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As the holidays get stressful, the first thing to get dropped is often our exercise routine. This is rather unfortunate because exercise is a tool we have to help eliminate stress and the extra pounds that come from munching on…
Around 30 million Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. annually according to the National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA), an organization that represents Christmas tree growers. Unfortunately, just 69 percent are recycled into mulch. I’ve unhappily observed too many dumpster-abandoned trees…
Thanksgiving is about more than just the Turkey (or Tofurky for that matter). It can be a time to show gratitude and give thanks for all the good that you experience in your own life. If you’re looking for ways…
This past week I was exposed to the photography work of Chris Jordan. He recently returned from an expedition to Midway Island to photograph a shocking scene of what is happening because of human plastic consumption. This fate is not…
Miguel Nelson and Sherry Walsh are the eclectic, environmental visionaries responsible for the reconstruction and redesign of two of L.A.’s greenest event spaces, Marvimon House and SmogShoppe. Both are indoor and outdoor fortresses lusciously filled with native vegetation and vintage…
The crisp air, the colors and onset of the holidays season, Halloween is nothing but a big ol’ treat for me!! From October 1st on, I relish each day by burning pumpkin candles and planning which haunted houses to hit…
There is an assumption that in order to be green, you need to spend money. This week on YDT we’ve decided to disprove that statement by focusing on different ways to go green without spending green. For active lifestyle, we’re…
In my last post on YDT, I talked about Solar Economics 101 and how solar power has finally become affordable. But as much as I love solar and want every home to have it, I gotta be honest: It’s not…
During the month of October, supporters of the Fair Trade movement educate and inform the public about the issues regarding Fair Trade. This year on YDT, were doing things a little differently. We’re proud to say that we have signed…
For years everyone has been saying how great yoga is for mind and your body (the environment as your workout is human powered). As a person with lower back injuries, I can attest to the benefits of a yoga practice….
For years, when I’ve talked to people about solar, I always heard the same response: “Solar’s a nice idea, but it’s too expensive.” I couldn’t argue with that a couple of years ago, but in 2009, things are different. Today,…
Labor Day has come and gone, marking the official end of summer. The kids are back in school, summer hours at jobs have ceased and everyone is back to the grind. It is very easy to slip into daydreams of…
Can buying handmade save the world? The people at Etsy Earth certainly think so and with good reason. Buying handmade often means supporting local artists, small business and minimizing your impact on the planet (since hand made items do not…
Between Michelle Obama and Victory gardens, growing your own food has been all the rage this year. However, for Christy Wilhelmi aka The Gardenerd this wonderful passion has been a part of her lifestyle for a very long time. Christy…
Summer isn’t over yet, and who wouldn’t love to have their own, personal travel agent that customizes every detail from the destination all the way to your meals? Whether you are eco friendly, health conscious or want to do some…
In our everyday busy lives, our body maintenance is often the first to go. Unfortunately, without strong bodies we don’t work to the best of our ability. If you too have fallen off the workout bandwagon, then Soma Get Fit…
On August 29, Pink Cloud Events is excited to hand over the tricks and resources in our goody bag of green wedding planning to newly engaged indie brides and grooms at “Soi-Meme: the independent eco-bridal salon.” At the request of…
Did you move to LA to make it big in the film biz, but found that your heart’s green calling wasn’t being fulfilled? (I know I did.) Cheer up, for Hollywood and green are coming together for the 1st Annual…
Adhering to the summer theme, what says summer more than camping? Whether you rough it, tent it, camper or RV it, you tend to not have all the comforts and accoutrements of home when sleeping under the stars. Because of…
Anyone who has surfed or knows a surfer is privy to the unspoken surfers’ code to care for and respect the ocean-after all it is the source of such amazing waves. Well now some of the biggest names in the…
We’re halfway through bathing suit season and that means one thing-it’s time to crank up the cardio to ensure that extra confidence at the beach. As an active person myself, I am always looking for new ways to challenge my…
It is difficult to escape the massive budget problems that currently face California. From having the lowest bond ratings in the U.S. to having to pay our bills with IOUs and the multitude of lay offs and cuts to public…
Do you feel the earth in your community screaming for help? Are you enraged by browning, deserted plots of land camouflaging your beautiful neighborhood? Do you have what it takes to be a guerilla warrior-fighting for our planet and the…
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