let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

I got a spark of creativity tonight (after creating a wonderful home-cooked meal for my family) and

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donatin' and all that jazz

One of my favorite parts of Christmas is the gift exchange - finding something to give someone else

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12 eco-friendly days of christmas

I saw a table at the bookstore labeled "eco-friendly gifts" while out shopping on Black Friday. I really

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all in the wrapping

Wrapping paper and gift bags are a big part of Christmas. I always love to peruse the different designs,

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update and editorial

About two months ago I wrote about the city of Houston and NRG Energy being close to a deal that would

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the holiday debate

Artificial trees have grown exponentially over the past years, bringing the question "Which is better

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update to lafayette recycling

Following up on my previous post, I received a call back from the Department of Environmental Quality

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can't stop won't stop

It had been about three weeks, and my recycling bin was overflowing, so while out on errands today,

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errands

I had some shopping to do this past weekend, and since I vow never to step foot in Wal-Mart again,

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link roundup

I suppose I should really pick an actual day of the week to have a link roundup. So I'll decide now.

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wonder cork

The New York Times Green blog has a post today on the new partnership between ReCork and SOLE, an American

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team beausoleil coverage

Treehugger has an entry on Team BeauSoleil in Washington DC praising the house for being green while

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friday morning links

I found two interesting articles yesterday that I'll share this morning. The US Department of Energy

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party pictures

So last Thursday evening UL's BeauSoleil team held a bon voyage party to celebrate the completion

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park(ing) day 2009

Today is the fifth National PARK(ing) Day, where parking spots across the country are turned into mini

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where does it end up?

The New York Times has an interesting article today about a woman in Seattle who invited researchers

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bon voyage

Tonight is the big night for UL's Solar Decathlon team. They're holding a bon voyage party for the

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green roofs

The Huffington Post has a piece and photo slideshow today on some of the best green roofs around the

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today's link roundup

This entry to a design competition solves the problem of milk going bad before it's all used. The

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solar mifflin

At work a few weeks ago, I was given the task of finding solar panel options. Louisiana has some great

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still here

I've been preoccupied lately, but I've been spending a little time to figure out what my next green

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helping the earth and getting drunk while doing it

I was at the grocery store last night getting ingredients for dinner and decided to grab a bottle of

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eat local louisiana challenge

The Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner, Mike Strain, has issued a challenge to all Louisiana

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banning the bags

Members of the Portland Chapter of Surfrider Foundation and Leave No Plastic Behind have requested

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sustainable product index

So Wal-Mart has announced that it plans to implement a sustainable product index for every product

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wanting to make a change

This week one of my coworkers proposed an idea to me and asked my advice on how to start it. He wants

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going solar

Is it ironically appropriate that today's post is about solar energy when it's the anniversary of the

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making an impact?

Environmentalism is obviously my passion. What I want to feel like is that I'm inspiring others to

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today's link roundup

I recently read about the Carteret islanders, whose lives are all disrupted due to global warming.

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organic milk

Horizon Milk is probably the most popular organic brand on the market and will now be selling "natural"

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one of my favorite places

Part of the success of my transition to organic beauty products is due to a store in town, Drug Emporium.

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conservation needs

Down here in Louisiana, it's been extremely and uncomfortably hot. Yesterday was the hottest day since

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i try to walk away, but i stumble

I got a page-a-day eco-calendar from a very dear friend, and I enjoy reading each day's tip or quote

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summertime heat

June has certainly been a hot one for Louisiana. It also serves as a reminder to get your air conditioner

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linking kind of monday

Sometimes while at work, I'll come across an interesting environment-related site, and I stick it in

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birthday presents

So far, this summer has been fairly eventful. My family went to Disney World for a week and I turned

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what i plan to do this summer

In this first week of June, I am setting some green goals for myself, in some areas I can improve

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eco chick

I found the book The Eco Chick Guide to Life last night and decided it would be a great resource. As

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storm preparations

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Hurricane season starts Monday, which for all residents

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green lodging

Since Memorial Day marks the official beginning to summer and since my family is en route to their

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make it green

Yahoo is having a contest right now where DIY green ideas are submitted and the best ideas could be

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all you ladies

Warning: No boyz allowed! Squee! Go away so we can paint our nailz and prank call Timmy! Some

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the plastic island

I wrote last week about what happens to plastic bags after we throw them away. Today I found another

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feliz cinco de mayo!

How about an organic margarita tonight? I will now be on the hunt for 4 Copas organic tequila. You

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greener festivals

This past weekend was Lafayette's biggest festival, Festival International. Now, Lafayette is

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plastic bags

I came across a slideshow about the dangers and negative effects of plastic bags that I think is extremely

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10 ways to save the planet

I was sent this link last week on Earth Day and thought it was a change of pace from the standard group

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beyond the product

When I find great green products while out shopping, I like to mention them here as a way of showing

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still working

I recently wrote on my personal blog about how in the past week I bought physical CDs for the first

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earth day 2009

Tomorrow is Earth Day 2009. Planet Green has a great compilation of Earth Day information to help you

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alright, alright

I confess. I did not make it to this weekend's Earth Day festivities. Chalk it up to a Friday evening

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mais it's almost earth day, yeah

Earth Day 2009 is almost upon us, and community events are springing up all over the place. Don't have

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see the light

I spent this weekend moving into my new apartment, being green whenever possible. I was always planning

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get out those old cell phones

I have recently learned that this week is National Cell Phone Recycling Week and the goal is to raise

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freecycling

I have spent much of this weekend packing up my bedroom and getting rid of things I just don't need

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the electronics chain

If you have plenty of old, outdated electronics, but don't know how to dispose of them (without involving

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a day without shoes

This is slightly off the green path, but it's another cause I like to support. TOMS Shoes is

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