Happy Earth Day 2008
(Well, I’m a little late but I still wanted to write about Earth Day, so deal)
There are a lot of interesting reads on the ‘net regarding this special occasion, and here are some worth checking out:
50 Ways to Save This Planet is simple, to the point, and beautifully designed. It features 50 green ideas in elegant boxes with icons, along with a simple description to make you think twice about your lifestyle.
Cnet’s Green Tech blog has a vast array of green-themed articles, the most interesting of which is this article on how pig urine can supposedly be turned into plastic in a way that is more environmentally friendly.
Feministing tears haters a new one with this rebuttal to a claim that feminism and divorces are the cause of the world’s deterioration (also, Sesame Street.)
No Impact Man celebrates being recognized as one of Time.com’s top 15 environmental websites (the other 14 are listed as well.)
Lifehacker lists several ways you can go green with your computer by making simple adjustments.
Queercents asks readers what they do with all their plastic containers.
There are a TON more articles on ways you can help the environment, but for the most part I think everything is common sense. If you know of any especially interesting articles, please tell me. Also, feel free to also browse through my own articles regarding the environment.
Related Posts:-
- The Candle Night Campaign
- Linkups: Blog Reads
- Linkups: Japanese News
- Environment: Meat-Eating Chinese and Other Causes of the World's Food Crisis
- Kangaroos vs. Whales: Which Is More Appropriate to Slaughter?
April 24th, 2008 at 10:52 am
Great article! Thanks for linking the “50 ways to Save this Planet”. I’ve been looking for ways to cut back on my consumption of energy/resources and “50 ways” is a very succinct list of things to do!
Some things I would add to that…Using dry shampoo every other day. I’m looking into doing this; it cleans your hair (or rather makes it look less greasy/bed-heady) cutting down on the need for daily showers.
http://www.amazon.com/Klorane-Extra-Gentle-Shampoo-Extract/dp/B0000YV9EM
The only down sides are it comes in aresol can and it may cause you to smell like old people. I think I need to keep researching this idea…also now that it’s warmer here I’ve been letting my hair air dry instead of using my hair dryer.
Making margins smaller on printed documents (.75 i think? instead of whatever is standard) saves trees and money!
This family is pretty amazing. They turned their California suburban homestead into a self sustaining garden/farm.
http://www.pathtofreedom.com/
Finally, I wanted to say that working at the wineshop/grocery store that I work at I’ve seen a huge jump in the number of people bringing their own bags which makes me very happy! Change is possible!
April 25th, 2008 at 3:07 am
Thanks Manda!!
I’ve heard of dry shampoo before but assumed it would turn out for the worst on my dark hair. I’ve heard corn starch also works a good oil-absorber.
Also, it’s great to hear more people using eco bags–it seems like everybody has one in Japan, and it has become something of a fashion trend as well. Thanks for the links and comments!!