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Archive for the ‘Green Giving’ Category

July 31st, 2008

Help Stonyfield Farms Give Away Some Money

Between now and August 31st, Stonyfield Farms is asking you to help it decide which of these 3 organizations should benefit the most from its Profits for the Planet (PFP) program. Stonyfield Farms will give each eco-friendly group $20,000 plus a percentage of $40,000 based on how we vote.
So, who do you like best?  Physicians […]

By Gabrielle -- 0 comments

July 20th, 2008

Those Kicks Aren’t Done Kicking - Reuse Those Shoes!

Closet organizers, de-clutter coaches and even fashionistas recommend that the best wardrobes are well-kept ones - ones which find room for new items by getting rid of ones that have overstayed their welcome. New item in; old item out.
Goodwill and the Salvation Army are always options for your someday-vintage goods. But some thrift stores are […]

By Gabrielle -- 3 comments

April 28th, 2008

It’s National Volunteer Week!

Earth Day is officially over. Arbor Day is so last Friday (technically). But National Volunteer Week is just beginning.
What can you do to connect science, health and the environment near you? Go to www.1-800-volunteer.org to find out.
A quick search of volunteer opportunities within a 10 mile radius of my own neighborhood brought up 3 pages […]

By Gabrielle -- 2 comments

March 2nd, 2008

Nothing But Nets: Protecting Children From Malaria

The idea sparked from a column in Sports Illustrated but the nets in this campaign aren’t for recreation, they are intended to save lives. Nothing But Nets is a grassroots initiative that raises money to buy insecticide-treated bed nets to prevent malaria transmission in African nations.
How it works (from the site):
Studies show that use of […]

By Ali -- 0 comments

February 15th, 2008

Kid-Friendly Fridays: Making a Difference with MarkMakers

MarkMakers is a one-stop charitable giving site designed with kids in mind - the place for young people making a difference.
From the site:
Our charitable gift cards enable kids to make a mark in the world… their way…Using our gift cards, kids can shop at the MarkMakers store for goods & services in need around the […]

By Ali -- 0 comments

January 23rd, 2008

Organic, Biodegradable Window Garden from Potting Shed Creations

This time of the year is actually my favorite time to scope out gifts because there’s not a lot of pressure. And there are plenty of upcoming springtime holidays to celebrate. Plus, gifts that say “spring is coming” are my favorite kind of present.
This product from Potting Shed Creations is just the kind of thing […]

By Ali -- 2 comments

January 2nd, 2008

Website Wink: Volunteer Match

If you’re looking to make a difference this year by donating your time to a good cause you can find the place to do it through Volunteer Match. This organization is the largest online network of nonprofits, attracting thousands of volunteers every day just like you!
TIME magazine selected Volunteer Match as one of 2007’s Top […]

By Ali -- 0 comments

January 1st, 2008

Starting the New Year with Giving in Mind

A new year, a fresh start! What better way to start the year right than to give a boost to a non-profit that is making a difference. Here’s some ideas…
The Nature Conservancy
These guys were doing more than their part in 2007 and you can help 2008 be even better. They’ve been the leading conservation organization […]

By Ali -- 0 comments

December 21st, 2007

What a year for the Environment!

As 2007 winds down here’s a look at some of the stories that made their way to Daily Tomorrow this past year…
We Have a Global Consensus, And You Can Help Make a Difference: The United Nations Framework Conference on Climate Change in Bali ended on a surprising note as the US stepped up and agreed […]

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December 13th, 2007

Five Things You Can Do Today to Help The Environment

1. Turn off a light: I live within sight of one of Germany’s newest and largest coal-fired electricity plants. Everyday, I look out of my window and am reminded why conserving electricity is important. Despite the Kyoto Protocol and despite Germany’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions there is a demand for electricity that is […]

By Ali -- 0 comments