http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/concert-recycle-cell-phones.html A music festival in San Francisco will offer concert-goers the chance to recycle their old cell phones, recharge with solar power, and send messages powered by hydrogen fuel cells. A music festival in San Francisco will offer concert-goers the chance to recycle their old cell phones, recharge with solar power, and send messages powered by hydrogen fuel cells. E-Waste Gadgets Music Music News Recycling San Francisco Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:30:00 GMT Jeff Kart http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/concert-recycle-cell-phones.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/gastronomical-tour-san-francisco.html It is nearing the end of my end of summer West Coast jaunt and though I am saddened, my wallet is empty. In my days in the city I did my best to show PG readers the best and the brightest in new San Francisco green cuisine. That's no easy feat either with so many choices at hand. But with the help of my two best friends and fellow foodies Cathy and Susan, I was able to truly leave my gastronomical mark in this great city. It is nearing the end of my end of summer West Coast jaunt and though I am saddened, my wallet is empty. In my days in the city I did my best to show PG readers the best and the brightest in new San Francisco green cuisine. That's no easy feat either with so many choices at hand. But with the help of my two best friends and fellow foodies Cathy and Susan, I was able to truly leave my gastronomical mark in this great city. Eco-Friendly Foods Eco-Friendly Travel Restaurants San Francisco Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT Sara Novak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/gastronomical-tour-san-francisco.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/planned-greener-trip-sanfrancisco.html This time I'm headed to San Francisco for the better part of a week and then down to Tahoe for the Wanderlust Festival. So I'm sure you're wondering if this green writer actually practices what she preaches. While not perfect, I did take some serious time out to plan ahead to make my trip a little greener. Here's how. This time I'm headed to San Francisco for the better part of a week and then down to Tahoe for the Wanderlust Festival. So I'm sure you're wondering if this green writer actually practices what she preaches. While not perfect, I did take some serious time out to plan ahead to make my trip a little greener. Here's how. Carbon Footprint Eco-Friendly Travel San Francisco Sat, 25 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT Sara Novak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/planned-greener-trip-sanfrancisco.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/california-eco-friendly-football.html FL football is by far the number one sport in the United States—at least as far as fan support and revenue goes. So when one of their teams says they want to do something to lessen their impact on the environment it's important to pay attention. Especially when that something is an eco-friendly, green stadium. The San Francisco 49ers have proposed just that. FL football is by far the number one sport in the United States—at least as far as fan support and revenue goes. So when one of their teams says they want to do something to lessen their impact on the environment it's important to pay attention. Especially when that something is an eco-friendly, green stadium. The San Francisco 49ers have proposed just that. Ecotourism Green Building Green Community Outdoors San Francisco Take Action Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/california-eco-friendly-football.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/san-franciscos-treasures-volunteering.html As the weather warms up, you might be hankering to busy yourself with some fun projects. Volunteering is one of the best ways you could fill your time. If you're in San Francisco, and you're not sure where to get started, don't worry. We've done the work for you. Check out these great volunteering opportunities, and pick the one that fits you best! As the weather warms up, you might be hankering to busy yourself with some fun projects. Volunteering is one of the best ways you could fill your time. If you're in San Francisco, and you're not sure where to get started, don't worry. We've done the work for you. Check out these great volunteering opportunities, and pick the one that fits you best! Act Local Do-Gooding San Francisco Take Action Mon, 18 May 2009 13:00:00 GMT Jaymi Heimbuch http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/san-franciscos-treasures-volunteering.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/recycle-plastic-bottles-earth.html Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, is a great place to go on Saturday, April 18 if you're hoping to make a difference by recycling plastic bottles, and then ditching them altogether. Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, is a great place to go on Saturday, April 18 if you're hoping to make a difference by recycling plastic bottles, and then ditching them altogether. Bottled Water Earth Day Activities Plastic Recycling San Francisco Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:30:00 GMT Jaymi Heimbuch http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/recycle-plastic-bottles-earth.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/plastic-bag-facts.html We've all been bombarded with green tips to bring our own canvas bags. On an intellectual level, we get it: plastic bags suck. But do we really truly, deeply understand the serious implications of them—enough to put our intellectual understanding into action? We've all been bombarded with green tips to bring our own canvas bags. On an intellectual level, we get it: plastic bags suck. But do we really truly, deeply understand the serious implications of them—enough to put our intellectual understanding into action? Animals Bring Your Own Consumption Energy Green Home Plastic Plastic Bags Reusable Bags San Francisco Waste Disposal Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:31:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/plastic-bag-facts.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/earth-stroll-san-francisco.html This Earth Day, what could be more pleasant than a walk in the park? If you're in or near San Francisco, consider stopping by Crissy Field Center in the Presidio for the Earth Stroll. This Earth Day, what could be more pleasant than a walk in the park? If you're in or near San Francisco, consider stopping by Crissy Field Center in the Presidio for the Earth Stroll. Act Local Earth Day Activities Green Community Green Family San Francisco Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:30:00 GMT Jaymi Heimbuch http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/earth-stroll-san-francisco.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/earth-day/volunteer-gaf-timing.html The window has closed for signing up to volunteer for the Green Apple Festival eco-activities.They can still use your help after the festival events, so there's plenty of opportunities to make a difference. The window has closed for signing up to volunteer for the Green Apple Festival eco-activities.They can still use your help after the festival events, so there's plenty of opportunities to make a difference. Boston Chicago New York San Francisco Take Action Windows Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:20:00 GMT http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/earth-day/volunteer-gaf-timing.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/earth-day-volunteerism.html Each year, TreeHugger and Planet Green gear up for what could be considered the most popular eco-time of the year, Earth Day. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day by joining an eco-volunteer project—and partying! Each year, TreeHugger and Planet Green gear up for what could be considered the most popular eco-time of the year, Earth Day. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day by joining an eco-volunteer project—and partying! Boston Chicago Climate Change Earth Day Activities Home Energy Use Kids Music New York Planet Green San Francisco Take Action Treehugger Trees Washington DC Water Conservation Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:31:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/earth-day-volunteerism.html