Articles by Tag Feed http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag What to Do with Old Eyeglasses, Printer Cartridges and Mobile Phones? Charitable Recycling http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/eyeglasses-phone-charitable-recycling.html Our municipal recycling charts tell us all about juice cartons and newspapers, but eyeglasses and mobile phones? Our municipal recycling charts tell us all about juice cartons and newspapers, but eyeglasses and mobile phones? Cancer Charity Eco-Fashion Accessories Environmental Charity Fundraising Green Gifts Kids Newspapers Recycling Reuse Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:21:00 GMT Care2 .com http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/eyeglasses-phone-charitable-recycling.html Meet Emily "Alix" Fano, Co-Chair of PS 166's Green Committee 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 Holter Says: Turtles and Penguins and Galas, Oh My! http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/wasted/holter-turtles-penguins-galas.html On October 18th I was lucky enough to serve as Honorary Captain of Nauti Nite, the fundraising gala for the WAVE Foundation at the Newport Aquarium in Newport Kentucky, which sits across the Ohio River from Cincinnati. On October 18th I was lucky enough to serve as Honorary Captain of Nauti Nite, the fundraising gala for the WAVE Foundation at the Newport Aquarium in Newport Kentucky, which sits across the Ohio River from Cincinnati. Auctions Carbon Footprint Fundraising Holter Says Nature Planet Green Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:59:00 GMT http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/wasted/holter-turtles-penguins-galas.html Help the Aussie Helpers http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/aussie-helpers.html Australia is facing its biggest drought in a century. Most scientists agree that this drought was caused by the actions of man, and it looks as if the drought will only get worse in the decades ahead. Australia is facing its biggest drought in a century. Most scientists agree that this drought was caused by the actions of man, and it looks as if the drought will only get worse in the decades ahead. Climate Change Do-Gooding Environmental Charity Fundraising Take Action Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:00:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/aussie-helpers.html Save a Sea Turtle with Your License Plate http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/eco-license-plates.html When I was younger, I used to imagine the day when I had a driver's license, my own dream car, and, best of all, a personalized license plate. I was gonna get the prettiest license plate my state had to offer and a special name like WRTRGRL or FRNGLLY—I really liked that movie—and be the epitome of cool. When I was younger, I used to imagine the day when I had a driver's license, my own dream car, and, best of all, a personalized license plate. I was gonna get the prettiest license plate my state had to offer and a special name like WRTRGRL or FRNGLLY—I really liked that movie—and be the epitome of cool. Cars Charity Eco-Friendly Travel Fundraising Transportation Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/eco-license-plates.html Greensburg or Greentown? http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/greensburg-greentown.html If you've been glued to the tube watching the amazing eco-movement in Greensburg, Kansas, you may have encountered some confusion around the town’s name. Is it Greensburg or Greentown? If you've been glued to the tube watching the amazing eco-movement in Greensburg, Kansas, you may have encountered some confusion around the town’s name. Is it Greensburg or Greentown? Do-Gooding Fundraising Green Building Green Community Planet Green Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:15:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/greensburg-greentown.html Be a Better Neighbor http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/good-neighbor-pledge.html Did you know that following Annabelle's advice about recycling can actually save you and your neighbors money by helping out your local economy? Did you know that following Annabelle's advice about recycling can actually save you and your neighbors money by helping out your local economy? Act Local Environmental Charity Fundraising Green Home Fri, 16 May 2008 18:45:00 GMT http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/good-neighbor-pledge.html Greensburg: One Year Later http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/greensburg/greensburg-anniversary.html Sunday May 4th is a big day for the residents of Greensburg, KS. It marks the one-year point from when their town was obliterated by a tornado measuring EF5 on the Enhanced Fujita scale. Sunday May 4th is a big day for the residents of Greensburg, KS. It marks the one-year point from when their town was obliterated by a tornado measuring EF5 on the Enhanced Fujita scale. Charity Environmental Charity Fundraising Green Building Green Challenges Fri, 02 May 2008 18:50:00 GMT http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/greensburg/greensburg-anniversary.html The Early Show in Greensburg http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/greensburg/cbs-the-early-show-in-greensburg-ks.html Through Friday, May 2nd, CBS' The Early Show will be in Greensburg to help with the reconstruction and to document the action via their series, "Tragedy to Triumph: Greensburg Rising." Co-anchors Julie Chen, Harry Smith, Maggie Rodriguez, news anchor Russ Mitchell and weather anchor Dave Price will work... Through Friday, May 2nd, CBS' The Early Show will be in Greensburg to help with the reconstruction and to document the action via their series, "Tragedy to Triumph: Greensburg Rising." Co-anchors Julie Chen, Harry Smith, Maggie Rodriguez, news anchor Russ Mitchell and weather anchor Dave Price will work... Charity Do-Gooding Environmental Charity Fundraising Green Building Green Building Supplies Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:21:00 GMT http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/greensburg/cbs-the-early-show-in-greensburg-ks.html The People of Greensburg Need Your Help http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/greensburg/donate-to-greensburg.html On May 4, 2007, the small Midwestern town of Greensburg, Kansas, was ravaged by a fierce tornado, resulting in a tragic loss of life and displacing more than 1,500 people.The South Central Community Foundation, which covers seven counties, including Kiowa County... On May 4, 2007, the small Midwestern town of Greensburg, Kansas, was ravaged by a fierce tornado, resulting in a tragic loss of life and displacing more than 1,500 people.The South Central Community Foundation, which covers seven counties, including Kiowa County... Charity Do-Gooding Environmental Charity Fundraising Green Building Money Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:04:00 GMT http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/greensburg/donate-to-greensburg.html