Earth Day Movie Night: Environmental Disaster Movies As I was researching environmental disaster movies it was interesting to see how long this idea has been around that humans could destroy the earth simply by taking its resources for granted. Long before Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth, filmmakers and fiction writers were clearly aware that manmade pollution has a chance of bringing about an apocalyptic scenario here on earth.
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We've talked a lot about the environment and the effects we (and our furry friends) have on the planet. What do you know about Earth Day history. This banner's from the very first celebration ever – do you know when it took place, why, and who started it.
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Yesterday may have been Earth Day, but I'm all for going green 365 days a year. Sometimes I take the phrase very literally, like with this pretty, vintage silk floral top ($32), but it's all about the mindset, right?
Besides, I'm killing two birds (oh no I didn't) with one stone: The top will look Fab tucked into a high-waisted skirt, and wearing vintage is more eco-friendly than buying something new. Check and check.
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OK, I know you're probably sick of hearing me go on and on about recycling your old electronics, but I have an offer you won't be able to refuse. If you send your "gently-used" gadgets to Second Rotation, you'll get paid for them, in cash — simple as that. Fair enough, you may not get $500 for that old Toshiba TV hiding in the garage, but you will be dealing with a reputable company who offers free shipping for your goods and your gadget is going to a good home (not a landfill).
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Looking for another way to celebrate Earth Day. Then start a new Earth Day tradition by hosting an Earth Dinner. An Earth Dinner is a dinner where you know where each ingredient on your table comes from.
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As I was researching environmental disaster movies it was interesting to see how long this idea has been around that humans could destroy the earth simply by taking its resources for granted. Long before Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth, filmmakers and fiction writers were clearly aware that manmade pollution has a chance of bringing about an apocalyptic scenario here on earth. So, in honor of Earth Day I present a few movies that, in their own over-the-top ways urge audiences to heed the warnings of the day lest we succumb to a future worse than what these films imagined.
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In honor of Earth Week, American Apparel is offering 10 percent off organic items through May 1. My favorite tee is the Organic Fine Jersey Short Sleeve Tee ($14 originally, $15). This eco-chic tee is super soft and makes for a great layering piece.
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The National Wildlife Federation offers some great tips to turn your backyard into a wildlife habitat (and then make it certified). Show your commitment to conserving wildlife and provide elements from each of the five essential areas you'll learn about when you read more.
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Saving the planet, one glass at a time. This is the slogan for 360 Vodka an "eco-luxury" vodka. Although the vodka is distilled four times and then filtered five, it uses an energy-efficient process and creates very little waste.
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