Week 5 of our 7 week trivia challenge to test your environmental knowledge or EQ. Answer correctly and you can win a 100% organic cotton I AM GREEN shirt from RECYCLE ME.
This week's Trivia Challenge is focused on Organic Cotton.
QUESTIONS:
1. What country grows the most Organic Cotton?
2. By how much did Organic Cotton production increase worldwide?
3. Can farmer's use genetically modified organisms in Organic Cotton production?
RULES:
1. Send answers to contact@recyclemeorganictees.com Monday through Thursday (CST) with the heading "contest entry."
2. No entries will be accepted after Thursday.
3. Only one entry per person will be accepted.
4. Entrents who answer correctly will be entered into a drawing for a free shirt.
5. No Rainchecks. Winner is allowed to choose from any I AM GREEN shirt in stock.
6. Relatives of RECYCLE ME partners/employees are not elligible. This includes parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, first cousins, nieces and nephews.
The winner will receive a 100% organic cotton "I AM GREEN" t-shirt, preshrunk, USA grown and sewn, with water based dyes and inks. A t-shirt you can be proud to wear on Earth Day and every day. A t-shirt you can feel good about!
being green, living simply, enjoying health, and having fun
Monday, March 30, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
RECYCLE ME Week 4 Trivia Challenge Winner!
Monday, March 23rd I asked the following questions for a chance to win an I AM GREEN shirt:
QUESTIONS:
1. What percentage of the water on Earth is freshwater, or drinkable?
2. How much of Earth's freshwater is in glaciers and polar ice caps?
3. According to the UN, what percentage of people lack's access to safe drinking water?
BONUS: As of March 2009, what is the world's population?
The Answers:
1. Three percent of the Earths water is freshwater.
2. Two thirds of freshwater is in glaciers and polar ice caps.
3. According to the UN, 18% of the world's population does not have access to safe drinking water.
BONUS: As of March, 2009, there are 6.76 billion people on the planet.
WINNER: Katy Day Congratulations! And thanks to everyone who participated.
REMEMBER! Next Monday, March 30th we will post our next Trivia Challege.
Water is a precious resource. Water is necessary for life on Earth to exist. While doctors state that humans can go 4 - 6 weeks without food, a person can only survive 2 to 10 days without water.
QUESTIONS:
1. What percentage of the water on Earth is freshwater, or drinkable?
2. How much of Earth's freshwater is in glaciers and polar ice caps?
3. According to the UN, what percentage of people lack's access to safe drinking water?
BONUS: As of March 2009, what is the world's population?
The Answers:
1. Three percent of the Earths water is freshwater.
2. Two thirds of freshwater is in glaciers and polar ice caps.
3. According to the UN, 18% of the world's population does not have access to safe drinking water.
BONUS: As of March, 2009, there are 6.76 billion people on the planet.
WINNER: Katy Day Congratulations! And thanks to everyone who participated.
REMEMBER! Next Monday, March 30th we will post our next Trivia Challege.
Water is a precious resource. Water is necessary for life on Earth to exist. While doctors state that humans can go 4 - 6 weeks without food, a person can only survive 2 to 10 days without water.
Bird Watching: Things to do on and around Earth Day
On March 11th, Spring Bird Migration started and Chicago is in the path of a major migratory route. This presents Chicagoans with a great opportunity to see many different birds right here in the city, along the lakefront and the Chicago River.
You can include birding as a part of your Earth Day Celerbration any time over the next several weeks. Birdwatching can be enjoyed by anyone, including children, and is a great way to get kids outside and involved in nature.
Here are some suggestions to help you get started:
1. Bird Field Guide. You will need a field guide reference to help you identify the birds in your area. To start out you can borrow a book, get a used book or purchase one for around $12.00 to $20.00. There are several guides including North American, Eastern versus Western U.S., as well as beginners guides. I prefer the National Geographic North American Field Guide and my kids use the Peterson First Guide to Birds of N.A. Check out the beginning of these books for valuable tips on identifiying birds.
2. Binoculars. These come in all shapes and sizes and costs. See if you can borrow a pair to test out before buying your own. For city birding you won't need as powerful a pair as you would for other excursions. For me using binoculars is the trickiest part of birding. If takes some practice not only to train your eyes to look through them, but also to adjust them properly and fast enough.
