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David Allen — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:00:16 +0000

One thing about being green is showing off your credentials or just wanting to be someone who is seen to be wearing the latest piece of eco fashion. Whatever your reason there are some great T Shirts available at green site Inhabitat.

These T Shirts are made from one hundred per cent organic cotton and have been printed using eco friendly ink. To make things even better these T Shirts are included the sites sale; therefore, they are going to fifteen per cent cheaper.

Priced at $29.75

Source [Inhabitat]

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Obama’s Agenda on Energy and Environment

max — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:11:25 +0000

Well, it came to me as a surprise that WhiteHouse.Gov changed at 12PM today, but what is most interesting is the content on the website, particularly the Energy and Environment section. (White House now officially has a blog too!)

We won’t be biased here but Obama seems to have some good plans for greening America and our planet, his new website is the proof:

Energy Plan Overview

Provide Short-term Relief to American Families

Crack Down on Excessive Energy Speculation.

Swap Oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to Cut Prices.

Eliminate Our Current Imports from the Middle East and Venezuela within 10 Years

Increase Fuel Economy Standards.

Get 1 Million Plug-In Hybrid Cars on the Road by 2015.

Create a New $7,000 Tax Credit for Purchasing Advanced Vehicles.

Establish a National Low Carbon Fuel Standard.

A “Use it or Lose It” Approach to Existing Oil and Gas Leases.

Promote the Responsible Domestic Production of Oil and Natural Gas.

Create Millions of New Green Jobs

Ensure 10 percent of Our Electricity Comes from Renewable Sources by 2012, and 25 percent by 2025.

Deploy the Cheapest, Cleanest, Fastest Energy Source – Energy Efficiency.

Weatherize One Million Homes Annually.

Develop and Deploy Clean Coal Technology.

Prioritize the Construction of the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline.

Reduce our Greenhouse Gas Emissions 80 Percent by 2050

Implement an economy-wide cap-and-trade program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050.

Make the U.S. a Leader on Climate Change.

There’s a new Obama Forum for those of you who want to discuss more Green Initiatives.

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Keetsa Eco-Friendly and Green Affiliate Program

max — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:30:34 +0000

We are proud to present the new Keetsa Eco-Friendly and Green Affiliate Program.

We have teamed up with Commission Junction to provide bloggers, search marketers, and other affiliates help us change the world by selling one mattress at a time.

Do you have an eco-friendly and green web site? Take advantage of our affiliate program while it’s still at its beginning stages.

This is a great way for you to promote one of the most eco-friendly and green products in the world while earning commission.

Shout out to Erica, Mike, and Ashwin at CJ.com for helping us during our set-up process. Without their expertise and help, we couldn’t have set it up so fast and efficiently.

You can sign up for Keetsa Affiliate Program here.

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5 Green Jobs In Demand Now

Missy — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:13:35 +0000

With sustainability issues in high gear, it is no surprise green jobs are in demand. Everything eco friendly and green is super hot right now and career offices are buzzing with interest, not too mention new job descriptions.

Yahoo has compiled a cool list of the top 5 green jobs in demand now. See it below.

Wind-Energy Developer
In especially high demand are wind-energy developers, who do the front-end work, including finding plots of land for wind farms, collaborating with meteorologists on wind assessments, and working with land owners and local regulatory agencies and power companies.

Wind Construction Project Manager
These positions manage the daily activities of constructing wind farms, such as road work, foundations, collection systems, substation, interconnection, and commissioning.

Sustainability Director
Sustainability directors devise ways for companies to be more environmentally sensitive through such methods as reducing a company’s “carbon footprint.” There’s an internal side of the job that looks holistically at how a company operates and creates ways to boost the bottom line through energy efficiency. On the external side, the director interacts with suppliers, regulators and products designers, as well as customers, investors, and advocacy groups.

Energy Engineer
Energy engineers help companies reduce their energy costs, often focusing on making buildings more energy efficient. These positions are in high demand, according to Beck, as more companies strive for energy efficiency.

Environmental Engineer
Using biology and chemistry principles to develop solutions to environmental problems is the work of environmental engineers, who seek to limit the effects of acid rain, global warming, car emissions, and ozone depletion.

