Being a girl who likes a good concert or two (ok, MANY) in my lifetime, one thing that’s always bothered me is all the waste. Even at small venue concerts there’s tons of plastic beer and water bottles, paper decor, all that energy needed to power the show, and so on.

According to a piece in The Desert Sun, Phish, a band who draws major crowds is aiming to cut down on some of that waste.
Some perks for the environment that have been implemented at Phish shows include…

Phish water bottles you can refill for free and which cut down on plastic …read more

I just got an email from greenexchange.com regarding a world wide event called “Earth Hour”.
Green Exchange is proud to be a sponsor of Earth Hour, a global initiative designed to raise awareness about climate change and to demonstrate that by working together, we can make a difference.
On February 15th, Mayor Daley announced that Chicago is the official flagship city for this important worldwide event where for one hour Saturday, March 29th – from 8 p.m to 9 p.m. — residents, businesses, landmarks and organizations are being asked to voluntarily turn off their lights to reduce energy consumption.
I don’t know …read more

For those of you in or close to the Bay area in California, here’s a cool looking event set to happen towards the end of this month. Saturday April 29th, from 12 noon until 5 pm, the 3rd Annual Green Home Expo and Energy Symposium will take place at Civic Center Park in Berkeley.
More than 75 businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies will come together to offer the community insight into sustainable living. Exhibits will include solar energy systems, biodiesel vehicles, a solar energy workshop for kids, and a variety of green building materials and furnishings.
Check out the …read more