The 40th Anniversary of Earth Day will take place on April 22nd! So where are we 40 years later? There are many who think that the concepts of “green” and “green living” have been exploited, misused, overused and even modified to such an extent that one cannot tell what it really means to be “green.” Those same people believe the… (more…)
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Footprint Friday–Bellisima Green Challenge: Earth Hour 2010!
Earth Hour is upon us! On Saturday, March 27th at 8:30 PM local time, we are all being asked to join World Wildlife Fund in turning off our lights for one hour, Earth Hour, demanding immediate action on climate change. The Earth Hour movement, which started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia, now encompasses 120 countries and all 50 states and… (more…)
Footprint Friday–Bellisima Green Challenge: Creating Spaces!
At the beginning of this week, I had a revelation about my business. In order for it to grow and thrive, I must create more space for it. “But how exactly do I do that?” I thought. “I’m not at a point in time to rent office space nor do I really want to work outside my home while I… (more…)
Footprint Friday–Bellisima Green Challenge: Self-Care Means Self-Love
Usually on Footprint Friday, I write about positive ways we can impact our environment within our homes, communities and world. In talking with others this week, we acknowledged that how we treat ourselves does have a great impact on our environmental footprint. So today’s message is all about self-care and self-love. Long, long ago in therapy and via self-help books,… (more…)
Footprint Friday–Bellisima Green Challenge: Getting Involved
Last Saturday I attended the Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium in Boulder, Colorado, put on by the Awakening The Dreamer Initiative, which is a program of The Pachamama Alliance. These symposiums are being held throughout the world in an effort to bring awareness about current conditions and to connect with people who want to take this opportunity and… (more…)
Footprint Friday–Awakening the Dreamer-The Symposium
Last night, after holding my workshop on how to choose cleaner, greener household products, I learned about The Pachamama Alliance. On their website, it states, “The Pachamama Alliance is a U.S. based not-for-profit organization that was born out of a relationship developed between a group of people from the modern world and the leaders of remote indigenous groups in the… (more…)
Footprint Friday–Bellisima Green Challenge: Mother Nature Needs Us Now (Environmental Song)
Today be inspired to action and carry hope in your heart! Have a wonderful long weekend. Find some way to honor Mother Earth as you enjoy your time off!
Footprint Friday–The Bellisima Green Challenge: Home Air Freshening
This weekend, I am traveling to spend time with a very close friend. I didn’t want to miss “Footprint Friday,” so enjoy what follows… Because it’s wintertime in the Northern Hemisphere, most of us spend more time indoors with our doors and windows shut tight to keep out the cold. This contributes to the potential for poor indoor air quality.… (more…)
Footprint Friday–Bellisima Green Challenge: Fair Trade Coffee and More
Do you love that morning cup of java? Whether you brew your coffee at home or stop at a local coffee shop, please consider supporting Fair Trade as you decide what to purchase: According to Green America, Fair Trade is a system of exchange that honors producers, communities, consumers, and the environment. It is a model for the global economy… (more…)
Footprint Friday–Bellisima Green Challenge: What Are Phthalates and What to Do About Them?
In December 2009, I promised I would blog about another group of chemicals, phthalates. According to EWG, “Phthalates (pronounced “THAL-ates”) are a group of chemical “plasticizers” that are used in a huge variety of consumer products, from PVC pipes to perfume. With billions of pounds produced annually, phthalates are everywhere. They’re even in the indoor dust we breathe. Random sampling… (more…)
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