Saturday, 4th July 2009

After Earth Hour: What’s Next?

Posted on 29. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep

Earth Hour 2009 was a tremendous success. But now that the lights have come back on, how will you make every hour of the day an “Earth Hour?”

Weekend Project: Turn Off the Lights for Earth Hour

Posted on 27. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep

Earth Hour 2009 is here. Saturday evening, turn out the lights at 8:30 local time and support action at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.

Take the CFL Recycling Challenge

Posted on 19. Feb, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Recycling

Take the CFL Recycling Challenge

Think you’ve gone green by switching to CFLs? You’re halfway there: CFLs contain mercury, and need proper disposal. Here’s your chance to become a recycling superhero!

Three Letters You Can Write to Help Save the Planet

Posted on 01. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Living

Three Letters You Can Write to Help Save the Planet

While letter-writing has been largely replaced by email for daily correspondence, it still has its uses. Here’s how a traditional letter can help green the planet.

Everyday Activism: Dining Without Disposables

Posted on 01. Aug, 2007 by Gavin Hudson in Living

Plastic waste is likely to be our generation’s most enduring environmental legacy. But you can reduce your personal impact with a little planning and patience.

Five Things that are Worse than Global Warming

Posted on 06. Jul, 2007 by Chris Baskind in News

Sure, climate change is an important issue. But so are a number of environmental challenges which require solutions right now. Here are five examples.