http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/snook-conservancys-forest-manager.html Mexico's Maya Forest is home to a host of sensitive and threatened eco-systems from forest, savannah, mangrove and wetlands-all 13.3 million acres. When I traveled there, I was fortunate enough to meet one of the faces protecting it: Ann Snook, The Nature Conservancy's Maya Forest Program Manager. Mexico's Maya Forest is home to a host of sensitive and threatened eco-systems from forest, savannah, mangrove and wetlands-all 13.3 million acres. When I traveled there, I was fortunate enough to meet one of the faces protecting it: Ann Snook, The Nature Conservancy's Maya Forest Program Manager. Change Makers Nature Outdoors Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/snook-conservancys-forest-manager.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/danaher-founder-global-exchange.html If you're a fan of fairly traded French Roasts, tea leaves, or chocolate treats-you've probably recognized the famous red and white label Equal Exchange. The San Fran-based non-profit has been delivering these social, economic and environmentally-responsible goods since 1988 when co-founded by Kevin Danaher. If you're a fan of fairly traded French Roasts, tea leaves, or chocolate treats-you've probably recognized the famous red and white label Equal Exchange. The San Fran-based non-profit has been delivering these social, economic and environmentally-responsible goods since 1988 when co-founded by Kevin Danaher. Change Makers Economics Fair Trade Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:20:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/danaher-founder-global-exchange.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/brokovich-speaks-toxic-reform.html Seventh Generation's Million Baby Crawl movement is picking up steam in the push to reform the U.S. toxic chemical policies, and an environmental activist 'heavy hitter', Erin Brockovich, took time to speak to us about the campaign and about toxic chemicals in general. Seventh Generation's Million Baby Crawl movement is picking up steam in the push to reform the U.S. toxic chemical policies, and an environmental activist 'heavy hitter', Erin Brockovich, took time to speak to us about the campaign and about toxic chemicals in general. Change Makers Green Consumerism Green Family Health Household Toxins Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT Derek Markham http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/brokovich-speaks-toxic-reform.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/changemaker-joanes-fresh-movie.html Meet Ana Joanes the director and producer of Fresh, one of the most inspiring movies recently made about our food system and what we eat. Meet Ana Joanes the director and producer of Fresh, one of the most inspiring movies recently made about our food system and what we eat. Change Makers Family Farms Green Careers Green Moving Health Kids Local Food Movies Organic Schools Video Walking Water Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Leonora Oppenheim http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/changemaker-joanes-fresh-movie.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/tamara-giltsoff-abundancy-partners.html Tamara Giltsoff is a highly respected sustainability strategist who has worked for brilliantly innovative companies such as live|work in London and OzoLabs in New York. Tamara Giltsoff is a highly respected sustainability strategist who has worked for brilliantly innovative companies such as live|work in London and OzoLabs in New York. Change Makers Economics Green Trends United Kingdom Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:30:00 GMT Leonora Oppenheim http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/tamara-giltsoff-abundancy-partners.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/hunger-relief-peanut-butter.html The Peanut Butter Plan is a simple idea which can make a big impact on your local community. The Peanut Butter Plan is a simple idea which can make a big impact on your local community. Act Local Change Makers Charity Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:30:00 GMT Derek Markham http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/hunger-relief-peanut-butter.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/alex-fano-cochair-committee.html Moms are by nature, super powered multi-taskers. Imagine then, a mom on a mission to make the world a greener place for her children and their classmates like mom-of-two Emily "Alix" Fano. She isn't just an expert in Urban and Environmental Policy (holding a Master's degree from Tufts) or a published author (she penned Lethal Laws). She's diligently working toward greening her children's local public elementary school, as co-chair of PS 166's Green Committee. Moms are by nature, super powered multi-taskers. Imagine then, a mom on a mission to make the world a greener place for her children and their classmates like mom-of-two Emily "Alix" Fano. She isn't just an expert in Urban and Environmental Policy (holding a Master's degree from Tufts) or a published author (she penned Lethal Laws). She's diligently working toward greening her children's local public elementary school, as co-chair of PS 166's Green Committee. Change Makers Fundraising Green Community Kids Parties Schools Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:30:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/alex-fano-cochair-committee.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/brent-ridge-beekman-farm.html You'll rarely hear adjectives like 'hot' and 'young' used to describe farmers.Change Makers is series of interviews with people famous and obscure who are creating a more sustainable world through their work. You'll rarely hear adjectives like 'hot' and 'young' used to describe farmers.Change Makers is series of interviews with people famous and obscure who are creating a more sustainable world through their work. Change Makers Dairy Gardening Green Careers Green Home Incandescent Light Bulbs Money New York Off The Grid Organic Planet Green Skin Care Treehugger Video Websites Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:30:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/brent-ridge-beekman-farm.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/mcmahon-moser-anti-poverty.html Sisters Tamara McMahon and Shelby Moser are the emanation of green girl power. After Tamara’s fiancé unexpectedly passed away, the two turned what could have been despair into inspiration to do-good. The dynamic duo joined forces and co-founded Anti-Body, an all-natural, fair trade body-care company boasting paraben-free shower gels, bath fizzers and lip balms. Sisters Tamara McMahon and Shelby Moser are the emanation of green girl power. After Tamara’s fiancé unexpectedly passed away, the two turned what could have been despair into inspiration to do-good. The dynamic duo joined forces and co-founded Anti-Body, an all-natural, fair trade body-care company boasting paraben-free shower gels, bath fizzers and lip balms. Change Makers Cosmetics Green Personal Grooming Homemade Beauty Products Know Your Cosmetics Ingredients Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/mcmahon-moser-anti-poverty.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/change-maker-paulette-cole.html Healing, education, sanctuary, theater, and an interactive museum—five unlikely components one associates with a furniture and home goods store. These are five key themes, however, that visionary Paulette Cole, CEO and creative director of abc home, keeps in mind when evolving NYC’s one-of-its-kind retail store renowned for its large selection of exquisitely designed furniture and home décor. Healing, education, sanctuary, theater, and an interactive museum—five unlikely components one associates with a furniture and home goods store. These are five key themes, however, that visionary Paulette Cole, CEO and creative director of abc home, keeps in mind when evolving NYC’s one-of-its-kind retail store renowned for its large selection of exquisitely designed furniture and home décor. Change Makers Decorating Furniture Green Decor Green Design Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:30:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/change-maker-paulette-cole.html