Responsible Living

Responsible Living

Get practical advice on being a conscious consumer and get inspired by others in the green community.

Celebrate World Carfree Day 9/22
Tue, Sep 21, 2010 4:23 PM by Siel Ju
Think outside the car this Wednesday and get to know your city close up by walking, biking, or riding public transit.
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Bioneers: From permaculture to psychedelics
Tue, Sep 21, 2010 1:32 PM by Siel Ju
The annual conference in San Rafael, Calif., will focus on women's leadership this year, with talks from Jane Goodall and Gloria Feldt.
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Eco-friendly dishwashing detergents fall short with consumers
Tue, Sep 21, 2010 12:30 PM by Katherine Butler
Reduction of dangerous phosphates in cleaners has some protesting lack of cleaning prowess.
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6 reasons to throw a book-swap party
Mon, Sep 20, 2010 4:33 PM by Siel Ju
Get free, new-to-you books and get rid of no-longer-loved books by throwing an end-of-summer book-swap party.
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'Trash Inc': Who profits from your garbage?
Mon, Sep 20, 2010 1:34 PM by Siel Ju
A new CNBC documentary follows the secret life of garbage -- from your trash can to the garbage trucks to the landfills -- and our oceans.
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Break ground, break bread at a Dig In event
Wed, Sep 15, 2010 6:27 PM by Siel Ju
Join one of Slow Food USA's Dig In! events on Sept. 25 to garden with your neighbors -- before sharing a locavore-friendly meal.
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How green is your office supply store?
Wed, Sep 15, 2010 5:42 PM by Siel Ju
New report shows office supplies companies such as Staples and Office Depot tend to have greener paper products than general stores such as Amazon and Target.
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Mine! How selfishness can benefit society
Wed, Sep 15, 2010 8:27 AM by LiveScience
Results based on yeast cells show that scientists should not take for granted the long-held assumption that cooperation is best for everyone.
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Enjoy a new park near you on Park(ing) Day
Mon, Sep 13, 2010 1:45 PM by Siel Ju
On Sept. 17, parking spots will be transformed into pop-up parks. Get outside to enjoy a mini urban paradise near you!
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Avoid landfills with Craigslist's Free section
Fri, Sep 10, 2010 9:34 PM by Siel Ju
MNN's Lifestyle blogger uses Craigslist to find new homes for strange, lonely objects -- like an umbrella-less umbrella cover.
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My 10 Mile Diet: A Hyperlocavore's blog
Fri, Sep 10, 2010 6:34 PM by Siel Ju
Vicki Robin's blogging her month-long resolution to eat only food produced within a 10-mile radius of her home in Whidbey Island, Wa.
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'I was wrong' says former vegan diet advocate
Thu, Sep 09, 2010 3:39 PM by Siel Ju
Climate change journalist George Monbiot says he was wrong when he claimed 'the only ethical response is to stop eating meat.'
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Get on board the non-consumption train
Thu, Sep 09, 2010 2:52 PM by Care2.com
Ask yourself the following 13 questions before you continue through that check-out line.
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Stick to your green goals -- by shutting up
Thu, Sep 09, 2010 1:35 PM by Siel Ju
Have a hard time keeping your green goals even with your friends' support? One TED speakers suggests you may do better going it alone.
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