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2 Nov 2010

10 reasons why you’re not green!

Posted by UrbanGreenGirl. 15 Comments

Tags: air pollution , Consumerism , consumption habits , disposal , diva cup , energy-efficient lights , factory farms , fair-trade coffee , Greenpeace , greenwashing , hybrid vehicle , landfills , lifestyle change , MacBook , meat , meatless monday's , mining , natural resources , not-green , organic cotton tampons , PETA , production , products , recycling , reduce , rethink , reuse , story of stuff , tar sands , waste , waste reduction , water pollution

16 Mar 2010

Is being green a luxury in developing nations?

Posted by UrbanGreenGirl. 4 Comments

Tags: bikes , cuba , cuban tourist board , developing nations , energy efficient lightbulbs , energy saver light bulbs , free range livestock , Green Travel , horse drawn carriages , idling , ipanema flip flops , local food , recycling , seasonal eating , seasonal food , seasonal fruits , tours mont royal , trinidad , varadero

23 May 2009

Meet Ecoist – Fashion accessories that are green, fair-trade and sexy!

Posted by UrbanGreenGirl. 2 Comments

Tags: candy wrappers , clutches , eco-friendly purses , Ecoist , green fashion , purses

8 Apr 2009

Spring clean your wardrobe and get free clothes by hosting a clothing exchange party

Posted by UrbanGreenGirl. 1 Comment

Tags: clothing exchange , free clothes , girls night , green fashion , landfill , spring cleaning

11 Feb 2009

Tips for a green and romantic Valentine’s Day

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30 Jan 2009

Green must-see; the Story of Stuff, now en français & 10 other languages

Posted by UrbanGreenGirl. 3 Comments

Tags: Consumerism , consumption , diet for a new america , disposal , Environment , extraction , french version , landfills , materials economy , planned obsolescence , production , resource depletion , social issues , story of stuff , story of stuff international

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