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Greening of America: Green Video
August 21, 2008
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Sierra Club's "Lightbulbs to Leadership" campaign is trying to get global warming at the top of the list this election season. You can help!
DIY Earth-Friendly Wedding Invites: Green Video
August 19, 2008
For all those Eco Brides out there . . . learn how to make unique earth-friendly wedding invitations that only look expensive.How to save money and water each time you flush: Green Video
August 14, 2008
Everybody's saying the environment is going down the toilet. But simple fixes around the house can help prevent it. With one easy adjustment, you'll save money, water and the environment... one flush at a time.National Sierra Club Backs Obama for President: Green Video
August 12, 2008
A new television spot airing in key battleground states that contrasts John McCain and Barack Obama's plans for dealing with America's energy crisis. In this week's news the National Sierra Club underscores maintains America cannot afford another president who sides with Big Oil instead of consumers.How-To Attend and Throw a Yard Sale: Green Video
August 7, 2008
Do you need some extra cash? Is your clutter piling up on you? The perfect summer solution is throwing and attending a yard sale. This week Threadbanger shows you how to prep and carry-out a successful sale, and shows you how to spot a score. A few key points will help you spot the key piece for your wardrobe or next DIY project.Morgan Freeman Sierra Club/Planitnow Storm Readiness: Green Video
August 5, 2008
Morgan Freeman joins with Sierra Club and PLAN!TNOW to talk about climate change and the need to get prepared for big storms and natural disasters in a PSA called "the School of Big Storms".Our thoughts are with Mr. Freeman as he recovers from a terrible crash over the weekend. Get well soon!
Introduction to Living Roofs / Green Roofs: Green Video
August 4, 2008
Have you been hearing about living roofs, like we have? In this short video "Building Green" host Kevin Contreras visits the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas, and learns about the benefits and basics of construction of living roofs.Lush Tips for Environmental Cleaning: Green Video
July 31, 2008
We're huge fans of Lush bath bombs so this interesting video, aimed at the shop staff about how to clean it with enviro-friendly products, caught our eye. You can take this advice home with you and save the environment AND some cash!Kitchen Gardeners Int’l Wants the Next President Grow a Garden on the White House Lawn: Green Video
July 25, 2008
This report by New England Cable News features "Eat the View", KGI's campaign to encourage the next President to grow a garden on the White House lawn. For more info, see EatTheView.orgPresidential Hopefuls on the Environment, Part 2: Green Video
July 22, 2008
Following up on Thursday's video post on the Democratic Presidential hopeful Barack Obama's stance on the environment, here is Republican Presidential-hopeful John McCain's position on the environment.Presidential Hopefuls on the Environment: Green Video
July 17, 2008
For our next two Budget Ecoist video posts, we wanted to highlight Presidential-hopefuls' opinions on the environment. In this video Barack Obama discusses his plan for a clean energy future.Healthy Tips on Household Cleaners from Shaklee: Green Video
July 15, 2008
While it's great to think green when building your home, it's also important to be green aware about the everyday products you bring into it. BGTV's Kevin Contreras visits with Sloan Barnett of Shaklee, a global leader in natural food products and household cleaners, to learn how to make better choices and find healthier alternatives to common household goods. Shaklee offers a whole range of personal health and wellness products, steeped in...Recycling Batteries: Green Video
July 10, 2008
This quick EnviroTip teaches you about the importance of recycling batteries. We like it because it's short, sweet and actionable. (and because we always forget what we're supposed to do with dead batteries!)Landscaping and the Environment: Green Video
July 8, 2008
This video abstract from Building Green (airing nationally on PBS) introduces environmentally-friendly landscaping techniques, permaculture concepts and gives some nasty stats related to lawns.How To Make a Bathmat out of Towels: Green Video
July 1, 2008
Continuing with today's "recycle theme," here's a great way to make use of all those old bath towels. This DIY lesson from ThreadBanger teaches you how to make a bath mat out of old towels. After all, that bath mat is meant to be absorbent, might as well go to the source to create it!Installing a Low-Flow Showerhead: Green Video
Container Gardening: Green Video
June 19, 2008
Container gardening is a great way to grow plants, vegetables and herbs without needing a lot of space. Herbs do especially well and can be grown right outside your kitchen door. In this video from About Eating, you'll learn how to use an old farmer's market basket to make a great container garden. Fill it with your favorite herbs and your cooking will be full of flavor all summer long.Envirotips on Shopping Green: Green Video
June 17, 2008
This quick envirotip shows you how to use your consumer influence by shopping green: bring reusable bags for your shopping experience, purchase natural cleaners, buy organic food and clothing, buy dried goods and bulk, avoid buying pre-packaged fruits and vegetables, select items that come in recyclable packaging, and look for paper goods that include recycled content. Quick, painless, effective.Simple Energy Saving Tips: Green Video
June 12, 2008
With the cost of energy skyrocketing, many people are turning to things like solar to shave their power bills. But you don't have to spend thousands of dollars to make a difference. Money Talks News reporter Stacy Johnson explains how little things can make a big difference.Discovery Channel’s Planet Green Launches: Green Video
June 10, 2008
Planet Green, the first all-green television network, launched on June 4. 24-hour programming on everything green: DIY projects, reality shows, food and more. Get a quick idea about the great shows that are going to be featured on this new, progressive channel!We're looking forward to the Ludacris and Tommy Lee reality show, Battleground Earth, starting in August!
