Archive for May, 2008
May
30

Green Car Insurance

Green Car Insurance
I just came across a green car insurance company in the UK. The Green Insurance Company promises that they will offset your cars carbon emissions by planting trees. I think it's a pretty amazing idea, and I wish more companies would offer something like this.…
May
29

Childhood Obesity Rates Remaining Steady?

Childhood Obesity Rates Remaining Steady?
An article in the NY Times yesterday said the childhood obesity rates seem to have hit a "plateau" in the US, meaning that they are no longer significantly increasing, nor do they appear to be decreasing. Maybe it's not bad news, so to speak, but I wouldn't call…
May
28

10 Steps to Creating a More Efficient Kitchen

10 Steps to Creating a More Efficient Kitchen
You've got your Energy Star rated appliances (and if you don't, find some here), but there are more ways to make your kitchen efficient, and it doesn't have to cost you tons of money (you can even find Energy Star rated appliances in affordable price ranges, we…
May
27

Paraffin vs. Natural Vegetable Soy Wax Candles

Paraffin vs. Natural Vegetable Soy Wax Candles
This is a scary thought, but did you know that the paraffin wax that is in most candles consumed by American households is a by product of oil refining? Paraffin comes from the sludge at the bottom of the barrel of oil. That sludge then goes through a chemical and…
May
26

All Things Eco Blog Carnival VOLUME ONE!

All Things Eco Blog Carnival VOLUME ONE!
Welcome to the May 26th, 2008 edition of All Things Eco. Be sure to Stumble the posts you like, or submit them to other social bookmarking services. Let's promote each other, as well as this blog carnival. Phil B. presents Can We Stop Global Warming? posted at P…
May
24

Lincoln Park Zoo Cafe Goes Organic

Lincoln Park Zoo Cafe Goes Organic
I would like to see this happen at more cafes. I would be all for my local zoo going organic. From Chicago Sun-Times:
This weekend, the zoo debuts a special cafe that serves only organic, sustainable or locally grown eatables. Even forks, spoons, knives and cu
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