3. Local Checklist. This can be the most helpful tool. A local checklist will tell you what birds you can find at what time of year in a local region. I always contact The Audubon Society when traveling for a local checklist. It helps narrow things down. Visit www.audubon.org/chapter for a listing of local Audubon chapters.
4. Notebook. This is to help you keep track of what birds you saw, where, and when. You can also include the weather conditions. I started off with a regular little notebook, but recently bought a beautiful birder's journal at Norton's USA. This information helps you become a better birder and learn about the birds in your area. It is also useful for bird counts. Organizations like the Audubon Society conduct regular bird counts to help them determine a number of things about bird populations.
Birding Etiquette. There are some simple rules for birding. Tread lightly and quitely. Have respect for Nature and fellow birders. Leave no trace.
Places to go around Chicago:
Almost anywhere along the Chicago River is great for birdwatching during Spring and Fall migration. Many migrating birds stay right within the river corridor.
The lakefront is another great spot. Try the Bird Sanctuary at Montrose Beach or by the Totem Pole at Addison. Another great location is Jackson Park or the Paul Douglas Nature Sanctuary.
For more information on bird watching and great birding spots visit www.audubon.org
Have Fun! And let me know what you find!
You can include birding as a part of your Earth Day Celerbration any time over the next several weeks. Birdwatching can be enjoyed by anyone, including children, and is a great way to get kids outside and involved in nature.
Here are some suggestions to help you get started:
1. Bird Field Guide. You will need a field guide reference to help you identify the birds in your area. To start out you can borrow a book, get a used book or purchase one for around $12.00 to $20.00. There are several guides including North American, Eastern versus Western U.S., as well as beginners guides. I prefer the National Geographic North American Field Guide and my kids use the Peterson First Guide to Birds of N.A. Check out the beginning of these books for valuable tips on identifiying birds.
2. Binoculars. These come in all shapes and sizes and costs. See if you can borrow a pair to test out before buying your own. For city birding you won't need as powerful a pair as you would for other excursions. For me using binoculars is the trickiest part of birding. If takes some practice not only to train your eyes to look through them, but also to adjust them properly and fast enough.
3. Local Checklist. This can be the most helpful tool. A local checklist will tell you what birds you can find at what time of year in a local region. I always contact The Audubon Society when traveling for a local checklist. It helps narrow things down. Visit www.audubon.org/chapter for a listing of local Audubon chapters.
4. Notebook. This is to help you keep track of what birds you saw, where, and when. You can also include the weather conditions. I started off with a regular little notebook, but recently bought a beautiful birder's journal at Norton's USA. This information helps you become a better birder and learn about the birds in your area. It is also useful for bird counts. Organizations like the Audubon Society conduct regular bird counts to help them determine a number of things about bird populations.
Birding Etiquette. There are some simple rules for birding. Tread lightly and quitely. Have respect for Nature and fellow birders. Leave no trace.
Places to go around Chicago:
Almost anywhere along the Chicago River is great for birdwatching during Spring and Fall migration. Many migrating birds stay right within the river corridor.
The lakefront is another great spot. Try the Bird Sanctuary at Montrose Beach or by the Totem Pole at Addison. Another great location is Jackson Park or the Paul Douglas Nature Sanctuary.
For more information on bird watching and great birding spots visit www.audubon.org
Have Fun! And let me know what you find!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
RECYCLE ME Trivia Challenge and T-Shirt Giveaway! Test your EQ.
Week 4 of our 7 week trivia challenge to test your environmental knowledge or EQ. Answer correctly and you can win a 100% organic cotton I AM GREEN shirt from RECYCLE ME.
This week's Trivia Challenge is focused on Water.
QUESTIONS:
1. What percentage of the water on Earth is freshwater, or drinkable?
2. How much of Earth's freshwater is in glaciers and polar ice caps?
3. According to the UN, what percentage of the world's population lacks access to safe drinking water?
BONUS: As of March 2009, what is the world's population?
RULES:
1. Send answers to contact@recyclemeorganictees.com Monday through Thursday (CST) with the heading "contest entry."
2. No entries will be accepted after Thursday.
3. Only one entry per person will be accepted.
4. Entrents who answer correctly will be entered into a drawing for a free shirt.
5. No Rainchecks. Winner is allowed to choose from any I AM GREEN shirt in stock.
6. Relatives of RECYCLE ME partners/employees are not elligible. This includes parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, first cousins, nieces and nephews.
