November 30, 2006
Easy Way to Make a Difference Every Day
Sometimes it's hard to feel like one person can do anything to help save the planet - we're so small and so the problem seems so big and so far away! What can one person do?The Rainforest Site provides an easy (and free!) way to help save the rainforest every day. Simply surf to their site and click the Preserve Endangered Land button. The site sponsors donate a little money for each click, and you get to feel good about contributing to the solution.
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November 29, 2006
How to Green Your Gifts (TreeHugger)
Feeling a little guilty about the rush to consume this time of year? TreeHugger has a timely article about green gift-giving.
From the minute you step out the door to shop, to choosing, wrapping, and delivering a gift - they've got it covered!
From the minute you step out the door to shop, to choosing, wrapping, and delivering a gift - they've got it covered!
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November 28, 2006
Driving Green
Are you confused by alternative fuels? Wondering about green cars?
Sam Spofforth, Executive Director of Clean Fuels Ohio, answers your questions about "Driving Green" this week at the Environmental Forum of First Community Church.
Sam Spofforth, Executive Director of Clean Fuels Ohio, answers your questions about "Driving Green" this week at the Environmental Forum of First Community Church.
Thursday, November 30
7 - 9 p.m.
1320 Cambridge Blvd.
Brownlee Hall
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More details are available by clicking thru to the Clean Fuels Ohio events page or the First Community Church calendar listing.
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GreenView Estates
Did you know that Columbus has a new "green community?"
You can read this story in the Dispatch for more information.
You can read this story in the Dispatch for more information.
November 26, 2006
Columbus "Get Green" Business Conference
The Center for Resilience at Ohio State is hosting the Columbus Green Business Forum December 15. The conference is sponsored by Mayor Michael Coleman's "Green Team," as well as a number of local businesses.
Columbus Green Business Forum Invitation
(Note: Clicking the link opens a 1.43M .pdf file.)
Speakers include David Brehm of DesignGroup, Michael Long of SWACO, a panel presentation by representatives of Corna/Kokosing, Northstar Cafe, Clean Water Limited, The Ohio State University, and Honda of America Manufacturing.
Columbus Green Business Forum Invitation
(Note: Clicking the link opens a 1.43M .pdf file.)
Speakers include David Brehm of DesignGroup, Michael Long of SWACO, a panel presentation by representatives of Corna/Kokosing, Northstar Cafe, Clean Water Limited, The Ohio State University, and Honda of America Manufacturing.
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What's a Buckeye?
The Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra) is the state tree of Ohio.
While there are Ohio buckeyes, California buckeyes, Texas buckeyes, red buckeyes, and yellow buckeyes, there has been no green buckeye. Until now!
While there are Ohio buckeyes, California buckeyes, Texas buckeyes, red buckeyes, and yellow buckeyes, there has been no green buckeye. Until now!
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Why the Green Buckeye Blog?
Note to Self and Others - Why I'm doing this:
- Save the planet for the kids!
- Develop a sustainability resource for Central Ohio
- Create an online community for Central Ohioans with an interest in sustainability
- Connect with and support others who are doing something tangible
- Market and advertise learning opportunities
- Be part of the solution
- Create a secondary income stream
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