Enameled Cast Iron Green?

December 31, 2009

We’ve talked about how cooking with cast iron is a green choice by nonstick Teflon, but what about all those extremely expensive enameled cast iron skillets out there?

What’s the coating for? It prevents rust and allows for easier cleaning, but you can dry your regular seasoned cast iron and coat it with some veggie oil and do the same.
Plus, when you add that enamel, you aren’t getting the iron in your food that you’d normally gain from cooking with straight up cast iro…

Sea Shepherd Getting Help From Hobart Locals In Shaking Japanese Pursuit

December 31, 2009


It’s no secret that Japan’s strategy of assigning a vessel to track the Sea Shepherd has proved to be a great success. Since launching Operation Waltzing Matilda in early December, Paul Watson and his crew have had great difficulty shaking the tail of the Shonan Maru #2 and locating the Japanese whaling fleet. Having someone radio their position at all times to keep the whalers one step ahead of them has been effective — so much so, that the Steve Irwin took the past three day…

10 Most Threatened Species of 2010

December 31, 2009

As eco-friendly folks, we strive to construct certain that not only is the planet in good shape for future generations, but additionally that the animals that live in it are protected. Our actions shouldn’t harm them, but they often do.
WWF recently announced their list of the most threatened species of 2010. It’s called the “Ten to Watch in 2010.” Scientists at WWF say that the selected species are at greater risk than ever before due to habitat loss, poaching and climat…

Perform a Good Green Deed

December 31, 2009

We’ve talked a lot about green New Year’s resolutions, but how about a few good green deeds you can add to your mental list of things that manufacture you so cool? These deeds don’t necessarily have to be regular habits, but just things you do on occasion.
I have a few ideas for good green deeds you can try:
When you’re going through the checkout at a place where you seldom see society using their own bags, buy some reusable bags at the register (often available for $1) a…

Killer Cold Killers

December 31, 2009


Did you wake up from the holiday season feeling less than merry?  With the cold season in full effect, a recovery period from the holidays is often the story.  When you’re feeling really poor, its hard not to tromp down to the pharmacy and buy up everything you see in hopes of a quick fix.  But whether a more natural approach is something you’d like to try, we’re here to tell you that it’s not only possible, it’s easy.  And while there are a lot of recipes out …

The Green Goober

December 31, 2009


Looking for some last-minute Holiday gifts for some kids in our lives led us to The Green Goober, an eco-minded toy and gift boutique for children in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Owned and managed by the uber knowledgeable Amee Whittaker (a mother and former pre-school teacher), the Green Goober is a brilliant shop full of truly environmentally responsible wares for infants, toddlers, school-aged kids and children of all ages. We were impressed with Amee’s knowledge of every one product in her …

green your eve.

December 31, 2009

It’s New Year’s Eve and you probably have big plans to go out.  Save yourself the trouble of finding a designated driver (or worse yet : a cab) and take public transportation to wherever the night has you headed.  Taking a bus or a train will save you money on parking and will guarantee you a sober driver.  Even better, utilizing your city’s public transportation services will help reduce the number of cars on the road and emissions in the air.  New Years Eve is alsways sex…

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