http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/cache-trash-geocaching-resorts.html Forget about golf, hotels are getting savvy when it comes to keeping their guests engaged in green activities that not only help clean up the environment, but give them a gift in return. Yes, there are two things that the average human being loves: the "hunt," and presents. Mix the two with the great outdoors and exercise and you've got GeoCaching-a form of high-tech treasure hunting that's inviting a childlike exuberance to emerge from even the most stale adults. Forget about golf, hotels are getting savvy when it comes to keeping their guests engaged in green activities that not only help clean up the environment, but give them a gift in return. Yes, there are two things that the average human being loves: the "hunt," and presents. Mix the two with the great outdoors and exercise and you've got GeoCaching-a form of high-tech treasure hunting that's inviting a childlike exuberance to emerge from even the most stale adults. Games Nature Outdoors Walking Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Laurel House http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/cache-trash-geocaching-resorts.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/house-kids-global-warming.html There's a great new interactive game here on Planet Green that teaches kids all about healthy home materials. There's a great new interactive game here on Planet Green that teaches kids all about healthy home materials. Games Green Home Kids Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:16:00 GMT Jaymi Heimbuch http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/house-kids-global-warming.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/choose-global-solution-contest.html Have any bright ideas on how to solve the world's most pressing problems?The only catch is that the piece must be interactive--perhaps to better engage those that who come across the work--and they must follow these following guidelines (from CGS): The stories or games have options which can lead to different outcomes... Have any bright ideas on how to solve the world's most pressing problems?The only catch is that the piece must be interactive--perhaps to better engage those that who come across the work--and they must follow these following guidelines (from CGS): The stories or games have options which can lead to different outcomes... Climate Change Games Green Challenges Household Toxins Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:30:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/choose-global-solution-contest.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/climate-change-science-quiz.html Think you know the current state of climate change science? Take this quiz to find out. Sea level rise, the strongest greenhouse gases, deforestation, and more. Think you know the current state of climate change science? Take this quiz to find out. Sea level rise, the strongest greenhouse gases, deforestation, and more. Climate Change Games Transportation Sat, 10 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT Matt McDermott http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/climate-change-science-quiz.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/carbon-emmissions-quiz.html Test you knowledge of the carbon emissions from various lifestyle choices with this quiz from Planet Green. Test you knowledge of the carbon emissions from various lifestyle choices with this quiz from Planet Green. Carbon Footprint Carbon Footprint Calculator Games Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:30:00 GMT Matt McDermott http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/carbon-emmissions-quiz.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/playing-board-games-planet.html Is there an ecological imperative to playing board games instead of video games to prevent climate change. All our video games require power equal to the city of San Diego. Board games require none. Is there an ecological imperative to playing board games instead of video games to prevent climate change. All our video games require power equal to the city of San Diego. Board games require none. Energy Games Green Family Saving Energy Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMT Matt McDermott http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/playing-board-games-planet.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/beer-green-light-quiz.html Sustainability is in, and almost every industry is making efforts to show off how eco-friendly it is.But green comes in different shades, even for breweries: there are barely-green steps like slapping a "please recycle" label on the bottle or can, more significant practices like using organic, locally grown grains, and... Sustainability is in, and almost every industry is making efforts to show off how eco-friendly it is.But green comes in different shades, even for breweries: there are barely-green steps like slapping a "please recycle" label on the bottle or can, more significant practices like using organic, locally grown grains, and... Drinks Eco-Friendly Foods Games Parties Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/beer-green-light-quiz.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/farmers-market-quiz.html How often do you shop at your local farmers' market? You may know the best spots to get the freshest produce. You probably have a favorite vendor that you're always sure to visit. You may even recognize or know the farmers from whom you buy your food. But how well do you know your markets? How often do you shop at your local farmers' market? You may know the best spots to get the freshest produce. You probably have a favorite vendor that you're always sure to visit. You may even recognize or know the farmers from whom you buy your food. But how well do you know your markets? Eco-Friendly Foods Farmers Market Games Healthy Foods Local Food Organic Foods Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/farmers-market-quiz.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/water-infrastructure-quiz.html The process of getting water to your tap is incredibly extensive. How much do you know about your water's treatment and delivery? Test your knowledge in our quiz: Know Your Water Infrastructure? The process of getting water to your tap is incredibly extensive. How much do you know about your water's treatment and delivery? Test your knowledge in our quiz: Know Your Water Infrastructure? Games Outdoors Water Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:30:00 GMT Sara Novak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/water-infrastructure-quiz.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-icons-quiz.html Test your knowledge of the real icons of the environmental movement and the green community with this quiz from Planet Green Test your knowledge of the real icons of the environmental movement and the green community with this quiz from Planet Green Environmental Policy Games Green Celebrities Politics Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:30:00 GMT Matt McDermott http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-icons-quiz.html