Opportunity Green: “Top 10 Eco Twitterers to Follow.”

By elephantjournal.com on May 27, 2009

OPPORTUNITY GREEN’S TOP 10 ECO TWITTERERS TO FOLLOW Over the last month, we've been named a top 10 Green Video Blog by Karl Burkart of Green Dig for MNN, and a Top 10 Green…

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Bike Sales 2008: The Good, The Bad, the Ugly. And the Inspiring.

By elephantjournal.com on May 27, 2009

From Treehugger, the Good: While news of the four-wheel variety remains bleak with news that GM is on the brink of bankruptcy, news for the two wheel set is mostly good. In fact, more…

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Green Tip: drink beer from draft, not bottle or can if given choice.

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on May 26, 2009

This may be a short blog, but it's one of the few that, in the process of writing, will forevvvver change my behavior. So why's draft beer not only lighter on your wallet—but on…

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Planet Green: Ultimate Green Wedding Guide.

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on May 18, 2009

Planet Green: Ultimate Green Wedding Guide. Now, normally we here at elephantjournal.com aim to write our own material, do our own research...sure, we link and excerpt and embed...but that's what this here internet is…

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An MTV Greeneration?

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on May 3, 2009

How is this Green Generation going to effect Meaningful Change—and Fast? {Taking Stock: elephant journal at 6.95 years old.} Where's the leverage? Where's the acupressure point? How are we going to effect big, needed…

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Top Green Twitter Tweeters You Should Follow. (And, how to make Twitter Work for You)

By elephantjournal.com on Apr 26, 2009

Twitter: a free, powerful communications tool for Grassroots Green & Spiritual Organizations.   "You, too, can make Twitter work for you!" My first few months on twitter, I spent my time making fun of it..."who…

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Waylon Lewis featured on Planet Green TV, prime-time Earth Day special. Showtimes all week.

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Apr 20, 2009

It aired last night for first time, and will air tonight and all week. Schedule. Update: part of my appearances on the show are here (minus introduction). My cameo was short & sweet. They…

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‘You are what you eat.’ Does that mean you and I are banned in Europe? [Treehugger: 7 Foods banned in Europe]

By Lindsey Block on Apr 7, 2009

More than ever, people are becoming more conscious of what we eat and where we're shopping. Buying locally, organic, and supporting fair trade foods allow people (and our environment) to live a better life.…

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Where the Wild Things Are: Movie Trailer via Apple.

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Mar 30, 2009

Wow. {With thanks to the tip to /Treehugger on Twitter}. Looks awe-some (click what size you want, then let load)—and great song, with a wild rendering of classic children's book to 3D. I remember…

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elephant journal founder Waylon Lewis featured on Planet Green.

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Mar 16, 2009

Please leave a comment by way of thanks for Treehugger slash Planet Green's feature on yours truly and our elephant journal! Given that we nearly went out of business in our three month transition from ecoprint to…

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Conventional Lipstick? Don’t do it to yourself. Here’s some highly-kissable Alternatives. [Treehugger]

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Feb 13, 2009

Once, I went on a few dates with a girl, she was great, and green (even drove a biodiesel Jetta), charming, smart (yes, but not smart enough to go out with me)...problem was, she…

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Gender Analyzer: is that a Male or Female Voice Behind your Favorite Blog?

By Lindsey Wolf on Nov 21, 2008

While it may not be entirely accurate, this one’s entertaining. Gender Analyzer asks, “man or woman – who is writing that blog?” According to the site it was created simply out of curiosity and…

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Bike Safety: Making Resources Accessible to Beginners and Getting Past Fears. [Google Maps Bike There]

By Lindsey Wolf on Nov 19, 2008

A Treehugger article caught my eye today. Entitled “45 Days in Jail for Driver who Rode Around with Cyclist on the Hood of his Car” it detailed an insane incident last summer of road…

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Love! Sex! Recycling! An Overview of Green Dating Sites.

By Lindsey Wolf on Oct 6, 2008

Photo from another time, 1957 The internet, with all of its information-sharing powers, still makes me feel exposed. Even sharing my thoughts on this blog I find daunting at times, but nevertheless I also…

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VIDEO: Business + Environment = Patagonia’s Yvon Chouinard.

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Sep 19, 2008

The most grounded guy on earth. Founder of Patagonia. Climber, surfer, fisherman...etc...a Gary Snyder-esque environmentalist, and an independent, successful businessman par excellence. When I was a kid it was Magic Johnson, David Winfield, and George Washington (strangely)…

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Definitive Proof of the Mystical Law of Karma: the new Peanut Butter Cookie Larabar.

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Aug 20, 2008

A few weeks back, I reviewed a few of Larabar's new healthy nutrition bar flavors. I've long been a fan of Lara Merriken and her raw Larabars—as a café dweller (the elephant staff still…

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HuffPost Green joins Treehugger, Planet Green, Grist.org &…er, elephantjournaldotcom…as leading online voice for the environment.

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Aug 19, 2008

Breaking news: a snippet of our interview with Arianna Huffington herself will appear in ele's Autumn issue.   Okay, this happened a few months back...we aren't among the first to break the good news that huge…

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Commuter Bike Smackdown: Masi vs. Kronan vs. Biomega vs. Paul Frank vs. Bianchi Milano vs. Jorg & Olif vs. Electra Amsterdam vs. A.N.T vs. Simple City oh my.

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Aug 13, 2008

First among contenders for that elusive "ideal commuter bike"—Jorg & Olif. Pricey, but looks to be well worth it. Heavy, but gorgeous. Handlebars reach a bit far back—making the riding position almost too upright—but…

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Discovery’s Planet Green’s (HBO’s Entourage’s) Adrian Grenier’s…Alter Eco.

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Aug 13, 2008

  Just a little change in motivation...and LA ego becomes LA eco. I watched two episodes of Alter Eco last night—no kidding, Planet Green inspired (forced) me to get a huge TV offa craigslist and…

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NYC tap water vs. Evian. Which is better?

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Aug 13, 2008

Read Lloyd Alter's blog on my favorite green know-it-all web site, like, ever, and find out. The answers so unobvious, it's obvious.…

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