The winner will receive a 100% organic cotton "I AM GREEN" t-shirt, preshrunk, USA grown and sewn, with water based dyes and inks. A t-shirt you can be proud to wear on Earth Day and every day. A t-shirt you can feel good about!
This week's Trivia Challenge is focused on Water.
QUESTIONS:
1. What percentage of the water on Earth is freshwater, or drinkable?
2. How much of Earth's freshwater is in glaciers and polar ice caps?
3. According to the UN, what percentage of the world's population lacks access to safe drinking water?
BONUS: As of March 2009, what is the world's population?
RULES:
1. Send answers to contact@recyclemeorganictees.com Monday through Thursday (CST) with the heading "contest entry."
2. No entries will be accepted after Thursday.
3. Only one entry per person will be accepted.
4. Entrents who answer correctly will be entered into a drawing for a free shirt.
5. No Rainchecks. Winner is allowed to choose from any I AM GREEN shirt in stock.
6. Relatives of RECYCLE ME partners/employees are not elligible. This includes parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, first cousins, nieces and nephews.
The winner will receive a 100% organic cotton "I AM GREEN" t-shirt, preshrunk, USA grown and sewn, with water based dyes and inks. A t-shirt you can be proud to wear on Earth Day and every day. A t-shirt you can feel good about!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
RECYCLE ME Week 3 Trivia Challenge Winner!
Monday, March 16th I asked the following questions for a chance to win an I AM GREEN shirt:
QUESTIONS:
1. What does "Post-Consumer" mean in reference to Post-Consumer Recycled Paper?
2. Can you compost paper?
3. What material accounts for the largest component of waste in landfills?
The Answers:
1. Post-Consumer is material discarded after consumer use such as old magazines, old telephone directories, and residential mixed paper.
2. Yes, you can compost paper.
3. Paper is the largest component of waste in a landfill.
WINNER: Carolyn Cullen! Congratulations! And thanks to everyone who participated.
REMEMBER! Next Monday, March 23rd we will post our next Trivia Challege.
There are two important things to remember about post consumer waste: Recycle It and Buy It! Or Buy It and Recycle It!
Most materials are recyclable, so always read labels when you are making a purchase to see if the packaging or item can be recycled. You can get juice in a juice box that cannot be recycled, or in a glass bottle that can be recycled. Next, recycle it! Whether you have a curbside facility or a drop off, take your post consumer recyclables to the recycling bin. And finally, but just as important, buy post consumer recycled products. This completes the recycling circle and makes post consumer recycables valuable. When you have a choice, pick the item that states made from post consumer recycled material or made from recycled material. That means the material wasn't virgin. A box may state "recyclable" and that is good to know, but it is ideal to support the recycling industry by buying already recycled products. It increases the demand for recycled products.
Why is all of this important? First, virgin materials are still used, including ancient trees from Old Growth Forest. We should be able to meet the demand for materials in other ways, i.e. tree farms and recycled paper. Second, recycling saves energy and reduces air pollution. Aluminum is the ideal recycleable product; it has an energy savings and air pollution savings of 95% each! Third, landfills not only take up valuable space, they are breeding grounds for disease and also emit methane, a green house gas, that is more potent than carbon dioxide.
How to get started? Recycling Post Consumer waste is now easier than ever. You can go online to your local government website for a listing of facilities that will take paper, plastic, aluminum, and glass, as well as batteries, solvents, and electronics.
Check out these sites for more information: www.epa.gov; www.chicagorecycling.org
QUESTIONS:
1. What does "Post-Consumer" mean in reference to Post-Consumer Recycled Paper?
2. Can you compost paper?
3. What material accounts for the largest component of waste in landfills?
The Answers:
1. Post-Consumer is material discarded after consumer use such as old magazines, old telephone directories, and residential mixed paper.
2. Yes, you can compost paper.
3. Paper is the largest component of waste in a landfill.
WINNER: Carolyn Cullen! Congratulations! And thanks to everyone who participated.
REMEMBER! Next Monday, March 23rd we will post our next Trivia Challege.
There are two important things to remember about post consumer waste: Recycle It and Buy It! Or Buy It and Recycle It!
