tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77419729314547833272012-01-25T15:34:40.811-05:00My weblogSudhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.comBlogger1141100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741972931454783327.post-69679107773482555252012-01-19T13:59:00.005-05:002012-01-25T15:02:44.197-05:00

Going to the grocery store with my DH means getting home atleast one pack of cookies/biscuits. Frequency has reduced over the years, however I intend to put a complete stop to it. Being a no kids home - its easy for us. And we dont need all that high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, colours, processed sugar and maida/all purpose flour either. I bake a lot so the solution - bake whenever he

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I am glad I met Anu Gummaraju on the blogosphere. A genuinely warm lady who blogs over at scatter the batter and A fleeting Glimpse. Her blogs being one of the reasons for my admiration, another is her initiative in Banglore - An initiative called Second to None. (I had the privilege of doing one of the initial posts for the blog :). India has very few flea markets worth mention. More about the

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I got this message in my email and had to share it here.  For Immediate Release:Student groups at the University of California Santa Barbara, including the Associated Students Coastal Fund, Environmental Affairs Board, Isla Vista Surfrider Foundation and CalPirg, have banded together with campus administration and the Plastic Pollution Coalition to make a profound impact on the campus community

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Wishing everyone a very happy new year and more greener choices for 2012...This post is long overdue...bad health dint let me post it earlier..I have something exciting to share... My hubby bought us a pair of all steel and bamboo Kleen Kanteen water bottles for our bdays :).  I had Kleen Kanteen on the list, but the cost made me look for other options.After a lot of disappointing search for all

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The consumer goods industry never stops to amaze me. This time around, it is the slow cooker plastic liner. While WHO and other health and wellness agencies keep advocating use of metal and ceramic utensils and cooking medium, Companies such as Rubbermaid, Reynolds find time to introduce more senseless products into the market. This time its the PLASTIC LINER for your slow cooker. So are we

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A major toilet paper brand gave away these plastic containers for free and brought out this ad. I reserve my comments about toilet paper, but couldnt bear seeing this ad.

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JUST BECAUSE U CAN'T SEE IT DOESN'T MEAN IT ISN'T THERE..!! source

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Video streaming by Ustream

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I have had this peeve about wireless mouse and keyboard.  All the battery it drains, made my green alarm go off on full blast! A few sniffs later, I came across Aramedia's cordless mouse which does not need battries...read more here An Eco-Friendly BatteryFREE Wireless Mouse For Laptop for $39.95. I am still worried about the plastic which went into making it, but it is a decent trade

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Watch live streaming video from tedxgp2 at livestream.com

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Be it a tiny balcony, a backyard or a huge farm, whatever your space, what would your garden grow Edibles?? source: inhabitat or go floral backyardnature(.)comlet me know ur thoughts as to why you chose either one of them

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While the crusade is on about plastic bags and other non bio degradables around us, one most important thing we forget about is the footprint of our clothes. I had this post in mind for a really long time now. However, I could not sum up my thoughts to speak about our clothing choices. Even the green crusade brigade gives very little thought to the earth friendly-ness of the clothes worn. Little

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If you are anywhere close..make sure to attend link Want to know more...hop over to Environment/greenweek/

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I came across a Melbourne, Australia based company, called Ruba Designs Ruba designs upcycles used car tires into amazing designer table mats, desk mats and coasters. If we were to ignore the enery and effort which goes into this process, and the consequent recycling process footprint, this is a cool concept...a lot better than directing used rubber tires into landfill and also reducing the

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Who cares about the Forest? from Franke James on Vimeo.

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Big Box stores and grocery chains liberally hand out polythene bags at the billing counter. Plastic bags have become so cheap to produce, that stores no longer consider them an overhead. The 80's and 90's shopper stopped taking totes to the store, and was asked to choose between paper or plastic. (Most of them seem to have gone for plastic. (not that paper would have made sense). In the late 60'

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Access to organic food without the hassle of plastic packaging means a lot. I came across a post by a fellow blogger, the very talented Kamini (of Saffron and Silk and Zingara Girl) and requested her to share her (and her husband's) experience with Hydroponics.....What to know more ...read on...:) Over to Kamini.... Food! We all love food, some of us live to eat, some of us eat to live. But

