The story of stuff

March 29, 2008


Maybe really buying green means not buying at all!

This really is a must-see. The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard.
The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It’ll teach you something, it’ll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever.

Alternative Fuels, how do you choose?

March 29, 2008

There is so much controversy about alternative fuels these days. Is corn the fuel of the future? Is it really more costly to the environment than gasoline? What are our options?
It’s a huge challenge to get all of the information together so you can even begin to make a decision. Well, until now.
Check out COOP America’s guide to alternative energy autos. It’s interactive and rich with info so you can make an informed decision about which fuels to promote and which you can choose now.

Buying green power?

March 15, 2008

How do you buy green power? It’s not as complicated as it might think.

Check out the Green Power Network to find local providers in your area and make a difference!

The site provides up-to-date information on green power providers, product offerings, consumer protection issues, and policies affecting green power markets. It also includes a reference library of relevant papers, articles and reports.