My Green American Dream. ~ Kelly Brichta
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 22, 2012
What can you change within your own dream to make it a little bit greener?
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What is Sustainability? The 2-Minute Answer. {Video}
by Lynn Hasselberger on Jan 16, 2012
Sustainability means things can keep going. Can sustain themselves. Can continue into the future and go on forever. From a human perspective, sustainability for our planet means it can continue to do what it was designed to do: provide clean water, clean air, produce safe food and allow us all to have a high quality [...]
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How Gardeners Can Keep Up the Hobby in Wintertime. ~ Laura Ruby
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 15, 2012
Now is the time to snuggle up on the couch (or these days, in front of the computer) and look through your favorite gardening catalogs and dream about the lush fruits and veggies you’ll grow this spring and summer.
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New Year’s Eco-Lutions
by Carolyn Scott on Jan 6, 2012
Yep, we’ve made another trip around the sun. The new year is upon us filled with brand new opportunities and chances. Let’s do our best to make it an even greener one with these simple tips! 1) Go Veg (or at least try to Decrease Your Meat& Animal Product Consumption) – While not everyone is [...]
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What word will you choose for 2012?
by Writing Our Way Home on Jan 1, 2012
Can I stop eating when I’ve had ‘enough’? Can I feel grateful for the house we live in, the free time I have, the money I already have, without wanting more? Sometimes, yes, and sometimes, of course not ; )
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We’re the Divine Losers.
by Mathew Gerson on Dec 27, 2011
“The truth is that we are losers. You make enough fuss that you attract the real forces down on you. And then you have to hide. We’re always gonna be in the minority, and we’re always gonna lose. We’ve always lost, all through history. We’re the divine losers. And I keep inviting all these young, [...]
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EO Hand Sanitizer Review. ~ Natalie Johnson
by elephantjournal.com on Dec 20, 2011
EO uses fragrant essential oils to clean and moisturize your skin through the cold season.
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Sponsored Giveaway: Free BetterListen! Henry David Thoreau’s Walden Download.
by elephantjournal.com on Dec 20, 2011
BetterListen!’s free MP3 title of the week is a Shambhala Audio Title, the Classic Audiobook Walden by Henry David Thoreau—regularly $12.95—free through December 26th for elephantjournal.com readers. An except for Walden: When I wrote the following pages, or rather the bulk of them, I lived alone, in the woods, a mile from any neighbor, in [...]
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Boulder’s Communikey: Managing Artists by Not Managing Them. ~ Greg Eckard
by elephantjournal.com on Dec 19, 2011
While Communikey’s staff may not be paid in dollar bills, they are compensated more than adequately by the joy they bring to festival goers.
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Creative goods that are so local the paint is still wet
by Jeffrey Woodruff on Dec 15, 2011
Lowest embodied energy goods. From the artists factory direct.
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Year of the Water Dragon: What to Expect in 2012
by Jennifer Bonetto on Dec 15, 2011
Annual Energies in the year of the Water Dragon The year of the Water Dragon begins February 4, 2012 (the Solar/Hsia Calendar). However, the Chinese celebrate it on January 23rd (Lunar Calendar). In the north, the “sickness” energy visits; if you‟re prone to stomach, reproductive, digestive or any other issues in the mid-section of the [...]
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Sponsored Giveaway: Barefoot Yoga Holiday Gifts.
by elephantjournal.com on Dec 12, 2011
What is on your yoga gift wish list this year from Barefoot Yoga? Tell Barefoot Yoga and you might just get it. All you gotta do is comment on Facebook.com/BarefootYoga. Share their giveaway facebook post on with your Facebook friends, and your chances double. Barefoot Yoga will pick 5 random winners by Dec 16 who [...]
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New Perspectives Should Include Intuitions of ‘Earth Whisperers.’ ~ Anthony Zolezzi
by elephantjournal.com on Dec 7, 2011
Earth Whisperers simply seem to be endowed with an intuitive identification and understanding that transcends the capabilities of both intellectuals and business people alike.
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Why less is more – remembering what’s important at Christmas.
by Writing Our Way Home on Dec 7, 2011
I do wonder if anyone is any happier now that we buy more? Do the 105 extra minutes we get on the limited edition DVD really add anything to the film? Have we forgotten how to do anything without getting out our wallets?
