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Save an Orangutan: Don't Buy Palm Oil
John Platt, April 25, 2012
Indonesia's forests are home to some of the most amazing biodiversity on the planet, but those forests are rapidly disappearing in order to grow palm oil.
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Portland (Oregon and Maine) Named Two of America's Greenest Cities
John Platt, April 24, 2012
Every day in Portland, Oregon, feels like Earth Day, according to Travel & Leisure magazine, which just named the city America's greenest.
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Damariscotta River Association Offers Classes Plus Conservation
John Platt, April 19, 2012
The Damariscotta River is one of the most beautiful sights in midcoast Maine. Keeping it clean and healthy is the responsibility of the Damariscotta River Association.
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ESL Teachers: Get Free Eco-Themed Lesson Plans
John Platt, April 18, 2012
Whether you're teaching English as a second language or any other class, these eco-themed lesson plans offer lessons for every student.
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Save Plastic, Try Reusable Produce Bags
John Platt, April 17, 2012
You got rid of your grocery bags, but are you still using those little plastic bags for your grocery store produce purchases?
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University of Florida Offers Adopt-A-'Swamp' Program
John Platt, April 12, 2012
University of Florida students can help keep their campus clean, green and healthy with the school's Adopt-A-'Swamp' program.
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Iowa City Goes Paperless
John Platt, April 11, 2012
The city council of Iowa City is finally fulfilling its goal of going paperless.
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Bloomberg Names Greenest Banks
John Platt, April 10, 2012
Where you bank matters, not just for your wallet, but also for how the your financial institution uses the money with which it has been entrusted.
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London Olympics Could be Greenest Ever
John Platt, April 05, 2012
Recycling, green construction, restores wetlands and efficient energy are just a few of the London Olympic ideas worthy of gold medals.
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Help Your Local Green Businesses with a Cash Mob
John Platt, April 05, 2012
Cash mobs -- the latest variation on flash mobs -- are a fun way to meet some new friends and to make a difference in your local community
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National Green Volunteer Day
April 21, 2012
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