Archives – April, 2009

Green Your Library

The scholarly folks over at Learn-gasm have put together a list of a 100 ways to make your library greener.

Many of these tips can be applied to your home or office including: Switching to safe cleaning products, fixing leaks,  using eco-friendly light bulbs and turning off computers (so simple!)

Check out the complete Learn-gasm list.

Posted by Beth

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WXPN on Sustainability

My favorite radio station, WXPN 88.5 is featuring a segment on Sustainability. They launched the piece for Earth Day, and it’ll run for a few weeks.

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Happy Earth Day! Philadelphia Celebrations

Wednesday, April 22nd is Earth Day! How are you celebrating?

Here’s a variety of ideas in & around Philly from volunteering to free drinks – So attend as many as you can:

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How Safe is Your Sunscreen?

images1Tis the season… to lather up on the sunscreen before heading out and fight off sun damage.

We’ve heard the major health risks of going unprotected in the sun (skin cancer, premature aging and wrinkles.)
But despite sunblocks major health benefits, many leading brands are still made with ingredients that are potentially harmful to the environment.

What should you watch out for?

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Eco-Friendly Fashion Show on Earth Day hosted by Drexel Student

Are you looking for something to do on Earth Day (next Wednesday, April 22nd)?

Drexel student Jenni Izzo is hosting an eco-friendly fashion show at the F.U.E.L. Collection on 249 Arch Street (former ‘Real World’ House) at 7pm. Tickets are being sold presale for only $20, and all proceeds will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Jenni wanted to host an eco-friendly Fashion Show to bring the community together & support environmental action.

Over 30 local and national designers and boutiques including

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Jenkintown Green Living Fest this Sunday

imagesHead to Jenkintown this Sunday, April 19th, for the Green Living Fest. Held from 12-4 in the Jenkintown town square, it’s an ideal way to kick start your Earth Week celebration (April 19-25th.)

The event is sponsored by Green Jenkintown, the EAC for the Borough of Jenkintown. Come and support their first green fest – Their goal is to make it annual.

Some of the cool activities include:

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Quick Tip: A Better Way to Whiten

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It can be challenging to keep white attire fresh-looking. But while it’s tempting to choose bleach to brighten your whites here’s a safer way to whiten:

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Tea Made Greener

As I’m touring in Japan & drinking ample green tea, I thought this post on one of our favorite beverages appropriate…

Are you a daily tea drinker?  Switch to loose tea in a reusable tea ball or through a strainer so you don’t waste the bag, string or tag.  Loose tea is the most enviro-friendly option, especially if you buy in bulk.

Posted by Julie

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