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Green Washing
February 03rd, 2010Green Washing Lies slip through the crack, Cause green is the new black,Don't believe everything, Beware of greenwashing! The Corporate Spin-Cycle These days, consumers are constantly bombarded by... [ more ]
BYOT - Bring Your Own Towels
February 02nd, 2010Bring Your Own Towels Wash'em and dry'emBut hands-down no wayDon't throw any more Paper towels away! Paper products occupy up to 40% of the space in our landfills, including the paper towels you dry... [ more ]
Eco-Art
January 28th, 2010Indoor Art QualityIf your home is looking kind of bareIt's time to add some artistic flairAdd some pieces from local artistsAnd give your walls an eco-twist. Fine Eco-Art Handmade and recy... [ more ]
Green Cars
January 27th, 2010Green Cars Don't anyone fearNew cars are here!To combat gasoline, Drive a car that's green! Grab the Wheel This year, why not buy a car that not only has style and comfort, but also has a minimum im... [ more ]
Recycling Made Easy
January 26th, 2010Recycling Made EasyIt's easy to be overwhelmedWhen you're not sure what to doSo here's a few tips meant to makeRecycling easier for you! Want to get the 4-1-1 on recycling so you can start the year o... [ more ]
Green Humidifier
January 21st, 2010Green HumidifierTo keep the air from getting dryerIt's time to get a green humidifierConserving water as soon as you beginYou'll ward off colds and moisturize skin. In addition to keeping things chil... [ more ]
Take Back The Tap
January 20th, 2010Take Back the Tap Next time you have thirst,Don't unscrew that cap,Think about the Earth first,Drink water from the tap! Just Give it a Little Tap College campuses, cities, and restaurants across... [ more ]
Handy Dandy Green Hobbies
January 19th, 2010Handy Dandy Green Hobbies What do you dowhen you're not at your jobbies?Why not pick up some greencash-saving hobbies? Many people with fidgety fingers find solace and joy in hobbies such as knittin... [ more ]
All Natural Lip Balm
January 14th, 2010All-Natural Lip BalmHere's an eco-friendly tipOn how to avoid chapped lipsTry using an all-natural lip balmTo keep your pucker nice and calm. Pucker UpWith winter officially upon us, it's time to tak... [ more ]
Solar Powered Trash Cans
January 13th, 2010Solar Powered Trash cans Garbage is all around, Full trash cans abound. Want to help your town?Solar cans will astound! Sunny Days Keep Trash Trucks Away Every day, millions of trash cans around ... [ more ]
USB Heating Gloves
January 12th, 2010USB Heating Gloves As you sit and type and shiverDon't raise the thermostatInstead try warming just your handsPlug in gloves to game and chat! Cold Hands, Warm Heart You know what they say: the co... [ more ]
Recycling Fun Facts
January 07th, 2010Recycling Fun FactsIt's time to get things straightOn exactly why recycling is greatIf you start to learn the factsYou'll leave behind green tracks. Green TipsWith the New Year finally here, try addi... [ more ]
eSolar Mirrors
January 06th, 2010Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Mirrors, mirrors all around, Helping to collect sunlight, Mirrors, mirrors do astound, By producing energy right! Mirrors for Fears Next time you look in the mirror... [ more ]
Green New Year's Resolutions
January 05th, 2010Green New Year's Resolutions Some hope to lose weightSome to be better menWhy not pledge to be greenerin the year two-thousand ten? Smart2begreen's goal is to bring awareness to the multitude of sma... [ more ]
Natural Oven/Stove Cleaners
December 31st, 2009Green Potion The holidays have finally come to a close,And it's time to clean your ovens and stovesDon't forget to use eco-friendly cleanersAnd help keep your kitchen a little bit greener. Eco-Frien... [ more ]
Green iPhone Apps
December 30th, 2009iPhone Green Apps If you have an iPhone,Let it be known.Give your screen a tap,Download a green App! Green Apps are Growing The functionality and practicality of the thousands of Apps offered by ... [ more ]