Most materials are recyclable, so always read labels when you are making a purchase to see if the packaging or item can be recycled. You can get juice in a juice box that cannot be recycled, or in a glass bottle that can be recycled. Next, recycle it! Whether you have a curbside facility or a drop off, take your post consumer recyclables to the recycling bin. And finally, but just as important, buy post consumer recycled products. This completes the recycling circle and makes post consumer recycables valuable. When you have a choice, pick the item that states made from post consumer recycled material or made from recycled material. That means the material wasn't virgin. A box may state "recyclable" and that is good to know, but it is ideal to support the recycling industry by buying already recycled products. It increases the demand for recycled products.
Why is all of this important? First, virgin materials are still used, including ancient trees from Old Growth Forest. We should be able to meet the demand for materials in other ways, i.e. tree farms and recycled paper. Second, recycling saves energy and reduces air pollution. Aluminum is the ideal recycleable product; it has an energy savings and air pollution savings of 95% each! Third, landfills not only take up valuable space, they are breeding grounds for disease and also emit methane, a green house gas, that is more potent than carbon dioxide.
How to get started? Recycling Post Consumer waste is now easier than ever. You can go online to your local government website for a listing of facilities that will take paper, plastic, aluminum, and glass, as well as batteries, solvents, and electronics.
Check out these sites for more information: www.epa.gov; www.chicagorecycling.org
Monday, March 16, 2009
RECYCLE ME Trivia Challenge and T-Shirt Giveaway! Week Three to Test your EQ.
Week 3 of our 7 week trivia challenge to test your environmental knowledge or EQ. Answer correctly and you can win a 100% organic cotton I AM GREEN shirt from RECYCLE ME!
This week's Trivia Challenge is focused on Paper and Recycling.
QUESTIONS:
1. What does "Post-Consumer" mean in reference to Post-Consumer Recycled Paper?
2. Can you compost paper?
3. What material accounts for the largest component of waste in landfills?
RULES:
1. Send answers to contact@recyclemeorganictees.com Monday through Thursday (CST) with the heading "contest entry." or click here
2. No entries will be accepted after Thursday.
3. Only one entry per person will be accepted.
4. Participants who answer correctly will be entered into a drawing for a free shirt.
5. No Rainchecks. Winner is allowed to choose from any I AM GREEN shirt in stock.
6. Relatives of RECYCLE ME partners/employees are not eligible. This includes parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, first cousins, nieces and nephews.
The winner will receive a 100% organic cotton "I AM GREEN" t-shirt, preshrunk, USA grown and sewn, with water based dyes and inks. A t-shirt you can be proud to wear on Earth Day and every day. A t-shirt you can feel good about!
This week's Trivia Challenge is focused on Paper and Recycling.
QUESTIONS:
1. What does "Post-Consumer" mean in reference to Post-Consumer Recycled Paper?
2. Can you compost paper?
3. What material accounts for the largest component of waste in landfills?
RULES:
1. Send answers to contact@recyclemeorganictees.com Monday through Thursday (CST) with the heading "contest entry." or click here
2. No entries will be accepted after Thursday.
3. Only one entry per person will be accepted.
4. Participants who answer correctly will be entered into a drawing for a free shirt.
5. No Rainchecks. Winner is allowed to choose from any I AM GREEN shirt in stock.
6. Relatives of RECYCLE ME partners/employees are not eligible. This includes parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, first cousins, nieces and nephews.
The winner will receive a 100% organic cotton "I AM GREEN" t-shirt, preshrunk, USA grown and sewn, with water based dyes and inks. A t-shirt you can be proud to wear on Earth Day and every day. A t-shirt you can feel good about!
Friday, March 13, 2009
RECYCLE ME Week 2 Trivia Challenge Winner!
Monday, March 9th I asked the following questions for a chance to win an I AM GREEN shirt:
QUESTIONS:
1. Since human induced climate change began during the Industrial Revolution, that is where we will begin: What industry and crop began the Industrial Revolution?
2. Livestock emit 65 percent of all human caused nitrous oxide (a greenhouse gas). How much more potent is nitrous oxide than carbon dioxide?
3. How many pounds of CO2 are produced from one gallon of gasoline (burned)?
The Answers:
1. The Textile Industry and the crop was Cotton.
2. Nitrous Oxide is 300 times more potent than Carbon Dioxide.
3. 19.4 or an acceptable rounded up 20 lbs of CO2 are produced from burning one gallon of gasoline.
