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Vegetable Gardening In July? Yes!

Missy — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:11:00 +0000

Did you miss out planting some some veggies back in March? Wait! Don’t fret – it may not be too late to start your backyard garden after all.

Depending on where you live and the climate there, you still might be able to plant some hearty vegetables, fruits and even herbs.

According to Planet Green,

Tips on Starting a Late Garden

First, choose a place to plant; look for one that doesn’t get too much direct sun, since that can dry the soil out on the hottest days of August.Then till and compost the area where you want to plant. (You can also brew compost tea for a more direct root-reaching fertilizer).
Choose plants that have short growing seasons and that are hardy enough to withstand the first frost—carrots, broccoli, salad greens, peas, and beets are all good choices, according to Gardeners.com.
To figure out exactly when to plant, check the seed packet to find out how many days the veggies need for full-growth; add two weeks to counteract the shortened days and an extra two weeks for good measure; and subtract that from the date of the first frost in your region.

A good resource to consult for information on climate conditions in your specific area is a seed company named Victory Seeds, but you can also go to the government site at NCDC.org

So if you want some corn, carrots, broccoli or other hearty vegggie, check the two sources above and see which you can still plant, now in July.

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Big Incentives Available On 2009 Zenn Neighborhood EV Car

Missy — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:55:36 +0000

Do you know what a neighborhood EV is? It’s a new breed of eco friendly low speed cars geared for urban commuters and for commercial fleets such as gated communities, airports, resorts, municipalities and college campuses. Since they’re classified as NEV’s, neighborhood electric vehicles, they are usually limited to only 35 MPH roads.

Essentially the car is for those who normally don’t need to travel far or long. The Zenn EV car is manufactured in Canada by the zero-emission ZMC, Zenn Motor Company and the car is all electric, not a hybrid.

The low speed neighborhood EV gets 30 to 35 miles per charge when fully charged. To fully recharge, it takes about 8 hours although ZMC mentions one gets about 80% driveability at about 4 hours of charging. You just plug it in to a standard 120 electrical outlet from your home.

Incentives Available Till June 2009

The MSRP on the Zenn NEV is $15,995, but through the end of June 2009 one can snatch one up for $9,995 due to two incentives. First is a rebate of $4,995 available to those who join the Zenn Ambassador program and second is a federal tax credit of $1,250.

If you’re in the market for an uncomplicated, all electric, zero-emission, good looking, low speed, all weather, fully equipped, two seat vehicle, give the Zenn NEV a test drive.

Where To Buy?

The Zenn NEV is available at over 40 US dealers, to find one near you, visit their website.

*this vehicle is not affiliated or available through Keetsa

via Twitter and Zenn Cars

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Cool Pencils Made From Recycled Newspaper

Missy — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:21:09 +0000

The good folks at MyObon have devised a way to make art pencils from recycled newspaper.

Based in San Francisco, the eco friendly capital of the world, MyObon creates a variety of art pencils all made from recycled newsprint. Each pencil is coated with a non toxic coat and they come in packages of 10.

They have several adorable designs to choose from, including
the Rainbow and the Wildlife series.

Perfect eco gift for students or teachers.

via MyObon

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No More Seafood For You By 2048?

Missy — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 02:54:26 +0000

Have you heard or read about the seafood calamity that ecologists are predicting by 2048?

Sea Fish

According to an article published in the Journal Of Science in 2006, seafood as you know it, will simply not be around by the year 2048. This claim comes about after a series of scientists and ecologists performed a 5 year study on various fish species, and came to the conclusion that we don’t have sustainable fishing practices.

The 14 researchers from Canada, Panama, Sweden, Britain and the United States spent four years analyzing fish populations, catch records and ocean ecosystems to reach their conclusion. They found that by 2003 — the last year for which data on global commercial fish catches are available — 29 percent of all fished species had collapsed, meaning they are now at least 90 percent below their historic maximum catch levels.

In order for the fishing system to survive long term, we need to change our practices and fast. I believe it is as usual we are too greedy in the acquisition of things, and as such, are going to be left without in the future. Conservation is the name of the game with this matter, and many others like it. We all need to do our part to use less resources and conserve what we currently have.

via The Washington Post

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Coasters Made From Recycled Materials

David Allen — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:09:53 +0000

Not much attention is given to the average coaster; it just sits there on the table or counter doing its job of stopping stains from appearing on the surface.

Normally these would be made from plastic, paper or card, but not eco friendly at all. Therefore, it is a good sign when designers actually spent some time thinking about the problem and doing something about it. So now, coasters can be eco friendly as well as being smart too.

Prices start from $4

Source [Recycled Crafts]

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Meet All Organic Restaurant, Gusto!

Missy — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:22:55 +0000

The very first (all organic ingredients) restaurant opened earlier this year in the US, its name is Gusto!

Gusto 100% Organic Restaurant in New York

Very fitting name for a restaurant, as it stands for the word Delight, in Spanish. Gusto Organics is the first restaurant in America that serves all organic food, including breakfast, brunch, lunch, and a dinner menu.

The all organic restaurant is situated in New York City, and was established by a former Argentinian named, Alberto Gonzales. He came here many years ago, and found that fresh food that was within his price range, was hard to find in NY. So Alberto decided to open up a place himself, which offered the type of food he was looking to eat.