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Faster Is Not Always Better.
by Brianna Bemel on Dec 1, 2011
I know some people who don’t use cars. They walk, bike, take public transportation or a combination of these. Their days are filled with less “stuff,” their lives are slower paced and they generally seem to be more peaceful people.
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Boulder & Beyond: Eco-friendly Gifts For the Holidays. ~ Lauren Baity
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 30, 2011
The holidays are here, and with that comes the madness of trying to find the perfect gift. Fortunately, Boulder is overflowing with amazing local places to buy mindful, eco-conscious gifts.
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Are Farm Subsidies Making Us Fat?
by Lynn Hasselberger on Nov 30, 2011
Who Will be The Biggest Farm Bill Loser? It is often argued that subsidies have lead to the overproduction of commodity crops like corn and soybeans, creating cheap junk food that makes us fat. The farmers lose and so do consumers. Watch this video to learn more… Make Your Voice Count: It is our responsibility [...]
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Why abundance is too much: in praise of enough
by Writing Our Way Home on Nov 30, 2011
The dictionary tells me that abundance is, “an extremely plentiful or oversufficient quantity or supply”. In these difficult financial times, is it realistic to expect abundance? Do we really need an ‘oversufficient quantity’?
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Occupying my Heart.
by Cameron Burgess on Nov 26, 2011
For the past week or so, every now and again – and completely without warning – I’ve found tears pooling at the corners of my eyes and sliding down my cheeks. Sometimes I’ve been unaware of them until cool air, or the taste of salt, or a slightly quizzical look brings my attention to the [...]
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Handmade Jewelry from Blue Hour Designs ~ Norbert Melnikov
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 26, 2011
What are you guys doing? What on Earth are you thinking? Why would you do that? You’re going to make jewelry for a living? Seriously?
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Honest Answers to the Two Most Annoying Questions about Being Vegan. ~ Denise Cartwright
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 25, 2011
I hope this helps you look like less of a jack ass next time you meet an attractive vegan in the Whole Foods check out line. Instead of “Where do you get your protein,” try, “I see that you are purchasing hemp seeds. Hemp seeds are so great. What an excellent source of protein and omegas. Maybe we should hang out sometime and eat some hemp seeds together.” I’m almost positive it will get you a date.
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Turkeyless Holiday Menu Planner.
by Carolyn Scott on Nov 22, 2011
Ready. Set. Go! The holidays are here and Thanksgiving weekend kicks off over a month of festivities, cooking eating and gathering with friends and family. There’s a lot to consider this holiday when it comes to putting together a feast as well as all that comes with the weekend (i.e. cleaning, hosting house guests, cooking, [...]
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You Are What You Drive.
by Brianna Bemel on Nov 18, 2011
In high school, it seemed like everyone had a car, everyone except me,and oh, did I want one. Bad. As it was, I had to take the bus or was driven by my mom, but like every kid, I wanted those four wheels that would mean coolness to my name.
In fact, it was early on in my life that I learned a car would have the power to manage how I felt about myself and where I belonged in society.
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Sheet Mulching: Healthy Soil Means Healthy Plants. ~ Laura Ruby
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 16, 2011
Sheet mulching is now one of my most commonly recommended and practiced gardening techniques. For one, it’s local. It allows you to put to good use most of the organic materials readily available in your own backyard or neighborhood, and it’s free! It builds soil quickly, sustainably and organically.
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Why this River is in Danger.
by Lynn Hasselberger on Nov 15, 2011
A video about the threat to the Delaware River and how you can help.
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How Many Cars Were Recycled Last Year? {Infographic}
by Lynn Hasselberger on Nov 14, 2011
Image by FrontCurtain Millions of cars are recycled every year in the United States. The metal, plastics, tires, glass, and other materials from those cars are used to create thousands of new products. Did you ever wonder how many cars are recycled every year, what materials are recycled, and what can be made out of [...]
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A Drop in the Bucket~Melinda Haselton
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 13, 2011
It is tempting to try to tackle the giant beast, but I have found that my efforts are best served on a smaller scale, helping one woman, one family, one village at a time.
