Green Daily http://www.greendaily.com Green Daily http://www.greendaily.com/media/feed_logo.gif Green Daily http://www.greendaily.com en-us Copyright 2010 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Hospitals Can Be Green Toohttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/31/hospitals-can-be-green-too/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/31/hospitals-can-be-green-too/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/31/hospitals-can-be-green-too/#commentsFiled under:

hospitalCreating a more earth-friendly environment especially where patients go to heal is something I've been waiting to see. In a place that uses loads of energy for lighting and equipment plus plenty of chemicals to sanitize spaces it would be nice to see it try greener strategies wherever it can. In the seaside town of Split, Croatia a new medical center has been designed by 3HLD. Taking the typical structure they then added green spaces inside the building as well as a protective outer shell that acts as a sunscreen. The additional connection to nature ensures patients and doctors are never far from natural light, natural ventilation or gorgeous seaside views.

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]]>3HLDcroatiahospitalmedical centerMedicalCenterLaura MalesichTue, 31 Mar 2009 17:31:00 ESTNapkinshttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/31/tip-of-the-day-napkins/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/31/tip-of-the-day-napkins/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/31/tip-of-the-day-napkins/#commentsFiled under:

Resist the stacks of napkins given from fast-food joints and eateries.

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]]>compost napkinsCompostNapkinsnapkinnapkinspaper napkinsPaperNapkinsrecycle napkinsRecycleNapkinsLaura MalesichTue, 31 Mar 2009 07:40:00 ESTMod Green Pod Wallpaperhttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/30/tip-of-the-day-mod-green-pod-wallpaper/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/30/tip-of-the-day-mod-green-pod-wallpaper/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/30/tip-of-the-day-mod-green-pod-wallpaper/#commentsFiled under:

Choose eco-friendly wallpaper and save yourself from toxin-leaching textiles.

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]]>mod green podmod green pod wallpaperModGreenPodModGreenPodWallpaperwallpaperLaura MalesichMon, 30 Mar 2009 07:46:00 ESTPippi Stool for Kidshttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/26/pippi-stool-for-kids/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/26/pippi-stool-for-kids/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/26/pippi-stool-for-kids/#commentsFiled under: ,

stoolFlat-pack furniture makes so much sense! Easy to ship, simple to store, and incredibly innovative. The children's Pippi stool, designed by Ragnheidur Osp Sigurdardottir (say that three times fast!), captures both modern laser-cut design and traditional antique curves while keeping green sensibilities in mind. This vintage perch is only thirteen inches tall and costs between $68 and $90. You can buy it in either red, green or birch and keep it close to craft tables, kitchen counters or computer desks.

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]]>flat pack stoolFlatPackStoolkids furnitureKidsFurniturepippipippi stoolPippiStoolLaura MalesichThu, 26 Mar 2009 16:38:00 ESTMagazine Mayhemhttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/24/tip-of-the-day-magazine-mayhem/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/24/tip-of-the-day-magazine-mayhem/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/24/tip-of-the-day-magazine-mayhem/#commentsFiled under:

Stop purchasing magazines and save some green (and some trees)!

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]]>bookshopbookstorelibrarymagazinemagazinesLaura MalesichTue, 24 Mar 2009 07:47:00 ESTTiny Herb Gardenhttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/23/tip-of-the-day-tiny-herb-garden/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/23/tip-of-the-day-tiny-herb-garden/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/23/tip-of-the-day-tiny-herb-garden/#commentsFiled under:

Don't miss out on growing your own herbs.

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]]>egglingegglingsherb gardenHerbGardenherbsLaura MalesichMon, 23 Mar 2009 07:33:00 ESTBeauty Swappinghttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/16/tip-of-the-day-beauty-swapping/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/16/tip-of-the-day-beauty-swapping/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/16/tip-of-the-day-beauty-swapping/#commentsFiled under:

Clear out your cosmetics and swap with your friends!

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]]>beauty partybeauty swapBeautyPartyBeautySwapcosmetics swapcosmetics tradeCosmeticsSwapCosmeticsTradeLaura MalesichMon, 16 Mar 2009 07:32:00 ESTA Better Lip Balmhttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/03/tip-of-the-day-plant-based-chapstick/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/03/tip-of-the-day-plant-based-chapstick/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/03/03/tip-of-the-day-plant-based-chapstick/#commentsFiled under:

Give up your petroleum-based lip balm for a greener alternative.

