Vegetarian for a Day

http://planetsave.com/blog/2009/04/06/why-going-vegetarian-for-one-day-will-help-stop-global-warming/

Right Back At You aka Karma

Check out the short connect2earth video on the 7Gen Blog

http://seventhgeneration.com/learn/blog/real-karma?source=email

Plastic and Garbage Island

When you have some time, sit down, pull up this link and watch this 12 part video series. Eye opening and mind boggling. (Warning: It has an occasional naughty word)
http://www.vbs.tv/video.php?id=1485308505&r=teaser

Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)

Know what perfluorochemicals (PFCs) are? If not, its time to learn about these chemicals, how you are exposed to them, and why it matters (you certainly won't find them on any labels but they are in products you purchase and eat).

Check out the EWG Enviroblog on this subject matter for more information:

http://www.enviroblog.org/2009/03/pfoa-in-butter.html

Eco Friendly Exercise

Interested in an eco friendly work out? Then get yourself a pair of K2's Eco Maia (women) or Etu (men) rollerblades and protective pad set! Not only are they made of recyclable/sustainable materials, but a portion of the proceeds are donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

Skate Stats:
100% Bamboo frame
100% Post Consumer Recycled PET Liner
50%Post Industrial Recycled PET Mesh
100% Laces made from Recycled PET
100% PVC Free

Pad Set Stats:
37% Recycled PET Sandwich Mesh
100% Post Consumer Recycled PET Liner

*PET = Polyethylene Terephthalate (A Resin Made From Ground up Water & Soda Bottles)

The shipping box is made of 70% recycled materials and printed with soy based inks.

Check out their website for more information on how K2 is "Save our Planet, One Skate At A Time."

www.k2skates.com/eco

Reusing Food Bags

Have you ever thought about the number of bags you throw away on a regular basis? Everything from bread to produce to chips come in bags. Rather than throw them away...save them and reuse for dirty diapers, cleaning out the litter box, or picking up presents from your pup in the yard.

Another Reason to Avoid That Nasty High Fructose Corn Syrup

Apparently high fructose corn syrup has mercury in it...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20090126/hl_hsn/studyfindshighfructosecornsyrupcontainsmercury

http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/mercury/