The complete un-abridged list is located here. Also note that most of the positions above are for advanced grads and geared to those who are interested in science and policy.

According to Yahoo Hotjobs these also tend to pay pretty well, with those in the bottom run starting at around $60,000.

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Green Tech Wrap-Up from our DIY Tech Blog!

max — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:24:14 +0000

It’s time for our weekly wrap-up of green posts from our DIY Tech Blog!

First up we have “How to Make Inexpensive Solar Cell Panels!“
Check out this DIY wall-sized Sunset artwork made from old PCs and monitors.
This Eco-friendly chair works by pumping itself through walking!
Mercedes-Bens S400 BlueHybrid gets 29MPG!
RE-MAKE – Here’s a cool lizard made from soda/can caps/bottles.
Learn how to make medieval chain armor with soda can tabs.
Jedi Ecosaber T-shirt for all you eco-Star-Wars-geeks.

Well, that’s all folks, make sure check out DIYs, Hacks, and other Tech news on our DIY Tech Blog!

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DIY and Technology Re-cap!

max — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:04:48 +0000

Here’s a re-cap of eco-friendly and green stuff over at the DIY tech blog:

1) Underwater Turbine might start replacing nuclear power plants

2) Check out the 74MPG VW Golf Bluemotion. If it goes into production, we might have a serious, green golf.

3) The DIY Statefarm sign chair is a great way to re-use your signs.

4) Walking can be a pain, especially in a crowded city like New York.

5) The Cabbage Chair will save carbon footprint through smaller packaging.

6) Learn how to make some nutritious soil using excess waste.

7) EarthRace Boat complete 1 round trip around the globe on 100% biodiesel. Way cool.

If we turned every gym in America into energy-producing machines…

9) How about the fully sustainable pyramid to be built in Dubai that can house 1 million people?

10) Now here’s a really cool solar charger that looks like a tree too.

11) Solar Powered UAV set a world record baby.

12) REMAKE – Here’s a table made with old magazines.

Well, that’s a lot of DIYs and technology stuff you can read over this Sunday. (Well, it’s sunday here in California)

Also make sure to check out the Solar RC Car, DIY cardboard wings for your rice-rocket, the cheap way to make solar cells, and the Quicksilver eco-friendly watch.

For more eco posts from the DIY tech blog, go here.

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Time to Turn to Bamboo Chopsticks

Brian Yalung — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:53:52 +0000

If you think chopsticks were mainly needed by the Chinese or the Japanese as their form of utensils, they are a good alternative towards buying the usual aluminum and silverware we often want in our homes. This time around, chopsticks made from bamboo will be exported no less by Ethiopia to help grow the awareness and the use of these ancient chopsticks which seem basic but need the usual hand in getting used to them to use.

This along with other bamboo potential products like doors and floor tiles are among the items that Ethiopia aims to export. With a growing demand in the market for alternative resources, bamboo is not only needed but should be conceptualized to suit the needs of the public market worldwide.

A bamboo processing plant, set up in Benishangul Gumuz Regional State of Ethiopia, is to start production in the coming two months. The plant would start with chopsticks, doors and flooring tiles. It is the first to produce such items from the ample bamboo resource in the region.

Michael Gebru founder and director of LSDE told Capital that the company would be harvesting and re-planting bamboo, hybrid eucalyptus and other non-wood crops that could be used in the pulp and paper manufacturing process.

(Source) Ethio Blog

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Keetsa Blog Featured on Max Gladwell.com

Missy — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:32:51 +0000

Just found a neat review of our green blog, Keetsa on Max Gladwell.com, Max is not real. Well, there is no Max Gladwell, the blog is actually run by a Rob Reed. But who is Rob?

From his site:

Max Gladwell was founded and created by Rob Reed. Rob is a career journalist, entrepreneur, and marketing executive. Most recently, he’s been working on a Web 2.0 startup in the health & green living space. Previously, he helped to launch Conserv Fuel, LA’s first green filling station and the only source of E85 ethanol in Los Angeles. He managed marketing and communications for Willie Nelson’s BioWillie biodiesel brand, launched the Citizen’s School Bus initiative with Julia Roberts, and wrote The Way of the Snowboarder, a book on the history and people of snowboarding. Rob lives in Santa Monica, CA, with his wife and daughter.

