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By Elizabeth Seward IN Fashion & Beauty Jul 1 2009
BBQ parties are part of summer. They're especially part of 4th of July celebrations. But with every celebration like this, plastic cups are left throughout the house, waiting to be recycled or reused the next day. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Fashion & Beauty Jul 1 2009
Taking pride in being American is totally cool these days. Tomorrow is our first 4th of July with this new history-making president and I think we should all be proud and eager to celebrate. Reusing or paper can yield this fun star necklace for your weekend celebrations.
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Home & Garden Jun 30 2009
Candles are cool. They add light and mood to a room and are especially great if they're made from natural, non-toxic materials like soy, vegetable, or bees wax, instead of petroleum. If your candle collection is growing and you're looking for chic ways to house them around your home, try making this cool candle holder from old CDs and a used wine bottle. It's an easy project that will leave everyone asking you where they can buy theirs + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Home & Garden Jun 30 2009
Despite the fact that I don't know you, I'd still guess that you probably have a few cds lying around your house that you no longer use. CDs get scratched and become useless. CDs get imported into our mp3 players and Itunes libraries and become useless. More and more artists these days are printing fewer cds and offering downloads as alternatives. That's a great thing for our environment. But what do you do with all of the CDs you already have? + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Fashion & Beauty Jun 30 2009
Most of us have t-shirts we don't really wear outside of the house. Most of us have a desire to fill our wardrobe with cute clothes. Because of the above, I have made an effort to show you how to turn your boring old t-shirts into hot summer wear. This t-shirt transformation project is no exception. With just a pair of scissors, an iron, and heat transfer paper, you can make this empire waist shirt that you won't find in stores. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Fashion & Beauty Jun 26 2009
Being a green woman has its difficulties. It's easier now than ever to score some organic and natural makeup from the local drug store, but those products are still limited and, in most cases, significantly more expensive than the chemical-ridden makeup that many women use without a second thought. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Fashion & Beauty Jun 26 2009
Spare fabric comes from all sorts of things. It comes from sewing leftovers, old t-shirts, stained sheets, dusty curtains, and just about everything fabric-ish in between. If you don't think that you have spare fabric, think again! Most people have spare fabric in some form. If you find that you do, in fact, have spare fabric, why not make this cool perfect-for-summer headband from your fabric? It's easy and green. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect Jun 26 2009
No matter how green of a musician you are, you're going to have to replace your guitar picks periodically.How to make guitar picks from cardboard: The biggest reason I love this project is because we all have access to cardboard. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Fashion & Beauty Jun 26 2009
Bottle caps are a pain in the butt. It's difficult to recycle them (Whole Foods will take them, but if you're not near a Whole Foods, you need to find ways to reuse them). Reusing bottle caps, which is absolutely the green alternative to throwing them away, requires a bit of creativity. If you've got a collection of bottle caps growing, try making this funky green necklace with them. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Home & Garden Jun 24 2009
After a recent trip to Western Germany where beautiful castles decorate the landscape, part of me transitioned back into a princess and castle-loving little girl. When I found a map in my backpack upon arriving home, I decided to make a castle-shaped bookmark out of it. Whether you love castles yourself or some little princess in your life does, it's easy to make a castle-shaped bookmark from maps and all other sorts of scrap paper rather than throwing that paper away. Of course your design of a castle doesn't have to be the same as mine. In fact, I bet you can come up with something even better. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Fashion & Beauty Jun 23 2009
One day, not that long ago, I decided I wanted to make a beanie out of an old dress I had. With my only opportunity to sew being at my mother's house during the few days a year I'm home in West Virginia, I schemed up a way to make this beanie without sewing—and it worked. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Home & Garden Jun 23 2009
Whether we're drinking pomegranate juice from those adorable POM bottles or downing organic liquor from funky glass containers, we often think about what we're drinking, but not the bottle it comes in. For every bottle we don't reuse or recycle, we help pile up a landfill. The next time you have a bottle with a cool shape, turn it into a personalized vase. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Home & Garden Jun 23 2009
Like most things we use on a regular basis in the kitchen, wear and tear can kill a cutting board. I just got home from a trip to Germany and found that my prized cutting board had sort of exploded while I was away. My roommates and I are guessing the giant crack that came out of nowhere is from water damage, but that's beside the point. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect Jun 18 2009
For a lot of people, summer means festival-going. Giant outdoor celebrations decorate landscapes across the globe during the warm months and unless there's a great green team working alongside that festival, the environmental impact of gatherings this large each year is detrimental. Festivals have been learning how to green up their acts in recent years and after having spent two summers in a row on Warped Tour myself, I can testify that Warped Tour is helping to pave the path for greener festivals. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect Jun 18 2009
