Is it possible to go carbon neutral? It was for No Impact Man. This guy runs a blog that talks about how he and his family have completed a year cutting back on energy usage. Check out his blog to read about how he produced next to no trash, used little to no electricity, and only bought necessities second hand.

He found that one year off the energy-consuming grid has given him hope that others can do it too.  I may not quite be there yet, but it's certainly inspiring to see what's possible.

-Jess

No matter how small your shoe box of a first apartment may be, it still can look empty without furniture. Making the space yours on a tight budget can be accomplished with green furniture. There are a number of cheap, stylish, and comfortable options.

You can always check Craigslist or ask friends for unused furniture. There are great pieces available for free or close to free, which can be recovered or refinished as desired. Plus, reusing furniture is definitely one of the greenest options. If you can’t quite find what you want or need on the barter market, it's time to expand your search.

IKEA – Known for its modern look and good deals, IKEA is a great place for affordable furniture and they have a number of green options, such as their TRABY line.

Cardboard Design – That's right , you can get cheap, sturdy furniture that is completely made out of recycled cardboard. It’s attractive too.

Bamboo Hardwoods – Bamboo is a great renewable material that is used to create inexpensive furniture with lots of personality. You can even get a bamboo mini-bar.

-Jess 

You may not get to show off your sweet book collection, but knowledge is more impressive than the paper it's written upon.

Amazon's Kindle, measuring 19 cm. x 13.5 cm. and less than an inch thick, is a milestone in the literary world's path toward becoming more enviromentally conscious. For those skeptical of the Kindle's ability to replicate the experience of getting cozy with a book, its electronic paper display almost precisely mimics light reflection of actual paper, and it even has a backlight so you can read it in the dark, additionally conserving the energy otherwise emitted from a lightbulb.

If fiction isn't your first choice, it has a wireless network for accessing Wikipedia, The Onion, and your favorite blogs. Not to mention that it looks a lot cooler sliding it in your pocket than lugging around a backpack full of books.

-Tal

While it’s not for everyone, the Vienna Vegetable Orchestra certainly has an original sound.  They play all organic instruments like a pepper trumpet, pumpkin drum, and carrot recorder. I can’t tell if it’s a waste of lots of vegetables, turned into instruments each day instead of being eaten, or a unique use of renewable resources. Either way, that’s gotta be a fun job.

-Jess

Perhaps it’s appropriate to set aside some time to take a moment to seriously contemplate the effects of climate change on our way of life…

BO-RING!

Taking climate change too seriously without a sense of humor about it can make you go gaga. The Onion has been exemplary in providing laughter for an otherwise dour situation. At the same time, they’ve been effective in finding a balance between comedy and awareness; they never take their eye off the issue. Here are our picks for the top 10 best Onion headlines that relate to the environment:

10. Richard Branson's Global-Warming Donation Nearly As Much As Cost Of Failed Balloon Trips

9. NFL Meteorologists Warn Steaming Black-Guy Heads Occurring Later Every Year

8. The Global-Warming Crisis

7. Addressing Climate Crisis, Bush Calls For Development Of National Air Conditioner

6. Green-Conscious GE Develops Hybrid Lightbulb

5. Northeast Stunned By Freak January Snowfall

4. Al Gore Caught Warming Globe To Increase Box Office Profits

3. Global-Warming Crisis Makes For Delightful Mid-February Afternoon

2. Nation's Snowmen March Against Global Warming

1. I'm Doing My Inconsequential Part For The Environment

-Jess 

Stand up and say something.  Express yourself. Tell the world how you feel - just for the hell of it...

And while you’re there, check out some of the other comments.

-Jess

What can you do with the lights out?  Lights Out Days, which take place at different times in different cities around the globe, reminds us to conserve energy.  Plus, it’s the perfect excuse for a party. 
 
So light some candles and enjoy non-electric entertainment.

-Jess