sustainability

Is E-Mail Really Greener than Snail Mail?

Ginny Figlar Colón by Ginny Figlar Colón | August 21st, 2009 | Comments (2)
topic: Green Living | tags: e-mail, eco-friendly mail, green mail, online, snail mail, sustainability, sustainable communication

mailbox-croppedSometimes what seems like the clear eco-winner or loser really isn’t.

My husband just earned a master’s in industrial environmental management and is “pounding the internet” for a green job. The vast majority of jobs are posted online and applied for online. Even the setting up of the interview is usually done online. So we were surprised when, after a completely online application process, one company sent its “thanks, but no thanks” response via snail mail.

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My One-Too-Big Family, My Immodest Proposal

Leslie Garrett by Leslie Garrett | February 10th, 2009 | Comments (0)
topic: Green Living | tags: population growth, sustainability

istock_000003894178smallI face a difficult quandary. I have three children, which — according to U.K. “green guru” Jonathan Porritt — is one too many. If I was truly concerned about the plight of Mother Earth, I’d have only had two, the number he cites as sustainable and — how coincidental! — exactly the number of children he has.

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Links to Lift You: Finding Your Path to Fulfillment, Unusual Uses for Chocolate

Gaiam Staff 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.

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Schools Practice What They Teach on Sustainability

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Cultivating Gratitude In the Face of Challenges

Gaiam Staff by Gaiam Staff | December 5th, 2008 | Comments (1)
topic: Conscious Living News, Inspirational Media | tags: diet, fashion, gratitude, intention, nutrition, recycling, style, sustainability, Yoga, yoga mats

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.

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Killer Kicks From Recycled Yoga Mats, Ohm-M-G!

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Living Roundup: Yoga Love Connection, Curb Your Cravings & More

Gaiam Staff by Gaiam Staff | February 29th, 2008 | Comments (0)
topic: Conscious Living News | tags: acceptance, diet, elections, love, Relationships, sustainability, 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.

Love Connection: Yoga teaches couples to love better

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