New Hubway System Keeps Boston’s Youth Moving
Categories: Current Events, TNGG Boston
A new innovation is gliding through the streets of Beantown, and this time it’s not those ridiculous Segways, but a new, state-of-the-art, bike-sharing program called The Hubway.
SunChips releases second attempt at green bag
Categories: Business
In response to the social media outcry following the release of the loudest chip bag ever, FritoLay has released a quieter version.
The Green Industry Needs YOU! Here’s Why
Categories: Career Week
The process of constructing and operating a building, both residential and commercial, is being viewed from another prospective (finally!). For the first time in a long time, people are considering how they live and work and how it affects our planet. And we need more of them.
Create an Alternative: DIY Dryer Sheet Pillow
Categories: Lifestyle
Laundry is one of life’s necessary evils. However, it can still be harmful to your health as well as the environment. These little pillows are an eco-friendly, cost-effective substitute for traditional dryer sheets and their toxic by-products.
A German St. Patrick’s Day
Categories: Lifestyle
In kilometers, I’m closer to Ireland than I’ve ever been on St. Patrick’s Day. Culturally, however, I’ve never been farther away. I’m studying abroad in Germany and to the locals, March 17th is just another day. Donning green and raising a pint to the Irish might be more important this year than ever to my American [...]
Do you consider the environmental impact of your transportation?
Categories: Lifestyle
If there’s a choice between flying and taking a train, what’s your preference? Would you take public transportation over driving if it required more time and effort? Will your next car be a hybrid or SUV? It’s easy to complain about the environment, but will you make a personal sacrifice or at least a commitment [...]
The Interview: Lucy Setian, environmental blogger
Categories: The Interview
By Andreana “Addy” Drencheva Lucy Setian just won the overall impact award on TH!NK ABOUT IT: Climate Change, a 3 month blogging competition with a focus on the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (COP15) in December 2009 and organized by the European Journalism Centre. She blogs on everything green from eco-sex to Bulgarian green initiatives [...]