Entries tagged Sports

12 things you didn't know you could rent

By Brian Clark Howard Posted Mon Oct 19, 2009 4:56pm PDT for daily_green_news 143 Comments

From the wacky to the practical, renting instead of buying can save you serious money, as well as benefit the environment. Read full post »
Related topics: Sports, Shopping, Fashion, Books, Gardening, Biking, Electronics, Cell Phones, Pets, Solar Power, Tools, House, Saving Money, Reusing stuff
Discovering the benefits of hot yoga

By TDG Community Posted Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:46am PDT for daily_green_news 1 Comments

An attempt at the invigorating practice. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Sports, How-To
Planning an event? Get green tips served up via the U.S. Open

By Dan Shapley Posted Fri Sep 4, 2009 2:01pm PDT for daily_green_news 1 Comments

See what the U.S. Open has done to reduce its impact, and then consider these six steps to a a greener venue in your home town. Read full post »
Related topics: Sports, Celebrities, Events
The surprising origins of four popular lawn games

By Paul Tukey Posted Tue Sep 1, 2009 11:16am PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Playing on the lawn, it would seem, is an almost primal passion that dates to the beginning of civilization. The oldest sport on Earth? Possible. Read full post »
Related topics: Sports, Gardening
Coconut water: The original energy drink

By Andrea Moss Posted Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:20pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 15 Comments

Ditch the sugary sports aids in favor of a natural superfood that increases endurance and stamina without a big carbon footprint. Read full post »
Related topics: Sports, Food and Drink, Tips
Study: Fewer Americans eat well and exercise

By Dan Shapley Posted Thu May 28, 2009 9:37am PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Data shows that we're eating less vegetables, not exercising, and still smoking. But we can turn the tide -- find out how. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Sports, Food and Drink, Tips
Electric jet ski -- really good idea

By Yoni Levinson Posted Wed May 27, 2009 7:25pm PDT for ecogeek 2 Comments

Ok, I admit that jet skis don’t exactly represent a sizable demographic within the larger vehicle sector. But they are pretty dirty. They run on inefficient, fossil fuel engines, and they spew things into the water – like unused fuel and Read full post »
Related topics: Sports, Electronics, Video
Umbra advises on running shoes

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Fri Apr 10, 2009 3:52pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 1 Comments

Running is good for your body, so can you find running shoes that are good for the planet too? Umbra has some shopping tips. Read full post »
Related topics: Sports, Shopping, Fashion, Business, Tips
Plan a green Super Bowl bash that's a steal

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:02pm PST for greenpicks 1 Comments

Don't commit a cardinal sin against the planet or your wallet by loading up on disposable dishes or pricey snacks. Enjoy the game on a budget, with the crowd, without a huge carbon footprint. Read full post »
Related topics: Sports, Finances, Food and Drink, Events, Recycling, Tips, Locavore, Veggies, Waste, Plastic
The green Olympics leave us with high-tech, eco-uniforms

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue Aug 19, 2008 4:27pm PDT for greenpicks 0 Comments

Athletes wear 100% recycled polyester uniforms and shoes that use dramatically less materials than usual -- and they're still breaking records. Nike shows how environmentalism and high-performance can go together. Read full post »
Related topics: Sports, Shopping, Fashion, China, Recycling, Design, Plastic