Forgo the plastic pumpkin or novelty bag for carrying treats this year. Instead, use something you already have on hand, like a pillowcase or a canvas tote. If the kids resist, point out the obvious: Way more candy fits in there!
Buying your pumpkins locally will support your local pumpkin patch or farmers market. Doing this means your pumpkin travels less distance, using less gas, and in turn produces less carbon dioxide emissions. Plus, buying direct cuts out the middleman, increasing profits for local farms.
To help find local farmer’s markets in your area, check out Local Harvest or Farmer’s Market.
Having trouble trying to find that special someone the best Sweetest Day gift ever? How about going green. Here are the top 10 eco-friendly gifts to give your sweetie this year and lessen your carbon footprint on the environment.
1- Organic flowers or live plant
2- Fair Trade chocolates
3- Sustainable sexy under garments made from bamboo
4- Candles made from soy wax
5- Organic soaps & bath oils
6- Conflict free diamond jewelry
7- Gift certificate to an eco-friendly spa
8- Homemade organic goodies like pies, cookies, cupcakes etc.
9- Tickets to a concert, sports event, or a play at the theater
10- Donation to a charity or an organization in your sweetheart’s name
Ever wonder who are the richest green business people out there? Well, the folks over at Earth First put together a list of the world’s richest green entrepreneurs. These self starters have amassed fortunes ranging from the low millions to an incredible $3.4 billion mostly from doing good deeds for the planet.
Top 25 Richest Green Entrepreneurs:
1. Cheung Yan, Nine Dragons Paper
2. Shi Zhengrong, Suntech Power
3. Peng Xiaofeng, LDK Solar
4. Frank Asbeck, SolarWorld
5. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello, Cosan
6. Tulsi Tanti, Suzlon Energy
7. Roxanne Quimby, Burt’s Bees
8. Anita Roddick, The Body Shop
9. Kate Chappell, Tom’s of Maine
10. Tom Chappell, Tom’s of Maine
11. Captain Planet
12. Steve Demos, White Wave
13. Michael Skelly, Horizon Wind
14. Mike Gilliland, Wild Oats Market
15. Chuck Marcy, Horizon Organics
16. John Mackey, Whole Foods
17. Ryan Turner, Pacific Ethanol
18. Steve Hughes, Celestial Seasonings
19. Pedro Moura Costa, EcoSecurities
20. David Scaysbrook, Novera Energy
21. Bruce Khouri, Solar Integrated Technologies
22. Gary Hirshberg, Stonyfield Farms
23. Burt Shavitz, Burt’s Bees
24. Ray Anderson, Interface Inc.
25. Neil Eckert, Climate Exchange
What is a Flextarian?
A Flextarian is a Vegetarian that eats meat on rare occasions.
Why should I become a Flextarian?
Because raising produce is “cheaper,” in terms of energy, than raising animals.
How can I become a Flextarian?
Swap out one meat dish a week for a veggie plate.