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As mentioned in my previous post, here is the guest post from Daniel, of Giveacar, UK. ---- Car donation: a great way to recycle your carRecycling a car can be a difficult and daunting prospect. It’s not always easy to find someone who is willing to collect you vehicle and make sure it is thoroughly depolluted and reused. There are many people still out there who will simply harvest your cars

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Daniel from UK based company called Giveacar, a not-for-profit organisation, sent in a post to be featured on Green Crusader.  About the company: Giveacar is into collection and recycling of unwanted cars, with the proceeds of each vehicle going to charity. They have imported the idea of car donation from the US to the UK, and work with over 250 charities and have raised over £200,000 in the

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If you are into dry cleaning your clothes, then this post is definitely for you. Jennifer from the DMD Lab contacted me to write about - Green Garmento. Whats Green Garmento!?? Every time you bring your dry cleaned clothes home.you walk away with your clothes wrapped in single use plastic bags. If you know me, you would know what I am thinking right now!! lol... Statistics: Each year in the

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A very beautiful Native American quote speaks volumes about how to be wise with our choices. A Native American proverb suggests that all that we do today must be done with the next 7 generations in mind. and that We have borrowed this planet from our future generations and we are bound to give it back to them as beautiful as it is Here is another very beautiful wise speak.... Earth, Teach

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I had been to Climate Change Lobby monthly meet up last Saturday. It has been a few months since I joined the group, however, I could join in the monthly national meet up only last weekend. It was a great experience interacting with fellow Green crusaders and lobbyists. More about the meet in a later post... As of now, I thought I'd share something about a fellow CCL member's website which sells

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For all those dry fruit connoisseurs who love prunes (dried plums), here is some food for thought! nutsonline-com Bowel movement and overall health are a great argument when it comes to buying prunes in plastic bags.  or grabbing a bottle or two of prune juice....  (sunsweet website) Manufacturers are already adding to the plastic clutter and the ocean patch, and have every reason to rethink

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It is a pleasure when thinking individuals acknowledge my crusade and want to put in their two cents! I was contacted by Elizabeth Greene of - My Dog Age My Blog, for featuring a guest post, I agreed. Its a pleasure to introduce Joy Paley and her take on American Consumption patterns and her thoughts on Lawn maintenance in particular. I am sure you will love this post...:). Onto Joy The postThere

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I was contacted by Elizabeth Greene of - My Dog Ate my My Blog with a request to feature one of their guest authors on The Green Crusader.  I thought I'd share her mail here ... Dear Sudha,Great blog! Your posts are very informative and I appreciate your post entitled "An Introduction to Ecocide".My name is Elizabeth, the assistant editor at My Dog Ate My Blog. We have been blogging about

Sudhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741972931454783327.post-90599830658459018162010-12-02T03:13:00.005-05:002011-05-04T22:54:36.835-04:00

A friend sent out a group mail with ten eco friendly/green living ideas. One of them was a printer which doesn't need paper or ink. This is how it works- source:eamusing.com Company creates a desktop printer that doesn't use ink nor paper Who says printers only use paper to print documents? It's time for you to meet the PrePeat Printer then. Different from conventional printers, PrePeat

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Choosing the right kind of furniture for your home is a major influence on how green you could be...It is no harm in wanting the best for yourself. However, it could be a little considerate on our part to reuse heavy and usable furniture items (among other things) and not let them become landfill before their lifespan. Readers who are familiar with my Design blog, The Design Enthusiast, know my

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As much as I love the Food network and a few of their regular series, I am not really into the way they use disposable wrapping and cling foil and make it look acceptable and convenient. A simple marinating does not require a ziploc or any other plastic bag. Glass, ceramic or steel containers with a lid would work equally well or prove to be only better. Not sure if I am the only one with this

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I am elated!!...reason- my guest post on Green Bag Lady. :). I cannot write enough about her commitment to giving away fabric bags to people across seven continents. She recently hit 12000 bag mark. I wish there were more like her.... :) link >> Say no to plastic or paper bags

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I wrote about the Green bag lady earlier >> HERE  and also showed off the bag she sent me :) >> HERE...And now, I take the pleasure of being the unofficial spokesperson for her giveaway....lol...Do try your luck and make sure you follow the instructions to qualify for the freebie :) Greenbag lady  Here is the link to her post>> Link  Best of luck!!

