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Can Just One Purchase Make a Difference?
18 days ago by greenqueenBy Michael Fields
It’s natural to have a desire to do good and make positive changes in the world, but can a single person make much difference? The simple answer is “yes.” Let’s take a look at how you personally can make a big difference in someone’s life, and also the environment with a simple purchase. When you make purchases from socially responsible companies, you give back to others and do good while meeting your personal needs. Sounds like a win-win!
Warby Parker
Change The World, One Petition At A Time
592 days ago by greenqueen“Be the change you want to see in the world.” Famous and oft-quoted words by Mohandas K (Mahatma) Gandhi, the Indian non-violent revolutionary who made his country’s national independence from the British his life’s work. While these words will resonate with most of us, individuals such as Gandhi are few and far between. We all at some point or another feel inspired to effect change. We all want to make a difference in our lives and those of others. Changing the world sounds great but how to go about it? read more
Make Meatless Mondays Part of Your Life
604 days ago by greenqueenNew week, new health habit? Do you find yourself making promises to yourself on Sunday night about certain health habits you need to improve? Do you vow to cut out sugar/coffee/gluten? Do you pre-pack your gym bag, swearing to yourself that this week, you WILL become a Body Pump regular? Why set yourself up for failure! Join Meatless Mondays, a non-profit movement that seeks to make us vegetarians one day a week. Started in 2003, there are now Meatless Mondays campaigns in over 21 countries worldwide and counting. It has spread to restaurants and famous chefs such as Mario Batali are committing to the movement. read more
Green Halloween or Moms Greening The World
605 days ago by greenqueenIt’s that time of the year again. Pumpkins and skeletons seem to pop up everywhere. Supermarkets are pushing sweets, candies and chocolates. Party invites flood your inbox. You feel compelled to dress up in strange costumes. It’s Halloween of course. The one day a year we encourage kids to stuff their little faces with sugar-filled treats. read more
Can Just One Purchase Make a Difference?
18 days ago by greenqueenBy Michael Fields
It’s natural to have a desire to do good and make positive changes in the world, but can a single person make much difference? The simple answer is “yes.” Let’s take a look at how you personally can make a big difference in someone’s life, and also the environment with a simple purchase. When you make purchases from socially responsible companies, you give back to others and do good while meeting your personal needs. Sounds like a win-win!
Warby Parker
Change The World, One Petition At A Time
592 days ago by greenqueen“Be the change you want to see in the world.” Famous and oft-quoted words by Mohandas K (Mahatma) Gandhi, the Indian non-violent revolutionary who made his country’s national independence from the British his life’s work. While these words will resonate with most of us, individuals such as Gandhi are few and far between. We all at some point or another feel inspired to effect change. We all want to make a difference in our lives and those of others. Changing the world sounds great but how to go about it? read more
Make Meatless Mondays Part of Your Life
604 days ago by greenqueenNew week, new health habit? Do you find yourself making promises to yourself on Sunday night about certain health habits you need to improve? Do you vow to cut out sugar/coffee/gluten? Do you pre-pack your gym bag, swearing to yourself that this week, you WILL become a Body Pump regular? Why set yourself up for failure! Join Meatless Mondays, a non-profit movement that seeks to make us vegetarians one day a week. Started in 2003, there are now Meatless Mondays campaigns in over 21 countries worldwide and counting. It has spread to restaurants and famous chefs such as Mario Batali are committing to the movement. read more
Green Halloween or Moms Greening The World
605 days ago by greenqueenIt’s that time of the year again. Pumpkins and skeletons seem to pop up everywhere. Supermarkets are pushing sweets, candies and chocolates. Party invites flood your inbox. You feel compelled to dress up in strange costumes. It’s Halloween of course. The one day a year we encourage kids to stuff their little faces with sugar-filled treats. read more