Quite clever, i like it. Many book authors use a different name than their birth name, the practice is called using a pen name, ghostwriting, and/ or using an alias. You have to read his interview page, especially the part where Rob/Max answers this question: MG: So where do you and Max Gladwell part ways? Too funny.

He writes on social media, with a tight focus on green social media. He profiles a variety of environment friendly websites, blogs, social networking tools, and the very popular web 2.0 space. Do pay him a visit.

As for the Keetsa profile, Max writes,

The range of content is tremendous. Truly something for everyone in the green world.

We are proud of our eco oriented blog, and we hope to continue to bring you green news in todays fast paced world. We also love it, when you send in tips and leave comments. Do check out Max’s blog.

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The InStyle Greenest Couples

David Allen — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:00:11 +0000

There are many things that are considered when it come to being an eco friendly couple; travel, clothing or distinct living styles. In the recent edition, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren were named InStyle Magazines Most Eco Friendly Couple. They were seeded out of many deserving couples because of the steps they’ve taken to bring up their newborn baby in a green household. We like the idea of starting off the youngster in a healthy, eco-conscious environment. Hopefully other new parents and households will follow Cash and Jessica’s example!

12 Most Eco-Friendly Star Couples:

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren

Milo Ventimiglia and Hayden Panettiere

Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton

Adrian Grenier and Isabel Lucas

Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry

Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen

Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

Bono and Ali Hewson

Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer

Keira Knightley and Rupert Friend

Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey

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Win Vegan Freebie!

Missy — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:15:27 +0000

Over at my vegetarian blog, i am having a groovy vegan giveaway. Do head on over for the details. It is very easy to enter, and although the freebie is geared towards vegans and vegetarians, anyone can join it.

To win the vegan freebie, you have till Thursday, July 10 @ midnight to enter. The prize winner will be announced on Friday, July 11th at my vegetarian blog.

Good luck to all.

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Green Blog News Round-Up for Thursday

Missy — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:50:16 +0000

Lots going on today in the green blog-o-sphere. Below are some quick and dirty highlights. Read on.

Looking for a recycled coffee lamp? Inhabitat showcases a neat one.

Clean Coal is a Lie. From the good green folks at Enviro Graffiti.

Are you a DIY fanatic? Then check out the DIY Fabric Keyboard from the techie green gurus at Zedomax.

The Triac EV is now available in California. It’s essentially a motorbike covered up, but hey, it zooms up to 80 MPH, and costs $19,995. Looks kinda cool, too.

Is a Hybrid Cadillac Escalade an oxymoron? You decide. Well regardless, one is coming soon.

Featured Green Blog NEWS!

Green celebrity Sharon Stone makes a wild and crazy comment to do with the Chinese Earthquake, Tibetans, and Karma. Sharon, you nut! Don’t drink and then speak to a camera! Big mistake.

That’s it for this green blog news round up and ramblings. Well it wasn’t really a rambling post, but some good eco stuff for you to check out.

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Keetsa Launches Eco-Friendly and Green Search Engine Gooef.com!

max — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:55:43 +0000

Keetsa launches a new eco-friendly and green search engine called, Gooef.com.

We decided on acronyms ef for “eco-friendly” since Googreen.com and Gooeco.com were taken. Besides, Gooef is a lot shorter than Googreen.

How to use it?

Well, we’ve handpicked some eco-friendly and green blogs and sites so you only get eco-friendly and green search results.

For example, you can type “designer bags” on Gooef and get a good list of eco-friendly designer bags back as the result.

Here’s a current list of sites included in the new eco-friendly and green search engine:

If you have an eco-friendly and green site and would like to be added, please send us an e-mail at webmaster [at] gooef.com.

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TerraCycle Tree and Shrub Spikes

Brian Yalung — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 21:24:40 +0000

If you are looking for an eco-friendly way of recycling fertilizer and staying organic, check out this video that provides you an informative way of producing tree and shrub spikes. The best way to understand the eco-friendly use of it is seeing how it is made and how it can help you out today to adhere towards the green standards of living.

