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Kale Smoothie: One a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

A kale smoothie makes a body good.  This is my new saying since starting my smoothie addiction two weeks ago. For months, I heard that smoothies make you feel energized throughout the day.  And gulp, they do.  I swear. And guess what the secret is?  Kale. Kale is a regular powerhouse of goodness.  Kathleen M. [...]

National School Lunch Program Struggles. Lunch Line Producer Reveals

Lunch Line, a film produced by Michael Graziano and Ernie Park, reaches deep down into your soul to shine a light on the issues surrounding the National School Lunch Program started in 1946 (See the trailer here.)  Every day,  the Program feeds 32 million children, in which only a dollar is spent on the actual meal. Listen [...]

Dandelion Picking. Great Way to Get Your Kids Outdoors

Is your yard riddled with dandelions?  Instead of cursing those cute yellow moppet tops, consider harvesting the greens and flowers.  Yes, my friends, you have real gold out there.   What a great way to get your kids outside to play with the added benefit of picking your dandelions.  From your harvest,  you can make [...]

Employee Green Web Game Say Practically Green CEO Ups Biz Sustainability

Previously, I interviewed Susan Hunt Stevens, the CEO of Practically Green, about how her company’s online game could change the world of sustainability.  Hunt compares her online game of earning points similar to the LEED rating system (a green building accreditation system) or weight watchers.  What fascinated me was how PG has successfully licensed the game [...]

Juicy Joy Says Author Lisa McCourt Will Unveil Your MoJo

Do you feel you are living someone else’s life other than your own?  I sense people’s unhappiness in conferences and workshops..  Everyone seems to want a more rewarding live.  When an email about Lisa McCourt book  Juicy Joy: 7 Simple Steps to Your Glorious, Gutsy Self crossed my desk, a bell went off in my head. [...]

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Mar 23
3BL Media posted a blog post

Alcoa Foundation Partners with Keep America Beautiful for Campus Recycling Competition

Alcoa Foundation is partnering with national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful and the College & University Recycling Coalition to provide a total of 20,000 recycling bins to colleges and universities during the RecycleMania competition.Alcoa Foundation’s recycling bin…See More
Mar 18
Chris McBrien posted a blog post

One Man’s Trash: Making Recycle Bins Compete with Garbage Cans

One of the biggest impediments to an effective recycling program is the trash can. Everywhere we go, it is far too easy to simply throw everything into a readily-accessible and all-to-easy-to-use trash bin. Only by making it easy to recycle will we ever see an increase in our recycling rates. Want to increase the amount of recyclables collected in your area? Make sure you have recycling bins competing with your garbage cans. Only by placing recycling containers right next to the garbage can we…See More
Feb 14
Brian Reynolds replied to Jeff's discussion Home Depot / bp Solar in NJ
"Anna- To satisfy my curiosity I just talked to 1BOG about an installation for my fiancé's house.  They put together a quote and we had two phone consultations.  The quote was arranged with four options, a no-money-down PPA, a…"
Feb 6
Anna @Green Talk replied to Jeff's discussion Home Depot / bp Solar in NJ
"Brian and Jeff, 1Blog is now doing leasing too.  They are down to really low right now.  Anna"
Feb 5
Brian Reynolds replied to Jeff's discussion Home Depot / bp Solar in NJ
"Jeff- Did you ever get the project done?  I'm curious how your experience went in part because I'm in the PV business. I'll tell you that if you haven't made the plunge yet Ann made a great suggestion above; 1BOG is a great…"
Jan 25
Tammy Reynolds posted a blog post

Plan of Steel: Metal Waste & Recycling Containers are Becoming the Norm

It seems that there is an increasing demand for metal recycling & waste containers – but why?  Could it be the aesthetics of a shiny bin that is drawing people in?  Or is there a more concrete answer behind this growing obsession?  Obviously, a sleek stainless steel recycling container will add a certain level of sophistication to its surroundings, whether inside or out, more so than that of a classic plastic bin.  Many metal…See More
Jan 12
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Helping Schools Transition to a Paperless System (and Fundraise too)

Each year 2-3 tons of paper per school makes the journey home in our children’s backpacks with the majority of it landing in the trash.  Peachjar reduces this waste by delivering homework and flyers electronically home to parents. Peachjar donates 20% of the proceeds back to schools.Peachjar was started because our schools need financial help. The answer was right in front of us. Get rid of all that paper. “GIVE BACK, GO GREEN” immediately became our motto. We’ve built the company from the…See More
Jan 6
 
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Providing Water for Communities in Need

The world is facing unprecedented water challenges brought on by population growth, urbanization and shrinking fresh water supplies, meaning women can spend up to six hours per day fetching water for their families. As the world’s largest provider of pumps and equipment that treats and transports water, …

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Posted by 3BL Media on March 23, 2012 at 10:54pm

Alcoa Foundation Partners with Keep America Beautiful for Campus Recycling Competition

Alcoa Foundation is partnering with national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful and the College & University Recycling Coalition to provide a total of 20,000…

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Posted by 3BL Media on March 18, 2012 at 2:04pm

One Man’s Trash: Making Recycle Bins Compete with Garbage Cans

One of the biggest impediments to an effective recycling program is the trash can. Everywhere we go, it is far too easy to simply throw everything into a readily-accessible and all-to-easy-to-use trash bin. Only by making it easy to recycle will we ever see an increase in our recycling rates. Want to increase the amount of recyclables collected in your area? Make sure you have recycling bins competing with your garbage cans.

 

Only by placing recycling…

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Posted by Chris McBrien on February 14, 2012 at 2:37pm

Plan of Steel: Metal Waste & Recycling Containers are Becoming the Norm

It seems that there is an increasing demand for metal recycling & waste containers – but why?  Could it be the aesthetics of a shiny bin that is drawing people in?  Or is there a more concrete answer behind this growing obsession? 

 

Obviously, a sleek stainless steel recycling container will add a certain level of sophistication to its surroundings, whether inside or out, more so than that of a…

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Posted by Tammy Reynolds on January 11, 2012 at 2:38pm

 
 
 

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