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sesame street – its not easy being green

“It’s Not Easy Being Green” by Kermit The Frog
(written by Joe Raposo for the first season of Sesame Street 1969-1970)
It’s not that easy being green
Having to spend each day the color of the leaves
When I think it could be nicer being red, or yellow [...]

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* In this third edition of LABEL SAVVY!, we expose some of the most common toxic chemicals found in everyday bodycare and cosmetics products, while offering ways to seek out and identify truly natural, non-toxic alternatives (including D.I.Y.)!
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Serving Up a Weekly Helping of
Sustainable & Organic Gardening, Food, Health, and Community
by Adam Brockman & Aireen [...]

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* Journey down “The New Main Street” of green businesses and eco-friendly, fair trade gifts, plus check out our preview of the newly released documentary What Would Jesus Buy? *

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Serving Up a Weekly Helping of
Sustainable & Organic Gardening, Food, Health, and Community
by Adam Brockman & Aireen Joven, November 2007, #37
THIS WEEK’S DISH -
THE [...]

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“We don’t expect the fire department to turn a profit. It would be an appalling thought. And the reason we don’t is because it’s a life and death issue. Well, healthcare is a life and death issue.”
- Michael Moore, Oscar-Winning Filmmaker,
interviewed by Oprah Winfrey on the 5th of June 2007
“Health care is an essential [...]

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* For three organic jam-packed days at Chicago’s McCormick Place, we attended the 7th Annual All Things Organic conference and trade show, which highlighted the potential of organic, conscious businesses to be successful AND have a positive impact on the world. Check out raw and organic delights like guilt-free cacao coconut butters, gluten-free vegan baked [...]

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* Our inspiring, delicious, and consciousness-raising experience at Chicago’s first ever Green Festival on Earth Day weekend. We review vegan food and drink, talk a little about the low-waste, green management of the festival, organic clothing, and eco-books for kids & grownups. Speakers included Bill McKibben, Frances Moore Lappe, David Korten, and Presidential Candidate [...]

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* Step it up for the planet. Notes on Bill McKibben’s Step It Up 2007 national grassroots gatherings to stop global warming, how you can make a big impact to stop climate change with simple choices – by eating a local organic animal-friendly diet, and Chicago’s first ever Green Festival – A PARTY WITH A [...]

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* The differences between organic and chemical farming, including research documenting the harmful effects on human and planetary health of pesticides, chemical fertilizers, GMOs, and factory farming of animals. Also covers nutritional, flavor, and overall health benefits of buying and growing organic, plus resources and websites to learn more. *
 
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Serving Up a [...]

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