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Can't think of what to get the #1 man in your life for Father's Day? Check out these green gifts for dad. Go green Dad, go!
Rockin' Dad
Hook up your music-loving Dad (or in-need-of-musical-taste Dad) with an iTunes online gift certificate. Dad can pick his own tracks , and you can take all the waste from wrapping, packaging, and plastic CD cases outta the mix.
Fishin' Dad
Bottle Cap Lures are lures made from soda and beer bottle caps -- that really work. Keeps the caps out of landfills, new materials out of production, and Dad out on the water reeling 'em in.
Gadget Dad
Splurge on you Dad by giving him the Solio Hybrid Charger to recharge his cell phone, MP3 player, digital camera, and all the other electronic stuff he manages to cram into his pockets -- all with stored-up power from the sun (free power - woo-hoo!) or the socket.
Organic Dad
Every man deserves a little R&R....pamper him with an Every Man gift basket from Lula Organics. Includes skin-soothing, paraben-free Every Man Jack shave gel, body wash, and face wash; soap from Pangea Organics; a recycled, reusable razor; and a wooden body brush.
Sporty Dad
Green Tee Time! Nothing says "I love you, Dad" like these Eco Golf Balls. They are water-soluble golf balls that dissolve in water after 96 hours, so he won't be leaving plastic evidence of his birdies and bogies for millennia.
Source: Ideal Bite, "Top 10 Best Eco-Gifts for Father's Day," viewed June 17, 2009
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Exams are done. Papers are turned in. Your scored a date with the cutie from Econ. However, your dorm looks like it's hit by a hurricane and your parents will be here in less that 24 hours to pick you up. Avoid throwing stuff away this year with these great recommendations...
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Treat your mother well this Mother's Day. Check out these eco-friendly gifts.
For the Cookin' Mom....
After all of those years of homecooking, your mom deserves some updated and eco-friendly kitchenware. Bambu offers elegant and minimalist bowls and utensils are a useful addition any kitchen. Made from 100% organically grown bamboo, each item is constructed of renewable materials by a manufacturer working to integrate safe and sustainable business practices in China.
For the Pampered Mom...
Pamper the most important lady in your life with handmade soaps, rich bath and body oils. Stop by Body Time on on Telegraph Ave.
For the Sporty Mom...
Perfect for the mom who likes to get outdoors, Patagonia has a wide collection of threads and gear. You can track the footprint of your goods with the Footprint Chronicles feature.
For the Metropolitan Mom....
Does your mother want a green thumb but doesn't have the space? Give her a "Garden in a Bag". Choose from basil, cilantro, chives, dill, lavender, oregano, parsley, and sage, or get them all. It's a no-hassle system that works in well in all types of kitchens and homes.
For any Mom....
Quality time together. Nothing says "Mom, you're the greatest!" more than an afternoon with your mom. If your mom is local, take her out for a walk, hike, bike ride, or trip to the Berkeley Rose Garden. If that's not her style, make her a farm fresh dinner with goodies from the Farmer's Market. It's fun, easy on the budget, and a great way to say thanks.
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Still looking for a gift for Mom? Why not go green this year and give her an inspiring and eco-friendly gift? Show mom you care about her -- and mother earth -- by sponsoring a Wild Place in her name! A virtual Wild Place sponsorship helps to preserve America’s wild legacy, and shows you care about our beautiful places. Choose from the Everglades National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Yosemite National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Acadia National Park. Maybe next year you can go there together!
Help protect these wild places and the wildlife that live there. A virtual sponsorship in her name only costs $20 and comes with a letter of recognition, personalized certificate of sponsorship, fact sheet with fun facts about the special place and the wildlife that live there, and a frameable picture of your special Wild Place. More info.
Source: Sierra Club
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The law schools at UC Berkeley and UCLA recently launched a new environment blog, Legal Planet, to help more people become aware of climate change, energy, and environmental law and policy. The collaborative blog reports on research from the law schools’ think tanks and legal scholars. Legal Planet gives readers valuable insight on the latest developments, including new environmental policies, federal and state legislation that impact renewable energy, and Supreme Court decisions. Click here to check out their blog.
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On Berkeley’s Campus, the universal usage of iPods cannot be denied. We listen while we walk to class, study, eat, workout, and even for some, when we sleep. So what does all this iPod use mean? Lucky for us, it means we have access to our favorite music 24/7, making waiting for the bus or other mundane activities more bearable. Unfortunately it also means that with a battery life of 12-14 hours iPods are constantly being charged, contributing to energy use and pollution. Instead of continuing to plug you iPod into the wall, consider some of these green ways to charge up instead! For more ways to charge your iPod in an environmentally friendly fashion, check out 7 Green Ways to Charge Your iPod.
Source: “7 Green Ways to Charge Your iPod”, Planet Green, viewed March 20, 2009
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The PLAYgreen Festival
Friday, February 20th at Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Union
Join thousands of UC Berkeley students, campus and community supporters as they touch, taste, feel, experience and learn about the latest products, fashions, technology, services, sounds, cuisine and career opportunities from the very best local and national eco-friendly companies.
Hosted by Cal Recreational Sports, admission to the ultimate eco-experiential festival is FREE!
The PLAYgreen Initative
Created by Cal Recreational Sports, PLAYgreen is our initiative that provides eco-friendly resources, news, information and solutions for individuals who want to play, work and live a greener lifestyle.
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Event Schedule
10:00am – 4:00pm — Green Exhibitors Hall
10:30am – 4:00pm
12:00 – 2:00pm — Green Eats
2:00 – 3:00 pm — Eco- Fashion Show
Schedule subject to change without notice!
A special thanks to the Cal student group BEACN for their hard work in helping Cal Rec Sports develop the PLAYgreen Festival!
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Green Steps
Featuring How To Workshops for Living Green presented by the following community and Cal student groups.
Schedule of workshops and presenters subject to change without notice.
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Electric Bike Test Rides
· Brought to you by UlTRA Motors
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Green Eats
Featuring sustainable food samples from the following Bay Area Restaurants
12:00 – 2:00pm
Schedule of participating restaurants subject to change without notice!
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Eco Fashion Show
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Tired of driving round and round looking for a parking place while you’re running late for class? Not only are you wasting gas money, but you're increasing emissions that leave a negative footprint on our planet. But no worries, as UC Berkeley students have come up with a way to not only help you go Green, but give you a workout too.
Green Bike Share is a student-run, non-profit organization that was founded this year. The goal of Bike Share is to increase environmental, social and economic sustainability by renting out bicycles to the UC Berkeley students and city community. Their overall philosophy is to promote the use of bicycles, cut down on greenhouse emissions emitted by gas vehicles, and promote a healthy and sustainable lifestyle on campus and in the community.
For just $15 per semester, you can check out bicycles for up to 48 hours. The rental stand, which opened at the beginning of fall semester, is located next to the Cal Student Store on Lower Sproul Plaza.
Green Bike Share currently has a fleet of 20 bikes, but is hoping to have a total of 100 by next year. To keep you and the bike safe, locks and lights are given free of charge with bike rentals -- helmets can be purchased for $10.
For information on this great new program on campus check out this short video clip produced by CalTV , then visit the Bike Share website at www.greenbikeshare.net to get started. The program was also featured in a great article at green biz.
Source: Green Biz, Green Bike Share, Viewed October 16, 2008
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