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elephant recommends: Boulder, Colorado event: Making Waves.
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 11, 2011
Can you protect oceans from landlocked Colorado? Now is your chance to find out! Join the Colorado Ocean Coalition at the Boulder Public Library for, “Making Waves in Colorado.” Engage with renowned ocean activists and scientists about why the ocean needs our help and how Coloradans can take a leading role.
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Making Waves in Colorado: Sunday, November 13. ~ Joseph Chisholm
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 11, 2011
Although Colorado is far from the salt and sea, people from all over the planet have chosen to make this mountain state their home, and are aware of and want to become more informed about how the decisions we make can effect the oceans so far away. Consumption of all our natural resources including the snow that falls and waters carried in the rivers that swell in spring all lead to the ocean.
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Making waves in Colorado
by Jeffrey Woodruff on Nov 9, 2011
Colorado is the home of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (as well as NIST and NCAR) and they are one of the national organizations participating in this weekends forum at the Boulder Public Library. There is a growing inland ocean movement, generating a buzz amongst cinematographers, scientists and citizens; tapping into the local technical talent and raising awareness of international ocean issues.
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3 Clicks for People + Planet.
by Lynn Hasselberger on Nov 9, 2011
Starting this week, I will post 3-5 important action items you can take for people and planet. Your voice counts! Pick one or all—each takes only a minute. I know there are many, many more but these struck a chord with me. Have a cause close to your heart? Feel free to leave a comment [...]
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Eco Model Summer Rayne Oakes’ eXtinction: Video Trailer. {Adult}
by Waylon Lewis on Nov 5, 2011
Extinction. <> Summer Rayne Oakes We got wind of this just too late to publicize for our hometown favorite Adventure Film Fest (which we’ve media sponsored off and on since its beginning—I attended two films today, Driven and Truck Farm, looooved both)—but, here’s the video trailer. We have a feeling this’ll be everywhere soon enough—it’s [...]
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Occupy the Holidays.
by Lynn Hasselberger on Nov 3, 2011
Santa Claus is coming to town, and to your mall… #OccupyXmas. … not really about refusing to spend a dime over the holiday season. It’s about taking a deep breath and deciding to opt out of the hype‚ the overcrowded malls‚ and the stressful to–do lists. It’s about reminding ourselves to really think about what [...]
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Tamp Off! An Alternative Menstruatin’ Movement (Video). ~ Kate Bennis
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 2, 2011
A great film by elephriend Kate Bennis on tampons, effects on the body, alternative products and effects on the environment.
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Wall Street Needs an Eco-Makeover. ~ Toni Nagy
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 1, 2011
It is not enough for major companies to green wash for good PR.
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What to Expect from Me at Colorado Bioneers. ~ Tara DeAngelis
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 28, 2011
“The Shift is About to Hit the Fan” -Tom Shadyac. Let’s Fan the Shift!
…That’s why I am going to Bioneers.
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Quote of the Day: James Hillman, R.I.P.
by Waylon Lewis on Oct 27, 2011
Ecology movements, futurism, feminism, urbanism, protest and disarmament, personal individuation cannot alone save the world from the catastrophe inherent in our very idea of the world. With thanks for the quote to the ever-charming and caring Anita Burke. They require a cosmological vision that saves the phenomenon world itself, a move in soul that goes [...]
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Occupy The Farm. {Video}
by Lynn Hasselberger on Oct 24, 2011
After watching the trailer for Save the Farm and reading about the farmers who were evicted from the land that sustained hundreds of people, I was suspended in disbelief. Watch this trailer, read the info I picked up from the website, and let me know your own reaction. Then help by sharing this post. SAVE [...]
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The grace of slugs: the value of going on retreat
by Writing Our Way Home on Oct 14, 2011
If you gave yourself some silence, time and space, what beauty might you find?
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Losing My Future is Not Like Losing an Election.
by Lynn Hasselberger on Oct 14, 2011
At the age of 12, Severn Cullis-Suziki pleaded with adults at the UN’s Earth Summit in Rio de Janiero. To say Severn is an inspiration is hardly enough. When she was 9 she started the Environmental Children’s Organization (ECO), a small group of children committed to learning and teaching other kids about environmental issues. They [...]
