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Whether you're struggling down the green circles or tumbling down the black diamonds (or the China Bowl, in my case...) the love of snow impacts the environment. Good news is many ski resorts are working hard to combat climate change, and you can do your part to minimize your carbon footprint on the slopes. Here's 11 ways to help the environment while skiing & snowboarding:

Rather than buying the newest bestseller from a large bookstore chain, use your local library. Libraries have large selections - If you're dying for a particular novel, you can easily request books from other libraries through online systems. Still prefer to own a book?

Confession - time... I touch other people’s stuff.

Many skiers & snowboarders (like myself) anticipate the winter months to journey down the mountains.  Unfortunately, this hobby can be quite draining on environmental resources.  Ski resorts have impacts while using energy in daily operations – from ski lifts to lighting lodges, harming...

Fretting over what to get your sweetie for Valentines Day? Saturday, February 7th from 1-3 PM, Tbar (117 S. 12th St, Phila, PA) is hosting a mini craft show so you can support local artists. Plus you can taste some yummy tea and browse homemade items.

These days, when you need to look up the phone number of a restaurant, business, old friend etc. you typically turn to your computer or blackberry. Googling a number is quick & easy- no flipping through pages, no hefty phone book. So, save...

Hopefully you're making progress with your New Years resolutions. Many people's resolutions have to do with losing weight or getting fit, and working out plays a big role in reaching those goals. Whether you're exercising to maintain your hot bod or lose a few LBs, you can make environmentally friendly choices:

According to a new study conducted by Brigham Young University and Harvard School of Public Health, the average life expectancy in 51 U.S. cities increased nearly 3 years over recent decades. 5 months of that increase is due to cleaner air.

One part of being green (that's often ignored in the media) is understanding nutrition & what's in our food supply. This upcoming Tuesday, January 27, Food and Water Watch is holding a campaign Kick-off Meeting at Crossroads Coffee House (1270 Township Line Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026) for the School Milk Campaign.