This entry is part 12 of 13 in the series all things eco

Welcome to the July 14, 2008 edition of All Things Eco.

All Things Eco Blog Carnival

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, because I want to see more posts coming in!

I think some people might be confused as to how a blog carnival works. If you want to see your post included in the carnival, you have to submit it through Blog Carnivals, or you can email me the link, if you want, letting me know you want it included in the carnival. I see a lot of articles suited for the carnival, but I only include the ones that get submitted!

Update at 4:44pm: I thought I may have forgotten a submission, and when I double checked, I was right! I apologize to Jennae, your article was definitely worth inclusion!

Jennae Petersen presents No time for green shopping? Kanibal Home will find your vintage treasures for you — Your guide to stylish, eco-friendly decor! posted at Green Your Decor.

Adam Pieniazek presents Super Cyclist Troopers posted at Adam Pieniazek. Adam says, "Post about an encounter with an angry Bostonian driver while biking around my neighborhood." You have more restraint then me, Adam... I don't know that I could have biked away without saying something nasty!

Janel Wyczynski presents Being winter green?no more oil! posted at organic mommy's Weblog. My only worry is the trees that get cut down for wood burning stoves, but using wood that was cut for other projects and is leftover is better than making waste of what is left.

Naomi Stevens presents PRINCE CHARLES RUNNING HIS CAR ON WINE posted at Diary From England. Not just wine, but surplus supplies from vineyards which would probably have been discarded anyway... pretty cool.

Amanda Harris presents The Green Glass Company posted at Pajama Mommy. A cool way to recycle your glass bottles.

Lovelyn presents Natural Weed Killer posted at The Art of Balanced Living. Some chemical-free ways to get rid of weeds. Be sure to let us know how the way you chose works out, Lovelyn!

Cheap Like Me presents My life with the Diva Cup posted at Cheap Like Me. Cheap Like Me says, "Hello! I thought this post about my all-too-true experiences struggling with -- and then loving -- the super-eco-friendly Diva Cup might be a good fit for your carnival, and I haven't seen it in previous editions. Thanks for considering it." You guys might want to avoid this one, it's... "a girl thing." :) A good review and tips for the Diva Cup, though!

Benjamin presents Heating Your Home with Geothermal Energy Can Save You (And the Environment Big! posted at Trees Full of Money. Benjamin says, "Residential geothermal heat pump systems are without question one of the most exciting products in the world's quest for alternative and renewable energy sources." From Benjamin's article:
A geothermal unit will reduce your homes carbon footprint, and reliably warm and cool your home for many years. Best of all, a geothermal heat pump system can save you 70% or more per year on home heating and cooling bills!
Victoria E presents The Unspoken Global Warming Resolution: Short Hair and VE on Gaiam Life: 10 Ways to Green Your Pet posted at Victoria Everman :: Sustainable, Creative, Enlightened Living :: San Francisco. Victoria's first article talks about how cutting your hair short can help the environment, an interesting read. Her second highlights an article from Gaiam Life.

webrunner presents Dealing With The Wild Squirrel Humanely posted at Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders Guide. Any humane suggestions for keeping squirrels from wrecking a wood house? My parents are having squirrel problems...

Leon Gettler presents Clueless on environmental risk posted at Sox First. Leon says, "You would think at a time when the world is aware of the effects of climate change, that companies would be getting ready with some risk analysis. Think again. A new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit shows that companies are struggling to get their heads around environmental risk."

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of All Things Eco using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.


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This entry is part 5 of 10 in the series Eco-Friendly Friday

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Ice Cream Cones: It is crazy hot here, and it's making me want ice cream. When you go to the ice cream shop, get yours in a cone instead of a cup. No plastic spoon to throw away, no paper or plastic cup to throw away. And you get the extra yumminess of the ice cream cone (I'll be getting mine dipped in chocolate!).

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Eye CreamMost of you probably don't remember the post I wrote in early May on personal care products because the site was still very new. I finally got the nerve to go through my own personal care products and look them up on Skin Deep to discover that I am very disappointed. The company that makes my mascara (L'Oreal) tests on animals, as does the company that makes my eyeliner (Cover Girl), and my under eye concealer (made by Physician's Formula) contains parabens....

Gracie
There was a story on the news last night about the death of a 10 week old puppy. The family came home to find that their pet had been mauled by a wild animal, assumingly a coyote. I felt really bad for the family, but then I learned that they knew coyotes made a presence in their neighborhood, and they had seen them outside before, face to face with large dogs. I don't understand why you would leave your pets outside while you are away with the threat of coyotes?

We have two cats that we keep indoors. Our condo association requires it, but we would do it anyway. I don't think that I could let my furry butts roam around outside by themselves......

This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series 360 Vodka
I'm a little late with the write up on this, but I've been so busy I just haven't had a chance to do the story justice (and probably still won't now!). I'm sure you all remember the 2 posts I wrote about 360 Vodka (here and here). I have to say, I'm loving this company more and more (and not just because they sent me free stuff! :) )....

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