Double Duty Shipping Boxes
December 29th, 2009Double Duty Shipping Boxes In the mail from Santa's sleighcame boxes full of bootyDon't let those boxes go to wasteMake them pull double duty! Just as you reuse gift boxes and bags year after year, ... [ more ]
Cookies For Santa
December 24th, 2009Cookies for SantaAfter you tuck the kids in bedIt's time to make sure Santa gets fedWhip up a batch of chocolate chip cookiesYou don't want him to think you're a rookie. Chocolate Chip Cookie... [ more ]
Gift Cards For The Holidays
December 23rd, 2009Gift Cards for the Holidays Don't panic this week,I have what you seek,The quick and easy way,Gift cards save the day! Last Minute Shoppers Are you in a tizzy because you have waited until the la... [ more ]
Stocking Stuffers
December 22nd, 2009Stocking Stuffers Before your XMAS shopping's done,Stuff every stocking full of fun.Make sure the "stuff" you stuff is greenTo keep our landfills few and lean! This holiday, lessen your Christmas st... [ more ]
Office Holiday Parties/Regift A Present
December 17th, 2009Holiday Office Party 'Tis the season to be jollyAnd to enjoy a work partyGive a coworker a little extra cheerBy re-gifting a present from last year. Regifting It's just about time to start gearing ... [ more ]
Eco-Friendly Spirits
December 16th, 2009Eco-Friendly Spirits & Liquors Holiday parties are here,Cocktails and good cheer,How about a twist of green?Eco-spirits are on the scene. Organic Holiday Spirit Whether it's an office par... [ more ]
Hanukkah Gifts
December 15th, 2009Hanukkah Gifts Hanukkah is called the Festival of LightsWith candles lit and presents wrappedFor eight sacred nights.And it's not any less of a wondrous holidayWith greener gifts and reusable wrapJus... [ more ]
Fair Trade
December 10th, 2009Human Rights Day In honor of Human Rights Day,Make fair trade goods part of your holidayCoffee, clothing jewelry and moreAre just a few of the items you'll adore. Fair Trade Gifts In honor of... [ more ]
Christmas List
December 09th, 2009Top 10 Green Gifts Under $20 The holidays are here,Need help with a gift?Shop green this year,Give your wallet a lift! Season's Greenings As hard economic times continue, why not save s... [ more ]
Organic Candles
December 08th, 2009Organic Candles Procrastinating for the holidayswill only make you panicSo plan ahead and buy your candles nowand make sure they are organic! Winter holidays all over the world commence in fes... [ more ]
Fair Trade Chocolate / Global Exchange
December 03rd, 2009Holiday TreatsShopping season has officially begunWith lots of gift giving to be donePick up chocolate confections this seasonFair trade goodies are an even better reason. Fair Trade ChocolateWhen yo... [ more ]
Eco-Friendly Christmas Trees
December 02nd, 2009Eco-Friendly Christmas Trees Take some advice from me,Make your Xmas eco-friendly.Be as green as your tree, Buy one grown organically! ... [ more ]
Recycled Holiday Cards
December 01st, 2009Recycled Holiday Cards Send'em smiles, send'em cheer,Send'em joy for the New Year.Send'em recycled cards with generous bills,Just don't send'em later to the Earth's landfills! Billions of holiday ca... [ more ]
Happy Thanksgiving
November 26th, 2009Happy ThanksgivingFriends and family are on their wayThe turkey's been roasting half the dayDon't forget when enjoying your sidesTo give thanks for all you're able to provide. Thanks for Thanksgiving... [ more ]
Organic Wines
November 25th, 2009Organic Wines Between you and me,Let me throw you a vine, Sustainability is the key, Order a glass of green wine! Wineries Uncork Sustainability With the popularity of wine, it is important to en... [ more ]
Organic Recipes
November 24th, 2009Organic Recipes It's that time of year when we stuff our faces ‘til we wobble,So this Thanksgiving cook up yummygreen organic gobble! Gobble, Gobble Before you run out and grab that familiar ... [ more ]
