The green cell phones and concept phones of 2009 represent a truly unique convergence of technology and innovative ideas. In compiling this list we were looking for cutting-edge renewable power sources, use of recycled or easily-recyclable materials, zero toxic substances, and enhanced capabilities. We’ve also included the use of recycled and minimized packaging and thinner [...]

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Where can you watch cast members from great Broadway musicals like “Finian’s Rainbow,” “Guys and Dolls,” “Mamma Mia!,” “9 to 5,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Ragtime,” “South Pacific,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Wicked” perform for the environment? For Broadway music lovers and environmentalists, the E-Waste collection event in New York last December 16th, hosted by [...]

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What to do with your post holiday waste. Photo: Inhabitat
Wondering what to do with all the garbage generated during the holidays? A year after the TVA disaster in Tennessee, are coal ash sites now regulated? Why did the world leaders fail to deliver a binding treaty in Copenhagen? Our choices for the Top 10 environment [...]

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Black, red, and green are the colors of Kwanzaa, the weeklong celebration (December 26 to January 1) in the United States honoring African heritage and tradition. Kwanzaa (derived from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning ‘first fruits of the harvest’) includes activities like candle-lighting, libations, story-telling, a feast, and gift giving.

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Third Level Crisis Intervention Center in Traverse City, Michigan, is currently conducting a cell phone collection and fund drive to help support Third Level’s crisis services.

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The Rotary Club of North Haven in Connecticut is currently conducting an ongoing cell phone collection fundraiser to benefit local charities through the collection of used cellular phones.

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A US Senator finally proposes the banning of bisphenol-A in the United States, NYC drafts a plan to combat climate change, a business proposal at Copenhagen, and the record high steel recycling rate in the US – these are among the Top 10 Stories of the week (Dec.14-20, 2009) – our selection from recycling and [...]

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These days I can’t seem to think of Copenhagen without thinking of the game charades, which our artsy-fartsy group back in college used to play every weekend – no offense to our Danish friends. But the NatGeo video above showcasing Danish families generating their own electricity through windpower is quite inspiring. I think it shows [...]

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A few weeks ago, we’ve written about Congo Gold and the horrible war in the Democratic Republic of Congo fueled by the world’s insatiable need for Congo’s minerals. It was a subject that was also thoroughly discussed in the CBS’ 60 Minutes report “Congo’s Gold.” We’re happy to note that as of November of this [...]

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Recycled water bottle chandelier by Organelle Design.
Here are some of the most interesting and relevant stories on recycling and the environment bookmarked at Green Options on the 2nd week of December:

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