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TerraGlo Lighting based out of Warminster, PA carries both indoor & outdoor lighting systems that foster energy efficiency (up to 80%) and are good for the environment and your wallet. These lights need only be replaced about every 10 years (or 50,000 operating hours), a wise investment. As a truly green company, TerraGlo promises to not only replace these inefficient existing lighting systems with LED technology, but to also recycle all of your old fixtures, fluorescent tubes, and related items in an ecologically sound manner. TerraGlo lighting is always developing new

Dirty Girl Brigade is an example of how simple it can be to get quality, environmentally responsible duds and lifestyle products these days. Goods range from women’s and men’s apparel, cleaning supplies, bath & body essentials, home décor, jewelry, pet items and gifts. What makes Dirty Girl Brigade a sweet source for clothing and more?

Alright, alright. I'll admit it. I'm a bitch. A (Skinny) Bitch. A couple years ago,

Only 7% of Americans have tried to measure their carbon footprint, according to the Sacred Heart University Polling Center. Use this handy calculator to measure your carbon footprint: Get the CoolClimate Carbon Footprint Calculator widget and many other great free...

Adam Rung Woodworks is a Philadelphia-based, eco-friendly furniture company. The works are beautiful - Need proof? Check out the Dogwood Cherry bench/coffee table below: This work has a

Valentine's Day could be the most controversial holidays - People either love celebrating who they love or deem the holiday a marketing scam. Regardless of which side you're on, here's a phenom idea for those recently-single or coping with an ex-lover:

Ah, Valentine’s Day is almost upon us – arguably the most divided holiday of the year. Whether you think it’s a contrived “hallmark holiday” or you love an excuse to give and get candy hearts and chocolate, there’s a few cool sales and events in the area :

If you're anything like me, one of your biggest fears is wearing the same outfit twice in a week... or month (unless you can strategically dodge who you saw in the questionable attire.) Could you go for the same outfit for 365 days? Sheena Matheiken vowed to wear the same dress for 1 year (yep) with only recycled accessories. Talk about making an environmental statement! Watch the video for more info: The Uniform Project Trailer from The Uniform Project on Vimeo. Makes you think maybe we don't need a closet (or two) full of options to be stylish...

We hear you: readers, friends and acquaintances have said one of their goals for 2010 is to do (more?) volunteer work… UC Green - non profit organization that plants and maintains trees- is an excellent organization to get involved in! At the end of November UC Green held their annual community tree-planting event - they planted one hundred and fifty bare root trees in several blocks throughout West Philadelphia. Close to three hundred volunteers chipped in. Another event, the New Year Limb-Up,