All food served in the restaurant is 100% USDA certified organic, (except for the water and salt), and this is no small feat. He obtained verification for the first ever all organic restaurant in New York, and as it was a first for both, they ventured to learn the process together.

On the restaurant menu, Albert states:

Gusto Organics is three restaurants in one. We serve breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner seven days a week. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. we are also a self-service restaurant serving slow food at a fast pace: grilled pizzas, piadinas (thin Italian flatbread), sandwiches, empanadas, soups and a salad bar. From five p.m. on we have table service with a candle atmosphere and a different menu featuring risottos, gluten-free pastas (I don’t need to eat gluten-free and I still love our pasta), filet mignon with mashed potatoes, grilled chicken, etc. And on weekends and holidays we do an all-organic brunch from 11 to 4 p.m., serving crepes, omelets and so on.

To read more, and see pictures, visit Gusto Organics on the web.

I found a neat interview with (restaurant entrepreneur) Alberto Gonzales, that has a Latin twist. Do check it out, it is a quick – but good read.

via – Today Show, on MSNBC

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$12 – $15 Per Gallon Of Gas Possible Says CNBC

Missy — Thu, 22 May 2008 21:38:24 +0000

I just read the scariest post evah, lawyer guy Al Nye writes in his blog, that a chief energy advisor mentions that the gas prices we are seeing today of $4- $5 per gallon of gas, are in the near future gonna be known as “the good ole days”.

photos – flickr

$12 to $15 per gallon of gas. Those are insane numbers, and all heck is going to break loose, if gallon prices went up that high. I shudder to think what will happen to the world as we know it. I hate to get all dramatic, but just think about it for a moment. It would cost most Americans like $200 bucks a week to fill up. That is simply not possible for many. I envision mass transit also being affected, as those who cant afford gas, would have to take buses and trains to get to and from work, etc.

Bike sales would go up, which is a positive. (for biker sellers) Hey, entreprenuer types, there is a fledging business idea for you. Start a bike business. Not the electric bike kind, just the regular old-fashioned human powered type bicycles.

Check out the video and read the complete story at CNBC.

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Californians have to pay the highest Gas Prices!

max — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:36:53 +0000

It’s true, Californians pay most gas taxes out of all U.S. residents. As you can see in the above map, California makes up more than 5% of all gas taxes paid.

Do I feel ripped off about this as a resident of San Francisco?

Hell, yes, this is a free country, why isn’t gas tax distributed evenly along the country? Gas should be more expensive inland not toward the seaside.

If you happen to live in San Francisco, you can always hit up the Twin Peaks Gas station on every Wednesday for some really low gas prices.

Darn… I need to live in Arizona or somethin’… California taxes are ridiculous…

[via sfblogg]

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Post Office Offers Free iPod Recycling

Missy — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:58:19 +0000

Post offices across America are now offering free iPod and gadget recycling for FREE to all. Everything from cell phones, MP3’s, to inkjet cartridges will be properly disposed of for you.

Simply go to a participating post office, ask for the recycling envelope, and then drop in your used or old electronics. Yes, the trial run is only available in certain states, including L.A, San Diego, and my hometown, Chicago.

This project is courtesy of a joint partnership between the U.S. Post Office and a recycling company called Clover Technologies Group. This is impressive considering the costs involved in designing and implementing a concerted nationwide recycling program.

The easier it is to recycle, the more apt people will be to do it. I’ll keep tabs on the trial run and report new findings and news. Hopefully many electronics will be recycled through this program, and saved from the landfills.

Source: Computer World Blog

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Keetsa Mattresses on The View with Carter Oosterhouse!

max — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:21:00 +0000

Our Keetsa eco-friendly mattresses were on The View earlier this morning on channel ABC, a show hosted by Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi was missing in action today), Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and Sherri Shepherd with one of my favorite HGTV green show host, Carter Oosterhouse!

The most ironic thing is that I started watching Carter’s shows on HGTV about a month before this show aired. That show is awesome and Carter uses everything eco-friendly and green to rebuild your kitchen, backyard, etc…etc… My favorite is the backyard make-up for that basketball coach.

Anyways, our blog traffic shot up today and make sure to subscribe to our eco-friendly and green blog today!

And go Carter Ooosterhouse! (from one of your fans Max from Keetsa & SiteHoppin.com!)

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U.S. Bans Incandescent Light Bulbs

Missy — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:28:41 +0000

President George Bush recently signed into law, the banning of incandescent lightbulbs.

Flickr

The energy-friendly LED, Halogen, and CFL, are what they are to be replaced with. These are pricier (by a few dollars) but they also last much much longer and they will also save you moola in annual energy bills.

The incandescent lightbulbs are to be phased out over the next 10 to 12 years and no longer to be used. A tall task since Americans have been using the incandescents for over 125 years. But very doable.

I have found some inexpensive CFL’s at my local Walmart, they go for about $10 for a pack of 2 or 3. Their wattage is set up a bit differently too, a 13 watt CFL equals the same ouput as a traditional 60 watt incandescent. So look for the 13 watt packages.

Source: [Yahoo News]

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