Around 2 billion people lack access to clean water and 4000 children die daily from waterborne disease. While many water charities struggle to obtain donations by asking nicely, UNICEF has tried a different approach. Last Friday, the organization set up colorful vending machines in Manhattan’s Union Square to raise awareness. Not just any vending machines. These contained … [Read more...] about Dirty Water Brings Clean Water to Those in Need
Improve Indoor Air Quality with Mold-Detection Dogs
Dogs have been trained for years to sniff out dangerous things like drugs and bombs. Now, they’re trained to sniff out mold (which is almost as dangerous). Mold not only produces unpleasant odors; it also gives off gases containing carcinogens such as benzene and other chemicals that cause an array of health problems, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. By … [Read more...] about Improve Indoor Air Quality with Mold-Detection Dogs
Greenest Buildings in the US
In the world of architecture, “green” is a growing trend. LEED certification, a rating system that determines a building’s degree of eco-friendliness, is an award coveted by businesses worldwide. We have compiled a list of the greenest buildings in the United States, most of which are rated Platinum – the highest tier on the LEED certification ladder. Here are some of the … [Read more...] about Greenest Buildings in the US
Klean Kanteen Special Edition Bottles
Klean Kanteen is part of a growing marketing trend that supports earth-friendly causes with a percentage of the profits from their product sales. (Think TOMS shoes – for each pair purchased, they send one to a child in need; or Boxed Water, which sends ten percent of its profits to world water relief foundations and another ten percent to reforestation efforts.) Klean Kanteen … [Read more...] about Klean Kanteen Special Edition Bottles
Vote for the Worst Corporation of 2010
BP will no doubt "win" the worst corporation of 2010, and enter Corporate Accountability International's Corporate Hall of Shame for its role in the worst environmental disaster this country has ever seen. Still, the organization wants you to cast your vote for the Worst Corporation of 2010. Though I suspect BP will win by a landslide, it is important to let your voice be … [Read more...] about Vote for the Worst Corporation of 2010
