When you make coffee at home, do you throw out your cup every day? So then why does Starbucks throw out countless cups, even when people are drinking their java in the store. For a company that markets itself as “conscious”, they sure don’t offer their customers many options to stay green. I’ve only been to one Starbucks where ceramic cups were offered, and when I got my coffee there was a nice layer of dust in the foam.
(Via Justin)

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We’ve managed to stay decidedly apolitical this election season, but here’s a last ditch chance to put some green into people’s decision making. There are enough relatives, friends, signs, and robocalls telling you how to vote tomorrow, but how about a little emotion being stirred up for our future? A sample from Supertramp’s “Child of Vision” appears courtesy of my mp3 collection.

This week, we’re in Richmond, California visiting Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park. Park Ranger Naomi Torres gives us an inside look at the past, present, and future of this iconic park in the East Bay.

If you need to dispose of E-waste and you want to support the fight against breast cancer, check out recycleforbreastcancer.com. I’ve used the service over the years, primarily to recycle ink jet cartridges, but they will also recycle everything from cellphones, old computers, toner, and magnetic storage. Just check and see if the item you want to recycle is supported, sign up for a pre-paid label and RFBC will mail you a postage sticker so that you can send the item free of charge.

In this episode, we get the inside scoop from Carrie Ellett, National Program Director for Girls For A Change, a national organization that empowers girls to create social change in their own community. Started in the Bay Area, they are quickly expanding to cities all across America with their National Tour. Check it out and click here to find out how to help!

In this TED talk, Paul Stamets makes the case for saving species of fungi whose mycelium may be able to create energy, sequester carbon, naturally kill pests, and protect us from global pandemics. This video is rich with insights on the power of mushrooms. Check out how you can get involved at www.fungi.com and if you haven’t watched free TED talks, get your world class education here.

Conscious rap is world-wide and being used to inform farmers of new tools. In Africa, Maasai rapper Mr. Ebbo is the spokesperson for The MoneyMaker,a foot-powered pump developed and marketed by the non-proft KickStart. The pump is insurance against drought, helping small farmers irrigate crops. I wish all rappers sold out in this way:
(via Justin)