Green Gift Deals From Environmental Booty

These deals are usually reserved for our EB members but for Cyber Monday I am sharing them with everyone!

How to Operate an Environmentally Friendly Hospital

There are many ways that hospitals can change their operations to protect the environment. Some of these ideas can even save the hospital money as well as reduce health risks to employees and patients. These are all great reasons to make some adjustments in the operation of a health care facility.

Hospitals generate a huge amount of paper waste. Computer information technologies are in place in almost all U.S. hospitals at this time. Much information can be viewed online without being printed in a hard copy format. Policies can be put into place requesting that staff reduce printing hard copies when possible.

Safe Sex Goes Green?

Yes it's true! Safe sex is now ethical, sustainable and green.  I bet you have never thought about how to green your sex life have you?  French Letter, a UK based company is providing condoms sourced with Fair Trade latex rubber.  They call it FairPlay for guilt free lovers who want to feel good in every way when they make love. The Ethical Superstore will ship French Letter condoms to the US and you can follow French Letter on Twitter HERE.  Hmmm...

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The Perfect Gift for the Gardener, Nature Lover and Every Child. Huh? What is it?

It's a Ladybug house!  The perfect green gift for so many.  The gardener loves having ladybugs in the garden to help control bugs that eat their plants and flowers.  The Ladybugs feed on aphids and other soft bodied insects that feed on their plants. This process is an organic gardener's "ace in the hole" method of natural, pest control.

The nature lover enjoys caring for these beneficial  insects and let's not forget about kids.  From ladybugs, children of any age can learn about the cycle of life and caring for some of our earth's tiniest inhabitants.  These little houses offer safe-havens and a place for the ladybugs to lay their eggs and go through metamorphosis.

As the days turn colder, ladybugs will be looking for a warm place to shield themselves from the wind.  Now is one of the best times of the year to put out a ladybug house.  Spray the inside of the ladybug house and the area around it with some sugar water to help attract these little beetles that are said to bring luck. 

Happy Thanksgiving USA!

Things I am thankful for...

1. My kids know I love them.
2. I have managed to stay married for 16 years.
3. I have fresh, hot water to use.
4. I have a roof over my head.
5. My children are learning to care for others.
6. There is still joy in "the little things".
7. Life is full of surprises big and small.
8. I can afford to give my kids fresh fruit and vegetables.
9. 41 is so much better than 18.
10. I haven't lost my mind...yet!

Care to share what you are most thankful for?

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Autism, Cancer and Environmental Health

From one of my favorite Environmental Activists, Deirdre Imus, in the Huffington Post:

"When a group of New Jersey researchers investigated a possible correlation between NJ autism rates in conjunction to identified Superfund sites, their findings were consistent with other studies linking the disorder to environmental pollution.

It's Not Easy Being Green! Kermit says it the best...

You know some days are just better than others and other days just suck.  Some days I "Just say NO" to walking the destructive path and I eat green, I live green and I swear to God I pee green.  Usually I don't mind it when people look at me like a flippin' freak when I tell them I don't need a plastic bag for my take-out.  Other days it's like, "Just give me the damn food, you can put it in styrofoam for all I care." 

To hell with being green. 

The Outdoor Office: Following the Shift to Emerging Business in Green

Eco-culture stepped into the corporate playing field as soon as business started realizing the money saving and PR benefits of going green. Since then a whole new mindset has been adopted in corporate culture.

Red or White Wine? It doesn't matter...just make it green!

Do you realize that it is actually happening now?  The green revolution.  Right now.  Organizations, companies and people from every walk of life are starting to think about, and act upon, ways to make themselves and their planet healthier.  We are all a part of the positive change needed to sustain our world.

Through the economic struggles and uncertain times we are all facing, a green glimmer of  hopeful light is shining through to guide us out of unhealthy lifestyles, negative thinking and an unsustainable world.  Even those of us who are mired down in the everyday drudgery of simply "getting by", cannot miss the message that going green is something to pay attention to. 

No matter where you are on your walk to green, an area that you might want to consider when greening your lifestyle is wine.  I came across an interesting article on wine which will help you go green with your red and white. You can read the article HERE.  Enjoy!

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How Can I tell if my Plastics are Safe or Full of BPA...and What About Canned Food?

I have gotten the BPA (Bisphenol-A) question so many times from readers, that I thought I would try break it down and make it super simple for you to decipher plastics and the BPA question.

