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Money in your pocket for eco-driving?

One county in Florida is tackling the economy and the budget in an innovative way. Polk County Fleet Manager, Bob Stanton, has enacted a policy to financially remunerate drivers of county vehicles for saving fuel through eco-driving. Check out the video. I’d be interested to see if any other fleet managers out there are taking [...]

Welcome, President Obama

The Bush age has come to an end, and we’d like to take this opportunity to welcome President Obama to the oval office, on his first full day in the White House. The Inauguration yesterday was impressive, and awfully inspiring. I have high hopes that his Presidential term will build on the enthusiasm we all [...]

Enviro Expo coming to Atlanta

This is for all the Atlanta locals.

What: Enviro Expo shows you how to green your life
When: Nov. 14-15, 2008, from 10AM – 5PM
Where: Americas Mart in Atlanta. 240 Peachtree Street N.W. Building 3, Atlanta, GA
Why you want to go: There will be demonstrations of all types of green products and services. You can sample all [...]

Get your free scoop!

Starbucks isn’t the only one giving away incentives to vote. Ben & Jerrys is giving away a free scoop at participating scoop shops this evening from 5-8PM. Of course, I don’t think a free cup of coffee or a scoop of ice cream will bring out any extra voters who weren’t already planning on it, [...]

Cup o’ Joe

As an incentive to get out and vote, Starbucks is offering a free cup of coffee to voters! Thanks to Allie over at Allie’s Answers for pointing this out to us. Of course, you’ll want to have them put it in the reusable mug you bring with you, right? So as not to trash your [...]

Cold season in full swing

Thankfully, we’ve kept colds at bay in our house with some awesome Shaklee supplements for grown-ups and kids. But this study came out the other day, in Canada, and I have to say I’m not surprised. Basically, it notes that high-touch areas in the house are likely to be contaminated with cold-causing viruses like rotavirus.

Doorknobs, [...]

50 Must-read blogs for the conscientious consumer

Check out this post over at Organicasm. They have list of 50 must-read blogs, separated by category. I’d have to say, these are some of the best green blogs in the blogosphere. Parenting, home, food, etc. – there’s something for everyone there. (And you’ll see Broom Huggers is listed there too! Not to toot our [...]

Shower curtain ickies

As if the orangey-pinkish mildew growing on your shower curtain weren’t enough reason to chuck it and get a new one, there’s a new report out about vinyl shower curtains that may give you pause. Apparently that new shower curtain smell is caused by an onslaught of chemicals.
According to the study, over 28 days the [...]

One more reason to go all natural

A Lincoln, NE home went up in flames because of the cleaning chemicals. The homeowner was mopping the floor when the fumes from the cleaning product ignited the pilot on the furnace and water heater. Third degree burns.