January 2012
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Jan 22nd
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If I were a candle...  →
Vintage and eco-friendly… these unique soy candles brought to us by Waverly and Irving are quite a treat!   Vintage is lovely in its own right but if you’re not familiar with soy, here’s why you should be: they last about 50% longer than petroleum-based paraffin, burn slower and cooler (key for distributing fragrance), are non-toxic and less likely to trigger allergies, and...
Jan 22nd
Artists as Citizens: EXTINCT →
The goal of this project is to bring awareness to the millions of species that are under threat because of climate change. I created 26 different cards with various endangered species. Each animal card is depicted with its own abstract representation symbolizing the departure of the unrecoverable beauty of these species.
Jan 20th
“It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our...”
Jan 14th
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This American Life: "ACT TWO. CLIMATE CHANGES.... →
This American Life touches on the harsh reality of environmental activism…  Ira Glass: “Once someone is skeptical of this and they see it as a he said, she said argument, is it possible to ever get through to them?” Roberta Johnson: “Well, we’re certainly going to keep trying….”
Jan 14th
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July 2011
1 post
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Jul 18th
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June 2011
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If You Build it, They Will Come...  →
(image from WildLifePrints’ Etsy shop) Create a wildlife oasis and invite friendly critters into your garden or yard!  The National Wildlife Federation provides expert advice on how to create perfect habitats for our wild friends.  In return, wildlife will provide a little something for you!  For example, bats control those pesky insects - a chemical-free solution to rid your yard of...
Jun 13th
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February 2011
7 posts
“Our task must be to free ourselves… by widening our circle of compassion...”
–  Albert Einstein
Feb 28th
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“Look deep into the eyes of any animal, and then for a moment, trade places,...”
– Philip Ochoa, Board Member, ALL FOR ANIMALS
Feb 28th
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I Love Lucy →
Last week on RadioLab, I was touched by the story of Lucy - a chimp taken from her mother shortly after birth and raised by a family, as a HUMAN, for the purpose of a psychology “experiment.”  I think we can all predict the ending to this story is not be a happy one.  It illustrates the sentience of animals and our limited perception of this emotion due to language barriers or...
Feb 27th
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Feb 25th
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Feb 24th
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P.S.- I made this... →
I stumbled across this brilliant blog and had to share!  If, like me, you are cheap enjoy crafting, repurposing, and “upcycling” every now and again, this site may be right up your alley!   Enjoy!  And make me something beautiful! 
Feb 23rd
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Feb 23rd
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January 2011
5 posts
Jan 10th
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Broken Made Beautiful! →
The Broken Plate Pendant Company breathes new life into broken china through the creation of beautiful and unique jewelry.  The company’s creator, Juliet Ames, scours flea markets and thrift shops for spectacular finds that give her work an artful edge.   The uniqueness of her creations make them perfect one-of-a-kind gifts. The upcycling of your broken china is made easy - simply mail it...
Jan 10th
Jan 9th
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15 New Year's Resolutions That Actually Make a... →
It’s a new year! That means it’s time for a new and improved game plan!  Some of us may have already partaken in the ritual of setting resolutions for ourselves (e.g., losing weight, learning Mandarin, climbing Mount Everest).  However, it’s never too late to incorporate some eco-sense.  Below are fifteen simple changes you can make to improve your life.  Here’s to 2011!...
Jan 9th
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Jan 9th
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October 2010
12 posts
Oct 22nd
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WatchWatch
SAVING WHILE SURFING I first heard of this AMAZING idea while on another site I’m obsessed with, TED.com. Meandering through TED’s engrossing array of videos led me to “Tim Jackson’s economic reality check”. Tim discussed the true meaning of prosperity, social human behavior in conflict with economic systems, and new innovations in eco-business (or eco-nomy as I...
Oct 22nd
Oct 21st
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Oct 21st
“The time for action is now. It’s never too late to do something.”
– Antoine de Saint-Exupery (via kari-shma)
Oct 12th
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Oct 12th
“For me, words are a form of action, capable of influencing change.”
– Ingrid Bengis (via robot-heart)
Oct 11th
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What's in a label? →
Let’s face it, the darn things are everywhere!  Certification labels are plastered on everything from our paper to the kitchen sink (literally).  They’re meant to help us make better purchasing choices but how can they if WE DON’T KNOW WHAT THEY MEAN?  Let’s simplify things, shall we? Below is information from a great eco site, inhabitat.com (link above):   FSC...
