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Learning a little more about recycling, its process, and its benefits for us.

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Featured, Posted by Hans

We recycled! So uh…now what?

For years we’ve been told that we should recycle. It’s doing our part to make the world a greener place and so on and so forth…but…what happens to our goods AFTER we’ve left them on the curb or put them in the bins at our office buildings? Glad you asked! We here at Eco-monkeys [...]

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Featured, Food, Places To Go, Posted by Tasha, Things to Do

The 2009 Vegetarian Chili cookoff

… 11/15/09 As ‘oxymoronic‘ as it seems, yes, vegetarians get to eat chili too. It’s the 21st annual Lonestar Vegetarian Chili Cook-off. Come out to the old Historic Travis County Farmer’s Market on Burnet Rd on Sunday the 15th. It’s right next to the new pub, The Pour House. There will be competition for the best veggie chili [...]

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Featured, Posted by Tasha, Things to Do

What’s in your water?

a report on Austin drinking water

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Eco-People, Featured, From The Web, Green In The News, Posted by Tasha

Roz Savage: extreme sports to create climate awareness

Roz Savage is an eco-advocate, but what she does is influential to all of us and it shows us just how important our small part makes.

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Food, Posted by Katie

Green (And Cheap) Candy For Halloween!

Posted on 26 October 2009

I recently moved to a new neighborhood were there are hordes of children running the streets. Little darlings each and every one(though I’m pretty sure one of them stole my “Vegetarians Taste Better” magnetic bumper sticker). I haven’t had to worry about giving out Halloween candy before and I want to be sure [...] Continue Reading

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Posted by Josh, Products

Look To The Light For An Alternative

Posted on 23 October 2009

If your trying to lower your electric bill or just enjoy the natural lighting of candles there are a few things to consider. There are some hazards that come with using candles for light and heat. Burning candles are the leading cause of residential fires. Soot is put out by some candles and can cause [...] Continue Reading

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Eco Weird, From The Web

Eco Fun: Stupid Creatures

Posted on 16 October 2009

If your dryer is like mine it likes to eat socks.  The only sacrifice it accepts however is one sock from each pair and so I inevitably end up with a bunch of random socks from who-knows-when all rolled up at the bottom of my dresser.  If you’re having sentimental pangs for these items of [...] Continue Reading

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Energy, Posted by Katie, Things to Do

Using Your Bicycle As A Generator

Posted on 14 October 2009

Looking for ways to save energy in your home and get a little workout at the same time?  I give you the Pedal-A-Watt Stationary Bike Power Generator.  According to this company’s website, this little gadget hooks up to your existing bike and as you begin to pedal, it can either power a device or store [...] Continue Reading

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Posted by Katie, What Is...

What is Global Warming?

Posted on 12 October 2009

Global Warming is a phenomenon that is occurring as a result of an excess certain gases being present in the earth’s atmosphere.  These gases, known as greenhouse gases, trap the sun’s heat on the earth’s surface.  Normally, this is a good thing – it is called the greenhouse effect.  However with humans releasing greenhouse gases [...] Continue Reading

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Green In The News, Posted by Katie

Introducing the Plastiki!

Posted on 11 October 2009

David de Rothschild (yes he is a real Rothschild whom 7X7 magazine has termed an “Eco-Hunk”) is the founder of a group called Adventure Ecology. His latest venture is to create a boat using 12,000 plastic bottles. He even gave it its own interactive website where you can click on different parts of [...] Continue Reading

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What is an Eco Hotel?

Posted on 10 October 2009

I recently read plans for an “Eco Hotel” that is to be built in my area and I decided to do some research.  The term “Eco Hotel” seems pretty vague to me.  It turns out that it is!  There do not appear to be any standards in place for that a hotel needs to follow [...] Continue Reading

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Posted by Katie, What Is...

What are Greenhouse Gases?

Posted on 09 October 2009

“Greenhouse gas” is a term for gases in Earth’s atmosphere that trap energy from the sun.  Greenhouse gases can  be divided into two categories: those that occur naturally, and those that humans have introduced into the atmosphere. Naturally Occurring Greenhouse Gases: Carbon Dioxide(CO2) – produced naturally by any organism or microorganism that utilizes plant matter as part [...] Continue Reading

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Green In The News, Posted by Katie

Cost of Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Posted on 08 October 2009

In keeping with the recent posts on the International Day of Climate Action, I thought it was important to talk about what attention this issue is receiving in the media apart from the actions of the activists.  On October 6, 2009, and article was posted in the Washington Post called New Report Details Costs of [...] Continue Reading

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Posted by Katie, Things to Do

International Day of Climate Action in Austin, Texas

Posted on 07 October 2009

Yesterday I wrote a post regarding the efforts of 350.org, a group dedicated to promoting awareness of the climate change that is occurring globally as a result of carbon emissions exceeding 350 parts per million. The International Day of Climate Action is intended as a grassroots movement to bring awareness to this issue because there is [...] Continue Reading

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Green In The News, Posted by Katie, Things to Do

What is the International Day of Climate Action?

Posted on 06 October 2009

I came across this in my internet perusing and I don’t think I can really summarize it in a way that does it justice, so instead I am going to post the opening letter directly from 350.org and encourage you to visit their website. Dear World—This is an invitation to build a movement—to take one day [...] Continue Reading

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Posted by Katie, What Is...

What is a Conflict Diamond?

Posted on 05 October 2009

What is a Conflict Diamond? Conflict diamonds, also known as Blood Diamonds, result when a gemstone is mined and sold in order to fund a war or insurgency.  The United Nations defines it thusly:  “Conflict diamonds are diamonds that originate from areas controlled by forces or factions opposed to legitimate and internationally recognized governments, and are [...] Continue Reading

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Posted by Josh, Products

Holy Cow! It Really Does Work

Posted on 02 October 2009

Here at Eco-Monkeys it is one of our proud missions to do product reviews so that you can make knowledgeable purchases which will take you one step closer to living green.  The biggest complaint I hear about almost all green products is the price.   It seems that many products that are termed eco-friendly end up [...] Continue Reading

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From The Web, Posted by Katie, Products

Put a Ring On It

Posted on 29 September 2009

Many people are now familiar with the term conflict-free when purchasing gemstones.  A conflict diamond is one that is mined and sold in order to finance rebellions and wars.  Seeking out gemstones that are certified as conflict-free is a good step, but we very rarely see jewelry incorporating gemstones and metals that are eco-friendly.  Until [...] Continue Reading

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