AltWeeklies Wire
Keeping it Green Under the Sheetsnew
Reduce, reuse, recycle--it's a slogan you typically don't hear in relation to sex toys, prophylactics or porn. From Greenpeace’s sustainable sex tips to vegan condoms and tips on protecting your delicates from toxic toys, here’s a quick guide to greening up your sex life.
The Other Paper |
Kitty McConnell |
03-19-2010 |
Culture
Doing it Green: A Bat Mitzvah Fished from the Recycling Binnew
Two days before Sadie Rapp was set to lead the Chapel Hill Kehillah’s congregation and celebrate her bat mitzvah, her transition to Jewish adulthood, the Rapp’s house was full of repurposed garbage.
Small Is The New Big: Will Americans Have to be Shoehorned into Their Cars?new
As the world gets figuratively smaller, so too are cars getting smaller. Literally. And I don't imagine the average American (read: large) is going to like it.
Burning Man Seeks a Higher Profile as Black Rock City Cultivates the Metropolitan Idealnew
Maybe Burning Man can't save the world, but its leaders and participants are increasingly focused on using the models and principles involved with building and dismantling Black Rock City in the Nevada desert every year to help renew and restore urbanism in the 21st century.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Steven T. Jones |
09-16-2009 |
Culture
It Ain't Easy Going Green: The Headaches & Hardships of Eco-Friendly Buildingnew
While in many ways Connecticut has been very progressive, the current hodgepodge of local rules and laws are frustrating to people who are committed to building and living sustainably.
New Haven Advocate |
Betsy Yagla |
07-14-2009 |
Culture
Grocery Gratificationnew
Green Girl gives readers step-by-step instructions for helping the environment while staying within a grocery budget.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
04-24-2009 |
Culture
Christmas Trees (From Best to Worst)new
Christmas may be the time to find the best deals on gifts and goodies, but it is not the time to skimp on eco-values. That means finding the best tree not only for your family traditions but also for Mother Earth. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly side of Christmas tree buying.
Jackson Free Press |
Lindsey Maddox |
11-25-2008 |
Culture
Why Air Fresheners Stinknew
Evidence suggests the use of common household air fresheners is causing more harm than good to indoor air quality.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Adrienne Beattie |
11-13-2008 |
Culture
Horrifying Waste: Halloween's Scary Environmental Impactnew
Halloween has become the second biggest consumer event of the year after Christmas. Costumes, candies and decorations top the list of goodies -- Halloween accoutrements made in China are shipped here and disposed of shortly after.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Adrienne Beattie |
10-16-2008 |
Culture
The Zero Life: Two Weeks, a Zero-Waste Kit, and No Trashnew
From the moment you wake up and brush your teeth, wash your hair, and shave your face with products packaged in non-recyclable containers, you're contributing to the waste stream. Trying to live without generating trash is next to impossible. But we decided it was worth a shot.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
09-25-2008 |
Culture
Eco-Dating in Jacksonnew
Whether you’re looking for an alternative to the dry, dinner-and-a-movie routine, or trying to plan a Saturday staycation with your spouse of 20 years, Jackson has many options for the eco-savvy, especially if you plan ahead to minimize driving.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
09-18-2008 |
Culture
It's a Nice Day for a Green Weddingnew
More couples are vowing to wed organically, and live environmentally-friendly ever after.
New Haven Advocate |
Jayne Keedle |
07-22-2008 |
Culture
Having a Family with a Low Environmental Impactnew
With the uncertain future of our planet, many couples are wondering whether they should have children at all. That is a highly personal decision, but I will say that it is easier (and cheaper) than you might think to have a family with a low impact.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
05-08-2008 |
Culture
Something Old, Something ... Green?new
Celebrating the planet on and after a wedding day.
Eugene Weekly |
Nicole Fancher |
01-12-2007 |
Culture
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