Keystone XL Pipeline: A Hard Decision For Obama

November 7, 2011 Green is Grand

Yesterday, protesters from the group Tar Sands Action gathered in Washington DC and circled the White House to demonstrate their opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline that, if approved, would carry tar sands oil from Alberta to Texas.  President Obama has taken it upon himself to make the decision as to whether the pipeline will [...]

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Bamboo Cathedral: Green Building Trend Continues In Bali

November 4, 2011 Bamboo & Sustainability

From one grand green idea an entire movement has sprung forth on the island of Bali.  First it was a bamboo green school followed by an eco-friendly luxury resort comprised of bamboo villas and now the crowning achievement in this trend is the “bamboo cathedral,” the world’s largest bamboo commercial structure.  Though it’s located by [...]

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Bamboo Spinach Dip: Perfect Party Appetizer!

November 2, 2011 Bamboo Flavors

Just in time for the holiday season and an endless schedule of office luncheons and house parties, here is an easy-to-make spinach dip with an interesting twist.  Add texture to a party favorite by including bamboo shoots!  Here’s a hint to keep the calories under control:  Substitute the mayonnaise in this recipe with plain organic [...]

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Happy Halloween: Celebrating The Motivating Power Of Fear!

October 31, 2011 Green is Grand

Halloween is without a doubt my favorite holiday.  With so many other holidays emphasizing brightness and joy and optimism, Halloween seems delightfully unique and somehow more real by comparison.  I truly appreciate the fact that there is one day a year that is devoted to fear and horror.  Of course, I know a lot of [...]

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Eco-friendly, Last-minute Halloween Costume Ideas!

October 28, 2011 Green is Grand

Halloween is 4 days away and procrastinating trick-or-treaters can either pick through the plastic piles of the Wal-Mart costume aisle or can use some creativity and make their own last minute and eco-friendly Halloween costume.  Sheets are a procrastinator’s best friend.  Just make sure not to use your favorite bamboo sheets!  Unused sheets are easily transformed [...]

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Keeping Babies Healthy: Why Moms To Be Should Avoid BPA.

October 26, 2011 Green is Grand

Maybe it’s because after three nephews, I finally welcomed a niece this week but this recent study hit home with me:  A study recently published in the journal Pediatrics, scientists tested 244 pregnant women and their 3 year-old children for BPA exposure and found that when mom’s BPA levels were high, the children were more [...]

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Global Warming Means Global Warming

October 24, 2011 Scientific Tests

The primary talking point of global warming denial essentially boils down to little more than a reminder that the global climate has always existed.  Self-described skeptics tend to use the world “cyclical” with monotonous regularity when describing the overall character of climatic changes.  Weather patterns, they say, have always changed in every time and every [...]

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The Case For Comfortable Clothing

October 21, 2011 Bamboo Fashion

Fashion hurts.  Or at least it does in the mind of some.  Too often the expectation is that we should force ourselves into skinny jeans, pencil skirts, binding shirts and all for the sake of looking good.  (Don’t get me started on high heels.)  Maybe it’s because I’ve spent the week swathed in comfortable bamboo [...]

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How To Make A Bamboo Broom

October 19, 2011 Bamboo Crafts

For all the wannabe witches this Halloween, here’s an interesting alternative to plastic store-brought brooms.  Traditionally, bamboo brooms are used by Japanese gardeners as gentle, quiet tools to keep a yard clean of debris and leaves.  For many, it’s much more preferable to using a leaf blower. This broom, however, will resemble the hearth brooms [...]

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Herman Cain And His Fact Free Platforms

October 14, 2011 Green is Grand

There’s not really any chance that Herman Cain will be nominated as the Republican presidential candidate, is there?  I understand that this “outsider status” thing is good rhetoric for campaign season, but when it comes time to actually vote, people don’t really opt for the least experienced candidate specifically because he is the least experienced, [...]

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Eco-Friendly Cleaners For A Chemical-Free Childhood

October 12, 2011 Green is Grand

Harsh cleansers and rough fabrics are in high contrast to the gentleness of baby’s skin.  Parents seek out only the softest fabrics for their baby needs and bamboo offers a smooth, non-irritating fabric for a sensitive baby’s skin.  Organic baby blankets and organic baby clothes also offer a non-toxic option for parents concerned about the [...]

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Bamboo Scarves: Single Accessory, Multiple Styling Options!

October 10, 2011 Bamboo Fashion

With eco-friendly fall fashions in mind, it’s time to stock up on wardrobe staples that provide for endless outfit options throughout the fall and winter.  And one way to keep a personal style inventive and unique is having the right accessories on hand.   Accessories can dress up any outfit and makes interchanging wardrobe pieces easy [...]

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Bamboo Fuel, Now Bamboo Cars

October 7, 2011 Bamboo & The Environment

Last month, I reported that emergent processes might make bamboo a viable source of biofuels as we work toward reducing automobile emissions and our dependence on foreign oil.  Now, in addition to providing a potential alternative means for powering our cars, bamboo is being put forward as a possible material in the actual construction of [...]

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Bamboo And Basil Green Curry Recipe

October 5, 2011 Bamboo Flavors

A delicious curry recipe with healthy bamboo shoots and asparagus, this green curry tends to be a bit spicier because of the green chiles.  Pair it with rice noodles for a satisfyingly warm dish on cool autumn nights.  An added bonus:  if you’re trying to drop some weight for the holiday season, some studies suggest [...]

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Bamboo Growth: Now With Turbo Boost

October 3, 2011 Bamboo's Worldwide Impact

In the northeast Indian state of Tripura, scientists at the Department of Forest Research and Development have introduced new methods of cultivating bamboo which promise quicker establishment and higher yields of a crop that is already characterized by its heartiness and speed of growth.  The process involves growing bamboo in environmentally controlled conditions, then using [...]

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Eco-Friendly Anniversary Gifts: Making Each Year Count For Mother Earth

September 30, 2011 All About Bamboo

Having just celebrated my fourth wedding anniversary got me started thinking about how much time and energy we spend thinking about the perfect gift for our partner with no thought to how eco-friendly it may be.  In keeping our priorities in order, yes, I most definitely want my husband to be happy but I would [...]

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Eco-Friendly Fall Fashion: New Bamboo Clothes For Every Figure

September 28, 2011 Bamboo Fashion

Too often the thought of eco-friendly clothing conjures up images of severe trousers, ill-fitting shirts and garments nothing short of a burlap sack.  Thankfully for shoppers and Mother Earth alike, that is not the case.  Eco-friendly garments are available in modern styles, trendy colors and flattering fits. Even if you haven’t read your Guide to [...]

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Guide to Green Fabrics: New Book Educates Consumers On Going Green

September 26, 2011 Bamboo Fabric

An informed consumer is a true friend of the environment.  But with the amount of information floating around both on the internet and through word-of-mouth, those wanting to make smart choices can easily be overwhelmed and misled.  Thankfully, a new guide is on the market to help!  Calling itself the “ultimate eco-fiber reference guide for [...]

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