http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/microfinance-organizations-maximum-impact.html Confused about the ins and outs of microfinance? Check this list for seven different lenders--and the who, where, and how of the people they help. Confused about the ins and outs of microfinance? Check this list for seven different lenders--and the who, where, and how of the people they help. Charity Do-Gooding Economics Fair Trade Money Take Action Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/microfinance-organizations-maximum-impact.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/nietart-women-microfinance-business.html Robyn Nietert started the Women's Microfinance Initiative with a trial run of 20 loans, none more than $150, that women in rural Uganda would use to start their own businesses. In less than two years, the organization has not had a single default, and is now up to a total of 680 loans to 329 borrowers. Next projects include partnering with a formal bank in Uganda-and solar panels. Learn more about WMI's accomplishments in this interview with Robyn Nietert. Robyn Nietert started the Women's Microfinance Initiative with a trial run of 20 loans, none more than $150, that women in rural Uganda would use to start their own businesses. In less than two years, the organization has not had a single default, and is now up to a total of 680 loans to 329 borrowers. Next projects include partnering with a formal bank in Uganda-and solar panels. Learn more about WMI's accomplishments in this interview with Robyn Nietert. Appropriate Technology Do-Gooding Economics Environmental Charity Green Community Green Investing Money Take Action Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/nietart-women-microfinance-business.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/natural-neighbors-wildlife-sanctuary.html Can the love between human and toad help forge a new connection with nature? Can the love between human and toad help forge a new connection with nature? Do-Gooding Green Home Take Action Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:30:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/natural-neighbors-wildlife-sanctuary.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/yoginis-plan-climate-change.html Yoga, when it comes down to it, and even it's most literal translation of the word from Sanskrit, is about harmonizing the body, mind and breath so that we can eventually awaken one day into a more conscious, liberated and beneficial human beings. So that when we are off of the mat, we can make a positive difference in the community and world at large. Yoga, when it comes down to it, and even it's most literal translation of the word from Sanskrit, is about harmonizing the body, mind and breath so that we can eventually awaken one day into a more conscious, liberated and beneficial human beings. So that when we are off of the mat, we can make a positive difference in the community and world at large. Act Local Do-Gooding Green Community Take Action Yoga Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:34:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/yoginis-plan-climate-change.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/organize-international-climate-action.html The fate of the planet lies in the hands of governments when they gather in Copenhagen to talk climate change in December. Some view that as an exaggeration, and in the eyes of others, it's quite literally true. Start organizing today for the International Day of Climate Action on October 24 to make sure Copenhagen has an impact: make sure your government represents the voices of its concerned citizens. The fate of the planet lies in the hands of governments when they gather in Copenhagen to talk climate change in December. Some view that as an exaggeration, and in the eyes of others, it's quite literally true. Start organizing today for the International Day of Climate Action on October 24 to make sure Copenhagen has an impact: make sure your government represents the voices of its concerned citizens. Carbon Footprint Do-Gooding Green Community Take Action Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/organize-international-climate-action.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/team-earth-social-networking.html Social networking and social media are proving to be among our most powerful tools for mobilizing people to action. In fact, it's pretty easy for us to think of at least 15 ways that social networking can be use for green good. A new group of people are looking to make social networking key for stopping Amazonian deforestation - Team Earth. Social networking and social media are proving to be among our most powerful tools for mobilizing people to action. In fact, it's pretty easy for us to think of at least 15 ways that social networking can be use for green good. A new group of people are looking to make social networking key for stopping Amazonian deforestation - Team Earth. Charity Do-Gooding Environmental Charity Green Community Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT Jaymi Heimbuch http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/team-earth-social-networking.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/cousteau-international-cleanup-day.html 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. 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. Beach Do-Gooding Green Community Pollution Take Action Water Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:00:00 GMT Jaymi Heimbuch http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/cousteau-international-cleanup-day.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/serve-message-power-peaceful.html This weekend, Power to the Peaceful music festival saw its 11th celebration. The foggy weather in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park did little to dampen the excitement as attendees poured onto Speedway Meadow. Power to the Peaceful is an annual event dedicated to pulling people together in an effort to boost the quality of life worldwide, from politics to sustainability. This weekend, Power to the Peaceful music festival saw its 11th celebration. The foggy weather in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park did little to dampen the excitement as attendees poured onto Speedway Meadow. Power to the Peaceful is an annual event dedicated to pulling people together in an effort to boost the quality of life worldwide, from politics to sustainability. Charity Do-Gooding Green Community Take Action Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:00:00 GMT Jaymi Heimbuch http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/serve-message-power-peaceful.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/robert-chatwani-ebay-worldofgood.html Big business often gets a bad rap for bruising up our environment and frequently placing profits before people—because often it’s true. But then there are the rare gems turning this stereotype on its head, like Robert Chatwani, the bourgeoning business whiz who uses his MBA for good, managing eBay’s fair trade marketplace, WorldofGood.com. Big business often gets a bad rap for bruising up our environment and frequently placing profits before people—because often it’s true. But then there are the rare gems turning this stereotype on its head, like Robert Chatwani, the bourgeoning business whiz who uses his MBA for good, managing eBay’s fair trade marketplace, WorldofGood.com. Change Makers Charity Do-Gooding Environmental Charity Green Gifts Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/robert-chatwani-ebay-worldofgood.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-phone/green-apps-mobile-phones.html Cell phones have become excellent tools for not just making phone calls (which has become practically a secondary use of the devices) but also for going green. There are gads of applications you can download to your phone that provide tips, tricks, and planning for eco-friendly living. Here are seven of the best we've seen, and think you'll definitely want to check out. Cell phones have become excellent tools for not just making phone calls (which has become practically a secondary use of the devices) but also for going green. There are gads of applications you can download to your phone that provide tips, tricks, and planning for eco-friendly living. Here are seven of the best we've seen, and think you'll definitely want to check out. Do-Gooding Gadgets Green Mobile Simple Green Tips Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:58:25 GMT Jaymi Heimbuch http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-phone/green-apps-mobile-phones.html