DH Love Life

I found a link to Daryl Hannah's eco green earth friendly products for sustainable living, also known as love life goods. There is a slew of darling environmentally products listed including a hemp guitar, solar powered boat, compost materials, things for the family & kids, as well as home & body goods (soap, cleaners, etc.)! The products all look like a lot of things I need immediately!!! I don't even have a dog but those treats look scrumptios! I have plenty with friends with dogs, right?! Take a look, if you click around, there are links with information, video blogs, and more about sustainable topics.

Daryl Hannah was recently spotted on June 5th at the World Environment Day celebration in West Hollywood! Very cool scene there.

Waterless Car Washing

Even though we've had monsoon like rain fall this summer, there might be a droughtastic period in our immediate future, especially if these 90 degree days keep up! Well, I came across a waterless car wash system available in this crunch. This is great year round though to conserve water and keep car wash chemicals out of run off. Has anyone already tried something like this? I don't wash my car nearly enough but I think this would be pretty cool. It's not too expensive either! Let me know!!!

Raleigh Event Recycling

Courtesy of one my favorite green girls! Thanks for the update. There's hope for green event planning yet!

Raleigh Recycling can assist you with recycling at your event by lending you recycling containers. ClearStream recycling containers are easy to transport, are clearly labeled, and the transparent bags make them a breeze to monitor materials being placed in the containers. Containers are available on a first come, first serve basis, so make your request early! A maximum of 23 recycling containers are available. If ten or more containers are checked out you may also check out a rolling cart to tranport them on. There are no rental fees, however, if the containers are damaged or not returned you will be billed. We may also be able to provide a recycling truck for collection and/or display and would be happy to have a display table to help educate event visitors.

Green Planning

Reducing waste is much better than recycling or disposing of it. From the start, think green! Let folks know from the very first advertising (flyer, ad, web, etc.) that recycling will be available and to look for it! At the event, use signage and if possible, loud speakers to remind visitors.

• What type of event is it?
• What types of food and beverages will be availalbe? What will they be served in/on? If there are choices, make sure to choose the ones that can be recycled!
• How many vendors will there be? Make your vendors aware that you expect them to recycle and want them to be as waste free as possible.
• Identify which materials can be recycled.
• How many event visitors?
• Do you have sufficient garbage cans? Who will monitor and collect?
• Do you have sufficient recycling containers (at least 1 next to every other garbage can!)? Who will monitor and collect? Our recycling containers are clear allowing the public to clearly see the bin is for recycling so less trash gets in - especially true if you do not have folks staying at each station to direct visitors to the proper container.
• Are the bins clearly labeled? Are you directing visitors to the correct containers? Make them convenient and visible.
• Have you considered composting any of the food waste?

To request ClearStream recycling containers for your event, go to the Related Links frame in the upper right hand corner of this page and click on ClearStream Sign Out Form. On the Publications page, select the document "Sign Out Clear Streams" in either .doc or .pdf format. Complete the form and return it to Raleigh Recycling.

For More Information Contact:
Linda A. Leighton
Waste Reduction Specialist
Solid Waste Services Department
400 West Peace Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-996-6890

A Fresh Perspective on Conservancy News

I just got word of a new environmental resource that I'm actually pretty pumped about. It's called Mother Nature News and is located at MNN.com! There are videos and blogs like most sites but this site in particular can be broken down into states. There is a list on the NC page for Top Green Businesses in the areas which I will be reading over before my next trip to a store. There looks to be something here for everyone. This site covers transportation, food (including recipes), technology, home, and even family lifestyle. Take a look around and let me know what you think!!

My favorite section is on the eco-friendly brews & wines. Tell me that's not awesome!!!

The Green Effect

Everyone hears repeatedly that small steps toward making the world a better place lead to big results but many people don't know where to start. Well, Sun Chips (which I love) and National Geography are teaming up to inspire and let community ideas become realities! The program is called The Green Effect and is awarding $20K to 5 top entries. To enter simply submit 100-250 word plan for how you would green up your community. Winners will also receive a profile in National Geo, and a trip to D.C.to meet with environmental leaders.

Entries due by June 8, 2009!!!

Organic Babies!!

I nanny for a family with two adorable children. The mother is trying to go green with their diets and toys to keep them as safe as possible. I stumbled across the perfect Christmas present today (yes, I am politically incorrect and you can politely bite me if you don't like it) and purchased it immediately. It's a book, apparently the first of at least a two part series, written by Lynda Fassa entitled, "Green Babies, Sage Moms". The book is only $14 on greenbabies.com plus shipping. I can't wait to take a peek after I give it to the mother.

Fassa is quoted on the site saying, "I wrote this book because it took me years, and tons of mistakes, before I figured out what the really important, doable, and not-too- expensive choices are that will protect my kids and family."

How cute is the baby on the front?!

CB Goes {Green}

Refer to Lisa's lovely post on fabric wrapper! Always happy to pass on the word of Little Lisa (: