A Guide to Seattle Earth Day Celebrations
President John F Kennedy started the idea for a national Earth Day with his 1963 conservation tour. Six years later, in Seattle, an announcement was made that the first official Earth Day would begin...
View ArticleAM 1090 Eco-Minute: Earth Day
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View ArticleEco-Minute: Picnic For The Planet
The Nature Conservancy and Pike Place Market are teaming up to host a Picnic for the Planet to celebrate Earth Day, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22. Chris Ballew of the Presidents of...
View ArticleNorm On Earth Day
Today, justice is served on Earth on this Earth Day! Since its beginnings in 1970, we have made great strides in recognizing the damage we are causing to the planet. But, have we done enough? Is it too...
View ArticleBest Eco-Friendly Mani-Pedis in Seattle
Amazingly enough, you can look good, feel pampered, be kind to the Earth and use natural products for mani-pedis. And since we are sure that summer will eventually get here, we can start prepping our...
View ArticleGreen Living for the School Year
(Photo Credit: Clipart.com) The beginning of the school year is a time of change. Kids give up swimming pools and afternoons in the sun for textbooks and days in the classroom. Parents get back some...
View ArticleLower Your Home Electricity Bill
Here are some tips from EcoMedia for saving electricity, which in turn could help you lower your electricity bill. Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) - Change the six bulbs you use most...
View ArticleGo Green In Your Kitchen
Here are some tips from EcoMedia for going green in your kitchen, which in turn could help you save money and stay healthy. Cut your fridge’s energy use - Set your refrigerator temperature at 38 to 42...
View ArticleLower Your Home Water Bill
Here are some tips from EcoMedia for saving water, which in turn could help you lower your water bill. Install a low-flow shower head - On average, showers account for 32 percent of home water use....
View Article5 Tips To Save Gas
Here are some tips from EcoMedia for saving energy on the road, which in turn could help you spend less on gas. 1. Keep your car in good condition. Get your engine tuned up regularly, change the oil...
View ArticleBest Earth Day Events Around Puget Sound
Earth Day means taking care of our planet by volunteering, cleaning up and celebrating our Earth. Find a way to do something good on Earth Day at one of these Puget Sound events: ReNew, ReUse, ReCreate...
View ArticleBest Earth Day Walks and Runs
Why not celebrate Earth Day by taking part in a charity fun run or race? Plant a tree, breathe some fresh air and celebrate! Magnuson Series Earth Day Run Saturday, April 21 10:00am Warren G. Magnuson...
View ArticleGuide to Eating Local for Earth Day… or Any Day
Looking for organic, local, sustainable and seasonal cuisine in Seattle? Whether it’s to celebrate Earth Day, or any day, these local restaurants keep their carbon footprint small and their menus...
View ArticleEarth Day Events In Your Area
See what events are happening for Earth Day in your area...
View ArticleGo Green As You Spring Clean – 10 Steps To A Clean, Ecofriendly Home
(Photo Credit: Thinkstock) Spring is here. And it’s time to cut the clutter and create a clean space, making room in mind, body, spirit and home for the people and things that truly matter to you....
View Article5 Songs For Earth Day
(Photo Credit: Thinkstock) Everyone talks about the weather, but who’s actually singing about it? As it turns out, a couple of big name artists have recorded tunes that are (sort of) about our...
View Article7 Kid-Friendly Environmental Activities For Earth Day And Every Day
(Photo Credit: Thinkstock) The sun is higher in the sky, and the trees are beginning to bloom. Flowers, vegetables and fruit abound in a cornucopia of colors, tastes and smells. Spring has sprung. And...
View ArticleThe Environmental Message Behind ‘The Lorax’
(Photo Credit: Thinkstock) The recent movie adaptation of The Lorax was a smash hit at theaters, drawing viewers into a 3-D version of the world Dr. Seuss created over 40 years ago. Hollywood expands...
View ArticleTop 5 Most Environmentally Unfriendly Movies
(Photo Credit: Thinkstock) Hollywood has a long and celebrated history of making a big mess. Can’t anyone ever save the day without leveling several blocks of Manhattan or destroying a national...
View ArticlePick-A-Side – Which Celebrity Does More Harm To The Environment?
From private jets and tanning beds to the stupid things they often say and do, celebrities impact our environment. Pick who is worse.
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