Eco Thanksgiving Prep
November 19th, 2009Green ThanksgivingWith Thanksgiving just a week awayIt's time to start prepping for the big dayTurkey, stuffing, cranberries and yamsKeep it green while cooking for the fam. Prepping Your FeastWith T... [ more ]
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
November 18th, 2009Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Toxic sprays, gels, and foam Don't make for a happy homeUse products that are greenDon't use pollutants to clean! Green Your Clean A growing number of studies indica... [ more ]
Salt and Sand - Eco De-Icing
November 17th, 2009Naughty or Nice DeIcer? Winter makes for slippery roads;We humans melt the ice.But deicers using salt and sandAre naughty to Earth, not nice! Too much salt's not good for anyone and the same is true... [ more ]
Personal Care Products
November 12th, 2009Personal Care ProductsChapped lips and dry skinDon't let the winter weather winUse products that keep skin and hair hydratedThe results from pampering will have you elated. Eco-Friendly Beauty Regime... [ more ]
Cell Phones For Soldiers
November 11th, 2009Cell Phones for Soldiers Fighting far across the sea, No contact with their families, Donate your old cell phoneTo let a soldier call home. Call of Duty Cell Phones for Soldiers is a non-profit org... [ more ]
Reduce Your Heating Bill
November 10th, 2009Reduce your Heating Bill The holidays are almost here,Your wallet's getting thin.By saving on your heating bill,You and your gift-ees win! Brrrrring it on! Just because the weather outside is frigh... [ more ]
Cooking With Pumpkins
November 05th, 2009Fresh Pumpkin RecipesEven though Halloween's overThere are still pumpkins leftoverRoast the seeds or make homemade pieFollow a few easy recipes and give it a try. Homemade Pumpkin... If you've got p... [ more ]
Major League Baseball Goes Green
November 04th, 2009Major League Baseball Goes Green Take me out to the ball game, Where going green is the aim, Check on your team in the MLB, Are they becoming eco-friendly? Clean-Up Position Major League B... [ more ]
Daylight Savings Ends
November 03rd, 2009Daylight Savings Ends Time to turn the clocks backWave goodbye to the sunThere's more to do,Your yearly job's not done! Did you remember to turn your clocks back? While you may not have forgotten th... [ more ]
Organic Fair Trade Candy
October 29th, 2009Halloween TreatsWith costumes ready and faces drawnKids are ready to take Halloween onHand out delicious fair trade sweetsWhen kids are asking trick or treat. Natural, Organic, and Fair TradeWhen you... [ more ]
Make Your own Halloween costumes
October 28th, 2009Make Your Own Halloween Costume Witches, ghosts, and ghouls, At home you have the tools, Boxes, sheets, and brooms,To create your own costumes! No Costumes Halloween costumes can span from super ex... [ more ]
Changing of Seasons
October 27th, 2009Canning, Freezing, Jams & Jellies Your organic garden'sgrowing fruit a-plenty,So why not can it for the winter,And give gifts to few...or twenty! If you have a fruit tree or an organic garden, n... [ more ]
Eco-Halloween Decorations
October 22nd, 2009Green HalloweenWith Halloween a week away,Ghouls and goblins are on displayDecorate your home and keep it greenWhile prepping for a spooky Halloween. Halloween IdeasWhether you're hosting a big bash ... [ more ]
Glass Food Storage Containers
October 21st, 2009Eco-Friendly Food Storage Hey plastic don't be rude, Stop leaching into my food, With a green storage container, I'll become a plastic abstainer!... [ more ]
Winter Coats
October 20th, 2009Winter CoatsWhen the chilly wind starts breezing through,Warm up for winter in something new.Choose organic, hemp or recycled gearBuy it soon-winter's almost here!... [ more ]
Eco-Snowboarding and Skiing
October 15th, 2009Ski TripsIt's almost that time of yearTo break out snowboarding gearRemember to keep ski trips greenAnd help keep the mountain clean. Eco-VacationsAs you make plans for the upcoming snow season, make... [ more ]
