Disney and Al Gore Team Up to Fight Global Warming
Let me first start off by saying…HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! Sorry I had to get that out of my system, but this is a gem for all you parents out there looking to get your children involved in the fight against climate change. With the help of Disney, about 2,000 teens have signed on with an organization called Inconvenient Youth to tell their friends, neighborhoods, generation and anyone who will listen that the time to take action is now. Why? The... Read More
Neil Young and 100 MPG
When Neil Young comes to mind, I can only think of one word to describe him…legend! The guy has been rocking for decades, has made hit after hit, dedicated a whole CD to taking on the Bush Administration, an environmentalist, the list simply does not end. As you may or may not know, for some time now Neil has been working on a way to convert his old 1959 Lincoln into a green machine. Neil has set out to achieve the aggressive target of 100... Read More
Starbucks Wants More Coffee….Fairly
Following up to yesterdays blog about Yerba Mate, that other hot beverage is u0p for discussion today….coffee. Yes the drink that keeps on giving and a major part of peoples morning routine. After being attacked on their green efforts, Starbucks is ramping up their free trade coffee. Yesterday, TransFair USA and the Fairtrade Labelling Organiations International (FLO) announced that “Starbucks, one of the largest buyers of Fair Trade... Read More
Good To See Ya Again, Mate!
A little while back we were talking about an amazing drink called Yerba Mate made by the wonderful company, Guayaki. Not only is Yerba Mate a great alternative to coffee but the company itself has taken on some great eco-initiatives, most notably a carbon subtracting beverage. Last post we gave you the link to the company website and there was plenty of information about the product and what the company was doing. Well today I bring you the follow... Read More
Stick This in Your Pipe and…
This is a very interesting idea! So right now, with the current economic situation, funds might be tight and budgets may be in place that require a cut back in spending. You may be putting off that Tesla Roadster for awhile, but you still may be looking to reduce you car emissions and keeping spending at a minimum. All the talk in the car industry is redesigning the car, and thats right to a cetain extent. However, what if you could just alter parts... Read More
