In the sticky transition I am in, lodged back and forth amidst my new home (Asheville) and the home we’re leaving (Raleigh), I was lucky enough last week to have two goodbye outings with work colleagues. The first was fun and official. The second one was impromptu. On a whim, four of us went to my favorite [...]
No, Amber Valletta is not looking for a green-hued ocean, but by teaming up with Oceana.org (and the likes of Ted Danson), she is advocating a healthier environment and healthier eating.
Back in May, Valletta began speaking out and campaigning against mercury exposure. Now a mother, the cover girl is using her face as spokesperson for change.
I [...]
Back when I enjoyed eating seafood (who’s kidding me? I will always love and miss seafood), I would chow down about any fish, not worrying for a second what environmental impact it may have. Fish flesh was just too good.
Things have changed a bit in my world, and now I only consume of any fauna [...]
A colleague of mine recently had me meet Pete Pagano of Green Planet Catering here in Raleigh, NC.
NBC 17 covered the company recently, and though the catering company has only been catering for about half a year, but the concept has been growing much much longer.
I have to admit, the “greenie” in me is deeply [...]
I figure my money talks, so when I had to have a recent meeting at Starbucks, I chose to let them know I will only use my money for their fair trade and organic coffees.
I walked up to the counter where two pleasant young women greet me and ask what I would like.
“A regular coffee please, but [...]
A press release today told me a giant shopping cart with a Chevy engine on it is back, racing around the Triangle this month. It’s the “Got to Be NC Big Cart”, which I remember seeing at the 2007 N.C. State Fair.
This cart is showing off for the NC Dept of Ag “Got to Be [...]
All over the world, Happy Earth Day 2008!
It’s a little anti-climatic though in the sense that, like Valentine’s Day or 9-11, it’s a little bogus to have it shoved in our faces and for each of us to feel super (romantic/patriotic/) eco-minded if it’s only going to be for the one day.
For that reason, I say in [...]
So last weekend was a (super much needed) three-day weekend for Marc and myself, and we visited our best friends whom live in Virginia. Sara and Jason treated us to all sorts of coolness, including a visit to their local “eco-bistro”, Croc’s.
The food was good. The ambiance was neat. The company was amazing.
They served an [...]
GOV. EASLEY ANNOUNCES GREEN BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
$1 Million Fund Will Help Companies Develop Cutting-Edge Green Technologies
Gov. Mike Easley announced that small business owners and entrepreneurs can apply today for the new North Carolina Green Business Fund grants. These competitive grants will help small businesses develop promising green and alternative energy technologies to [...]
With Valentine’s Day less than a week away, don’t you want to see some super easy, reasonably priced, eco-friendly sustainable ways to be a little greener for the holiday?
Show your love in the dark and save some energy! Watch my vid and see:
Now, get romantic, and seriously, if you want a great restaurant in Raleigh, [...]