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]]>burts beesBurtsBeeschapstickeco lipsEcoLipslip balmLipBalmmiessence jaffaMiessenceJaffapetroleumvegetable oilVegetableOilLaura MalesichTue, 03 Mar 2009 07:47:00 ESTA Better TPhttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/24/tip-of-the-day-a-better-tp/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/24/tip-of-the-day-a-better-tp/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/24/tip-of-the-day-a-better-tp/#commentsFiled under:

Switch to earth-friendly TP!

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]]>greener toilet paperGreenerToiletPaperrecycled toilet paperrecycled TPRecycledToiletPaperRecycledTptoilet paperToiletPaperLaura MalesichTue, 24 Feb 2009 07:22:00 ESTReused Boxeshttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/23/tip-of-the-day-reused-boxes/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/23/tip-of-the-day-reused-boxes/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/23/tip-of-the-day-reused-boxes/#commentsFiled under:

Moving? Don't use new boxes -- discover used options.

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]]>box cycleBoxCyclecardboard boxesCardboardBoxesfree moving boxesFreeMovingBoxesreused boxesReusedBoxesused cardboard boxesUsedCardboardBoxesLaura MalesichMon, 23 Feb 2009 07:31:00 ESTGuyot Designs for People On-the-Go http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/21/guyot-designs-for-people-on-the-go/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/21/guyot-designs-for-people-on-the-go/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/21/guyot-designs-for-people-on-the-go/#commentsFiled under: , ,

bowlI love anything that is multi-purpose, simple, and green too! Whether you're a parent, adventurer, weekend warrior, outdoor explorer or always on the road you'll appreciate Guyot Designs' line of eco-friendly alternatives to disposable bottles, utensils and bowls. Squishy Bowls are foldable, packable, microwavable and easy to clean. Guyot Utensils offer 5-in-1 capability with two simple tools also available in Micro-Bites. Lastly, the Firefly turns your water bottle into an instant lantern which is just too cool for words. Check out the gallery below and imagine how well Guyot Designs would fit into your green lifestyle. (FYI - You can buy them at REI, Dicks Sporting Goods and Eastern Mountain Sports).

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Gallery: Guyot Designs

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]]>firefly bottleFireflyBottleguyot designsGuyotDesignssilicon utensilssilicone bowlsSiliconeBowlsSiliconUtensilssquishysquishy bowlsSquishyBowlsLaura MalesichSat, 21 Feb 2009 09:03:00 ESTThe First Puppy Gets Green Housinghttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/21/the-first-puppy-gets-green-housing/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/21/the-first-puppy-gets-green-housing/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/21/the-first-puppy-gets-green-housing/#commentsFiled under:

dog houseAlthough the first pooch has not been chosen yet the impending purchase has prompted Sustainable Pet Design to create the perfect shelter for the future fur ball. The stately yet eco-friendly design is made from red cedar and features a green roof that provides extra space for plants. The cedar used is from previously felled trees donated and the house will also feature low-VOC paints from AC+DC. Typically sustainably built houses from SPD cost between $1,000 and $3,000 depending on the size but I imagine this 'First Pet House' will be donated? Check out the gallery for more innovative and green pet house designs.

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Gallery: Sustainable Pet Housing

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]]>doghousegreen doghouseGreenDoghouseobamaobama dogobama doghouseObamaDogObamaDoghouseLaura MalesichSat, 21 Feb 2009 08:02:00 ESTTip of the Day - Apple Cider Vinegarhttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/17/tip-of-the-day-apple-cider-vinegar/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/17/tip-of-the-day-apple-cider-vinegar/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/17/tip-of-the-day-apple-cider-vinegar/#commentsFiled under:

Use apple cider vinegar for multiple household uses.

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]]>apple cider vinegarAppleCiderVinegarvinegarLaura MalesichTue, 17 Feb 2009 07:43:00 ESTUndies Reusable? http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/10/undies-reusable/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/10/undies-reusable/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/10/undies-reusable/#commentsFiled under:

underwearIt's always a hard thing to have items you no longer need but still have use left in them. Underwear has to be one of the hardest to find a new home but there are a few options. Surprisingly you can donate them to the local Goodwill or Salvation Army as long as they are in great shape. You can also submit them to Patagonia for their 'Common Threads' program recycling old clothing to make new pieces. Lastly, and my personal favorite, you can donate new or gently used under garments to Project Underwear (or P.U.) which supplies children in third world countries with skivvies. Plenty of options for those underoos.

