In the living library, everyone is an open book. Founded in Europe by Ronni Abergel, a Danish anti-violence activist, the Living Library stages events around the world and has just been introduced in the US. "What we really need to do is give each person a chance to be seen and heard as an individual," explains Abergel. And a library is the perfect, neutral place to start the dialogue. "Readers" check out "books" by sitting down and talking to individuals whose lifestyles fall prey to preconceived notions-everyone from Buddhists to homeless people to police officers to vegans.
For Chicagoans, get over $8000 in local green savings with the 2008-2009 MeGoGreen Savings Guide for only $20. It is Chicagoland's path to living green.
To-Go Ware for those people who want to get food to go without all the waste of styrofoam containers and plastic utensils. They produce stainless steel food carriers, cotton carrier bags, ceramic cups, and a utensil set made of bamboo along with a 100% recycled plastic holder.
The EcoUsable bottle is a BPA-free, non-leaching stainless steel water bottle that filters your water as you drink it. They claim to remove 99.99% of pollutants as you drink.
Boskke Sky Planters are low-maintenance, air-purifying plants that hang down from the ceiling and are self-watering, provided that you refill them once or twice per month. They conserve water and floor space and are especially nice for people with little living space and/or people with pets.
From the January/February Body + Soul magazine -
Instead of tossing all of those holiday cards, mail them to St. Jude's Ranch for Children. The nonprofit uses donated greeting cards to create new card sets, and the proceeds help abused children.
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