By Jessica Rovie, Community Outreach Manager

She wore what? Did you see his hair? The 82nd Annual Academy Awards were presented last Sunday.  Listening to all the buzz around what the stars wore and whom they had on their arm got me thinking, does Hollywood have anything other than glitz, glamor and fashion to offer us? I thought I would highlight just a couple of my favorite eco-activist celebrities More...

Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination. – Voltaire

Around Valentine’s Day, love is on everyone’s mind. Whether you’re looking for love or just want to celebrate the love you have, we’ve got some tips on how to keep your romance green. More...

by Sara Johnson, Sustainable Business Accounts Manager

At about this time every winter, with the end in sight but not coming nearly fast enough, the winter blues can start to kick in overdrive. I've put together a few simple ideas to make the most of the winter and to get rid of those winter blues.

Embrace the obvious (and the cold).
We live in the "land of ten thousand lakes" and come winter what can those lakes do but freeze over and provide the perfect opportunity for a little skating fun? More...

By Kristi Ramseth, Blue Sky Guide Advertising Sales Manager

Going green is a terrific way to ring in the New Year. But what exactly does that mean to you? I tend to bite off more than I can chew when it comes to my own personal resolutions. Going green is a great way to make little life changes – daily changes that can make a sizable impact in the long run. More...

--Sara Johnson, Sustainable Business Accounts Manager

It goes without saying that there are many fantastic coupons in the 2010 Blue Sky Guide (over 300 in fact), but I happen to be partial to the Entertainment & Family (pink) section. Thanks to the offers in this section, I have been able to enjoy tons of plays and theater experiences, all at very affordable prices. More...

Last month we shared ideas for making your Halloween festivities a little greener. Now that Halloween has passed, the holiday season is in full swing. For some of us this creates excitement, for others anxiety. Here is the first of a few of our favorite ways to feel good about the holiday season while lowering stress and guilt. More...

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Buy organic
Conventionally grown cotton is responsible for as much as 10% of pesticide use in the world and up to 25% of insecticide use annually, according to Grist. The chemicals can impact workers and leach into the groundwater. Because the United States produces more cotton than all countries except China, much of this is on our soil.

Next, ask about the processing method for cotton, wool, and other fabrics. Look for those that use natural dyes and avoid chlorine bleaching. Organic Consumers estimates that 1/3lb of chemicals are used in the production of a cotton T-shirt, so buying secondhand comes second to buying a product that avoids the conventional cycle.
 
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Toby Ng Design created images of the world's statistics including water, food, energy, HIV, computers, fear of attack, and more. Where do you fit in the village? The World of 100. More...