WINNER: Elizabeth Finfgeld! Congratulations and thanks to everyone who participated. REMEMBER! You have 5 more chances to WIN! The next Trivia Challenge will be posted Monday, March 16th.
Climate Change is the Issue of our time. Education and Action are the solutions. While every action we take has an impact we are challenged to make that impact low, neutral, or even negative.
The exciting news is that there are so many wonderful businesses and non-profits already in existence to help educate us and help us be responsible for our carbon footprint. There are businesses everywhere that use renewable energy and produce low impact products. I would estimate there is a low impact alternative for any product you wish to buy. Two easy ways to find these products are to check out the registered businesses listed at Green American and The Organic Trade Association.
For more information on Climate Change, resources, things you can do at home and on the road, visit the Envrionmental Protection Agency, The Green Community Center, or Chicago Climate Action Plan.
QUESTIONS:
1. Since human induced climate change began during the Industrial Revolution, that is where we will begin: What industry and crop began the Industrial Revolution?
2. Livestock emit 65 percent of all human caused nitrous oxide (a greenhouse gas). How much more potent is nitrous oxide than carbon dioxide?
3. How many pounds of CO2 are produced from one gallon of gasoline (burned)?
The Answers:
1. The Textile Industry and the crop was Cotton.
2. Nitrous Oxide is 300 times more potent than Carbon Dioxide.
3. 19.4 or an acceptable rounded up 20 lbs of CO2 are produced from burning one gallon of gasoline.
WINNER: Elizabeth Finfgeld! Congratulations and thanks to everyone who participated. REMEMBER! You have 5 more chances to WIN! The next Trivia Challenge will be posted Monday, March 16th.
Climate Change is the Issue of our time. Education and Action are the solutions. While every action we take has an impact we are challenged to make that impact low, neutral, or even negative.
The exciting news is that there are so many wonderful businesses and non-profits already in existence to help educate us and help us be responsible for our carbon footprint. There are businesses everywhere that use renewable energy and produce low impact products. I would estimate there is a low impact alternative for any product you wish to buy. Two easy ways to find these products are to check out the registered businesses listed at Green American and The Organic Trade Association.
For more information on Climate Change, resources, things you can do at home and on the road, visit the Envrionmental Protection Agency, The Green Community Center, or Chicago Climate Action Plan.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
To RAW OR NOT TO RAW: Partner Motherfonger Guest Blog
To RAW or not to RAW is the question The TASTE LIFE™ with the Duggan Sisters' LIVING FOODS FUNDAMENTALS helped me answer. First of all, I want to thank the Universe for introducing me to Annie & Mary. They are two individuals who give it to you straight, out of love and respect for your quality of life, with no holds barred and the truth about health and food.
I recently had the privilege of taking one of the RAW classes they offer, and I have to say my eyes are open now. My eyes are open to a simple meal that offers the nutrition my body needs, my body craves, and what my body always wanted but lacked. Before you think I’ve been brain washed about RAW food, you need to take the class to understand.
Annie & Mary, the Duggan Sisters, have been 100% RAW for over two years now. Their class teaches easy steps for preparing simple RAW meals. They are extremely knowledgable with many resources. And, Annie and Mary don’t preach “You must be 100% RAW”. They state any amount of RAW added in your life is beneficial. For more information about TASTE LIFE™ with the Duggan Sisters LIVING FOODS FUNDAMENTALS classes please check out their web site.
http://www.therosecottageinbeverly.com/
If you have any comments or questions about this blog please feel free to contact me:
motherfonger@yahoo.com
I recently had the privilege of taking one of the RAW classes they offer, and I have to say my eyes are open now. My eyes are open to a simple meal that offers the nutrition my body needs, my body craves, and what my body always wanted but lacked. Before you think I’ve been brain washed about RAW food, you need to take the class to understand.
Annie & Mary, the Duggan Sisters, have been 100% RAW for over two years now. Their class teaches easy steps for preparing simple RAW meals. They are extremely knowledgable with many resources. And, Annie and Mary don’t preach “You must be 100% RAW”. They state any amount of RAW added in your life is beneficial. For more information about TASTE LIFE™ with the Duggan Sisters LIVING FOODS FUNDAMENTALS classes please check out their web site.
http://www.therosecottageinbeverly.com/
If you have any comments or questions about this blog please feel free to contact me:
motherfonger@yahoo.com
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
The Blue Planet - Origins of the Earth
Earth Day is just around the corner so I thought I would write about the planet we celebrate. It is such a fascinating story!
