http://www.greenphillyblog.com Philadelphia's resource for environmental news, companies, events & recycling do's & don'ts Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:19:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/04/18/7-green-phone-apps-for-travelers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7-green-phone-apps-for-travelers http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/04/18/7-green-phone-apps-for-travelers/#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:00:12 +0000 Julie http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=6743 In honor of my current travels, I'm sharing an excellent Treehugger Post I found on 7 green phone apps!

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/04/18/7-green-phone-apps-for-travelers/feed/ 0 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/07/23/how-england-entices-to-recycle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-england-entices-to-recycle http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/07/23/how-england-entices-to-recycle/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:39:42 +0000 Julie http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=4936 Crazy Brits - How England Entices to Recycle: Could it work for Philly?

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/07/23/how-england-entices-to-recycle/feed/ 1 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/02/15/have-you-measured-your-carbon-footprint/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=have-you-measured-your-carbon-footprint http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/02/15/have-you-measured-your-carbon-footprint/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:00:58 +0000 Julie http://greenphillyblog.com/?p=3589 Only 7% of Americans have tried to measure their carbon footprint, according to the Sacred Heart University Polling Center. Use this handy calculator to measure your carbon footprint: if (WIDGETBOX) WIDGETBOX.renderWidget('49ffe645-2ec8-4a49-9614-e9f7824eed88');Get the CoolClimate Carbon Footprint Calculator widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox! Not seeing a widget? (More info) Posted by Julie

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/02/15/have-you-measured-your-carbon-footprint/feed/ 2 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/02/02/green-travels-denver-snooze-sustainable-eatery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=green-travels-denver-snooze-sustainable-eatery http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/02/02/green-travels-denver-snooze-sustainable-eatery/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:00:57 +0000 Julie http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=4132 On a recent family visit to Denver, I had a DELICIOUS sustainable restaurant experience I wanted to share! Snooze on 2262 Larimer St was quite the brunch treat. Being the greenie I am, I noticed the recycle & composting signs throughout the restaurant (the trashcan in the bathroom requested only paper towels & compostable products). I suspected other green practices to follow suite and found their eco-friendly actions on their Snooze-licious website:

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/02/02/green-travels-denver-snooze-sustainable-eatery/feed/ 2 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/09/03/lessons-from-japan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lessons-from-japan http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/09/03/lessons-from-japan/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:00:15 +0000 Julie http://greenphillyblog.com/?p=3299 Though I've given some negative press to Japan - for the slaughtering of dolphins - I do have great respect for the country. I had the amazing opportunity to spend 10 days in Japan with my Mom and one of my best friends. We explored everywhere from Nakatsu to Hirsohima, Kyoto, Tokyo, Nara, Nikko and Beppu. Of course, I made sure to observe enviro-habits abroad. One of the most interesting things I noticed is how efficient the country is. When the Japanese put out waste, they have to separate their plastics, aluminum, glass, and any other recyclables in separate bags from one ‘burnable’ waste area. If this isn't done, fines ensue. (With a country so small, it's risky not to take drastic recycling efforts). One night I stayed at the Earth Embassy at the base of Mount Fuji. American Jacob Reiner founded this organic farm, education center and restaurant to better the local area - especially with delicious produce. We met five volunteers who stay anywhere from a week to several months - investing their time for the greater good. (I also enjoyed a banana and garlic pizza from the delicious café - don’t knock it until you try it…) Eco-Lessons that I imported from Japan for you?

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/09/03/lessons-from-japan/feed/ 0 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/03/25/quick-vacation-tip-eat-locally/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quick-vacation-tip-eat-locally http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/03/25/quick-vacation-tip-eat-locally/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:38:37 +0000 Julie http://greenphillyblog.com/?p=3072 When you're traveling it's easy to get out of the habits you work hard to incorporate in your daily life - like exercising, eating right and your earth-friendly habits that are so routine when at home - can become challenging when vacationing.
]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/03/25/quick-vacation-tip-eat-locally/feed/ 2 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2008/12/11/could-climate-change-affect-your-travel-plans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=could-climate-change-affect-your-travel-plans http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2008/12/11/could-climate-change-affect-your-travel-plans/#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:03:01 +0000 Julie http://greenphillyblog.com/?p=2125 Baby, it's getting cold outside, and people are making vacation plans to get away & feel some relief from those wintertime blues. Planning a trip in the near future? Unfortunately, climate change is placing many travel hot spots in danger. Here's some travel destinations that could be affected:
• Venice, Italy - Just last year, the United Nations cultural organization UNESCO cautioned that Venice is in danger from rising sea levels, resulting from climate change. Last week, over 5 feet of water flooded the underwater city. Additionally, salt water is eating away at the buildings. To combat these problems, the city is building a gate system, a project nicknamed "Moses" to be completed by 2011.
]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2008/12/11/could-climate-change-affect-your-travel-plans/feed/ 2 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2008/08/28/labor-day-green/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=labor-day-green http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2008/08/28/labor-day-green/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:30:16 +0000 Beth http://greenphillyblog.wordpress.com/?p=714 Many of us are gearing up for the long holiday weekend away. So it seems like a good time to review how we can put our best green effort forward when away from home, where it's often more challenging to do so. Whether you're hitting the beach, camping or visiting old friends, it's easy to let go of your good green habits when you have a change of scenery. Just like our eating & drinking habits change on vacation, so can our eco-friendly intentions. Here's some things to keep in mind to lessen your carbon footprint this weekend or whenever you're away from home:
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