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]]>common threadsCommonThreadsdonate undiesDonateUndiesfeaturedpantiespatagonia common threadsPatagoniaCommonThreadsproject underwearProjectUnderwearskivviesunderwearundiesLaura MalesichTue, 10 Feb 2009 15:31:00 ESTLocal Food Movement Grows Even in Recessionhttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/10/local-food-movement-grows-even-in-recession/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/10/local-food-movement-grows-even-in-recession/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/10/local-food-movement-grows-even-in-recession/#commentsFiled under:

onionsAs the economy brings challenges to everyone it's interesting to note what changes people make in everyday habits like food purchasing. Although from 1986 to 2006 the use of grocery stores lost a little to the big box store competition like WalMart it seems that more local food vendors are gaining ground. CSA's (community supported agriculture) and farmer's markets have increased exponentially over the past twenty years. Plus organic food is increasing in popularity as well. Food may be surging in price but at least more individuals are choosing local sources more often than before.

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]]>csafarmers marketFarmersMarketlocal foodlocal food movementLocalFoodLocalFoodMovementlocavorelocavore statisticsLocavoreStatisticsLaura MalesichTue, 10 Feb 2009 14:32:00 ESTTip of the Day - Reusable Lint Removerhttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/10/tip-of-the-day-reusable-lint-remover/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/10/tip-of-the-day-reusable-lint-remover/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/10/tip-of-the-day-reusable-lint-remover/#commentsFiled under:

Drop the tape-covered lint roller for a reusable version.

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]]>lint brushlint removerlint rollerLintBrushLintRemoverLintRollerreusablereusable lint brushReusableLintBrushLaura MalesichTue, 10 Feb 2009 07:47:00 ESTTip of the Day - Kill the Flu Bug in Your Homehttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/09/tip-of-the-day-kill-the-flu-bug-in-your-home/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/09/tip-of-the-day-kill-the-flu-bug-in-your-home/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/09/tip-of-the-day-kill-the-flu-bug-in-your-home/#commentsFiled under:

Kill the flu bug in your home without the toxicity of bleach.

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]]>bleachbleach alternativesBleachAlternativeshydrogen peroxideHydrogenPeroxidevinegarLaura MalesichMon, 09 Feb 2009 07:49:00 ESTKAYU Bamboo Shadeshttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/06/kayu-bamboo-shades/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/06/kayu-bamboo-shades/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/06/kayu-bamboo-shades/#commentsFiled under:

sunglassesSustainable style doesn't just have to refer to your clothes or jewelry. Accessories like handbags and belts have been highlighted before but what about sunglasses? KAYU has that part covered with their cool, handcrafted bamboo shades. This oversized pair combines fashionable style with a sustainable resource playing to your green ideals. Plus, KAYU has a unique relationship with Unite for Sight providing a $50 donation towards sight-saving surgery for every pair sold. Protect your own eyes, the environment and other people's sight all with one item.

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]]>bamboo shadesbamboo sunglassesBambooShadesBambooSunglasseskayukayu designKayuDesignunite for sightUniteForSightLaura MalesichFri, 06 Feb 2009 10:33:00 ESTH&M Organic Spring Line for '09http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/06/handm-organic-spring-line-for-09/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/06/handm-organic-spring-line-for-09/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/06/handm-organic-spring-line-for-09/#commentsFiled under:

clothesSpring fashion will be blowing into stores soon and with that more organic options! H & M has once again committed to offering organic fashion items as part of their Spring 2009 line. The combined versatility, style and, of course, eco-friendly nature of the clothing makes it quite appealing but offering it in mainstream shopping centers for a reasonable price is even better. Plus, the Swedish-born company has extended their commitment to use organic cotton by 50% for 2009.

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Gallery: H&M Organic Line Spring 2009

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]]>h and mh and m spring 2009H MHAndMHAndMSpring2009HMorganic clothesOrganicClothesspring 2009Spring2009Laura MalesichFri, 06 Feb 2009 09:33:00 ESTLooolo's Sustainably-Made Play Foodhttp://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/06/looolos-sustainably-made-play-food/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/06/looolos-sustainably-made-play-food/http://www.greendaily.com/2009/02/06/looolos-sustainably-made-play-food/#commentsFiled under:

logoPlay food is one of many kids' favorite toys growing up. They can play grocery store, restaurant or just enjoy the fun of 'edible' combinations. Looolo's sustainable designs make this happy pastime more earth-friendly for your children's enjoyment. You have your choice of a PB & J, Bagel, Lox & Cream Cheese, or a Burger. Yum! Interestingly, this unique company's name is a visual representation of '100%' which symbolizes their commitment to every aspect of the design process making them an environmental leader among textile organizations. The addition of organic kid's toys is one more green example from this innovative operation.

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Gallery: Looolo's Play Food

PB & JBagel, Lox & Cream CheeseB is for Burger

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]]>looololooolo play foodLoooloPlayFoodorganicplay foodPlayFoodsustainableLaura MalesichFri, 06 Feb 2009 08:03:00 EST