environment
by Wendy Worrall Redal | October 6th, 2009 | Comments (0)
topic: Eco Travel, Green Living | tags: Alamo, biodiesel, car rentals, carbon emissions, CO2, Eco Travel, eco-friendly, Enterprise, environment, fuel-efficient cars, gasoline, green cars, Hertz, hybrid cars, hybrid rentals, National, rental cars
The last time I rented a car, I was able to help the environment by tacking on a mere $1.25 to my rental cost. Granted, I’m still driving and spewing CO2 — but that small amount allowed me to offset my contribution to the carbon emissions generated by the typical rental car: about 300 pounds.
by Joe Rogel | September 14th, 2009 | Comments (0)
topic: Green Living | tags: blogosphere, blogs, Carnival of the Green, eco, environment, green, treehugger, twitter
Welcome to the 196th edition of Carnival of the Green, brought to you by Gaiam! Thanks to TreeHugger, this week we bring you the best in Green from around the blogosphere and Twitterverse.
Big thanks to EcoTech Daily for hosting last week’s Carnival and keep an eye out for the next installment at La Marguerite on September 21st. For more information and to submit your site for consideration as a host, read this.
by Ginny Figlar Colón | July 22nd, 2009 | Comments (3)
topic: Green Living | tags: disposal habits, eco-friendly, environment, green, Green Living, recycling, sustainablility, trash disposal
He threw one beer can in the trash. Then another. Then at least a dozen more. And I didn’t do anything about it.
“He” is my husband’s brother, and it was his trash and his house. My family and I were guests for five days this summer and accomplices to his unsustainable disposal habits.
by Gaiam Staff | July 7th, 2009 | Comments (0)
topic: Conscious Living News, Yoga | tags: 50 Days 50 Yoga Studios road trip, environment, environmentalism, green, Kasey Luber, Lake Tahoe, local food, music, nature, organic, Squaw Valley, sustainablility, Wanderlust Festival, Yoga
This July, a new kind of festival will bring together the world’s leading yoga teachers and best rock ‘n’ roll performers in a breathtaking setting of natural beauty. The Wanderlust Festival, dedicated to both “spiritual and physical exploration,” will take place July 24-26 in Squaw Valley USA, Lake Tahoe, Calif. Gaiam is a sponsor of the festival, and our Yogamates.com editor Kasey Luber will conclude her 50 Days 50 Yoga Studios road trip at Wanderlust.
by Siona van Dijk | April 6th, 2009 | Comments (0)
topic: Conscious Living News, Gaiam Happenings, Green Living | tags: community, connection, earth, environment, gaia community, green, inspiration, living
Every day, we pose a question to the members of Gaia, Gaiam’s online community for individuals committed to creating healthy lives of meaning and purpose. Recently, we asked our community for answers to the question, “What is the best way to love the Earth“? A few of our favorite responses follow:
by Leslie Garrett | January 25th, 2009 | Comments (1)
topic: Green Living | tags: climate change, eating local, environment, organic apparel, recycling
Ever since my book The Virtuous Consumer, about how to make purchases that are healthier for people and the planet, was released a bit more than a year ago, I’ve been receiving strange confessions. “I don’t recycle,” said one guy at a cocktail party. “I love to take really long, really hot showers,” revealed a friend. “I refuse to use recycled toilet paper,” scoffed another.
by Gaiam Staff | January 16th, 2009 | Comments (0)
topic: Conscious Living News | tags: bicycle, chakra, chocolate, cleansing, detox, education, emotions, environment, exercise, life, Relationships, soul, spirituality, sustainability, workouts
Every week we highlight the best articles, blogs, news, videos and interesting Web tidbits to help you live green, be healthy, and connect with your sense of spirituality. Read our roundup for info that just helps you live better.
Green Living
Schools Practice What They Teach on Sustainability
by Gaiam Staff | January 9th, 2009 | Comments (1)
topic: Conscious Living News | tags: beauty, diet, environment, exercise, fashion, Fitness, food, kids, nutrition, pilates, recipes, self image, self-love, sex, volunteerism, Yoga
Every week we highlight the best articles, blogs, news, videos and interesting Web tidbits to help you live green, be healthy, and connect with your sense of spirituality. Read our roundup for info that just helps you live better.
Green Living
Norwegian Eco-Kids Keeping Their Parents in Check
by Gaiam Staff | November 7th, 2008 | Comments (0)
topic: Conscious Living News | tags: aging, charity, children, environment, food, government, obama, organic, parenting, policy, stress-relief, Yoga
Every week we highlight the best articles, blogs, news, videos and interesting Web tidbits to help you live green, be healthy, and connect with your sense of spirituality. Read our roundup for info that just helps you live better.
What Can Environmentalists Expect from Obama?
by Gaiam Staff | September 18th, 2008 | Comments (0)
topic: Gaiam Happenings, Giving Back, Green Living | tags: awards, corporate responsibility, environment, gaiam, green-business
We are thrilled to announce that Gaiam has been nominated for Green Business of the Year by Co-Op America. We’re among just 10 green businesses vying for the 2008 People’s Choice Award in a contest that is “a celebration of the leaders of the green economy, and a challenge to corporate America to follow their path.”