When buying new plastic items, look for BPA free on the label. In my opinion, you should try to avoid buying plastics as much as possible and stick with glass or stainless steel containers.  When looking at your old plastic items at home, you will find your answer as to what is safe to use posted right on the bottom of your plastics.

Tumbleweed Composter...Free Shipping and $25 off Your Next Order with OpenSky!

If you have been looking for the perfect deal on the perfect composter, your time to buy is here!  Our Environmental Booty OpenSky Shop is offering free shipping on the Tumbleweed composter and until Nov. 30, 2009 is giving you a coupon for $25 off your next order with any of our Shopkeepers...with more free shipping.

This baby goes together in 15 minutes and will give you an easy and efficient way to make compost.With the Tumbleweed Composter, at least four loads of compost can be produced in the time it takes traditional methods to produce just one.

Check out the this great composter and super deal HERE.  Recommended by the National Home Gardening Club.

Win a New, Green Ipod Shuffle 1 GB!

From today until December 11, the Environmental Booty member who invites the most people to join us at our online green community, will win a brand new, adorable little green (of course) Ipod Shuffle 1GB!! All you have to do is be a member of Environmental Booty and simply invite your friends, family and contacts with the Invite button at the top of our site!

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Reports of Guillain-Barre Syndrome From H1N1 Flu-Shots

My dad in the back...always in his wheelchair.

When I came across the following article, I wanted to scream.  It really brings up so many awful memories from my Dad getting his Hep-B shot and then a few days later coming by my house telling me he couldn't feel his feet and was having trouble walking.That was almost 10 years ago and the start of an awful awareness that vaccines are not always safe. 

My dad got Guillain-Barre Syndrome which usually goes away...in his case, he got the chronic version which

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Begin to Treasure “Self”-Through OpenSky and $25 from Environmental Booty?

I don’t know about you, but these days shopping just feels like drudgery.  If it’s electronics you are looking for, Sunday’s newspaper ads can leave you wondering how the heck you are going to be able to tell you which one is the best. Okay so how about Amazon?  Great if you love rows and rows of the same exact product at slightly different prices, all accompanied by a seller you may or may not have any faith in…and we all know how important it is to have trust.  You want  to have some idea that you can trust the place you are shopping with and that they will be there for you if anything  goes even slightly wrong.  

Maybe it’s time to put a little humanity back in shopping?  Maybe it’s time for

I've Been Rat(ted) Out!

Find out who Rat(ted) me out HERE!

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Your Health & the Earth’s: Grocery Shopping with an Eye on the Environmental Impact

The trouble with many weight loss programs  is that they seem to require us to alter our eating habits so completely that many people think it’s too expensive or too much trouble to even try it. However, it is possible to enjoy healthy food on any budget. And, the fact is that, the more you focus on purchasing local, unprocessed food, the healthier it is and the more money you will save. In addition, the more attention you pay to what you buy and where it comes from, the lower your impact on the environment will be…and that is something that should never be too much trouble for anyone.

Always purchase the healthiest food possible.  That seems simple enough but not everyone realizes

S.T.A.R. Island Resort - Luxurious, Carbon Neutral Resort in the Bahamas

Green is more than just a color, it's a way of living and S.T.A.R. (Sustanibale Terrain and Resources) Island private resort and residences in the Bahamas is earth-friendly at every level .  Billed as "The World's Coolest Green Address, owners and guests who stay for a week will have offset their carbon footprint by as much as planting 18 fully grown maple trees.  Each of the 44 bungalows have their own solar power and pesticide free organic food is served and grown on site so no toxic fuel emissions are produced from shipping.  Could this truly be a guilt free stay?  A mix of solar, wind, hydro and biofuels will combine to provide residents and guests alike, luxury in a "pure" paradise.  Look for their Grand Opening in 2010. 

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You Should Watch - The Girl Who Silenced the World for 5 Minutes...

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Turn Your Trash Into Cash!

Airwear® Lighter, Safer, Greener Giveaway...win for your entire family!

Do You Want to See A Greener World?

A fellow blogger, Beth the Green Mom, has teamed up with a really innovative eye wear company to create a very cool green contest for all of us.  Beth has teamed-up with Airwear® to invite other environmentally-conscious consumers to share their visions of a greener world.   I usually save these green contests and giveaways for our Members at Environmental Booty, but this one I decided to share with everyone! 

The Sony Eco-TV - Why We Love It!