Scientists estimate the Earth is 4.54 billion years old. After our sun was formed A mass of dust and gas, a solar nebula, shot out into space and formed a disk that revolved around the sun due to its gravitational pull, eventually creating our solar system.
But Earth didn't start out as a Blue Planet. In the beginning it was a hot, red, uninhabitable molten planet. No oceans of water, no ozone layer. Theoritically water was first present on Earth through outgassing from the interior but was quickly wisked away by solar winds which were much stronger before the atmosphere's formation.
About 4.2 billion years ago water accumulated to form the oceans. The atmosphere was comprised of ammonia, methane, water vapor, carbon dioxide and nitrogen, but no ozone layer. Life had to evolve within the protection of the oceans. It was about 4 million years ago that the first molecule replicated and about 3.5 million years ago when the last common ancestor of all life existed.
2.7 billion years ago breathable oxygen began to develop in the atmosphere which allowed for the formation of the ozone layer and for life to come out of the oceans. Without the ozone layer any plant or animal life would quickly perish. With oxygen came the rapid evolution of life forms.
And while it took so long for life to evolve scientist predict that the Earth will only be habitable for the next 500 million years due to the life cycle of the Sun.
I write all of this because to me it is a facinating and amazing story, whether or not you believe God had a hand in it. It is a story of something unique, as far as we know, and something precious, Life.
So while you celebrate Earth Day this year, whether it is your first time or fortieth, think about this: the most environmental thing you can do is really quite simple, be responsible. Let's make it through the next 500 million years.
Scientists estimate the Earth is 4.54 billion years old. After our sun was formed A mass of dust and gas, a solar nebula, shot out into space and formed a disk that revolved around the sun due to its gravitational pull, eventually creating our solar system.
But Earth didn't start out as a Blue Planet. In the beginning it was a hot, red, uninhabitable molten planet. No oceans of water, no ozone layer. Theoritically water was first present on Earth through outgassing from the interior but was quickly wisked away by solar winds which were much stronger before the atmosphere's formation.
About 4.2 billion years ago water accumulated to form the oceans. The atmosphere was comprised of ammonia, methane, water vapor, carbon dioxide and nitrogen, but no ozone layer. Life had to evolve within the protection of the oceans. It was about 4 million years ago that the first molecule replicated and about 3.5 million years ago when the last common ancestor of all life existed.
2.7 billion years ago breathable oxygen began to develop in the atmosphere which allowed for the formation of the ozone layer and for life to come out of the oceans. Without the ozone layer any plant or animal life would quickly perish. With oxygen came the rapid evolution of life forms.
And while it took so long for life to evolve scientist predict that the Earth will only be habitable for the next 500 million years due to the life cycle of the Sun.
I write all of this because to me it is a facinating and amazing story, whether or not you believe God had a hand in it. It is a story of something unique, as far as we know, and something precious, Life.
So while you celebrate Earth Day this year, whether it is your first time or fortieth, think about this: the most environmental thing you can do is really quite simple, be responsible. Let's make it through the next 500 million years.
Monday, March 9, 2009
RECYCLE ME Trivia Challenge and T-Shirt Giveaway! Test your EQ.
Week 2 of our 7 week trivia challenge to test your environmental knowledge or EQ. Answer correctly and you can win a 100% organic cotton I AM GREEN shirt from RECYCLE ME.
This week's Trivia Challenge is focused on Climate Change.
QUESTIONS:
1. Since human induced climate change began during the Industrial Revolution, that is where we will begin: What industry and crop began the Industrial Revolution?
2. Livestock emit 65 percent of all human caused nitrous oxide (a greenhouse gas). How much more potent is nitrous oxide than carbon dioxide?
3. How many pounds of CO2 are produced from one gallon of gasoline (burned)?
RULES:
1. Send answers to contact@recyclemeorganictees.com Monday through Thursday (CST) with the heading "contest entry." or click here
2. No entries will be accepted after Thursday.
3. Only one entry per person will be accepted.
4. Participants who answer correctly will be entered into a drawing for a free shirt.
5. No Rainchecks. Winner is allowed to choose from any I AM GREEN shirt in stock.
6. Relatives of RECYCLE ME partners/employees are not eligible. This includes parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, first cousins, nieces and nephews.
