May Green Drinks is this Thursday

A reminder that Green Drinks, Kelowna’s sustainability networking event, is taking place this Thursday, May 3rd from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Doc Willoughby’s pub in Kelowna.

Come on out and meet, mingle, and network with a lively mixture of sustainability-minded people!  For more info visit www.okanagangreens.ca and click on Green Drinks!  

To keep Kelowna Green Drinks self-sustaining, we have a nominal charge at the door.  This will cover costs; per event only and is not a membership fee.  We are asking for $3 per person or 2 for $5 – so bring a friend!

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Financial Tools Help Startups Go Greener

Novated leases can help companies decrease their tax liabilities. This can also be combined with other tax breaks for going green, such as incentives for purchasing efficient vehicles. NationalGeographic.com

 

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10 foods that promote brain health

Many recent studies have shown how certain nutrients can positively affect the brain, specifically in areas of the brain related to cognitive processing or feelings and emotions. green.yahoo.com

 

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IKEA to Install Charging Stations at U.S. Stores

IKEA has announced that it will be installing electric car charging stations at stores in 10 U.S. cities by this fall as part of the EV Project with ECOtality, Inc. EcoGeek.org

 

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7 Best Outdoor Green Play Gear for Lazy Summer Days

We all dream of lazing a summer day away in a hammock, so why not set kids on the path to the art of R&R with a handmade recycled fabric version of the swinging refuge? TreeHugger.com

 

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Tesla Inks $100 Million Deal with Toyota for RAV4 EV

TMC will pay Tesla approximately $100 million. Production of the RAV4 EV is expected to begin in 2012 and to continue through 2014. TreeHugger.com

 

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Vegan cooking tips for beginners

Sure, there are lots of vegan convenience foods out there, but fake meat products aren’t much better for you than the real deal, even if they are cruelty-free. green.yahoo.com

 

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Is Nexflix Streaming Greener?

Which is better from an environmental perspective. Streaming a movie or having the DVD sent to me? TreeHugger.com

 

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Mom Charged With Vehicular Homicide

"Roads are built for buses, cars, and trucks. My heart bleeds when someone gets killed, but it's their own fault at the end of the day." TreeHugger.com

 

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First Fish Photographed Using Tool To Help It Eat

The pictures provide fantastic proof of these intelligent fish at work using tools to access prey that they would otherwise miss out on. TreeHugger.com

 

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Nike, Adidas, Puma, H&M and Others Discharging Toxic Chemicals

Greenpeace has found that hormone-disrupting chemicals and other toxins are being discharged into the country's major water systems from major plants that supply big sports brands like Nike, Adidas and Puma. TreeHugger.com

 

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10 Honda Factories Are Now "Zero Waste"

Companies like Honda have made their factories essentially 'Zero waste' -- 10 of the Japanese automaker's facilities have now achieved that status. TreeHugger.com

 

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Puma Shopping Bag Dissolves in 3 Minutes

You can dissolve the bag in about three minutes by stirring it in a bowl of warm water. The resulting water, colored with eco-friendly red dye, is safe to pour down the drain, according to Puma. Earth911.com

 

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A vegan burger to love

Veggie burgers are curious critters. Why would I want to eat something (a veggie burger) that is filling in for something that I don’t want to eat (a beef burger)? green.yahoo.com

 

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Health benefits and uses of ginger

On millions of dining tables in India, you’ll see matchsticks of fresh ginger that have turned a soft pink from being soaked in lemon juice and salt. green.yahoo.com

 

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The power of local grocers

Produce that’s shipped over a far distance has lost a significant amount of its nutritional value by the time it hits the shelves. green.yahoo.com

 

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Teenager to Pay $100 for Slapping an Endangered Seal

Little did the seal-slapper realize that the animal had a name, and more than a few powerful friends watching out for it. TreeHugger.com

 

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World's Top-Selling Weedkiller Causes Birth Defects, Scientists Say

Quick -- name a brand of weedkiller. What popped into your head? Was it, by any chance, Roundup? TreeHugger.com

 

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Should you stretch before or after working out?

Common wisdom suggests that stretching before an activity improves athletic performance and stretching right after prevents injury and muscle soreness. green.yahoo.com

 

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10 ways to keep cool at home without A/C

Employing a few basic environmentally friendly principals will help keep you cool and will help you save money. green.yahoo.com

 

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