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As we approach the holidays this year, there are a lot of things we need to remember to do: spend time with those we love, help those less fortunate than ourselves, observe religious holidays, and of course buy presents for … Continue reading
In addition to the annual Christmas party, many organizations have a tradition of gift giving. You may feel pressured to buy something for everyone in your department - and that is one more thing that you may not want to add to your holiday ‘to do’ list. One company decided to change that tradition, and [...]
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At a recent Hampton Inn stay, I noticed that the coffee cups were marked with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative logo. According to their website , this label is applied to wood and paper products that are from a certified source … Continue reading
Although all green museums are fun, the Trash Museum in Hartford CT, and the Garbage Museum in Stratford CT managed by the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority are particularly geared towards making information about landfill-destined waste interesting and engaging. Proud owners … Continue reading
The new trend in cutting-edge museums: the Green Museum. Museums operate on certain key principles: stewardship, preservation and education. Naysayers might argue that ‘green’ might not fit with a museum’s mission- art preservation, child education, historic portrayal- and yet on … Continue reading
Memorial day has come and gone. For many, this means the opening of local pools and the unofficial start of summer(summer officially starts on June 21) and perhaps a vacation. When you’re planning your summer getaways, there are many ways … Continue reading
With Easter just around the corner, here’s some tips to celebrate and be green at the same time! 1. Most hard-boiled Easter eggs go uneaten, so donate them to a local food bank. 2. If you do plan on boiling … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and for those of you that wait until the last minute to do your holiday shopping, here are some helpful ideas to keep the day green for you and your special someone: Chocolate The quintessential … Continue reading
Among all the claims of green businesses, it is hard to decide which business is truly environment friendly. Climate Counts has come up with a 22 criteria based scorecard to evaluate the businesses. Climate Counts has categorized companies in every … Continue reading
Thanksgiving is a holiday for giving thanks for family, friends, and good fortune. You can also give thanks and show your appreciation for the environment by having a “greener” Thanksgiving. The tips below will help you give an eco-friendly twist … Continue reading
