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350.org Is Greening the Planet with Lean, Green IT

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In a time when climate change and developing the green economy are somewhat passé, nonprofits have not given up on the mission. Find out how they're greening the planet and using the leanest greenest IT possible. The organization has a staff of 40 across three offices (Washington DC, New York City, and Oakland, California).

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350.org Is Greening the Planet with Lean, Green IT

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In a time when climate change and developing the green economy are somewhat passé, nonprofits have not given up on the mission. Find out how they're greening the planet and using the leanest greenest IT possible. Washington DC, New York City, and Oakland, California). org, a Networked Nonprofit.

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Bay Localize & Green Roofs: An Interview with Ingrid Severson

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Ingrid Severson is the lead project organizer of the Rooftop Resources project, a project of the Oakland non-profit Bay Localize. Ingrid: Bay Localize is a non-profit project that started back in December of 2005. And also by raising awareness about the concept of re-localizing to bring other people into the movement as well.

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Nomad Cafe: How to Start a Green Cafe

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Have you ever thought about starting a green cafe? Well, Chris Waters of the Nomad Cafe in Oakland not only thought about it, he made it happen. What makes the Nomad Cafe a green and sustainable cafe ? What makes the Nomad Cafe a green and sustainable cafe ? Create a business plan. Secure financing.

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Staycation Notes: Pick a Theme. Howabout Tea Tasting?

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Staycations are not only affordable, they're also a great way to support your local businesses. Our second tea tasting stop was the Numi Tea Garden in Oakland. Numi Tea is an environmentally and socially responsible tea company based in Oakland (but you can buy their tea nationally). staycation tea local vacation.

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Ask Britt: How to make a second hand bookstore a positive force for good

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Here are a few ideas for your husband's new business venture: • Be green. Natural Resource Defense Council has an article, Greening Your Business , which lists tips for making your business green like recycling, using copier and printer paper that is post-consumer and recycled, using Energy Star office equipment, and getting an energy audit.

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Congratulations Britt Bravo! Best Blog of the East Bay Area!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

By profiling individuals and organizations who enact various visions of utopia, Oakland's Britt Bravo expresses her own hope for a better world. Through Big Vision , she broadcasts interviews with many of the East Bay's most successful activists for social change.

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