The winner will receive a 100% organic cotton "I AM GREEN" t-shirt, preshrunk, USA grown and sewn, with water based dyes and inks. A t-shirt you can be proud to wear on Earth Day and every day. A t-shirt you can feel good about!
This week's Trivia Challenge is focused on Climate Change.
QUESTIONS:
1. Since human induced climate change began during the Industrial Revolution, that is where we will begin: What industry and crop began the Industrial Revolution?
2. Livestock emit 65 percent of all human caused nitrous oxide (a greenhouse gas). How much more potent is nitrous oxide than carbon dioxide?
3. How many pounds of CO2 are produced from one gallon of gasoline (burned)?
RULES:
1. Send answers to contact@recyclemeorganictees.com Monday through Thursday (CST) with the heading "contest entry." or click here
2. No entries will be accepted after Thursday.
3. Only one entry per person will be accepted.
4. Participants who answer correctly will be entered into a drawing for a free shirt.
5. No Rainchecks. Winner is allowed to choose from any I AM GREEN shirt in stock.
6. Relatives of RECYCLE ME partners/employees are not eligible. This includes parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, first cousins, nieces and nephews.
The winner will receive a 100% organic cotton "I AM GREEN" t-shirt, preshrunk, USA grown and sewn, with water based dyes and inks. A t-shirt you can be proud to wear on Earth Day and every day. A t-shirt you can feel good about!
Friday, March 6, 2009
RECYCLE ME Week 1 Trivia Challenge Winner!
On Monday we asked you the following questions for a chance to win an I AM GREEN shirt:
1. What is the name of the business with the first certified organic rooftop farm in the United States?
2. In what year did the organic rooftop farm become certified?
3. Have you ever been there? (not a trick question, just curious)
The Answers:
1. Uncommon Ground, in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
2. Their rooftop became the first certified organic rooftop farm in October, 2008.
3. If you have not been there you should stop what you are doing and go!
WINNER: Holly Clancy! Congratulations! And thanks to everyone who participated.
Uncommon Ground is located at 1401 W. Devon Ave., Chicago. They have a small parking lot and a bike rack.
Owner Michael Cameron has created more than a restaraunt, he has created a community. This restaraunt not only turns local and organic food into culinary masterpieces, it features local musicians and artists. On most Thursday nights they host Green Sessions, a networking experience that brings together local organizations and community members.
April 9th, Uncommon Ground will host a Green Session where the Edgewater community will discuss becoming the first LEED certified neighborhood! How cool is that?! You can also visit Uncommon Ground at Loyola University (Lake Shore Campus) April 25th as they celebrate Earth Day.
One of my favorite things at Uncommon Ground is the Treetini, a martini that becomes a tree! Well, everytime you buy one, Uncommon Ground commits to purchasing a tree. Get a designated driver or call a taxi and plant some trees!
But really, you should just stop by and check out this cool, green, local hangout. You'll love it.
1. What is the name of the business with the first certified organic rooftop farm in the United States?
2. In what year did the organic rooftop farm become certified?
3. Have you ever been there? (not a trick question, just curious)
The Answers:
1. Uncommon Ground, in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
2. Their rooftop became the first certified organic rooftop farm in October, 2008.
3. If you have not been there you should stop what you are doing and go!
WINNER: Holly Clancy! Congratulations! And thanks to everyone who participated.
Uncommon Ground is located at 1401 W. Devon Ave., Chicago. They have a small parking lot and a bike rack.
Owner Michael Cameron has created more than a restaraunt, he has created a community. This restaraunt not only turns local and organic food into culinary masterpieces, it features local musicians and artists. On most Thursday nights they host Green Sessions, a networking experience that brings together local organizations and community members.
April 9th, Uncommon Ground will host a Green Session where the Edgewater community will discuss becoming the first LEED certified neighborhood! How cool is that?! You can also visit Uncommon Ground at Loyola University (Lake Shore Campus) April 25th as they celebrate Earth Day.
