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27 Oct 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
In my other life I'm a yoga instructor. When I traveled to Centro Ecologico Sian Ka'an (CESiaK), an eco-friendly beach resort in Mexico's Mayan Riviera, on vacation in August (of which all of the juicy details can be found here), it wasn't intended as business. That vacation, I left my yoga mat...+ READ MORE
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15 Sep 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
International Coastal Cleanup Day is nearly upon us. This Saturday, September 19th, marks the day where upwards of 400,000 people around the world will head to beaches and water ways to gather up the litter that threatens ecosystems. + READ MORE
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11 Sep 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
How much of our oceans are part of marine protected areas?Oceans are also home to an abundance of marine life, but overfishing, pollution, ocean sprawl, and dangerous fishing practices are harming the ocean at a frightening pace.+ READ MORE
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11 Sep 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
Cumberland Island is Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Pristine maritime forests and undeveloped beaches make this a perfect camping trip.+ READ MORE
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25 Aug 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
As the CEO of Sailors for the Sea, the big blue certainly keeps Dan Pingaro busy. The Boston-based non-profit organization uses outlets like media (they recently released a documentary called A Sea Change about ocean acidification) and sailing expeditions to educate, motivate, and empower...+ READ MORE
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21 Aug 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
Seems we’re often attempting to mimic nature when paying big bucks for beautifying treatments. You spend wads of cash trying to get a “natural” spray tan glow—the more expensive, the more seemingly “natural.” You dedicate hours out of your day at the local hair salon trying to transform your locks...+ READ MORE
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19 Aug 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
Not all oceanfront hotels are created equal. While the location might be ideal, some developers ignore the impact that their sprawling showpieces plopped on the shore or perched on a cliff have on the environment. The pretty picture can in fact create massive waste runoff, landslides, pollution,...+ READ MORE
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18 Aug 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
Barbara de Vries has come up with a clever and chic concept that keeps plastic (at least some of it) off our beaches and wrapped around our necks, draped from our ears, and encircling our wrists—repurposing it....+ READ MORE
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15 Aug 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
The Natural Resources Defense Council recently let us know that pollution at many beaches up and down the coasts is getting worse. According to their report, pollution caused the number of beach closings and advisories to hit their fourth-highest level in the 19-year history of the report. Closing...+ READ MORE
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13 Aug 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Child's play should always be safe and carefree. Here's how to make sure your neighborhood playground is as green as it can be.+ READ MORE
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4 Aug 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
It has finally been ingrained in our heads that we need to slather up with sunscreen before walking out the door. And while we depend on our trusty SPF to shield our delicate skin from the sun, EWG (Environmental Working Group) recently tested the safety of 1,606 sunscreens and found that 3 out of 5...+ READ MORE
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3 Aug 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
As part of Blue August, Planet Green'sBan the Bags, Butts, and Bottles works to keep litter away from our oceans and waterways, so...+ READ MORE
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1 Aug 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
How large is the Pacific Island Trash Vortex?They produce most of the oxygen that we breath and control our weather patterns.Test your knowledge on ocean pollution in our quiz: What's Your Ocean Pollution IQ?+ READ MORE
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30 Jul 2009 IN BLUE AUGUST | COMMENTS
From the Heartland to the Coast, items we use every day are causing big problems for our oceans, lakes, streams and fresh water supplies. Now, as part of its Blue August initiative, Planet Green invites people to become part of the solution with the launch of the Ban the Bags, Butts and...+ READ MORE
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29 Jul 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
Just released today is the Natural Resources Defense Council's Testing The Waters 2009 report. It's a great guide for knowing which beaches are safe, and which need our help to get cleaned up.+ READ MORE
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