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Horizon Milk & Silk Soy: 20 Reasons to Ride the White Wave into Dean Foods Green. ~ Tara DeAngelis
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 6, 2011
As a reader of elephant journal, it is likely you have purchased Horizon Organic Milk, or Silk soy milk recently. Who knew they were owned by the same company, White Wave, who is now owned by Dean Foods? I sure didn’t.Even though food companies like Dean Foods are acquiring companies demonstrating Right-Livelihood, like White Wave, it is still disturbing that the industry is moving closer and closer to being monopolized.The loss of integrity in the organic food industry, along with Monsanto’s rising is a eminent crisis that will affect our generation very soon.
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Can Businesses Be Mindful?
by Joe Yeoman on Oct 5, 2011
Short answer: hopefully. Long answer: read everything ever published on elephant journal. I interned for Waylon and elephant journal last spring. Waylon is constantly discussing (maybe demanding is a better word) the importance of elej, it’s interns, employees, and readers to be competent of elej’s mindful mission: elephantjournaldotcom is your guide to what we like [...]
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Event: Bioneers Conference in San Francisco, October 14-16th.
by Lindsey Block on Oct 3, 2011
From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Transforming Civilization in the Age of Nature. elephant has been covering the Colorado Bioneers conference for years. Each October, the conference takes over the University of Colorado at Boulder’s Humanities building and quad with tented booths, yummy organic food samples, and speakers and discussions to drool over. And every year, I’m [...]
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Day 3: Highlighted
by Marylee Fairbanks on Oct 3, 2011
If we release material ties, we free up internal space and fill it with something new and wonderful.
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Interview with Derrick Jensen: Staying Sane in Environmentalism.
by Cayte Bosler on Sep 29, 2011
Where so many millions of bugs, foxes, bears, humans and powerful beasts have lain down on the earth and died, it will be hard to tell what was once bone, from the scraps of our everyday. What does the awesome task of reconciling our minds, hearts and souls with what we have built mean for those of us still in love?
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Vert Couture in Chicago. Hot Stuff. Be There.
by Lynn Hasselberger on Sep 29, 2011
(October 3rd update: This just in… purchase your tix by October 13 and be entered in the myEARTH360/VertCouture drawing for cool eco chic accessories! Click here for deets.) Photo by Ray Pfeiffer, Komifoto Although I’m not exactly what you’d call a fashionista… I plan to attend Vert Couture Spring 2012 on Thursday, October 20, 2011. [...]
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The Dress Made From …Cow Nipples.
by Lynn Hasselberger on Sep 26, 2011
Controversy at London Fashion Week. Londoners can hardly be called prudes, but a dress made from 3,000 protruding cow nipples—not yak, as People.co.uk erroneously reported—had Fashion Week attendees clutching at their pearls. Designed by Liverpool-born designer Rachel Freire, whose clientele includes celebrities like Christina Aguilera and Courtney Love, the floor-length gown has raised the ire [...]
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24 Things: The Autumn Surrender.
by Marylee Fairbanks on Sep 26, 2011
When you let go and create freedom, whether it be in the home, mind or body, you create a sacred space. Inside this sacred space you can develop the faith that you will be provided for and cherished without the aid of material things.
Join us on October 1 and make space in your homes and minds for an inspired future.
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TONIGHT Sustainable Solutions in LA: Trashy Art is Cool. Potluck and Making Art Out of Our “Trash”. Open to Community!
by Madison Moross on Sep 25, 2011
Hey friends in Los Angeles, we’re getting together, bringing out our crafty sides, and gettin’ a little trashy TONIGHT at Radiance Movement in Santa Monica, CA. We want to recognize the abundance of trash around us, encourage conscious consumerism, AND also discover and encourage solutions to doing something with what’s already there. So for this [...]
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Growing Is Forever {Video}
by Lynn Hasselberger on Sep 19, 2011
Wow. Beautiful video by Jesse Rosten. I have a deep affection for the Redwood forests of Northern California. This is my best attempt to capture the reverence I feel when in the presence of these giants. ~ Jesse Rosten, filmmaker Growing is Forever was written & read by Kallie Markle. A very long time ago, [...]
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