Opportunities for Change

-- Quote of the Day --

"Some tension is necessary for the soul to grow, and we can put that tension to good use. We can look for every opportunity to give and receive love, to appreciate nature, to heal our wounds and the wound of others, to forgive, and to serve."

~ Joan Borysenko

 -- Referral Corner --

The Green Guide website is put out by National Geographic and offers advice for everything from insulation, buying an eco-friendly TV and alternative cars, to water conservation.  

Info: TheGreenGuide.com 

The California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA, founded 1974) is California’s state-wide recycling association. It is the oldest and one of the largest non-profit recycling organizations in the United States - dedicated to achieving environmental sustainability in and beyond California through Zero Waste strategies including product stewardship, waste prevention, reuse, recycling and composting. 

Info: www.CRRA.com

 -- Positive Eco-News --

Now here’s some interesting innovation you mind enjoy – a Canadian, family-owned-and-operated company known as Atlas Block,  are now producing concrete construction and landscaping materials using colored glass collected through municipal blue bin programs. This company, according to Recycling Product Newsletter (http://rpn.baumpub.com) repurposes 2.5 million wine bottles annually, making a lighter concrete product that has the potential of reaching up to 80% recycled content.

-- Reminder --

Don't forget to enter the Splash Into Summer prize draw 

announced this Wednesday (scroll down to find it) !

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