The Sony KDL-VE5 Series has presence sensors that will actually shut the TV off when you leave a room.  I hear every mom in America cheering, don't you?  I know my girls are constantly leaving a room with the TV on and it makes me a little crazy.  Every time I hear or see a television on, and realize no one is watching, I see green...and it's not the sustainable kind.  I pay the electric bill and it always makes me realize just how much energy we are consuming. 

Even though Sony is using the Eco-label to attract buyers, I think it truly fits in this case.  Hats off to Sony on an innovative  job well done.

You can see the read the full review of the Sony KDL-VE5 series HERE.



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Green Giveaway... Ba Part of Creating Our New Line...Give us Your Quote...Win a Free Eco-mug and stainless steel Eco-bottle!

Through our partnership with Ecomugs , Environmental Booty is creating our own line of lead free Eco-Mugs and stainless steel, BPA free Eco-Water Bottles.  We want YOU to help us create the coolest, most meaningful slogans and reminders of how important it is to treasure self, people and planet.   Our mugs and bottles will be used for give-aways and will be offered for sale on-line in our new OpenSky Shop and on our website.

Our first slogan is… “Our future depends on our knowledge and actions.  What choices will you make today?” - Shane

Now all we need are your original slogans,

It's Time to Rethink Recycling! Top 10 Everyday Ways to Close the Loop for America Recycles Week Nov. 8-15

Chances are, if you are checking us out, or are a follower, you are already living a pretty green lifestyle. Just because you have already started your walk on the path to green, that doesn’t mean that you don’t have a few more miles to go. Maybe it is time to Rethink Recycling for America Recycles Week?
If you are fortunate enough to live in an area that provides curbside recycling, you may think you are doing all you can by throwing your newspapers, cans and bottles in the bin and dragging them down the driveway. But could there be more you could be doing with very little effort? What about all of the other items that your recycler has the ability to haul away, that you may be tossing in the trash and sending off to our landfills?

Here is a short list of everyday items you may be missing in closing the recycling loop:

Our Wordle...

Our Wordle...what's a Wordle you say?  it's who we are right now, what we are saying, what we care about...our words...click the pic to view full size.


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Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

With Thanksgiving around the corner, you’ll have your hands full with guests and preparations.  The last thing you need are little ones running around under your feet. Get your self prepped, your home trimmed, and the table set with grace by giving your kids projects of their own.

Giving kids a project to do, such as arts and crafts, gives them

CalFinder Solar = Pure Awesomeness

Hi guys, as I have had so many of you asking about getting started with solar, I thought this would be some great info to share.  CalFinder Solar is the place to start your solar power adventure...Shane :)

Guest Post by Taylen Peterson with CalFinder Solar
 
CalFinder’s mission is to connect homeowners with accredited solar installers in their area - at absolutely no charge. Because this is a free public service,

5 Ways to Go Green Today

I don't know about you, but life seems to move very fast these days.  I seem to never have enough time in my day to finish all the things that I would like to. Trying to fit in a green lifestyle, though, doesn't have to  be time consuming.  Here are 5 ways to start greening your life today...with very little effort.

Moochie Makes Me Happy!

A fellow blogger friend of mine from the Blog A Bit of Happy  has sent her readers on a mission.  She has asked us to find and send her pictures of "Happy".  I remembered this shot we took from Sarasota's Lido Beach during last years vaca and had to send it to her.  It made me so happy looking at it again, I wanted to share it with my community!

This dolphin comes right up to your boat and tries to "Mooch" food from you.  Of course it is illegal to feed him (or her?) but you can touch him and he seems so happy.  The girls loved it and so did Ron and I. 

Have a great day and send your happy shots to submissions@abitofhappy.com and be sure to check out the blog. 

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Autism Spikes - David Kirby Still Points to Toxins

I came across something that you are probably not hearing about in the mainstream media.  Two federal studies that came out in October say that parents have a 1 in 100 (or greater) chance of having a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD.  In Boys, the odds are as high as 1 in 60 as boys are four times more likely to have ASD. 

Steven Higgs had a great article about the reports.  I have posted highlights

Every Family Needs a Farmer...USDA's Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative

Our US Government seems to be getting some things right lately.  Have you heard of the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative?  It is a USDA sponsored program with four basic goals:

1. Support local farmers
   
   
2. Strengthen rural communities
   
   
3. Promote healthy eating
   
   
4. Protect natural resources
   
   

According to their website,