As American as Apple Pie
October 14th, 2009Apple Picking Hey, it's harvest time,And farmers want to say, My orchards are most prime, Go apple picking today! As American as Apple Pie As the trees change into their autumn outfits, they proudl... [ more ]
Green Children's Books
October 13th, 2009Barefoot Books Encourage your kids to read Barefoot BooksThey'll learn to do yoga or become healthy cooks!Read stories and lessons to help protect EarthYour kids can be global and green from their bi... [ more ]
National Children's Day
October 08th, 2009Children's DayIn honor of National Children's DayKeep it green when your kids go playMake it fun with eco-friendly activities Gardening and crafts will grow creativity. Green KidsTake some time tod... [ more ]
Green Gyms and Fitness Clubs
October 07th, 2009Green Gyms & Fitness Clubs Wheels spin and belts turn,Sweat drips and legs burn, Calories becoming electricity, Gyms powered by you and me! Burn Calories Not Oil From Hong Kong's California ... [ more ]
Green Oktoberfest
October 06th, 2009OktoberfestOktoberfest is almost hereSo grab a frosty mug of brew,Make the choice to swig greener beer;Encourage friends to do so too! However and wherever you choose to celebrate Oktoberfest this ye... [ more ]
Eco Friendly Tailgating Party
October 01st, 2009Football Tailgating: Football season is in full swingTime to stock up on dips and wings.Make your tailgating party go greenFans will cheer for eco-friendly cuisine.Green Tailgating IdeasOne of footbal... [ more ]
Termite Terminator_The Green Way
September 30th, 2009Green Termite Control They chomp and chew, They bore right through, Send them on a permanent vacation, By using eco-friendly extermination.Bug Off, Naturally!Termites are a group of social insects tha... [ more ]
Inkjet Cartridge Recycling
September 29th, 2009Inkjet Cartridge RecyclingIn a landfill, empty cartridges of inkStay up to 450 years-that stinks!So when your printer is out, don't throw the toner away,Recycle instead and bring good things your way!... [ more ]
Reduce Energy Cost
September 24th, 2009Energy Audit Kill-A-WattIf you're looking to find new ways to go greenLook no further than your normal routineRemember to flip off power strips and turn off lightsGoing back to the basics helps the g... [ more ]
Rain Water Good to the last drop
September 23rd, 2009Rain Collection Barrels & Tanks It's raining, it's pouring, Fresh water for storing, Don't let it go down the drain, Collect and store that rain!Rain in the Benefits It is time for all of us to be... [ more ]
Green Tax Credit
September 22nd, 2009Green Tax CreditsFor April fifteenth you may not be aware,The things that you've bought can affect how you fare.Green choices at home help you to save cash,And green tax credits can increase your stas... [ more ]
Hand Sanitizer Pros and Cons
September 17th, 2009Natural Hand SanitizerIf you're trying to avoid the fluAnd keep your hands clean tooChoose a sanitizer that's safe to useAnd is as easy on the earth as it is on you.All Natural vs. AntibacterialWith f... [ more ]
Reclaimed and Recycled Wood
September 16th, 2009Reclaimed WoodChainsaws buzz and chop,Deforestation has to stop.Why cut down a living tree?Reclaimed wood is the key.Wood You Give Me A Second Chance? Reclaimed wood is simply wood that has been salva... [ more ]
Milk Jug Recycling
September 15th, 2009Got Milk Jugs?Get your milk mustache on-drink it up, chug-a-lug,But don't throw away your plastic milk jug.Recycling milk jugs is a green thing for sure,Their plastic even helps make furniture!Milk it... [ more ]
Global Treads - Shoe Recycling
September 10th, 2009Reuse Old ShoesIf you've got an extra pair of shoesAnd they're almost as good as newDonate old sneakers to be reusedGlobal Treads recycles them for you.The Gift of ShoesMaybe they were a gift or they'... [ more ]
Intl. Coastal Cleanup Day