One of my favorite things at Uncommon Ground is the Treetini, a martini that becomes a tree! Well, everytime you buy one, Uncommon Ground commits to purchasing a tree. Get a designated driver or call a taxi and plant some trees!
But really, you should just stop by and check out this cool, green, local hangout. You'll love it.
Monday, March 2, 2009
RECYCLE ME Trivia Contest!
Over the next seven weeks we will be having an environmental trivia contest. Please read the rules carefully! Each Friday we will have a drawing and post the winner here on our blog. The winner will receive our most famous "I AM GREEN" 100% organic cotton shirt.
Every Monday (March 2nd through April 13th) we will be asking one or more questions to test your EQ or environmental knowledge to help you get ready for Earth Day 09!
CONTEST
March 2nd Trivia Questions:
1. What is the name of the business with the first certified organic rooftop farm in the United States?
2. In what year did the organic roottop farm become certified?
3. Have you ever been there? (not a trick question, just curious)
RULES:
1. Send answers to contact@recyclemeorganictees.com Monday through Thursday (CST) with the heading "contest entry." You can also click here to submit answers.
2. No entries will be accepted after Thursday.
3. Only one entry per person will be accepted.
4. Participants with correct answers will be entered into the drawing for a free shirt.
5. Relatives of RECYCLE ME partners/employees are not eligible. This includes parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, first cousins, nieces and nephews.
The winner will receive a 100% organic cotton "I AM GREEN" t-shirt, preshrunk, USA grown and sewn, with water based dyes and inks. A t-shirt you can be proud to wear on Earth Day and every day. A t-shirt you can feel good about!
*sizes range from Toddler 2T - Adult XXL (also in womens cut/slim fit)
Every Monday (March 2nd through April 13th) we will be asking one or more questions to test your EQ or environmental knowledge to help you get ready for Earth Day 09!
CONTEST
March 2nd Trivia Questions:
1. What is the name of the business with the first certified organic rooftop farm in the United States?
2. In what year did the organic roottop farm become certified?
3. Have you ever been there? (not a trick question, just curious)
RULES:
1. Send answers to contact@recyclemeorganictees.com Monday through Thursday (CST) with the heading "contest entry." You can also click here to submit answers.
2. No entries will be accepted after Thursday.
3. Only one entry per person will be accepted.
4. Participants with correct answers will be entered into the drawing for a free shirt.
5. Relatives of RECYCLE ME partners/employees are not eligible. This includes parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, first cousins, nieces and nephews.
The winner will receive a 100% organic cotton "I AM GREEN" t-shirt, preshrunk, USA grown and sewn, with water based dyes and inks. A t-shirt you can be proud to wear on Earth Day and every day. A t-shirt you can feel good about!
*sizes range from Toddler 2T - Adult XXL (also in womens cut/slim fit)
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Get Ready for Earth Day '09!
Earth Day 2009 is a mere 7 weeks away. Are you ready?
RECYCLE ME is getting ready and we've been checking out what's going on around Chicagoland. From fashion and food to several Earth Day celebrations, we've got the low down and we will be blogging about it and other environmental topics all the way through to Earth Day.
We are also celebrating our One Year Anniversary and will be hosting several trivia contests to test your EQ (environmental knowledge). The trivia prizes will be our famous 'I AM GREEN' shirt. Win and you will be so ready for Earth Day with your stylin' oh so eco-responsible shirt. How could you have less of an environmental impact? Go topless! But I wouldn't recommend that in April in Chicago.
And, while I may get silly in some of my blogging I want everyone to know I am very serious about being environmentally responsible and you will read more about that over the next several weeks.
Stay tuned for details on our trivia contests.
RECYCLE ME is getting ready and we've been checking out what's going on around Chicagoland. From fashion and food to several Earth Day celebrations, we've got the low down and we will be blogging about it and other environmental topics all the way through to Earth Day.
We are also celebrating our One Year Anniversary and will be hosting several trivia contests to test your EQ (environmental knowledge). The trivia prizes will be our famous 'I AM GREEN' shirt. Win and you will be so ready for Earth Day with your stylin' oh so eco-responsible shirt. How could you have less of an environmental impact? Go topless! But I wouldn't recommend that in April in Chicago.
And, while I may get silly in some of my blogging I want everyone to know I am very serious about being environmentally responsible and you will read more about that over the next several weeks.
Stay tuned for details on our trivia contests.
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