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Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

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I am not among those who use a dishwasher. I am used to hand washing my dishes, not in running water but in water held in two large containers after the soaping/scrubbing  session(psst...frankly, I do not even know the technique and the optimal dish washer loading patterns...lol). I wrote about my dish washer dilemma >here I can very well understand if you are among the dishwasher users. I found

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Seems like the blogosphere is buzzing with freebies and giveaways. Teresa of Green Bag Lady has announced a giveaway. Please visit her blog for details :) --HERE  Wishing all good luck

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During my routine research for my blogs, I came across this wonderful website which has coined a new word and has regular updates on earth related topics. I recommend a read. >>HERE is the link to the site - thisisecocide.com The site talks about Ecocide. which is translated as : "A CRIME AGAINST PEACE Ecocide is the extensive destruction, damage to or loss of ecosystem(s) of a given

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Though there is nothing funny about the issue. I wanted to share this video which aptly represents the situation and the irrational approach being applied to solve the problem. source: ucbcomedy-com & green tv A serious topic and a comic approach to spreading awareness...hope at least this helps

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I wanted to break away from usual and mention an announcement inviting refreshing, earth/life-friendly ideas to do up your outdoor space. You must have designed or planned a perfect outdoor space to enjoy your summer evenings, right. And if you are proud of your space why not share it with the world. Sounds interesting?...Then read on....Apartment Therapy has invited hobby gardeners, landscape

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Ever since the Oil spill on the 21st of April 2010. I have been researching and drafting a post on the Mexican Gulf spill /slick. The damage is so extensive that my research is not winding up. I have decided to do a series of posts on the topic. One look at the amount of damage raise questions and the need for excessive dependence on crude oil and natural gas and the resultant exploration

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My grandfather used to quote from the Ancient Hindu texts. He always mentioned how we need to respect Mother Earth for supporting life, and also appreciate her for being the patient Mother that she is. Bhoodevi or Bhoomadevi, as Mother Earth is called (Sanskrith/hindi/tamil/telugu etc), is said to have tremendous amount of tolerance and patience.(How else would she bear the weight of all that is

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It is The World Environment day on the June 5th. For many, it is just another "DAY" when the green cult goes about asking regular folk to do their bit. hmm...Or is it more than just that? How could you be responsible for a day and feel ok with harassing the planet the rest of the year? A few regular Joes and Janes take it a step further...they dont care ...no day in particular matters. Source:

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I am a part of Greenpeace (not surprising!!) and have been working on a campaign to save the whales from commercial whalers. Yes, a practise which was banned 20 years ago has been termed legal by Mr President. The process of killing whales for commercial purposes is going to throw the marine eco system off balance. This is a mail I got from our Greenpeace network. Thought I need to share it

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Aamir khan, one of the responsible Super stars in Hindi Cinema, has considerable fan following. He is known to make movies which carry socially relevant messages. Be it about parents managing a Dyslexic child, Indians' approach to education or promoting good values among the generation x, y and Z etc, he really can sway the masses. source: bollywoodobserverIndian Human Resource Ministry has

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I see people happy when Walmart and other retailers announce SALE on their stock. These retailers conveniently dump out of season good onto customers. It is quite true that some of the products on the shelves aren't worth the entire retail price. However, does it make sense or justify a buying, just because some product is on sale? Marketing teams do a wonderful job by making most of the

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Like any other DAY celebrations, Earth day was born in the USofA. It was the brainchild of a United States Senator, Gaylord Nelson. He proposed a day dedicated to create awareness towards aspects of the Earth's environment. Although, the day was started to inspire people to appreciate the planet, we need to do a lot more than just that given the current scenario. source: traveladventures.comEco

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source: starbucks website Should we trust corporates when they say - They are on with their Green efforts?...Maybe we should not. Starbucks claims that it allows customers to use their own reusable cups and even encourages green practices. Their punch line – Don’t do it alone, doesn’t seem to work in reality. Their website carries very fancy content on Green issues.But how many really bother?

