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Holiday Giving with UNICEF’s Inspired Gifts
26 November 2009, 8:00 am |
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New Orleans’ Green Project
25 November 2009, 12:39 pm |
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TweetsGiving: Celebrate gratitude with fellow tweeting do-gooders
20 November 2009, 9:00 am |
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Favorite Eco-Friendly Etsy Finds
19 November 2009, 9:00 am |
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Water Bottle Rewind
18 November 2009, 2:40 pm |
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Green Project, a New Orleans-based nonprofit, advocates for deconstruction over
demolition -- they work to reclaim materials from
properties damaged by Hurricane Katrina and use them for rebuilding
efforts instead of sending them to landfills. Check out Blake Killian's post about
the group's efforts!
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I went to the annual Po-boy Preservation Festival** last weekend here in New Orleans. Amid the gluttony (I had five) and the crowds, I stumbled upon a table staffed with volunteers. They were with the Green Project,** and they were extolling the virtues of energy-efficient light bulbs. ...
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It's official: using a reusable bottle is better for the earth than drinking bottled water, even if you recycle the bottle. A recent study found drinking bottled water boosts greenhouse
gas emissions 46 times more than water from the tap. If you have friends who haven't made the switch yet, let them know it's time!
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Brita FilterForGood The New York Times' blog posted a very interesting article about sustainable surfing and gave a shout out to our partners at the Surfrider Foundation! Read more...
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California entrepreneurs find new uses for old surfboards and wetsuits.
Brita FilterForGood Sarah finds the coolest eco-friendly Web sites and products. Check out her latest fashion finds at etsy.com!
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For the same reasons I like the foods on Foodzie,** I prefer buying handmade accessories, clothing and housewares on Etsy.** I really enjoy wearing items that are one-of-a-kind, but I find when asked about ...
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A student at Indiana
University is raising awareness about the negative effects of bottled water through art!
She also posted “free water” signs that point to water fountains to encourage students to kick the bottled water habit.
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For sophomore Marine Tempels, art refreshes environmental activism.
Brita FilterForGood It's "Green Week" on NBC and the shows are going green both on air and behind the scenes! "30 Rock" currently holds the title for the greenest show, way to go!! Check out the shows and let us know what you think of their approach to environmentalism.
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If you happen to check out any of NBC Universal's channels or web sites this week, you're sure to be bowled over by the green messaging: green logos, green-themed PSAs, even green-centered plots on your favorite shows (Al Gore comes to30 Rock!).
Brita FilterForGood USA TODAY has a great interview/video on David de Rothschild and his upcoming Plastiki expedition. Check it out as he gets ready to sail his 60-foot catamaran made entirely out of recycled plastic.
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David de Rothschild?s 60-foot catamaran, Plastiki, is made entirely out of recycled plastic and will kick off a 11,000-mile voyage next month.
Brita FilterForGood Congrats to FFG supporters Lady Antebellum on their big win last night! They brought home two awards at the Country Music Awards, woo hoo! Be sure to check out how they're reducing bottled water waste while on tour.
Brita FilterForGood Thanks to all who submitted proposals to the FilterForGood Eco-Challenge. We received a ton of GREAT proposals and are in the judging phase now. Stay tuned for updates!
Briana Melissa Ford Who would I speak to about a possible partnership with a company I work for who is 100% for going green? Our target demographic is college students, and we'd love to partner with FilterForGood.
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Brita FilterForGood Congratulations Brittany Frandsen! Facebook fans voted and named you the winner of the "Show Us Your Green Room" contest (pending entry's validity). You and a guest will receive a VIP trip to the Sundance Film Festival - see you in January!!
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Brita FilterForGood Are you trying to make this Thanksgiving greener than ever? Here are some great tips on making your festivities a little more earth-friendly!
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Can we all stop for a second and ponder the fact that it’s NOVEMBER? We are officially in holiday season, and to be honest, it makes me a little twitchy. Wasn’t it just summer like, two days ...
Brita FilterForGood Tomorrow's the last day to vote for your favorite green room and send the winner to the Sundance Film Festival. Visit the Green Room tab and vote now: http://apps.facebook.com/britagreenroom/
Brita FilterForGood Brita and FilterForGood make a guest appearance in Telluride to help eliminate bottled water waste from the festival.
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