Eco Friendly Father’s Day Finds to Delight Every Dad

June 14, 2010 — Jennifer

Confused about what to get your father for Father’s Day? Here are a few eco-friendly ideas that might come in handy when picking out the perfect gift.

Finding just the right Father’s Day gift can be tricky. Throw in the eco friendly element and it can be downright frustrating! We’re not sure why, but dads seem to get the short end of the stick when it comes to their special day, with many of us throwing in the towel and going with the obligatory tie. But, this year, you’re in luck, because we have found some of the coolest gifts and gadgets on the market. Whether dad is artsy or athletic, business minded or boyish at heart, there is an eco friendly Father’s Day gift for every type! Dad and the planet will thank you…

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Posted by: Bonny Osterhage

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An eco-friendly family adventure across the world

June 14, 2010 — Jennifer

Can you imagine traveling around the world without the use of any motorized transport? Now imagine doing that with three small children.

Katmandu, Nepal (CNN) — Traveling around the world with children is difficult enough, but attempting it without using motorized transport is even more of a challenge.

But Dario Schworer, a 42-year-old climatologist and mountain guide, and his 33-year-old wife Sabine Schworer-Ammaun are on a mission to do just that.

The Swiss couple want to travel across the world’s oceans and climb the highest mountain on every continent to promote Earth-friendly ways of life.

“We are collecting good examples of dealing with climate change and living in harmony with nature and spreading such ideas,” Schworer told CNN. “We want to help people cope [who are] affected by global warming and inspiring children for the future.”

In Katmandu recently after having spent three months teaching children in the Everest region (Schworer also climbed Everest, although he didn’t reach the summit), the intrepid couple told CNN that they want to show it is possible to travel through all the world’s climate zones using just human-power and the forces of nature…

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Posted by: Manesh Shrestha, for CNN
Date: June 9, 2010

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Three Best Ways to Become Eco-Friendly

June 14, 2010 — Jennifer

As images of the Gulf oil spill disaster continue to flash on TV monitors, small-business owners may be thinking about how their ventures can help safeguard the environment.

Going green can be just as beneficial for small companies as large concerns. Not only is it good for the Earth, but customers and employees might request “eco-friendly” products and practices. And, adopting environmentally sound practices may even produce cost savings.

For any entrepreneur with a new commitment to green, there are several simple business practices to adopt, says Greg Unruh, author of “Earth, Inc.: Using Nature’s Rules to Build Sustainable Profits.” One the easiest is to make a conscious effort to buy sustainable business supplies, such as energy-efficient light bulbs, recycled binders and pens with nontoxic ink. Most manufacturers “now identify products they sell that are environmentally friendly,” explains Mr. Unruh, also a professor of global business at Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, Ariz. “You don’t have to do the research on your own.”

Finding green advice is also easy these days. Many sites, including Planet Green, Sierra Club and Mother Nature Network provide tips on everything from maximizing computer efficiency to ramping up office recycling efforts…

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Posted by: Sarah E. Needleman
Date: June 11, 2010

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