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I mentioned my winning a Sunset Green home Design Guide earlier. :)...The Book arrived and I am so looking forward to read through the entire book !.. Will post more pics of the insides of the book asap!!  Thank you Rachel

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I had this video link in my bookmark archives....a very simple and straight forward speech by a school girl from Canada....echoes every environmental concern - relevant more than ever today. This undated video should, among many others, actually help us wake up...its high time...its not about money, career or expensive living. It is all about sensible minimal living which will allow existence of

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I woke up to a very anxious day today. I was supposed to get a crucial medical report. As first thing in the morning, I sat down to check my email. And lo!...I had a wonderful surprise waiting for me....I had won a nice Green Design Book...Yippiee!!.. I am thrilled to have been picked a winner in a random giveaway!!!!!  Thank you Rachel - for the wonderful book...I am looking forward to receive

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 source: ndtv.comWhat is Priyanka Chopra doing on the Green Crusader?...She has been chosen to be the Green Ambassador for NDTV's Greenathon. In the due course of my research for green issues and statistics to strengthen the purpose of this crusade, i came across this video on youtube. It is in hindi, however, impact of the visual media can break every barrier, including the linguistic barrier,

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I was supposed to publish this post a long time back, a system crash and ill health delayed it by a few weeks. Better late than never..right!! I am elated to have been mentioned by a fellow blogger - Poornima who blogs at "The Earth Sign". It is a honour to be acknowledged in the blogger world for posting off beat and not so interesting set of topics. Why I say this... In my experience as a

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I have been scouting for a local diary farm so that I could buy milk in my own container and stop bringing in plastic milk cans. I feel guilty about the grocery store plastic milk can every time I have a cup of tea or gulp down a spoon of home made yogurt. source:americanprogress.org My friends who buy milk (including Soya) in cartons aren't doing the planet a favour either. Plastic lining and

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I had done a post on a co-green-advocate and blogger, Beth. I was glad to see her being featured on CBS for all her effort and struggle to live a plastic free life. I am glad to be have a blogger friend who feels and thinks as I do. Here is the video. A lot more needs to be done and can be done..its just that we need to stop and think and do what we need to. Better late than never ...right

Sudhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741972931454783327.post-84971676198683295702010-02-23T16:00:00.004-05:002010-02-23T16:22:49.055-05:00

Green Blog : Fake Plastic Fish Blogger : Beth Terry This time around, my post is dedicated to a Co-Green blog called Fake Plastic Fish...not that this wonderful blog needs any more publicity.  This post is to show my admiration for a co-green-bloggers who is committed to the cause and has made a significant difference around her. Her posts are very informative and it was a deja-vu when I saw

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I was forced to take a hiatus from the blogarena, I was busy making my doctors richer! :). I am back with my take on the processed food industry (not again!!). The number of products on the super market shelves and the never ending series of new product launches will keep green crusaders busy for a long time. This post is going to be all about fruits in a plastic container. The product: Fruit (

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Are we heading towards another ice age?... A few reports, white papers and research presentations have been floating around for over a decade now. They all speak about the imminent Ice age. I am in the process of reading more on this topic.. as of now cant say anything right away. It is another aspect of global climate change phenomenon, basically a shift from the normal. It may have been

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I found this award winning video on global warming..and thought id share it here

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Image source: wiki

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Have you heard of vettiver? It is the English man's pronunciation of the very Indian name "Vettiveru" the tamil name for a grass native to India. It literally means - root that has been dug up.This grass is also called Khus (not the poppy seed though!).If you are familiar with Indian air coolers, sun shades and awnings, then you would know the uses for this fragrant grass variety. It brings in a

Sudhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741972931454783327.post-12673621630487986352009-12-30T22:29:00.004-05:002009-12-30T22:32:04.846-05:00

Click on the image for a larger view Image Source: http://media.learningfundamentals.com.au

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Retail industry is in a never ending race to keep prices low and remain competitive and appealing to customers. In reality, operational costs and other capital costs are always rising and never come down. However retailers are forced to remain competitive (quality and price), in addition to providing a set of perks to customers. One such perk being the return policy. Let us try evaluating the

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Organic produce and food products are a nice buy..keeps one thing off your mind - all the pesticide residue. But is it not an oxymoronistic approach to sell organic and other "green" products in a non bio degradable plastic package? What is the idea behind all the reams of plastic which went into packaging them? I have no clue...I don't expect things to be clear cut black and white but this

Sudhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741972931454783327.post-80965215040903570702009-12-25T20:23:00.039-05:002009-12-28T02:28:59.214-05:00

We all know cardamom as one of the most popular Indian Spices, which works wonderfully in both sweet and savoury dishes. No payasam or kheer is complete without that dash of crushed cardamom (powder). You may wonder if I have confused my food blog with the green one...No, I have not. I wanted to write about use of cardamom as a mouth freshener and as a way to reduce our carbon footprint. Sounds

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 Happy Christmas to All This is our first ever Christmas tree and as a part of being green, I decorated a wooden corner stand with mini multi-coloured lights and strings of beaded-stuffed-cloth birds. I anchored all the lights and decorative strings on a traditional brass lamp. The stand, lamp and the ornaments are handicrafts from different states in India. Corner Stand - Uttar Pradesh

Sudhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741972931454783327.post-15023228662964641272009-12-24T13:29:00.005-05:002009-12-24T21:02:52.512-05:00

I have a lot on my to-do list while waiting to recover from a truck load of things. One of the to-dos is to try concocting my own cosmetics (including soaps). This would take my `make everything from scratch` agenda one step further . I have been bookmarking a list of blogs and sites with recipes and articles on home made soaps, scrubs and creams. This is to improve on my trials to avoid all the

Sudhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741972931454783327.post-86000039579544039252009-12-22T00:31:00.005-05:002010-03-12T18:41:59.491-05:00

 loved one thing about the green bag lady's Giveaways. She asks each one of us (who has received her bag) to send in a picture of the bag being used. And she promptly publishes the picture along with the mail we write in while sending the picture...A great way to ensure accountability and also make us (receivers) feel special, right! (really thoughtful) My update has been published too...Ah! I

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I have been on a mission lately and I am happy. But the fact that things are not moving as I anticipated has me working harder on this. I had done a post on Save Seawood lake a few days ago.I was trying to send out emails and increase awareness about this project apart from scouting for people in the media who could help. It is depressing to see real estate developers encroaching this lake by

Sudhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741972931454783327.post-60403005094205573252009-12-16T13:19:00.007-05:002009-12-20T03:45:00.730-05:00

Even the greenest of crusaders need inputs from fellow green beings from time to time. I keep researching for innovations happening in every sphere and industry to keep track of who is doing what, better than I am. As I always mention, living green is a journey. It is for us to be open to ideas so that we could improve on what we are already. Researching helps me to make changes for the better.

Sudhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741972931454783327.post-2655583476961089742009-12-16T01:24:00.014-05:002010-03-16T16:26:57.873-04:00

Gold is one of the most over rated commodities in the investments market. Most commodities can be made to look lucrative by sheer manipulation by a group of well connected buyers. These buyers' extensive networks, can fluctuate the supply and demand. Hence, it has been a point of debate among analysts about feasibility of opting for Gold as an investment option. Unlike any other mineral or

Sudhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741972931454783327.post-70481023083838567052009-12-14T22:05:00.017-05:002010-03-04T13:14:34.820-05:00

Indian Christmas means people decorating plants and trees in their backyard/front yard. Climatic conditions and traditions in Americas, Europe and elsewhere have people putting up Christmas trees indoors to usher in the festive season. In the USA and other developed parts of the world, retail chains stock up large quantities of real and fake Christmas trees. Long aisles are packed with plastic

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During a recent visit to Kroger, I found a teeny tiny sticker near the billing counter. It said "Less plastic? Fantastic!" . I decided to write about this campaign and began my research as soon as I reached home. To my surprise, I couldn't find any material about this campaign initiated by Kroger. I had to go to their website and look for campaigns and initiatives. Here is where I found an

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Image source: cartoonstock.com If you know some one who majorly argues that climate change is inevitable and thats what has happened over billion years of earth's existence  or that nothing can be done about non-biodegradable debris floating in the oceans .  Just shake them up to make them see sense, and tell them..that though climate change has been cyclic over the last million years..it

Sudhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741972931454783327.post-72887085463547530952009-12-10T14:34:00.005-05:002009-12-21T20:43:28.771-05:00