September 09th, 2009International Coastal Cleanup DayWhat's that floating in the sea?Tons of our trash and debris, So take action without delay, Sign up for Coastal Cleanup Day!Life's a Beach...Clean It Up!On September 1... [ more ]
Recycled Glass Countertops
September 08th, 2009Recycled Glass CountertopsRecycle your bottles, be green and pitch inHelp Vetrazzo design a recycled kitchen!If counters and tabletops are items you seek,Check out these creations, so green and unique... [ more ]
Fair Trade Chocolates
September 03rd, 2009Sweet TreatsIf you can't fight those candy cravingsSee what chocolates have got us ravingSatisfy your sweet tooth with eco-friendly treatsFair trade goodies have got the competition beat.Yummy!Whether... [ more ]
Eco-Button
September 02nd, 2009The EcoButtonElectricity is a treatThat computers love to eat.Saving energy is a snackThat EcoButtons love to attack.Turn Me OffHave you ever been using the computer and been interrupted by something ... [ more ]
Pillow Talk
September 01st, 2009Sleep NaturallyYou can punch and fluff your pillow,But it won't forever keep.So for your next one buy organicTo create a greener sleep!Pillow TalkLet's face it - we spend about a third of our lives hi... [ more ]
Eco-Friendly Laundry
August 27th, 2009Eco-LaundryWhen it's time to get that laundry going,And stop the hamper from overflowing,Remember to pick eco-friendly suds that care,And are as gentle on the skin as the clothes you'll wear.Fluff and... [ more ]
Onion Fuel
August 26th, 2009Onion FuelOnions may make you cry, But they can be a fuel supply.Onion juice ferments you see, Waste becomes energy!Crying All the Way to the Bank In Oxnard, California, Gills Onions, a national onion... [ more ]
Children's Choice Lunches
August 25th, 2009Children's Choice LunchesFrom processed foods to piled up waste,School lunch should not be made in haste.Just keep it green and give kids a voice,By signing them up for Children's Choice!Children's Ch... [ more ]
Green Sports
August 20th, 2009Green TeamsNext time you root for your favorite teamEncourage them to start going greenTeams are becoming eco-machinesCheck out how they're staying lean Lean Green Athletic MachinesNow more than ever ... [ more ]
Bottled Water
August 19th, 2009How Pure Is Bottled Water? Crystal-clear, pure, and pristine, Is bottled water really that clean? Labels don't mention contamination, Bottled water needs better regulation.Bottled What?On the national... [ more ]
Green Jobs
August 18th, 2009Green-Collar JobsThere used to be two basic colors of jobs,Your collar was just white or blue.But in helping the Earth and improving our lives,We can now sport a green collar too!As governments across... [ more ]
Eco-Fashions
August 13th, 2009Eco ShopIf you've got nothing good to wearAnd the closet's looking a little bareTreat yourself to something niceEco-friendly shopping is our favorite vice.Green is the New BlackWhether you're off to t... [ more ]
Pool Chlorine Alternatives
August 12th, 2009Pool Chlorine Alternatives Splish, Splash, I'm developing a rash, Red eyes and green hair, It's time for natural pool care! Marco...Polo...Chlorine Out of Water? Danger lurks in our nation's swimmi... [ more ]
Public Transportation
August 11th, 2009Public TransportationWhen you're stuck in a jam, eyes fixed on the road When the gas stations increase their prices to gold When you realize just how much your car can pollute You'll start using mass ... [ more ]
Back to School The Green Way
August 06th, 2009Back to School The Green WayIt's almost time to head back to schoolAnd stop relaxing down by the poolBack to school shopping is already hereRemember to pick up eco-friendly gear.A Greener School of Th... [ more ]
Radioactive Dry Wall
August 05th, 2009Radioactive Drywall It's banned by the EPA, But it still made its way,Be sure you didn't installRadioactive drywall!Dr. Phosphogypsum I Presume In 2006, as a result of an American housing boom, Hurric... [ more ]
Biodegradable products, snack bags, etc.
