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A couple of years ago, there was a small movement to sever the legs of those who wore their pants tucked into their boots. Not literally, but even Facebook groups were created in revolt. » read more

I was in Los Angeles this weekend attending Opportunity Green 2008 with about 449 other folks. It was a great event that attracted a multitude of green entreprenuers, corporate officers and representatives from government and non-profit organizations. » read more

 ‘Tis the season for autumn leaves, a crisp breeze and every magazine in America talking about a fall fashion overhaul. Obviously, the most eco-friendly thing to do would be to disregard the hype and dust off last year’s sweaters, but let’s be honest: Even green-minded folk get the urge to shop now and again. The question is, what’s the most sustainable way to update your closet? » read more

EcoDiscoveries enzymatic plant-based line of products is "100% natural, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly. » read more

One of the first things to happen when you start storing trash in your basement is that you think a lot about “stuff”. The stuff we buy, the stuff that stuff all comes packaged in, the stuff we throw away.  Stuff, Stuff,Stuff.  It’s everywhere, and in many ways, it has become endemic to who we are. » read more

I still would not buy one darn thing from the Neiman Marcus Christmas Catalog.  It takes pretentious to the next level.  How can anyone justify spending $73,000 on a cell phone studded with 7.2 carats of white and pink diamonds?  Or buying your own submarine for $1.44 Million.  Just because you can doesn't mean that you should!  So many people have truely lost sight of what is really important in life and are too absorbed with keeping up with the Jones'!  Knowing that there are people in this country without healthcare I could not walk around talking on my $73,000 cell phone!  What » read more

I have seen some blogs about everyones efforts so I thought I would share mine as well.  I have been going green for some time.  I can't give you an exact date but it has been years. » read more

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By Gawky Green  » read more

Although style and fashion are limited to the individual, a trend that we can all flaunt in vogue is the “health conscious saving of the environment.” You may be wearing an organic tee, perhaps one that is embellished with a whimsical promotion of being Green, but if your laundry duty consists of dryer sheets your attempts at environmentalism are counterproductive.

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Hooray! I have finally moved closer to work!

I now live in the way-hip city of Royal Oak and have therefore increased my awesomeness factor by about a bazillion. True that.

Here's the deal:

In one fell swoop, I managed to cut my drive from from 17 miles (each way) to 6. That, by the way, means I now get to sleep in until the time I used to leave for work.

Uber cool.
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I've been embarrassed all day for the those reporters in hooded windbreakers on location at the beach talking about the storm. Their sleeves weren't flapping, the hoods weren't wet and the sea behind them was calm yet they were working to drum up a sense of urgency.

They're getting wet now. The rain is steady, daylight is gone and the wind is picking up. My dining room is full of wicker furniture from the porch and the palm trees on the porch are lying down.

I've slowed down my movement somewhat - I'm stumped interpreting the red band scrolling words across the bottom of the TV screen "ordered voluntary evacuation". Can they order someone to volunteer? They are talking about my neighborhood.

Just now the weather man on the air stopped to stare a a piece of paper handed to him. "There's no way Fay is going to head further to the west," he said" The storm is coming in right here in Southwest Florida. The storm surge is going to be your biggest issue folks."

We live on the waterfront. » read more

The Weather Channel guy is sometimes misinformed. I know this because he told me the winds in my neighborhood are at about 25 mph. He is quite wrong. I'm on the porch and the tree branches are barely moving.

Local forecasters are calling Tropical Storm Fay "the Joker" for its elusive tendencies. Hurricane modeling predictions are inconsistent and the storm is unpredictable. No one is excessively concerned on my street. At our house, we've gathered up all our loose items and put them inside, which is a real bonus for me. » read more

Aug 14, 2008
Outlaws of Nature

In 15 years of private sector work in sustainability, I was often asked by company executives, “What’s the business case?” Meaning, prove the profitability of going green. How will this increase shareholder value? What’s the impact on Wall Street? Like so many colleagues, I struggled to come up with an answer that was analytically and financially sound. I failed. » read more

Lollapalooza 2008. » read more