Tag Archive: Eco-Friends

Bummas Giveaway Winners!

As Bummas graciously offered to give away two sets of their super absorbent and eco-friendly clothes for baby bums the world ’round, we have two! winners for this particular giveaway.

The first winner is… (imaginary drumroll, please): Commenter #12, Danielle!

And the second winner? Commenter #135, Amy H.!

Congratulations! ladies.

And a big thanks to everyone for entering!

Be sure to check back later this week as we’ll be featuring another great green giveaway for you to win!

An original 5 Minutes For Going Green post.

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Around The Greenosphere: Weekly Link Roundup

It’s been a busy week around the greenosphere!

Here are some highlights to get you through the blustery* weekend ahead:

  • CNN’s award-winning documentary Planet in Peril is back! Watch “Planet in Peril: Battle Lines” in HDTV on CNN at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, hosted by Anderson Cooper, chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Oprah Winfrey Show correspondent and National Geographic host Lisa Ling. This year the series examines the environmental conflicts between growing populations and natural resources. Don’t forget to tune in for the series’ regular night and time, Thursday nights at 9pm EST on CNN, or subscribe to the video podcasts.

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Around The Greenosphere: Weekly Link Roundup

  • Alison, at Homeschoolers’ Guide to the Galaxy, wrote a post this week sparking thought and discussion regarding green cooking and eating. It’s definitely a hot topic, and one worth pondering and researching further, no matter where you are personally in your great green journey.
  • Deb and her “marauding band of vintage avengers” are perpetually asking you, “Did you buy that new?” This site is a great resource for great vintage finds, and for creative ideas on what you can do with them! Reduce reuse, repurpose.
  • Lori Ann over at Simple Makes has a great and informative series of posts on composting geared toward those living in apartments, or in houses sans a lot of yard space.

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