Entries tagged Education

Back-to-school fashion, 2009-2010

By Heather O'Neill Posted Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:08pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 2 Comments

Still looking for the right jacket and a few more tees this school season? Shop for environmentally responsible materials for your kids. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Fashion, Education, Kids
Five stories you may have missed over Labor Day Weekend

By Dan Shapley Posted Tue Sep 8, 2009 12:15pm PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Did you catch these green headlines while you were out enjoying the unofficial end of summer? Read full post »
Related topics: Business, Education, News, Government, Coal, Locavore, Plastic
Top 10 greenest universities

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:43am PDT for greenpicks 3 Comments

These colleges don't just teach about the environment, they create a healthy environment through green building design, renewable energy, green food options, waste programs, water conservation, and more. Read full post »
Related topics: Education, Kids, Buildings
Seven rules for a safe, healthy, and smart start to school

By Dan Shapley Posted Mon Aug 24, 2009 3:47pm PDT for daily_green_news 1 Comments

This back-to-school checklist will help you stay on top of the latest issues in child care. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Education, Cleaning, Kids, Tips
Five of the greenest college cafeterias

By Brian Clark Howard Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 3:24pm PDT for daily_green_news 1 Comments

Big-name schools are overhauling their food services by buying local and organic ingredients, catering to vegetarians, composting waste, saving energy, and much more. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Education, Organic, Locavore, Veggies
Today’s lesson: green school supplies

By Heather O'Neill Posted Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:33am PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

A handy guide to eco-friendly shopping for back-to-school items. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Education, Kids, Reviews
Six commuting tips to help you survive Terrible Traffic Tuesday

By Jeff Yeager Posted Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:36am PDT for daily_green_cheapskate 1 Comments

How to save time, money, and environmental impact when getting to work and school in our car-crazy culture. Read full post »
Related topics: Education, Biking, Kids, Carpooling, Tips, Walking, Mass transit
Style with substance: Q&A with the founder of The Uniform Project

By Sammy Davis Posted Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:45am PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Sheena Matheiken talks about how wearing the same little black dress 365 different ways can help Indian children receive an education through the Akanksha Foundation. Read full post »
Related topics: Fashion, Education, Charity, Activism
Colleges look to cut down on paper with Kindle

By Megan Treacy Posted Mon Aug 3, 2009 4:58pm PDT for ecogeek 1 Comments

Six colleges and universities are participating in a pilot program using the Kindle for accessing textbooks. Princeton University, the University of Virginia, Case Western Reserve University, Reed College, Pace University and Arizona State Universit Read full post »
Related topics: Books, Education, Electronics, Paper
How to find a green job

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Jun 2, 2009 12:57pm PDT for the_conscious_consumer 6 Comments

The jury is still out on whether the reality of green jobs will live up to all the hype. But for now, here are answers to some very basic questions about what kinds of green jobs are being created and how to land them. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Education, Economics, Finding a green job