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Listen up chocolate lovers - Endangered Species Chocolate is where it's at. I tasted this delicious cocoa treat in Southern California recently and was hooked. As a chocolate lover, I felt like I was living under a rock having not heard of it previously. What's even better? Endangered Species is registered with and meets all requirements of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. ) They practice the 3 R's

I'm quite excited to hear some of my favorite bands this weekend during 88.5 WXPN's XPoNential Music Festival. Also, I can rest easy knowing XPN's taking many eco-friendly steps for a low impact festival (especially after all the controversy regarding U2's outlandish Carbon Footprint...) Village Green is coming back to the Festival for its second year, where Delaware Valley environmental leaders can teach concertgoers about sustainable and eco-friendly products and services. Topics such as renewable energy, solar power, green building materials, organic soil, bamboo clothing and socially responsible investing will be discussed. Bringing tykes to the Kids Corner? Interactive demonstrations for kids to learn 'how to keep the earth happy' are an extra incentive to bring your eco-activists to the three-day festival. Village Green Participants '09 include:

A glimpse into U2’s collective carbon footprint from Helen Roberts of carbonfootprint.com has sparked controversy among environmentalists. This year alone, the world-renowned band’s tour (from 44 shows) is reportedly emitting the equivalent carbon footprint of a return flight to Mars....

Nowadays, when you purchase a new cell phone, most companies provide a means to recycle or refurbish your old phone. In case you need further incentive –  The Dave Mathews Band (whose latest CD, Big Whisky and the Groo Grux...

While I'm a huge fan of long distance running, I was more than willing to take a mini-vacay from the sport since my Philadelphia Marathon debut in November. Anyone who's run a marathon can vouch the time commitment and excruciating pain hours after completion. That's why I was fascinated by this video of two Canadians who ran 11,000 miles (aka 1 marathon per DAY) for a year to inspire eco-action: (Video courtesy from their Run for One Planet site) Matt Hill & Stephanie Tait ran across North America (Forrest Gump style) and completed their journey in May, crossing through 25 states and 10 provinces. Congrats Matt & Stephanie!

Hope you enjoy our post today from a guest blogger! If you're vyiing to be eco-conscious in every aspect of your life, try carrying over this habit to tying the knot! There are a myriad of resources to help you make your big day green with small ways to make sure your wedding doesn’t leave a big carbon footprint behind (and save some dough from that escalating bill... ) Here are some ideas:

In case you haven't had an influx of emails from retailers across the country announcing their semi-annual sales the past few weeks, here's another reminder! "But money is tight... times are tough" We've been hearing these phrases more often than ever the past year. However, every once in awhile you need to treat yourself. So take advantage and shop. But here's the question - is shopping online really more eco-friendly than hitting up the stores? The truth is it's a case by case situation. Here's a few things to consider:

Have a burning desire to write about the environment or a local Philly issue? We're excited to hear from you and will be considering submissions for future guest entry posts! Interested?

Wedding season has begun.  Now’s a great time to ask  all of those excited soon-to-be brides – How eco-friendly is your wedding? Take Planet Green’s Quiz here to find out. To our future bride & groom readers: Posted by Julie