I've been playing guitar for 14 years now. One thing I have learned throughout the years is that guitar straps are expensive...even with the employee discount I received working at Guitar Center as a teenager. On top of being expensive, the most reliable guitar straps are often made from leather. From a green perspective, we really don't need any more leather brought into our world. It's not that I'm totally anti-leather, it's just that we have produced so much of it already that it would be nice if we could all reuse and upcycle already-made leather before going out and purchasing new leather. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect Jun 11 2009
Sarah Harmer is an award-winning songstress. She has been in the music industry for over two decades and has never been shy about her activism. And her music is good. Her platform from which to speak on environmental matters has been built and she has taken the microphone to let everyone know her beliefs. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect Jun 10 2009
I have always liked Sheryl Crow. The root of that might be because I too am a female singer/songwriter/guitarist, but at the end of the day, the lady has immense talent and my appreciation for her is based on much more than girl-support. In addition to having a knack for writing melodic and plain ol' good songs, Sheryl Crow also cares about the environment and isn't shy to take actions that make her career in music a green one. But her career isn't the only part of her life that is green. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect Jun 5 2009
Barenaked Ladies have been in the public eye for quite some time now. Well-known for their hilarious lyrics, these guys aren't always taken seriously. When it comes down to the environment, however, Barenaked Ladies are totally serious about preserving our planet. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 4 2009
A great way to green up your travels is to make your own travel toiletries before you hit the road. Hotels waste a lot of resources on those mini shampoos, soaps, lotions, and other misc. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect Jun 4 2009
While most bands' careers don't last nearly as long as...a regular person's career...Pearl Jam seem to have slipped through some music industry loophole and the band is still alive and kickin' to this day. Pearl Jam have always been known for their activism in addition to music. I remember wanting to see them when I was growing up but not being able to because they were busy boycotting Ticketmaster. Or at least that's what my high school friends told me. The band is still speaking their mind on issues outside of music. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect May 29 2009
The music of System of a Down, as well as singer Serj Tankian's solo endeavors, can be off-putting to some. It's heavy and melodic and funky and loud at the same time. On a personal note, I have always liked it a lot. With that said, it doesn't appeal to everyone and therefore is rarely on the radio as much as pop music is. So you might not know about Serj Tankian, but you should. All music talk aside, Serj is serious about environmentalism and you should support him whereever you get the chance to. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect May 28 2009
Of all green musicians out there, one of them really takes the cake in my book: Guster. Why should Guster take the cake? It's easy: Because of Guster, many other musicians can go green with a lot less effort. Adam Gardener, singer/guitarist for the chilled out band, started a company called Reverb with his wife, Lauren Sullivan. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect May 27 2009
Jack Johnson is the quintessential surfer dude gone rock. His laid-back attitude and charm just add to his contagious melodic music, but the singer spends a great deal of time concerning himself with more than just the west coast lifestyle. Jack Johnson is well-known for his green efforts. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect May 22 2009
Something tells me you aren't going to be very surprised to find out that Dave Matthews Band is an eco-friendly band. Perhaps I assume so much because of their tendency to play their happy-go-lucky music at outdoor festivals and they aren't slow to voice their opinions on any matter—and that includes the environment. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect May 20 2009
Green musicians are getting easier to find these days, but if it weren't for some green players in stadium-worthy bands helping pave the path toward the merging of music and environmental respect, the music industry would be much further behind in green issues than it is today. One of the biggest bands helping to chip away at the green path is a band you might have already assumed was green: Green Day. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect May 20 2009
A lot of people like live music. And when a lot of people like something that happens live, a lot of people come out to see it happen. And a lot of people in one place often means trash and not-so-green behavior, hence why festivals have been such an eco-nightmare in the past. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect May 15 2009
Not everyone thinks of environmental sensitivity when they think of heavy rock music, but the two are matching more smoothly these days than ever before. Korn's frontman, Jonathan Davis, is helping pave the green path for heavy rockers. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect May 15 2009
Bonnaroo is going green. Eco-friendly initiatives are not a new thing for the 4-day music festival, held each year in Tennessee, but a special new green feature will be highlighting Bonnaroo's environmental efforts this year. A company called Stanley is working with Bonnarro to provide concert-goers with clean drinking water throughout the festival—for free. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect May 8 2009
It's a beautiful thing when a festival that pulls in thousands upon thousands of attendees can look past just the profit margin of the show and think to invest back into their community by taking their impact on the environment seriously. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect May 8 2009
We've talked a bit about touring and how important it is that musicians green up their acts while on the road. From fuel emissions to trash cans filled with empty water bottles each night after the show, an eco-minded musician can make a world of difference on a tour with some initiative. As a concert-goer, it's important that you know which upcoming tours and festivals you can support with a clean and green conscience. I'm going to help you figure that out. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Food & Health May 4 2009
