The Green Restaurant Association

When you go out to dine, do you ever wonder how green the restaurant is? Do you wonder what type of cleaners they use or if they have Styrofoam carryout boxes? Wouldn’t it be great if restaurants knew more about going green? Wouldn’t it be great if customers could easily find and support green restaurants? Why would restaurants be hesitant to go green? Well, for the same reason many of us do. They may find it time consuming and expensive. But, the Green Restaurant Association (GRA) makes it easier. The GRA was formed in 1990. The organization’s goal was to … Continue reading →

iTunes Open University Introducing Environment Series

I am a fan of iTunes on Facebook and yesterday, I saw an interested post. iTunes now offers an Open University series about the environment. If you have ever wondered how your food gets to the supermarket, what damage disposable bags is doing, or what unseen impacts your shopping may have, this is the series for you! The iTunes Open University Introducing Environment series offers an introduction then 16 movies, ranging in time from 1:38 to 17:52, on such subjects as: Unseen impacts (understand the consequences your shopping habits can cause) Shopping by car (learn how short journeys of less … Continue reading →

Green Celebrities: Edward Norton

Edward Norton is one of my favorite actors, but he is also a proponent of green issues. But, then green runs in his family. His father is the director of the Nature Conservancy’s Yunnan Great Rivers conservation project, his sister got her graduate degree in environmental policy, and his brother is a professional guide who has taken whitewater trips through the Grand Canyon. Norton got his start in 1996’s Primal Fear and earn a Best Supporting Actor nod for his performance. Since then, he has combined acting with activism. He has been on the board of Enterprise Community Partners since … Continue reading →

San Diego Zoo Renovates Polar Bear Exhibit to Teach About Global Warming

The San Diego Zoo has an incredible polar bear exhibit, but it has just been renovated with education in mind. The climate changes have been hard on polar bears in the wild. Their natural habitats are dwindling and their food supplies are disappearing. The world famous San Diego Zoo’s Polar Bear Plunge exhibit hopes to educate visitors about the effect of global warming. There are three bears at the Polar Bear Plunge exhibit – 15-year-old Chinook and her nine-year-old brother Kalluk and sister Tatqiq. The $1 million renovation features “the world’s first moveable experience wall.” This wall will be removed … Continue reading →