Bowl excitement by motivating individuals, households and teams to live more eco-consciously.
Make Your Own Hydrating Sports Drink
January 26th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
With the overwhelming number of sports drink choices it's easy to throw in the towel and stick to water. However, sports drinks help the body replace valuable nutrients and electrolytes lost during strenuous workouts. Luckily, you don't have to purchase your revitalizing quencher. Here's how to make your own hydrating sports drink, saving money and the endless flood of plastic bottles filling our landfills
The DIY Craze
January 23rd, 2012 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, [&hellip
Eco-Friendly Exercise Gear
January 19th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
There are several items made from sustainable materials that also provide impressive alternatives to traditional work out equipment. From shoes to water bottles, there's always an earth friendly choice. Here are a few basic eco-friendly exercise gear choices to add to your regimen and maintain excitement and motivation for healthy living
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