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For many years it has been difficult convincing the general public of the importance of contributing to green/eco charities and non-profits.  After all, there are so many other worrisome issues that seemed to take priority.  But fortunately (or rather, unfortunately) the environment can no longer be ignored.  We are reaching a critical point in human history when the natural world is literally being threatened—and as a result, so is human society.  As a result, green philanthropy is experiencing a golden age.

Most of us have seen the gorgeous eco fashions being created by green designers like Linda Loudermilk, Stella McCartney and Bahar Shahpar.  But what if you’re on a budget?  Can you still rock the eco style?  Believe it or not, the solution is actually quite simple:  Buy Vintage.

Our entire society and global economy has been built upon oil--a single energy source that is running out at an alarming rate.  Oil takes millions of years to form in the earth's crust and once it's gone--it's gone.   As we hurdle toward an uncertain future, humankind is scrambling to find energy sources which can replace the oil we need to function on a global scale.  Scientists are seeking renewable resources –energies which can be quickly replaced for ongoing use without jeopardizing our collective future any further.  There are five main sources of renewab

Most people are at the point where they are considering the impact that their car, their water heater, and their cleaning products.  But there are thousands of every day products that can have an impact, especially when they add up.   Take, for example, clothes hangers which are made out of either plastic or metal, neither of which is sustainable.  Conservative estimates say that 3.5 billion hangers end up in the landfill each year.  Is there an eco-friendly hanger option?

One of the tragic results of our modern lives is that we are so disconnected from the natural world.  We go weeks--even months--going outdoors for a few minutes each day; spending our days in front of computer screens and our weekends in shopping malls.  But thanks to the environmental movement, people are starting to reclaim their rightful place outdoors.  Some individuals are planting organic gardens, others are helping clean up local parks and rivers, and still others are planning eco adventures to help them enjoy nature.

Eco-tourism is building up steam as travelers are demanding greener options for transportation and lodging.  In the past decade, a whole new generation of green hotels have cropped up around the world; but some of the very best are right here in the U.S.  If you’re planning your vacation and looking for some eco-friendly destinations, check out my picks for the Top Five Green U.S. Hotels:

Using solar panels on your home may sound like something that only the fringe of society are doing—people who live on communes or insist on “dropping out” from the daily routines that most of us live by.  But the truth is that more and more middle-class families in urban neighborhoods are embracing solar energy by installing solar panels with which to heat, cool, and power their homes.

The workforce is ready and on the search for green jobs!  What does this mean?  Basically there are two types of career paths for green collar workers:  First, you can choose to do a job that helps develop, market, or sell green products and services; and second, you can work with existing companies to help them take existing structures and processes, making them greener.

Green brides are now demanding that their special day matches the ethics by which they live the rest of their lives.  But even if you’re not ready to go 100% green at your wedding, there are a few easy things you can do to make the event more eco-friendly.