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Shoebox Banjo Eco-friendly Craft for Kids

April 27, 2012
Shoebox Banjo Eco-friendly Craft for Kids

Today we’re making an eco-friendly craft for kids that will help inspire your child while allowing them to use their imagination. What is more fun to do on a rainy spring afternoon than make your own banjo? That’s right, using simple household and office supplies we’re making a fun and functional musical instrument. Our...
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Green News Weekly – MIT Modular EV, 6 Places Cars Are Banned, Drinking Fountain App and Canada’s First Biofuel flight

April 27, 2012
Green News Weekly – MIT Modular EV, 6 Places Cars Are Banned, Drinking Fountain App and Canada’s First Biofuel flight

Welcome back for more green news highlights from various environmental stories that occurred in the past week. This edition features: MIT’s modular, foldable electric vehicle for city dwellers; 6 places in the world where cars are banned; an app to help you locate the nearest water drinking fountain; and Canada’s Porter Airlines takes off...
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Walmart Joins The Better Cotton Initiative Promoting Sustainable Agriculture

April 27, 2012
Walmart Joins The Better Cotton Initiative Promoting Sustainable Agriculture

Cotton is one of the world’s dirtiest crops because of the pesticides used in its cultivation. For years, many retailers used cotton without thought to where it came from or what growing it entailed. This is now changing thanks to many multi-national corporations who are supporting an industry-wide initiative to growing “better cotton.” Retailers...
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Join Us for Ballston Arts & Crafts Market Opening Day 5/12!

April 27, 2012
Join Us for Ballston Arts & Crafts Market Opening Day 5/12!

Please join us on Saturday, May 12th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm, for the first Ballston Arts & Crafts Market of the 2012 season! It’s a great opportunity to pick up some handmade goodies for Mother’s Day The market will be held at Welburn Square, 901 North Taylor Street, between North Stuart and North 9th Streets...
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Comment on 10 Simple and Sustainable Ways to Reuse Mint Tins by 10 Ways To Reuse Old Toothbrushes |Sustainable Products | Planet Forward Sustainable products

April 24, 2012

your carbon footprint. In the past we’ve provided you with new ways to reuse everything from mint tins and plastic cups to bread bag tags and bread bags. Today, we’re sharing the top ten ways to reuse Read the full post
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Comment on 10 Sustainable Ways to Reuse Bread Tags by 10 Ways To Reuse Old Toothbrushes |Sustainable Products | Planet Forward Sustainable products

April 24, 2012

the past we’ve provided you with new ways to reuse everything from mint tins and plastic cups to bread bag tags and bread bags. Today, we’re sharing the top ten ways to reuse your family’s old toothbrushes. Read the full post
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April 24, 2012

your carbon footprint. In the past we’ve provided you with new ways to reuse everything from mint tins and plastic cups to bread bag tags and bread bags. Today, we’re sharing the top ten ways to reuse Read the full post
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Comment on 10 Sustainable Ways to Reuse Bread Tags by 10 Ways To Reuse Old Toothbrushes |Sustainable Products | Planet Forward Sustainable products

April 24, 2012

the past we’ve provided you with new ways to reuse everything from mint tins and plastic cups to bread bag tags and bread bags. Today, we’re sharing the top ten ways to reuse your family’s old toothbrushes. Read the full post
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Activism through Daily Choice

April 21, 2012
Activism through Daily Choice

Today is Earth Day and we challenge you to recognize your power to change the world. You may not think of yourself as an activist, but you are.  Yes, I’m talking to you.  We are all activists.  Every choice we make, every day, adds up to make a huge difference in the world.  It’s...
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April 20, 2012

Have you considered using glass straws? They’re super classy and toxin free. I’ve seen a few brands out there. my favorite is simply straws, i love the travel case each straw comes with http://bit.ly/simplystraws Read the full post
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