Oct 11th
Oct 9th
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Oct 9th
Oct 9th
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And you thought you've seen it all...  →
Thanks to Conservation International, more than 200 new species have been discovered in the isolated Nakanai and Muller mountain ranges of Papua New Guinea. Herpetologist, Stephen Richards, and this team of scientists boldly went where no scientist had gone before, and found the stuff dreams (and some nightmares) are made of! Through discoveries like these we are able to better...
Oct 9th
July 2010
5 posts
“To be happy for an hour, get drunk; to be happy for a year, fall in love; to be...”
– Chinese proverb
Jul 21st
Smart Green Gardening →
As water becomes scarce in some areas and the temperature heats up, we can all take steps this summer to protect our yards from harsh climate conditions while reducing our demand on water.   It may be easier than you think and it could mean less yard work for you in the long run, not to mention a break on your water bill.  It’s really a win- win! The National Wildlife Federation brings...
Jul 21st
“Most of us have far more courage than we ever dreamed possible.”
– Dale Carnegie (via reluctantbuddha)
Jul 21st
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Jul 21st
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Jul 21st
June 2010
10 posts
“Headline: “The Devil says BP execs not welcome in Hell. Looking forward to...”
– danecook
Jun 21st
Tune in TONIGHT!
All hands on deck!  Tune in to CNN tonight from 8 to 10pm ET (7-9pm CT) for a special two-hour Larry King Live telethon, “DISASTER IN THE GULF: How You Can Help”.  This star-studded event will raise funds for the United Way, The National Wildlife Federation, and The Nature Conservancy.  These organizations are working directly with the families, individuals, and wildlife affected by...
Jun 21st
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Jun 20th
“We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when...”
– Charles Kingsley (via robot-heart)
Jun 14th
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The Flea: Recycled Finds →
The “flea” market earned its name in 1920s France, where used goods were displayed in the streets and inevitably created popular vacation homes for fleas and other unwanted critters.  Why they thought emphasizing this fact would appeal to shoppers I will never know, but I digress… Flea markets have come a very long way in providing vintage and recycled gems for bargain-hunters...
Jun 14th
Jun 9th
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VOTE NOW and Make a Difference! →
Okay so here’s the 411, Pepsi’s GIVING AWAY MILLIONS every month to fund “great ideas” that could benefit your community.  The ideas are submitted online and the public votes on who should get the money.  Cool, right?!   There are a number of wonderful “ideas” out there but this one is near and dear to me, Improving WildCare’s Wildlife Rehabilitation...
Jun 9th
Jun 8th
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Jun 7th
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Food for Thought
 The current oil disaster continues to wreak havoc on numerous species, but let’s focus for a moment on the bluefin tuna.  Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast like myself or simply enjoy the occasional tuna salad sandwich, you’ll want to read on. According to MSNBC, the oil spill area overlaps the only known spawning area for the bluefin tuna.  After spending about 10 months in...
Jun 1st
May 2010
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May 31st
WatchWatch
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” - Albert Einstein Then and now.  What has changed?  Well… NOTHING! Where are the improvements in disaster response?!  What do you call an industry that improves its technology for drilling deeper but not its response to disasters caused by said drilling?!...
May 31st
The United Nations Remember Bella Abzug →
My article in today’s Outreach features Bella Abzug.  Read on to learn more about this truly extraordinary woman. It began with Bella Rachel Molly Gurney, Stakeholder Forum Over the last two days, we’ve paid tribute to Rachel Carson and Anil Kumar Agarwal. Today, Rachel Gurney memorialises Bella Abzug in her column… Attorney, New York Congresswoman, and social and environmental...
May 19th
Today's Outreach →
Another one of my articles in today’s Outreach.  Page 5 (on link above).  About environmental leader and pioneer, Anil Kumar Agarwal. Honoring Anil  By Rachel Molly Gurney, Stakeholder Forum As we move closer to the Earth Summit in 2012, we must remember the leaders of the the environmental movement. Rachel Gurney celebrates today’s leader, Anil Kumar Agarwal… Anil Kumar...
May 18th