Daily Roundup: November 30, 2009

Problematic Pipes: BP might shut down a portion of its oil production in Alaska to repair a leaky pipeline. The cause of the spill and damages are under
assessment. Reuters Recycling Mess: Due to the budget crisis in California, many recycling centers have closed eliminating green jobs for hundreds of at-risk youths. Los Angeles TimesEco-Friendly Vamps: The Hachette Book Group, publisher of the Twilight series, has pledged to go green. They plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions and use more recyc…

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Green Report Card

Soon, I’ll post a book review of Ecoholic by Adria Vasil. Ecoholic is a guide to avoiding greenwash while choosing the most eco-friendly products. For now, though, I thought you’d enjoy that guest post about schools by the author of Ecoholic.

Green Report Card: Is Your Child’s School Flunking the Environment?
By Adria Vasil, Author of Ecoholic: Your Guide to the Most Environmentally Friendly knowledge, Products & Services
You’d think schools would be role models for …

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Earth-loving Holiday Links

Did you know that the US Dept of Energy has a blog?!? Yes, they do. It’s called Energy Savers Blog. And a recent post is about Putting Energy Efficiency on Your Holiday Shopping List. Blogger Eric has shared some of the things on his very own eco-friendly Christmas wish list.
Lynn at the blog Smiling Green Mom created lyrics to The 12 Green Days Of Christmas. Try singing it!

Jennifer (yes, previously of that blog) at Growing a Green Family has a very beautiful post on Eco-friendly Holiday…

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Eco-friendly Office Gift Swap

The office Christmas gift exchange can be awkward, particularly whether you’re unsure who celebrates Christmas, but you don’t want to leave anyone out either. One way to solve the problem is with an Office Book or CD Exchange.
Don’t roll your eyes just yet. It can be a lot of fun. A few years ago, I participated in an office swap. It wasn’t for Christmas, but I don’t see why you can’t have a holiday swap as well.

Easy Steps to a Holiday Office Swap

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Green Fashion Monday: Classic Rugged Tee

On Fashion Monday, we highlight a hip, green fashion item. Got a stylish
eco-friendly product to recommend? Tell
us about it and look for it in an upcoming blog post.Need a gift for that rugged outdoorsman or woman in your life? How about that no-nonsense T-shirt from Mountain Khakis? The company known for making a great pair of pants now sells tees made from recycled cotton woven with recycled plastic from spent water bottles. And they offer just the kind of understated style that the hard-t…

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Winterize Your Home: Beat the Draft

According to a report released by the White House, homes are responsible for more than 20 percent of carbon emissions in the United States. By making a few minor adjustments to your abode, you can reduce emissions and save money that winter.Tip #1: Block DraftsDoors can allow cold air to enter a room, even when they’re closed. The Daily Green reports that drafts waste five percent to thirty percent of your home’s energy. Check out the Rusty Bobbin’s tutorial to learn how to make your own “draf…

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Ben Stiller Spotlights ‘The Cove’ On Larry King Live

For Thanksgiving that year, Larry King brought on celebrities and had them talk about their heroes. Ben Stiller chose the man behind the dolphin slaughter documentary The Cove, Richard O’Barry, and explained how he became involved with the campaign.
“I saw the movie at the Nantucket Film Festival that summer and I was blown away by it,” Stiller said. “I had no notion what was going on by there and I didn’t know who Rick was, but I went to a screening and he was the…

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