Carnival of the Green
By Chris Baskind in Living
Welcome to the 190th edition of the Carnival of the Green, which is coordinated by Kara DiCamillo and our friends at Treehugger. Last week’s Carnival paid a visit to Victoria Klein‘s brand-new site. Next Monday, it will move on to the Humane Connection (if you’d like to participate, see the bottom of this article).
The Carnival of the Green is a roundup of articles by some of the web’s sharpest and most active green bloggers. So grab a cup of coffee, relax, and browse. Here are this week’s contributions:
In the African village of Hamakuya, we learned about life with limited resources: Sally Kneidel and husband just did a homestay in a second African village living on the edge of subsistence, and learned about life with limited resources. Read about their adventure, see lots of pics, and check out lots of links at Veggie Revolution.
Is the Payback Period on Energy Efficient Bulbs Too Long? Lee Penzo spends his days doing money management, so it’s no surprise he’s put a calculator to the money saving claims made by CFL manufacturers. Ever wonder if compact florescents are really a good deal? You’ll know for sure after you read this.
5 Ways To Green Your Coffee Beans: Oh, how we love our coffee. If you’re looking to green your morning pick-me-up, Bargaineering will get you started with a straighforward explanation of Fair trade, organic beans, and why you should take your own cup to that cozy coffeehouse.
Doing the Organic thing on a Budget: You’re probably read that organic food markets are feeling the pinch of tighter household budgets. But a down economy doesn’t necessarily mean you have to downscale your menu. Janay at Guffly has some times for keeping it organic without breaking the piggy bank.
Cancer-Stricken Social Security Claimant Makes YouTube Plea To Obama: Concerned about health care? The Disability Information & Resources blog has a moving YouTube appeal to President Obama by Gayle DeVilbiss, a 54 year-old cancer patient in Arizona.
Dump Your Dryer and Rack Up the Savings: Once upon a time, people managed to get by without a power-hungry gas or electric dryer. But relearning the gentle art of line drying could save your family up to $500 a year. Tyler at Frugally Green shows you how.
Reduce Your Hot Water Bill with this One Simple Tip! Want to run your hot tub without taking a bath? Benjamin at Trees Full of Money has a clever idea that could save you hundreds each year.
“Super” Centers: How super are those big box stores, really? Not so super, if you’re talking about how they integrate into their local communities. Personal observation from Vihar Sheth of green | rising.
Stop Global Warming: Tax Toilet Paper: That’s the plan, according to the pending “Water Protection and Reinvestment Act,” H.R.3202, introduced last week by Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore). In a political opinion piece, News for Freedom Daily takes on tariffs designed to upgrade municipal waste treatment and water systems — in the name of climate change.
Organic Chemical Free Gardening: The Folks at Free Organic News know organic is the way to go in your garden. Depending on where you live, there may still be time to get started this season. Here are some helpful tips on plant selection and keeping your dirt in top condition.
And that’s this week’s Carnival. Are you a green blogger? Want to participate in the next Carnival of the Green at the Humane Connection? You’ll find everything you need to know at Treehugger’s Carnival of the Green homepage.
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