It is great to see one lady make such a huge difference around her. Yes, I am talking about the Green Bag Lady - Ms Teresa. :). The Bag she sent me has arrived...It is a beautiful cotton bag. I ll update this post with my picture of the bag....when I am out shopping for grocery this weekend. Thank you once again Teresa... As promised...here is the update for this post....My Green Lady Bag in

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Once upon a time people carried their satchels and bags on their shopping trips.  Then plastic was invented and we were pushed into thinking that grocer supplied bags meant convenience. It is really unfortunate that we have come a long way with this "convenience". Having realized its impact on our lives, a select few started looking for solutions and are trying to spread awareness. I came across

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Image source: green bag lady I was pleasantly surprised when I opened my inbox today.  Green bag lady had stopped by and commented on the blog. I was so happy to see that she had asked me if I would like to receive her bag!! This is the link to my previous posts about her: Green bag Lady I wanted to be among those who have her bag, and then I saw her notice about not accepting any more

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For all those skeptics who think going green is nothing more than a buzzword and a Fad and also say that you alone cant change the world....think again.... Here is one more reason to quit relying on disposable water bottles (also to work on the addiction to plastic grocery bags)..To keep your fuel costs low! Do you think you need a reason better than that? Image source: eesiflo.com World

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 Image source: rajeesood.blogspot.com Many of us are in our pursuit to make this world a better place. Ms Rajee Sood is one such talented blogger who writes about design, lifestyle and photography. This time around she has written about a very serious environmental issue and I had to spread the word around. Please do visit her blog and read more on the Crusade to Save Seawoods lake in Mumbai.

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If you thought you were doing the planet a huge favor by using paper products "instead of styrofoam and plastic". You are in for a rude shock. The first point being that these cups are single use and are a major strain on natural resources. Don't get fooled by these promotions by all the cafes and restaurants around the world. Image source: citizenshift.org They are not as green as they are

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I am guilty of making a non-green purchase for our house. Ever since I realized my folly, I have been looking for ways and means to rectify my mistake! I bought three large bean bags five years ago. I had not realized its impact on the environment back then. Everyday is a new day to learn, experience, imbibe, make a change and take another step towards making environmentally friendly decisions.

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 Image: sustainablefootprints.org Is it just me, or does anyone else find this a sheer waste of resources and an unnecessary strain on the planet? Whenever I see these ads for disposable water bottles or any other bottled products, I think of the landfill and the millions of gallons of crude oil which went into manufacture, transportation and disposal (recycling or garbage trucks) of these

Sudhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741972931454783327.post-80245249787310187712009-11-24T21:07:00.004-05:002010-02-12T13:03:14.737-05:00

I was shocked to see this patent registered in the USA for a straw yoga mat (read with tie back strings) http://www.freepatentsonline.com/6640359.html Is there a valid explanation for this patent? Am I freaking out for nothing? Please let me know your take on this.

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Life is all about making right choices. One as simple as buying your yoga mat can make a difference on your carbon footprint. Do you know that a standard mat sold as being suitable for yoga is made of soft PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride) a non earth friendly non bio degradable material. You must have noticed a strange stinky odour emanating out of a plastic mat, slipper or a bag for that matter.

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The topic sounds nothing off beat considering my reputation....lol..... But this is a must read for every Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) user. Picture this- You are watching your favourite TV show and during the commercial break you see a young woman bathing herself under a gushing water fall, or in a river/ocean setting. The music, screenplay, the beautiful model and the claims made in this

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Monthly trip to the grocery store has become a huge guilt trip for me. All the plastic packets and sachets used for packing dal, rice, spices etc, have had me thinking and am desperately looking for solutions. I had worked a way out when I used to shop in India. I shopped whole sale, which meant that anything for my kitchen would come in jute bags or a bag i carried from home. If I bought it from

Sudhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741972931454783327.post-70967078663674428282009-10-27T00:50:00.005-04:002010-02-12T13:05:21.911-05:00

Whenever the new ziploc evolve ad comes up on TV, I get agitated. Calling a non-biodegradable product eco friendly makes no sense. The ad claims that the product is being manufactured using 25% less plastic (ah!), and mentions that it manufacturing process makes use of wind energy (sic). Really? How can a plastic product, which will eventually be landfill, be eco-friendly by any means? I am sick

Sudhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741972931454783327.post-77890839507950657432009-10-22T14:46:00.012-04:002009-12-25T21:06:03.214-05:00

I read about this Green Bag Lady on another blog I follow : "Less Plastic More Life". Was glad to see another person truly committed to living green. Though I have tried advocating green living since I was 17, I ended up with severe depression and a nervous breakdown. I felt I failed as a green crusader. Apart from my mother and my husband, no one else has understood what I was trying to convey.

Sudhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741972931454783327.post-52911404679934105912009-07-20T16:50:00.008-04:002009-11-10T19:17:35.923-05:00

Ever since I have been having the privilege of a dish washer in the kitchen, I have had this on going debate. Three things which need to be considered: use of electricity to run the machine, energy used to heat the water used and of course even blow/air dry dishes in the washer; water consumed, and the eco-damage cased by the dish washer detergents. Dish washer detergents, in comparison to hand

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I have loved "preloved" furniture. Fascination for the whole concept of extending life of mundane things has kept me more greener than I could be. Buying used and second hand extends life of furniture and helps keeping it alive. Coming from a culture where furniture is passed down through generations and even cars live as long as 20 years in a single home, I used to be utterly amused to find

Sudhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741972931454783327.post-63945850571602684572009-07-09T14:34:00.013-04:002010-02-22T16:08:01.620-05:00

All these days, I used feel I was alone in defending local buying, eating as organic and natural, unprocessed as possible....i hope this movie will be an eyeopener for everyone. Even people who are not a part of my life,  matter to me...they do...because, a single sick person in the society means the added cost and associated under productivity. So it does come back to me...I am among those who

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I sat down to watch a movie, an incident based one for that matter, after a long time. Haven't been able to get myself to do that for a while now. I am not sure if I can ever understand common man's rationality. Hyper sensitive leads to nothing constructive. Having known this for a long time now, I have not done anything much to overcome that, at least according to me. I am taking my baby steps

Sudhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741972931454783327.post-57716435563011331932009-06-25T17:32:00.007-04:002010-03-12T18:37:27.873-05:00

Being featured among the Great Outdoors 2009 was a major morale boost for me. the link : Sudha's balcony in Apartment therapy

Sudhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741972931454783327.post-50931440015837993352009-06-11T14:11:00.003-04:002011-10-29T11:54:39.596-04:00

Inviting Guest bloggers and Contributors. I will be more than glad to share your views, suggestions and action plans here on the Green Crusade. Hope to see you around and looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Agreed...world is plagued with a lot of problems...genocides in Srilanka, capital punishment in Iran and what not....we need to do something about everything...but need to start small. Though I would want to contribute, will work for something keeping my limitations in mind..... For all those who use plastic, styrofoam and anything non-biodegradable and wash off your guilt saying "I RECYCLE"..

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Almost an year ago, I chanced upon a very informative, amazingly well published site. Apartment therapy and its associated e-magazines have been an integral part of my daily rituals. In the meanwhile, I took up a project with in my means, a kitchen garden in my balcony. I am impressed with myself. I was browsing through Apartment therapy, and I chanced upon a contest my great outdoors spaces. I

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Among all the other things I try doing to do my bit to save the environment, air/sun drying my laundry is one of them. Although it seems like a small thing to do, I was overwhelmed by the amount of CO2 emitted by a standard laundry dryer. I am writing in the context of USA because I am living here as of now. I hail from India and sun dying your clothes is a normal thing there. However, lack of

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Each time I walked past the garden and patio section in any super store, I was drawn to the garden accessories aisle. I wanted to be completely green in my purchase but couldn't find a decent bird bath with in my budget. Then a hanging basket ( a trash area find!) inspired me to make my own bird feed and a bird bath. Inspiration credits - Srinath - my lifeline! - :) Bought two clay saucers (

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I have been struggling to focus on my to-do list. however, couldn't help my absence from "writing"....Having joined a few communities on orkut, I seem to be re-strengthening my passion to crusade against anything eco-unfriendly. I am among those who believe in minimalistic living, reusing and re purposing things. I used to struggle with my family and friends, literally. I was branded a crazy,

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An year zoomed past and I grew to appreciate a few things even more than I already did. I really hope for a peaceful, healthy year for all. too emotional to pen anything down. I would be coming back to write some more......lots to share......:)

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