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To all my fellow lipstick lovers and make-up addicts alike, this may not come of news to you. However, for those of you are are unaware, our favorite cosmetic brand recycles! M.A.C cosmetics has a recycling program that keeps me coming back for more .. litterally.
By returning six [6] M·A·C primary packaging containers to a M·A·C counter or M·A·C Cosmetics online, you’ll receive a free M·A·C lipstick of your choice as our thanks to you.
How awesome is that? So if you didn't have a reason to recycle before, now you do!
My trip to San Francisco
I absolutely LOVE how eco-friendly San Francisco's airport is. They even have a station for you to refill your water bottles! Also, waste stations where you not only separate your recyclables from trash but composting too. How amazing is that? I love you San Fran :)
Food Forests
Seattle is planning to plant the worlds first "food forest". How amazing would that be? Not only would the earth benefit from the abundance of new trees, but civilization too. Think of all the homeless who will benefit from free food. Healthy organic food! This should be done everywhere on earth. I am thinking a whole global initiative.
Meet the blogger!
Hello there!
I recently took a trip to San Francisco which was amazing to say the least! I stopped over in Berkely where I found these babies. I had to go say hello to my friends..
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While out in Downtown LA, I stop into a MAC store on Spring and 5th. I came across these lovely babies called PRiNK. Basically, they are iPhone cases made out of wood. The message they have behind the company is completely commendable! Proceeds go to environmental organizations and they also plant trees in efforts to sustain the environment. However, it wasn't clear whether the material used for the cases come from recycled or scrap wood. The intention is good though.
Peace & love,
Nés
Starbucks Goes Green
I just walked into my local Starbucks and found these beauties. Perfect for the Starbucks addicts! Just grab one of these reusable dishwasher safe coffee cups and receive a 10 cent discount off of your coffee. This can be used for hot and cold drinks.
By using these reusable coffee cups, you keep tons of paper cup waste out of our over filled landfills.
Reduce . REUSE . Recycle
What do you have planned??
No clue? No problem. Here are a few suggestions;
- Take public transportation to lessen pollution in the atmosphere.
- Plant a tree!
- Spend a day with nature. Have a pic nic at your local park/beach/lake.
- Hold a garage sale, donate to Goodwill, or reuse household items.
- Spend a day at your local Farmers Market to indulge in sustainable goods.
- Go hiking!
- GO VEGAN FOR THE DAY! Pledge to take dairy and meat out of you diet for the day.
Check out A Billion Acts of Green for more suggestions on how to celebrate EARTH DAY. And also, calculate your carbon footprint to get a better understanding of your impact on the environment.
Environmental Tip of the Day
Be creative as you look for new ways to reduce the amount or kinds of householdwaste.
- Give cardboard tubes to pet hamsters or gerbils.
- Plant seeds in an egg carton.
- Make a flower pot out of a plastic ice cream tub.
- Turn mason jars into cups for drinking or pots for plants.
By thinking creatively, you will often find new uses for common items and new ways to recycle and reduce waste.
EPA
Eco Tip of the Day
Leaving pet waste on the ground increases public health risks by allowing harmful bacteria or organic material to wash into the storm drain and eventually into local water bodies.
Environmental Tip of the Day
Taking a five-minute shower saves water by using 10 to 25 gallons. I put an alarm on my phone to ensure I do not take more than 10 minutes in the shower. Save even more water and money on your water bill by installing a water-efficient showerhead!
NBA GREEN WEEK 2013
The NBA has partnered with the Natural Resources Defense Council for the fifth NBA Green Week to bring awareness for environmental protection. During GREEN WEEK, the NBA will highlight league, team and player environmental initiatives including in-arena awareness nights, recycling programs and hands-on service projects.
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New York Knicks
- Contributing to a Volunteer Planting Day in the Bronx, which is part of New York City’s “Million Trees” program.
- Participating in Threes for Trees which committs the team to planting one tree for every three pointer the Knicks make at home this season.
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Minnesota Timberwolves
- Sparking the minds of young environmentalists with their “Think Green” school competition. The students are to submit their plan on who in their school or classroom is making the effort to ‘Go Green’ and preserve and protect the environment. The winning school receives a $2,500 grant, a ‘Green Wolfie’ trophy, and on-court recognition on April 13th.
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Denver Nuggets
- Hosted 50 second graders from Dora Moore K-8 School at Denver Botanic Gardens to learn about gardening and the importance of protecting the environment.
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Dallas Mavericks
- Participating in Trees for Threes. Hundreds of trees will be planted at TP Hill at White Rock Lake and Lake Cliff Park in Oak Cliff. Last year, 55 trees were planted in Reverchon Park.
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Atlanta Hawks
- Planting trees along the Atlanta Belt Line
- Donating $7,500 to Trees Atlanta for further beautification projects during their April 12th game vs. Milwaukee.
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Houston Rockets
- Hosted a “Rockets Recycle Tour”, with stops at a recycling station and corporate partner locations, encouraging fans via social media to come and drop off recyclable items, and rewarding them with vouchers to an upcoming game.
