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Boeing’s New Hybrid Concept – SUGAR Volt

by Seedorama Staff August 6, 2010

The airline industry contributes to around 2% of all carbon emissions. Boeing is taking steps to ensure that this number drops over the years, making the airline industry an overall greener way to travel. The new hybrid concept is called the SUGAR (Subsonic Ultra Green Aircraft Research) Volt. It introduces a streamline design, powered by [...]

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mosquito

7 Tips to Prevent West Nile in Your Garden

by Seedorama Staff July 26, 2010

In cities around the nation, mosquitoes are testing positive for West Nile. Of those who contract the virus, nearly 80% don’t have any symptoms making it hard to judge actual statistics. Because many don’t report it, the most accurate prediction is that the casualty rate is less than 1%. But in order to prevent yourself [...]

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Green Graffiti Lining New York City Billboards

by Seedorama Staff July 19, 2010

With the recent crackdown of illegal advertising in NYC, green activists are taking advantage of the white blocks of space that line the city. Gardeners are participating in a project called “Guerilla Gardener”, putting plants and flowers on these white billboards throughout the city. Despite the fact that the mini-gardens posted up on the billboards [...]

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Ikea To Discontinue Incandescent Lighting

by Seedorama Staff July 14, 2010

Ikea is taking a step towards sustainability. The company has announced that they will stop selling traditional incandescent light bulbs in the near future. According to company officials, it’s not just the bulbs that are changing.

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goodwill

Goodwill’s New Donate Program

by Seedorama Staff July 9, 2010

Despite that fact that we have thousands of Goodwill’s, Salvation Army’s, and other charitable organizations sitting on every street corner, nearly 6% of our landfills are full of fabric and clothing. By choosing to donate over dumping, you not only help families in need, but also help the environment.

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bp boardgame

1970’s Board Game Predicts the BP Oil Spill

by Seedorama Staff July 8, 2010

A board game created in 1970 has a creepy similarity to what’s currently happening in the Gulf Coast. The board game was called “BP Offshore Oil Strike”. The object of the game was to build a ton of offshore oilrigs in the middle of the ocean, and when they exploded, you had to pay for the cleanup.

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ocean pollution

California Gardeners Cutting Back on Pollutants

by Seedorama Staff July 7, 2010

Ocean pollution is becoming a problem in California, and despite that many individuals moved to the area for the ocean alone, it’s sad to see that some gardeners are unaware of the issues that they’re causing. Surfrider, an organization whose efforts are to stop and prevent ocean pollution, have given out helpful information in the [...]

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kids gardening

Gardening Helps Child Development

by Seedorama Staff July 7, 2010

It’s official. Gardening needs to be added to every school curriculum. With data provided by the National Foundation for Educational Research, it’s claimed that students who were actively involved in gardening during school, were not only better problems, but also benefited in literacy and numeracy.

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indonesian rainforest

Major Corporations Contributing to Indonesian Deforestation

by Seedorama Staff July 6, 2010

Indonesia is losing their forests, and some of the largest brands in America are the root cause of the problem. Greenpeace is shooting claims at Sinar Mas, a paper manufacturer that is funded by large corporations such as Walmart, Burger King, Dunkin’ Donuts, KFC, and other large-scale corporations.

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The Bag by Passchal

by Seedorama Staff July 2, 2010

There is one thing women won’t leave the house without; their purse. With thousands, if not millions, of different styled handbags to choose from, it’s hard to determine which one fits you. But for green enthusiasts, your search is over.

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