http://www.peopletowels.com/ptblog Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:43:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Is there a food bank, community center, homeless shelter, or other location in your community that —could benefit from a free orchard?  The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) and Dreyer's Fruit Bars are planting orchards across the country in a collaborative program called Communities Take Root (CTR).  Through this program, communities compete ... http://www.peopletowels.com/ptblog/?p=518 You know that feeling you get when the family is gathered around the Christmas tree too early to even see clearly as excited children rip open packages? It's a special moment when we're with family, and even more meaningful when they're experiencing joy. This morning, on Earth Day, it feels ... http://www.peopletowels.com/ptblog/?p=513 We're big fans of Annie Leonard. Her approachable style delivers just the right touch of comfort with the otherwise unpleasant news about humanity's devastating behavior. If you haven't seen the Story of Stuff video yet, you're one of the few. It's viral reach is over 2 million and growing, which ... http://www.peopletowels.com/ptblog/?p=507 If you've not seen the award-winning children's program, Sesame Street, in the last forty years, you must have been living under a rock, or maybe, a pile of trash. Anyone familiar with Sesame Street is certainly aware of the cranky antics of the green monster, aptly named "Oscar the Grouch." ... http://www.peopletowels.com/ptblog/?p=489 There may not be any bigger buzz name right now than Jamie Oliver. This unassuming Britt has captivated Americans much like four guys from Liverpool did forty-some years ago by reassuring our youth that they loved us ("yeah, yeah, yeah"). In his updated version, the message remains the same, although ... http://www.peopletowels.com/ptblog/?p=482 As the delightful Dr. Seuss children's story, The Lorax, goes, an innocent, ambitious idea ("a thneed is something everyone needs!") soon reveals itself to be short-sighted and unsustainable, causing death, destruction, and ultimately, irreconcilable despair to the forests, the water, air, and the animals who made their homes there. ... http://www.peopletowels.com/ptblog/?p=472 With the world population expected to reach nine billion by 2050, fresh water will continue to be a prominent issue. Speculation is that wars will be waged in order to preserve access to this vital fluid synonymous with our very existence.Reducing the amount of freshwater we use, or rather, using ... http://www.peopletowels.com/ptblog/?p=456 This week, my kids and I joined thousands of others in enjoying the cherry blossoms blooming outside America's grandest museum.  It is a rite for school-age children to travel to our nation's capital for spring break to visit the historic monuments and tour the iconic Smithsonian.  The Smithsonian is amazing, ... http://www.peopletowels.com/ptblog/?p=452 Earth Hour was celebrated last weekend on March 27th, with lights out at places around the world such as the Eiffel Tower, Washington Monument, and the Forbidden City.  It amazed me to see governments, businesses, and individuals across the globe come together for the fourth annual Earth Hour, which proved ... http://www.peopletowels.com/ptblog/?p=427 In the spirit of our most favorite celebration, Earth Day, we'll be featuring a countdown to the big day on our blog all month long, so be sure to check in regularly right here for all kinds of fun facts and activity. Also in the spirit of celebrating ... http://www.peopletowels.com/ptblog/?p=440