Archives – October, 2008
There are a LOT of angered, exhausted, and aching Phillies Phans today. I am definitely one of them.
Like many, I’ve never seen a Philadelphia team win a championship. Luckily, I didn’t pay much attention when I was younger. But as I’ve grown older, I’ve had my heart broken during playoffs and championship series for the Eagles, Flyers, Sixers, and Phillies. I watched the 2005 SuperBowl in a London flat, with a TV we purchased from a pawn shop for a mere 24 hours, wearing my pink eagles hat and hoping the Eagles would break the Wiliam Penn Curse. But Billy Penn was still pissed and wouldn’t let us taste victory yet. Last year, I caught onto the Phillies Phever when we made the playoffs. But, we came up short yet again.
Continue October 28, 2008
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ills, bills, bills… Ugh the dreaded monthly expenses that take away from our precious discretionary income.
If you live in Philadelphia (or the surrounding area), you’re probably well acquainted with your Peco Electric bill. While you can’t avoid paying it, there’s some good news that comes along with your Peco bill. Peco is a company taking initiative towards environmental sustainability.
You may have noticed on your monthly Peco bill that the company is doing its part to support the development of wind energy. Perhaps you’re already contributing.
Continue October 25, 2008
Looking for some green reading materials at your local library or to give as a gift? Try “the Green Book: the Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet One Simple Step at a Time” by Elizabeth Rogers & Thomas M. Kostigen.
This book blends celebrity anecdotes of how celebs like Justin Timberlake, Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, and Tyra Banks embrace living green with practical green advice. You can learn hundreds of
Continue October 23, 2008
The desire to 
be green and trendy can cause a dilemma for today’s modern Green Girls. Can you have both? Looking for an Eco-friendly clothing line here in Philadelphia without restricting yourself to Vintage shops?
Kate D’Arcy’s line, TOGGERY, is one answer for Philly’s green & fashion-savvy young women. This collection is great because the line is designed for women who want to blend social and economic consciousness with trendy clothes. Each piece of Toggery is comprised of 100% organic and sustainable fabrics, including organic cotton, bamboo and modal.
Continue October 22, 2008
What do you do with that busted DVD player? Or that old stereo unused since the iPod dock was invented? Where do your beat-up electronics go to die?
Well, the environmentally responsible answer is “I recycle them so the materials can be re-used in other products.” But according to the EPA, 2 million tons of electronic waste ended up in landfills in 2005, and only about 380,000 tons were recycled.
To support and encourage Philadelphians to recycle old electronics, Waste Management and Sony Electronics have teamed up with the RR Donnelley Facility. They’re hosting an event
Continue October 21, 2008
What? Building Open Opportunity Structures Together (We Are BOOST) is hosting a special community event of Green Living Panel & Community Discussion, “Why Live Green? Options and Opportunities for Better Jobs, Careers, Housing, Business, and Education.” There will be a Q&A session, Brewery tour, giveaways, appetizer buffet (included), and networking following the panel presentation.
Continue October 20, 2008
Join the Eco-Moms Alliance of Chester County when they host Climate Change Forum on October 25th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Eco-Moms Alliance mission: Eco-Moms Alliance of Chester County is a dedicated group of local moms that are taking action in their personal lives to
Continue October 17, 2008
Thinking about Halloween costumes for this year? Rather than going to a Halloween speciality store and spending $40 on a costume worn once, try renting from a theatrical or costume shop.
Feeling extra creative?
Continue October 16, 2008
Use a toaster oven for smaller meals and snacks, you’ll use a third to half as much energy as your regular oven uses.
Still need to use a conventional oven?
Continue October 15, 2008
The Phillies-Dodgers NLDS playoff series is heating up! With plays like a game-tying two-run homerun from Victorino & Stairs’ two-run hit in last night’s game 4 – we Philadelphians are on the edge of our seats one game away from our 1st shot at the World Series since 1993.
As we root on the Fightin’ Phils, it also makes sense to acknowledge our beloved Philadelphia’s team enviro-efforts with their ‘Red Goes Green‘ campaign.
Continue October 14, 2008
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There are a LOT of angered, exhausted, and aching Phillies Phans today. I am definitely one of them.
