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It’s time to rethink our approach to garbage
David Suzuki is adamant about the idea that we should add a 4th R to the three Rs eco-rule: Rethink! Mister Suzuki says we recycle just over 20 per cent of our garbage; learn why there is room for improvement.
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Changents.com presents Earthkeeper Hero Cate Trotter
Cate Trotter a 27-year-old environmental sustainability trend spotter and "greentrepreneur” is sharing stories about her journey through London while she discovers emerging trends from its green scene including sustainable breakthroughs, eco-architectural feats, ethical fashion…
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Water for Schools campaign
Charity:Water is launching Water for Schools, a student-led campaign to raise awareness and funds for water projects at schools in developing nations. A campaign seeking the passion and talent of young students to...
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Seal the Deal now!!
Six powerful voices. Four stunning continents. One compelling message. Seal the Deal campaign just launched its new video, featuring six personalities: Philippe Cousteau, Don Cheadle, Wangari Maathai...
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Videos of the week

Planeterra: Sustainable Community Development through Travel
Planeterra is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote sustainable community development through travel. We do this by working with local partners in many different countries to establish development projects while at the same time offering travelers the chance to engage in the projects while on a trip or voluntour.

Seal the Deal Campaign
Let's make 2009 the year the world finds an answer to climate change.The numbers don’t sound big, but their effects could be cataclysmic. A 2°C rise above pre-industrial levels would see 20-40% of the Amazon die off within 100 years. A 3°C rise would see 75% of the forest destroyed by drought over the following century, while a 4°C rise would kill 85%.

Christopher Swain 2009 Earthkeeper Hero - 1
Christopher Swain, on Earth Day 2009, dove into the frigid and dirty Atlantic ocean, beginning a 1,000 mile, 2-year swim from New England to Washington D.C. — an eco-expedition designed to find alternatives to the “unhelpful human activities” ...

Earthkeeper Hero - Cate Trotter: Green Insider
Timberland, in partnership with Changents.com and the support of TrendsUpdates, is sponsoring the “Spot Green” contest created to find the coolest green projects and trends inspiring eco-friendly lifestyles in communities across the globe. Timberland Earthkeeper Hero Cate Trotter will judge the submission.

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Spot Green Contest

Earthkeeper Heroes



Earthkeeper Hero Cate Trotter, “the Green Insider”, wants to test your skills!

Let her know the coolest green trend in your city to win some sweet prizes, including Timberland Earthkeepers Boots!

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