- Assisted elementary school children winter garden to spring garden and assisted with composting.
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Toronto Raptors
- Hosted NBA Green Night presented by Toronto Hydro.
- Arena utility consumption reduced by 10%, greenhouse gases by 30% and divert 74% of waste from landfill.
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Portland Trail Blazers will host their annual "Bike to Blazers" event during their Green Awareness Game on April 17. The team is encouraging fans to meet at a specified location downtown and bike a predetermined route to the game wearing their Trail Blazers colors.
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Milwaukee Bucks
- hosted a free electronic recycling drive Saturday, April 8 right before their game against the Toronto Raptors. Ever wondered what exactly to do with that outdated microwave, old irons and played out VCR? Well, the Bucks has just the solution for you! They took in everything from old computers to refrigerators.(Sidenote) To recycle any electronics, places like Best Buy and Staples will gladly recycle them for you.
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Brooklyn Nets
- Participating in Trees for Threes challenge. So, for every three point shot that goes in this season, one tree will be planted. Currently, they are at 292 so therefore, 292 trees will be planted by the Brooklyn Nets. Genius! New York could use some green.
The STAPLES Center has installed 1,727 solar panels providing up to 20% of the building’s energy.
Photo Credits; Bike Portland,
GREEN YOUR SKIN TOO!
I have recently been introduced to this idea which made me think. Your skin has millions of pores on them. Whatever you put on your body whether it is lotion, soap, fragrance, these all seep into your body through the pores on your skin. Therefore, one should be aware of what they put on there skin. Products with harmful man made chemicals have proven to be a health risk however, they are still being sold to consumers. More than 50 of the chemicals put into modern-day American body care products have already been banned in Europe because research shows they cause cancer and other chronic issues. It is up to us to take into consideration our health.
By opting to only use organic products, this lessens the chemical intake in our body. If you cannot pronounce the ingredients, chances are they are NOT organic. Juice has a great organic skin care line.
Environmental Tip of the Day
Dishwashers use less water than hand washing your dishes in the sink. Only run the dishwasher when it is a full load though. Dishwashers are even better when they have the Energy Star logo on them. The average water consumption with kitchen sinks takes roughly 20 gallons per day for preparing food and washing dishes. However, the average water consumption using the dishwasher is only roughly 5 gallons!
Each person washed 12 place settings. On average, hand washing used 27 gallons (103 liters) of water, and 2.5 kWh of water-heating energy. The human time it took to wash, rinse, dry, and put away was approximately 80 minutes. The dishwasher used approximately 4 gallons (15 liters) of water, consumed 1-2 kWh of total energy, and required 15 minutes of human time (loading and unloading the dishwasher). All in all, the dishwashers got the dishes cleaner, in less human time, using less water and energy.-One Green Generation Even the Environmental Protection Agency agrees;
Washing dishes by hand uses much more water than using a dishwasher. Using an ENERGY STAR qualified dishwasher instead of hand washing will save you annually 5,000 gallons of water, $40 in utility costs, and 230 hours of your time.And also, dishwasher are less work might I add. Who has time to mess up their manicure in the sink? Go figure.
Hello Spring
yay!!
Now that spring is here, lets spring into a new healthy diet with the abundance of spring produce now available. Eating only seasonal produce (fruits and vegetables grown specifically in the current season) is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint.
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By only consuming seasonal produce, we;
- Save money.Purchasing produce that are out of season is a lot more expensive than produce that are in season. The produce are in abundance when it is in season locally making it cheaper due to basic supply and demand. However, purchasing produce that are out of season costs more because it is being shipped from another region whose weather permits it to grow seasonally there. Through my expierence, produce at the local farmer markets are a lot cheaper than supermarket produce.
- Save nutrients and freshness. When food is not in season locally, it is shipped in from other parts of the world and this affect the taste. Transporting produce sometimes requires irradiation (zapping the produce with a burst of radiation to kill germs) and preservatives (such as wax) to protect the produce which is refrigerated during the trip. Produce lose flavor like they lose moisture when they are stored. Fresh, locally harvested foods have their full, whole flavors. Your body gets more out of certain fruits and vegetables at certain times of the year.
- Reduce pollution. Produce being shipped from other regions require oil and gas to fuel the ships and airplanes used to transport the goods. Bye electing to eat seasonally, we reduce the air pollution that would be emitted from transportation.
- Support local farmers. Lets face it, in this economy, we need all the jobs we can get. Support your local farmer by purchasing their good they worked hard for to grow. Besides, the supermarkets make enough money any.
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SPRINGproduce in season
- Asparagus
- Strawberries
- Artichokes
- Sweet Cherries
- Peas
- Radishes
- Apricots
- Morel Mushrooms
- Green Tomatoes
- Green Garlic
- New Potatoes
- Kale
- Spinach
- Lettuce
- Onion
- Broccoli
- Collard Greens
Find recipes using these ingredients here.
To find locally harvested produced in your area, check out the website.
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