Articles tagged “Take Action”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Green Glossary: Relational Activism By Mickey Z. IN Work & Connect Dec 16 2008 The green movement covers a lot of ground. From a Soccer Mom bringing her own bag to the supermarket to the anarchist tree sitting for months, activists engage at a variety of levels. In addition, those deeply concerned about environmental issues often "cross over" into activism related to war and peace, social justice, etc. But, where and how can we all connect? + READ MORE

Motivate your Office to Go Green in Five Steps By Megan Cohen IN Work & Connect Dec 16 2008 Increase your green impact by getting your colleagues on the eco-smart track with these 5 fun ways to get everyone to give a dang about the planet. Or, at least, to act like they do. + READ MORE

How to Write Your Elected Officials By Josh Peterson IN Work & Connect Dec 10 2008 Want to influence government policy on the environment? You can by writing congress. Most representatives read (or more likely have aides that help read) all their mail. A person who takes the time to write to their congressperson has more influence then ten people who don't. So how do you go about writing that letter? Here's how. + READ MORE

Have a Fair Trade Holiday and How By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Dec 9 2008 Of course it's all well and good to imagine that, this year, all your gifts will be carefully chosen for each person on your gift list; all made of sustainable materials; all one-of-a-kind and, well, simply perfect. By focusing your efforts on finding items that are produced using Fair Trade practices, you'll complete your list with a variety of ethical, sustainable, unique items. + READ MORE

Report Shows Carbon Emissions Increased in 2007, but You Can Help! By Eric Leech IN Tech & Transport Dec 9 2008 The energy statistics report put out by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) this past Wednesday unveiled that carbon dioxide pollution had increased by 1.4 percent in 2007. 2006 had seen a welcome decrease in pollution, but most of that decrease was attributed to decreased use of heat and air-conditioning that year because of rather favorable weather conditions in North America. + READ MORE

Green Glossary: The Seat Belt Supposition By Mickey Z. IN Tech & Transport Dec 5 2008 I've written about this before but it deserves a bigger stage—a green glossary entry of its own: The Seat Belt Supposition. What we call normal is actually consumption and consumption requires energy. As a result, the vast majority of scientists now point to human-influenced climate change. + READ MORE

4 Weekend Hacks for the Greenest Work Week Ever By Megan Cohen IN Work & Connect Dec 4 2008 Being eco-friendly in the middle of a tragically stressful work week can be a tough job. By frontloading some easy green steps over the weekend, when you have time and energy to care, you can set the stage to make it easy to stay green during your Monday through Friday routine. + READ MORE

How to Avoid Work-Related Junk Mail By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect Dec 3 2008 If you're frequently asked to, or volunteer to, send out items to business partners and clients without first seeking their permission, try to change this. No one wants to receive 'junk' mail and even though you may see the importance in whatever you're sending, it may simply be junk mail for someone else. + READ MORE

Green Glossary: Single Issue By Mickey Z. IN Work & Connect Dec 1 2008 The green movement is real but that doesn't mean it's perfect or even fully formed. Like any mass social movement, it requires regular re-evaluation and critical assessment. With so many diverse facets interconnecting-air, water, soil, animals, transportation, consumerism, economics, health, etc.—the wide world of environmentalism is fertile ground for the concept of single issue activism. + READ MORE

Focus on Focus Earth: Growing Up With Global Warming By David DeFranza IN Focus Earth Nov 26 2008 Global warming and climate change will be two of the most pressing issues facing the new Barack Obama administration when he takes office on January 20, 2009. Seeing as climate change has far reaching effects that touch the economies of... + READ MORE

Green Glossary: Craftivism By Mickey Z. IN Home & Garden Nov 25 2008 Craftivism, says Karina at Tiny Choices, is "simply, the intersection of craft and activism." Wiki takes it a little further: "Craftivism is a form of activism, typically for social justice, environmentalism or feminism, that is centered around practices of craft—especially handicrafts. Practitioners are known as craftivists." + READ MORE

Plan for a Green Black Friday By Blythe Copeland IN Fashion & Beauty Nov 25 2008 Brace yourself: Tomorrow marks the official start of holiday shopping season. We know it's hard to wake up from your turkey coma and drag yourself out to the nearest mall to fight the crowds for sale-priced loot-especially when that loot is not made with the most eco-friendly materials and processes. + READ MORE

Enter Do Something's Increase Your Green Competition By Josh Peterson IN Work & Connect Nov 24 2008 Recently, Planet Green spoke to Melanie Stevenson, the Head of Community Outreach at Do Something, a program that helps schools and teens enact programs of do-gooding. One of those programs is the Increase Your Green Competition. Schools compete against one another to increase their green and raise ecological awareness in their communities. + READ MORE

Save the Whales. Seriously: These 3 Websites Can Help By Brian Merchant IN Work & Connect Nov 19 2008 Save the whales. No, seriously. That last time you heard that was probably when you were taking your sweet time at the front of the line at the water fountain in fifth grade (or was that 'save some for the whales?' Guess I've blocked out my memories of that fateful year). + READ MORE

Intern at the EERE and Set Your Eco Career in Motion By Brian Merchant IN Work & Connect Nov 14 2008 The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is on the lookout for eco-minded interns—it's a great way to get your green career moving. + READ MORE

How Can Obama Save the Planet? Read The 100 Day Action Plan E-book By Brian Merchant IN Tech & Transport Nov 14 2008 Read about a pressing green issue (just about all of them, really) in the greenest way you can—in an E-book. William S Becker's provocatively titled 100 Day Action Plan to Save the Planet broaches a very timely subject in the greenest manner possible. + READ MORE

Green Glossary: Direct Action By Mickey Z. IN Work & Connect Nov 13 2008 Direct action is a misunderstood concept. It is political action which, as defined by Wikipedia, "happens outside normal political channels via indirect actions such as electing representatives. Direct action is often associated with movements or groups who have little influence over normal political processes." + READ MORE

Green Glossary: ID Project By Mickey Z. IN Work & Connect Nov 10 2008 Based in New York City's East Village with another group in Portland, Oregon, The Interdependence Project (or "ID Project") is a non-profit organization "that focuses on building community through meditation, activism, and the arts." + READ MORE

The Best Transportation Campaigns—Join One and Make a Difference By Eric Leech IN Tech & Transport Nov 10 2008 While we've been getting bombarded by plenty of campaign jargon for the 2008 presidential election, there have been other worthwhile campaigns in the U.S. that have had to take second fiddle as people focused on the big issues. With the election out of our hair, we can once again focus on some of the smaller campaigns, such as the ones that are focused on making our roads healthier, safer, cleaner, and more friendly. + READ MORE

Watch Whale Wars on November 7! By Jessica Root IN Travel & Outdoors Nov 5 2008 You think things would've changed for the better since the 1970's when early environmentalists were heard shouting, "Save the Whales!" That was when tens of thousands of whales were being illegally killed each year for commercial purposes. Tune in on November 7 to follow the Captain and his dedicated crew of volunteers as they work tirelessly in high risk environments and embark on intense voyages to stop whaling. + READ MORE