Although I know it's greener to not drink at all (or at least limit my drinking), if I'm going to have a drink—does it really matter what kind of beer I buy? Find out in this weeks "Ask Planet Green." + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Food & Health Apr 28 2009
Not all that long ago, my brother and I were barbecuing together. His son was helping out with the little fiesta and I remember him specifically telling his son to make sure that the meat didn't char. He said it would cause cancer if it charred. While I naturally believed this, because, after all, eating char just doesn't seem safe to me, I still wasn't dead-set on believing that there was a whole lot of merit to his claim. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Home & Garden Apr 27 2009
Seventh Generation is a company I support. Really, I support green cleaners and products, in general, but Seventh Generation happens to be what the store down the street from my house sells and therefore it is what I buy. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Fashion & Beauty Apr 24 2009
Finding reuses for common items, especially natural items, is one of my favorite things to do. But finding reuses for hair can be a bit more complicated than finding reuses for, say, rocks. It requires some creativity. What exactly is old hair good for? Well, if you're not sure, at least someone else out there is. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Travel & Outdoors Apr 24 2009
Forbes recently did us all a favor and released their list of the world's cleanest countries. Now we can plan our travels accordingly. Don't you think that citizens of different countries around the world may consider greening up their act a bit more if their tourism significantly decreased at the hand of filthiness? I think so. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Travel & Outdoors Apr 23 2009
I know that being green isn't going to stop you from exploring other cities—or even your own city. And it shouldn't. But exploring and traveling the green way demands just a bit of finesse, and it's something we try to address as often as possible. Before you hop in your car and embark on a fun spring road trip, consider a mass transit tour. Even if you have to drive to the city you're visiting (and really consider whether or not you 'have to' drive. Being a New Yorker who travels multiple times a month without the aid of a car, I can tell you: trains and buses do work; and they work well), you can still save some fuel by hopping on a mass transit tour. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Food & Health Apr 22 2009
When talking about health and eating habits, fish, as an alternative to other meats, comes up a lot. We all know tuna has good-for-you Omega 3S, but also an abundance of bad-for-you mercury. But for bluefin tuna in particular, there's another compelling reason to consider ditching the stuff despite its (debatable) health benefits. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect Apr 17 2009
I have a lot of friends who hate the internet. I do not hate the internet. In fact, I kind of love it. Sure, I too can argue the nastiness of technology, but when it offers us so many helpful resources, it doesn't quite seem a fair argument to make. We often discuss websites that can assist you in living a greener life, and I stand behind using those sites. When used in a certain way, the internet doesn't have to turn us all into mindless cyber-profiled drones without a three dimensional existence. In fact, it can aid in our development of that existence and it can aid us in existing greenly. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Travel & Outdoors Apr 16 2009
Earth Day is a big deal in New York City and unlike other events (like fashion week, for instance) that revolve around Manhattan, excluding the outer boroughs, Earth Day belongs to The Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island and even Queens.The 2nd annual "Queens is Green" fashion show is being held Saturday, April 18th from... + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Travel & Outdoors Apr 15 2009
American Airlines added the first of 76 new Boeing Jets this week to its fleet. The Boeing 737-800 is set to replace about ¼ of the old and increasingly dilapidated McDonnell Douglas MD-80 jets. What these new jets means for you: + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Travel & Outdoors Apr 14 2009
The easiest, most sensible, and most affordable solar powered oven I have ever heard of was recently a winner of the FT Climate Change Challenge. Jon Bohmer sat down to work on a project with his daughters. All it required was two cardboard boxes (one inside of the other), an acrylic cover, black paint, and silver foil. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Food & Health Apr 13 2009
A lot of green folks out there opt out of 'land animals' in their diet and turn to fish, a noted healthier source of meat, instead. But the debate over whether or not fish should be eaten is ongoing. Some fish contain high-levels of mercury, which can be damaging to the brain. Others, including researchers in a recent Harvard study, say the omega-3 fatty acids in fish are essential for the health of our brains—and those of our children. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Travel & Outdoors Apr 9 2009
Performing on the street can be hit or miss... The weather is warming up and acoustic guitars are coming out of their closets. If you'd like to make some new fans the green way, by performing out in the open completely unplugged, just make sure you're doing it easy way. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Travel & Outdoors Apr 7 2009
As the warmer months are breaking on us, the road trip will surface, as it does every year, to monopolize sunny weekends. Of course I'd kindly suggest you bicycle, kayak, or walk your way around fun spots this spring and summer, but I'm no fool. I understand that no matter how green you are, you might still want to use your car for a road trip this year—regardless of whether or not your car is green. And that's totally fine. + READ MORE
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By Elizabeth Seward IN Food & Health Apr 6 2009
Aphrodisiacs are substances that have been used throughout history in order to make sex more pleasurable and/or attainable. If a substance is known for being an aphrodisiac, I don't blame you for wanting to get your hands on it...but why not just approach aphrodisiacs the green way? Find these aphrodisiacs naturally, at no cost to endangered species, and enhance your love life the eco-friendly, bile-free way. + READ MORE
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