August 04th, 2009Biodegradable BuysSome called it futile or a hopeless crusade,But they'll eat their words now that history's made.Once, years upon years in a landfill they stayedNow these products easily biodegrade!M... [ more ]
Greywater
July 30th, 2009No Grey AreasNext time you're hitting the showersSave a few drops to water your flowersCollect greywater while you soap up and scrubBy placing a big bucket at the end of the tub.Recycled WaterGreywate... [ more ]
Landfills
July 29th, 2009Landfills How much trash can we bury? Landfills don't have a garbage fairy, It's time to lend a helping hand, Reduce your waste and take a stand.Landfilled to the BrimIt seems like we all know the tra... [ more ]
Caught Wild Seafood
July 28th, 2009Safe Seafood If you want to cure hunger and widespread famine,You won't answer this problem with farm-raised salmon.The conditions they're raised in can be very sub-par,Instead try to eat salmon where... [ more ]
School Buses Driving Green
July 23rd, 2009Eco-Friendlier School Buses With summer vacation coming to an endThe school year's looming around the bendEncourage your school to get greener busesA cleaner environment is just one of the pluses.Gree... [ more ]
No Clean Coal
July 22nd, 2009"Clean" Coal? What is "clean" coal? Ask the O-zone hole, Until CO2 is not an issue, It's as "clean" as used tissue."Clean Carbon is Like a Healthy Cigarette"The harsh reality is that "clean" coal does... [ more ]
Urban Green Spaces
July 21st, 2009Urban Green SpacesFrom high rise homes to subway stopsAnd fire escapes to metro copsSome cities lack that special placeSo now it's time to make a caseFor building greener urban space!The City of Angel... [ more ]
5 Minute Showers, Save Water
July 16th, 20095 Minute ShowersNext time you hop in the showerMake it 5 minutes instead of an hourLowering your usage is not very hardYou'll even save water for the backyard. Quick Showers Bring Extra FlowersWith th... [ more ]
Green Golf Courses
July 15th, 2009Eco-Friendly Golf CoursesNext time you nail that drive, Remember golf courses are alive,Don't handicap the natural scene, Golf where the grass is truly green!As Green as its GreensToday's golf courses... [ more ]
Office Paper Waste
July 14th, 2009Office Paper WasteFortune 500 or hip "mom'n pop,"If you're wasting your paper it's now time to stop.Conserve and recycle and go digitalYour trash and your inbox will be so much less full.If you work i... [ more ]
Green Label Detective
July 09th, 2009Label DetectiveBefore you head out for an eco-shopping spreeCheck the labels to see what they really meanGreen marketing is not always what it appears to beBe a label detective when it comes to buying... [ more ]
Trickle Down Eco-nomics
July 08th, 2009Drip, Drip, Drip Here's a water-wise tip, What goes drip, drip, drip? It's not a leaky faucet, but drip irrigation, Helping to conserve water across the nation.Trickle Down Eco-nomicsWith U.S. water r... [ more ]
Good Luck for the Green Garden
July 07th, 2009LadybugsCute, red and sweet with their black tickly feetIt sure is unreal that this bug's favorite mealIs the very same thing eating your crops in the SpringNow you'll know what we mean when we say th... [ more ]
Green Independence Day
July 02nd, 2009Red, White, Blue ... and Green!Independence Day brings visions of picnics and pool parties, barbeques and big bangs. Remember to add some green to your plans for celebrating the Red, White and Blue an... [ more ]
The Three R's
July 01st, 2009The Three R's Stop garbage at the source, Before we are filled with remorse, It's our health we stand to lose, So reduce, recycle, and reuse.Reduce, Reuse, Recycle...RespondAccording to the U.S. Envir... [ more ]
Artificial Grass
June 30th, 2009Artificial GrassIf you're mowing and watering your lush front lawn,And pouring on chemicals and Weed-Be-Gone,There's a cheaper and greener choice you could make,If you swap out your natural lawn for a... [ more ]
Eco-Sunscreen
June 25th, 2009Green SunscreenNext time you're out in the sunOr at the pool having some fun,Slather yourself with sunscreenJust make sure your SPF is green.Screening SunscreenWith summer finally here it's essential ... [ more ]
iScript
June 24th, 2009iScript What's that sound you hear?It's a screenplay in your ear! Keep that paper awayRecord your script today!Hearing is BelievingAspiring TV and film writers across the nation are constantly working... [ more ]
Green Paint
June 23rd, 2009Green PaintThe days are long, the sun is hot,But VOCs in paint are not!For a fume-free sheen that won't make you faint,Just coat your walls with eco-friendly paint!Apartment walls in need of a little ... [ more ]
Green Birthday
June 18th, 2009Green BirthdayBefore you blow out the candles And get all your presents handledGet eco-friendly from cards to cuisineEven on your birthday it's smart2begreen.Happy BirthdayIf you've got a birthday com... [ more ]
