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I stumbled upon these business cards at [Re]Encoded dot Com - and was amazed (and envious) at the awesome designs. These cards give you something to plant and enjoy for seasons to come. Talk about a blossoming relationship!
An EcoDaycare Center Pioneer has opened in Atlanta, Georgia. Fio 360, the self-described nation’s first eco-early care center is pulling out all the stops to make sure its children start living green from the git-go.
For starters there are no carpets whatsoever at the center, which could expose children to the harmful chemicals in synthetic fibers. All floor coverings are rugs made from organic wool. The center uses only organic, formaldehyde-free mattresses for the kid’s naps. No PVC plastic toys are allowed in the facility and all meals served are made from 100% organic food prepared by Fio’s Executive Chef. Yoga and recycling classes are the norm - as are massages before naptime. You can watch the video below for more about Atlanta’s new Fio 360:
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A green puppy was born in New Orleans last week. The puppy is perfectly healthy thus far, just green. Veterinarians say this occasionally occurs when the mother’s amniotic fluid mixes with the placenta during birth, which dyes the coat of the puppy.
Freak occurrences aren’t the only way to get the your dog or cat to go green, however. You can 
by checking out the blog Great Green Pets, which offers myriad ideas on how to make having a pet more environmentally friendly. Recent posts include information on organic dog biscuits, dog portrait cards on recycled materials and eco-friendly cat toys.
Click here for video of the green puppy—->:
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The TakePart Top 10 Weekly Roundup is a compilation of the week’s most notable stories from our entertainment-meets-social-action blogging network. In celebration of Earth Day 2008, we made ‘green’ the major theme on the TakePart blog this week - green documentaries and television programs, Earth Day quotes and action activities, as well as some great film reviews. Check out some of our most popular stories of the week, as well as a few TakePart blogger favorites!
Katie Halper:
Top 10 Earth Day Videos From the Hub
Joanne Herring Invites You to “Charlie Wilson’s War” Screening Discussion - Free DVD!
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Nicole Hughes:
Top 10 Documentaries About the Environment
Top 10 Ways to Take Action On Earth Day 2008!
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Andy Kondrat:
Top 10 Quotes About the Environment
Disney Launches DisneyNature to Make Documentaries - I Freak Out
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Jon Popham:
B Corporation Takes the Guesswork Out of Going Green
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Giulia Rozzi:
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Gina Telaroli:
Taking Part In the Blogsphere With “The Visitor” and “Standard Operating Procedure”
“The Soloist” Explores the Homeless and Mentally Ill With Grace and Music
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Actress Rachel McAdams, when not starring in The Notebook or Mean Girls (which I totally didn’t see, I swear, but didn’t it turn out to be pretty funny?), cares enough about the environment to co-found greenissexy.org, a website devoted to all things eco-conscious. The site, which she began with friends Megan and Didi, covers a wide range of topics, urging readers to “think big” in response to environmental issues, while also addressing the little things you can do daily to curb some of those greenhouse gasses.
I liked this site quite a bit because the reader isn’t being hit over the head with what he or she MUST DO RIGHT NOW to save the earth, but instead is given a laid back, fun site to click through and learn a little bit.
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While on the phone with my mom she very sweetly says to me in her thick, adorable Italian accent “I was watching Oprah and you know today’s the day for the earth? Oprah said all these ways to help.”
Yes, even my immigrant mom who I ignorantly assumed didn’t understand environmental issues is going green thanks to Ms. Winfrey (she does have a special magic, doesn’t she?) On her episode Going Green 101: What Your Family Can Do Today Oprah encouraged viewers to make small changes. Oprah said “in honor of our Earth, I love her, I’m asking all of you today to implement just one green idea to help the fight against global warming.”
and check out Oprah.com for lots of easy eco-friendly tips.
The TakePart Top 10 Weekly Roundup is a compilation of the week’s most notable stories from our entertainment-meets-social-action blogging network. Want to learn our top eco-kinky tips for ‘greening up’ your sex life? How about the top 10 ways to take action against AIDS? Check out some of our most popular stories of the week, as well as a few TakePart blogger favorites!
Katie:
Annie Lennox & Top 10 Ways to Take Action Against AIDS
Somewhere Over the Rainbow: American Idol & Yip Harburg
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Nicole:
Top 10 Ways to ‘Green Up’ Your Sex Life
Top 10 Global Warming Myths Debunked
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Gina:
Boarding Gate’s Empty Adventure of Capitalism
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Young At Heart Hits the Silver Screen
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Coming on the heels of our news that DVD release of Leonardo DiCaprio’s The 11th Hour documentary (released yesterday!) was being made out of biodegradable materials, we bring you the information that DiCaprio has also purchased an eco-friendly apartment in Manhattan that’s built to be kind to the environment.
Singer Jack Johnson is collaborating with a host of non-profit organizations around the world on a new interactive network to inspire music fans to create positive change. The theory behind the project called All At Once Campaign is: an individual action, multiplied by millions, creates global change. The All At Once Campaign is a new social action network that operates both online and at Johnson’s shows to connect music fans and nonprofit organizations. With a forum for people to discuss, connect, learn and inspire.
Jack Johnson is currently touring and has insisted on keeping the shows’ environmental impact as low as possible, keeping with the All At Once mentality. His efforts include reducing waste by encouraging venues to use
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The HGTV Green Home Giveaway is on! Home and Garden Television is giving away a new “green” home located in Hilton Head, South Carolina, complete with eco-friendly appliances and a brand new GMC Yukon Hybrid. Sure, your chances of winning it are probably on par with winning the lotto, but it certainly beats a toaster oven or a gas-guzzling SUV. Kudos to HGTV!
