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Zero Waste

by Libby Pelham

Several times a week, we haul out trash. We never really think much about it; we put things in the trash can, tie up the bag, haul it to the garbage can, and put it out on the curb every Tuesday like clockwork.

Meatless Monday Campaign Continues

by Libby Pelham

24 Jan 2012 07:56 PM

Not too long ago, I blogged about Meatless Monday. That is the campaign to avoid meat on Mondays. This campaign has two benefits - it is green and it is healthy. Sid Lerner, who gave us the "Squeeze the Charmin" campaign, is now trying to get chefs on board for his Meatless Mondays.

What is a Coupon Train?

by Libby Pelham

23 Jan 2012 07:31 PM

The other day, a friend in California posted on Facebook that she was looking to start a coupon train and I had no idea what she was talking about! But, being a green blogger, I figured I had better investigate this, especially since I did my blog on extreme couponers.

How Many Slaves Do You Own?

by Libby Pelham

22 Jan 2012 01:03 PM

The question in the title may be offensive to many. After all, this is the 21st Century; slavery in the U.S. was abolished in 1865 - over 100 years ago. But, that doesn't mean you don't own slaves.

Tre Arrow Strikes Again

by Libby Pelham

17 Jan 2012 08:54 AM

Tre Arrow is an eco-terrorist, or green anarchist if you will. He takes extreme, often illegal, measures to get his green point across. He started his environmental activism in the late '90s, but first made the headlines with his actions in 2000. He was upset that the U.S.

Hatchery Accused of Abuse

by Libby Pelham

15 Jan 2012 12:58 PM

Cal-Cruz Hatcheries Inc. in Santa Cruz, California has been accused of animal abuse. Compassion Over Killing, an animal protection group located in Washington, D.C., had an undercover investigator to shoot a video that showed hatchlings with skin torn so badly organs were exposed.

Food for Green Thought

by Libby Pelham

09 Jan 2012 06:16 PM

It's a new year and usually I blog about green New Year's resolutions. But, this year, I read something on Facebook that I wanted to talk about instead. A friend of mine posted a status I am sure she copied from someone else.

Layaway Goodwill

by Libby Pelham

30 Dec 2011 03:34 PM

A lot of the news in a green blog can be negative - bad air, too much trash, animal abuse, and unfair trade. But, today, I am going to write about a positive trend happening this holiday season.

Create Jobs for USA

by Libby Pelham

29 Dec 2011 03:13 PM

Unless you have had your head stuck in a hole, you know many, many Americans are going through tough economic times. This includes a high rate of unemployment. It is estimated that 9.1% of the U.S. labor force is unemployed. This rate goes up higher in the Hispanic community (11.

PETA Awards Celebrity Grinches

by Libby Pelham

28 Dec 2011 07:45 PM

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has awarded the worse accolades for celebrities this side of the Razzies - the "Celebrity Grinch Awards.


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