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Zedomax Network News – Reserve your Green page on the new paid Encyclopedia!

max — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:07:29 +0000

Hi all, this is news from the Zedomax Network. You can buy a page on the new QuarterWiki, the new paid online encylopedia, and reserve you keywords for your Green online business. (or any other online business)What does it do? Basically, you can rank top 5 on Google search terms for your keyword such as “eco friendly wiki”, “recycled wallets wiki”, etc…etc…Here’s a little bit of what it is:

The Quarter Wiki is a new paid online encyclopedia where you can buy your own page for just a quarter.

Unlike Wikipedia, you can add videos, RSS Feeds, Google Ads, and GoogleMaps to a page on the QuarterWiki.

More simply, QuarterWiki filters spam by charging a small fee for each page so you don’t have to deal with it.

To get started with QuarterWiki, sign up for an account and search for your desired words you’d like to purchase.

[via] Matresszine

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Al Gores Climate Crisis Blog Hacked!

David Allen — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:00:57 +0000

Being a Oscar and Noble prize winning ex Vice President of the United States is bound to get you noticed, so it is no surprise that blog that Al Gore has called Climate Crisis, has been hacked by an ad that is selling certain tablets.

The blog that was using an old and very vulnerable version of wordpress had not been updated since Sept 15^th 2006!! So it was really sitting there asking for it, I wonder if he needs a new writer to take it for him!

Source [Hippy Shopper]

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Trusting the Green Blogs Today

Brian Yalung — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 06:35:54 +0000

Other than Keetsa, there are a lot of websites and blogs that cater towards pushing for the overall education of global warming and climate change issues we hear of today. A lot of them provide latest news and information on what to avoid and what to do when it comes towards green living and it would be best to check them out.

Of course we all know of treehugger as one of the leading resources of green living and tips. There are other good sites to check out as well such as:

These blogs are not made just for purely writing anything they want under the sun. They are aimed for a green purpose. Read on them and for sure you can expect to learn a lot and pick up a couple of pointers as well.

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Keetsa Contest: Guess How Long Does It Take? Win FSC Certified Cedar Pencils.

Missy — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:44:17 +0000

How long does it take for a milk carton to decompose in a landfill? How about a plastic soda bottle? Can anyone guess how long it takes for styrofoam to waste away into Earth? Great article from Great Green Shoes sparked this post, and subsequent contest. Big Clue Just Revealed!

I’m gonna be posting the results in an entry next week. But i wanna see what responses i get. Hit the comments section for your guesses. Maybe we should do a contest. How about a random draw? The winner receives a 12 pk of FSC Certified Cedar Pencils. These are really cool eco friendly pencils. See pics below. I can mail these off to ONE LUCKY WINNER. Sorry, but U.S. residents only.

Get your guesses in and good luck!

Contest Ends: Monday, the Oct 22nd, at Midnite.

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Apartment Therapy Hosting a Contest

Missy — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 22:40:50 +0000

The cool blog about affordable and innovative design is partnering with the “design your life” magazine by Martha Stweart, BluePrint, to co-host an awesome contest in January.

Apartment Therapy and Blue Print Mag are asking you to tackle a small project, and submit the results to them. The deadline is the 21st of January.

Source: [BluePrint Mag, Dec. 07]

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Who Are You? and How Did We Meet?

Missy — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:10:36 +0000

You know me, but i don’t know you. Let’s get to know each other, yes? This green blog was started in April of this year, and has grown quite abit since then, we have over 100 subscribers now, and lots of daily visitors who read us.

GETTING TO KNOW YOU

Some of you comment and this is one way to know you are out there and lets me know you a little bit. But i want more. Vivien, a fellow blogger, wrote a great article on this very subject, and one of her suggestions is to simply pose 2 or 3 quick questions to readers to get to know them. So that is what i am doing. Please take 3 minutes to answer the questions below, and leave me a comment. Missy.

How did you find out about Keetsa?
What attracted you to subscribe to our posts?
What are some of your interests? or What do you do for fun?

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