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The article reports on issues concerning motives behind the development of Web-based games Climate Challenge and CO2FX. The makers of these games explored the world to build a sustainable house just do the educators and environmental organizations behind other games in which users recycle lightbulbs while dodging obstacles.

The article reports on the role of the Missouri Botanical Garden in removing the environmental hazards caused by million pounds of plastic pots and trays that are used in gardening. It is reported that volunteers with the Missouri Botanical Garden's decade-old recycling program in Saint Louis, Missouri have collected more than 300 tons of plastic from nurseries, landscapers, and growers for reprocessing into faux timbers. It also informs about the garden's planning to open new collection centers.

The article reviews the film "Sharkwater," by Rob Stewart.

The article offers information on the new environment friendly baseball stadium called the Nationals Park in the U.S. It reports that the stadium is under construction in an urban-infill site and will be inaugurated by the baseball team Washington Nationals. It mentions several ecofriendly features of the stadium including efficient water and lighting systems, a vegetation-covered roof, parking spaces, and drought-resistant landscaping. It states the installation of solar panels by other baseball teams in their stadiums and mentions the replacement of plastic cups with the compostable cups by the McAfee Coliseum stadium in Oakland, California. Also mentioned is the data on the waste generated by the restaurants along with the campaign for less-wasteful products.

The article reviews the film "Everything's Cool," by Daniel Gold and Judith Helfand.

The article reviews the film "What Would Jesus Buy?," by Rob VanAlkemade.

The article reports that some 200,000 seniors at more than 100 colleges have signed a Graduation Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility, initiated at Humboldt State University, Arcata, California in 1987. It is stated that participants promise to consider sustainability along with salary at any job they are offered, and to work to improve the practices of any company that employs them. According to a recent survey by KeyBank, an educational loan provider, freshman class of 2007 is more concerned about the environment than the job market they will face upon graduation. It is stated that with the growth of green business, the pledgers are the kind of people recruiters are looking for.

The article focuses on cellular phone applications related to environmental issues. It informs that alternative-fuel stations can be located by calling (866) 238-1137 or downloading www.earthcomber.com. It is stated that mooring ring tones are used to safely attract and trap leopards near Indian villages. It is stated that water quality at California beaches can be found out by texting their names to 23907. It is stated that a firm's climate-change record can be checked by texting "cc [company name]" to 30644.

The article presents information on a 56-unit ecofriendly apartment complex near San Diego, California. It informs that the Solara apartments have cost-effective features that make it affordable for low- to moderate-income families. Low-emissivity windows reduce heat loss and gain, and are positioned to allow maximum ventilation. Formaldehyde-free insulation keeps indoor air quality high. It is stated that each family gets a shopping cart to take on walks to the farmers' market and other nearby conveniences. Photovoltaic panels on roofs and carports generate all of Solara's energy, so residents have no power bills to pay.

The article reports on green technologies to be used at the 2007 Burning Man, an eight-day-long annual festival that takes place in Black Rock, Nevada. The festival abides by the leave no trace principle. The principle refers to efforts organizers of the festival are expanding from the festival's northern Nevada site to the entire planet. For the 2007 Burning Man, tickets are being printed on tree-free paper and the radio station, medical outpost and other facilities at the festival will be run on biodiesel fuels.

The article presents a note on energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs. Information of various shapes, brightness levels and hues of fluorescent bulbs offered by various companies, including Feit Electric, Royal Philips Electronics NV and General Electric Co. is presented.

The article reports on the "art-ivism" program of the San Francisco-based group Rebar, which calls people around the world to turn their parking lots into temporary parks on September 21, 2007. The aim of the program is to reclaim public space from cars. One can join the program by adding plants, benches and other amenities to parking lots. One can also join the program by cleaning up one's parking lots and reuse or recycle all materials.

The article offers information on various concerts, festivals and concert tours supporting green technology. The concert "March to ReEnergize Iowa" held at Des Moines, Iowa in summer 2007 demanded clean-energy solutions to global warming. Indie singer-cum-songwriter Ben Folds had performed at the concert. At the festival "Farm Aid 2007" to be performed at New York City on September 9, 2007, artists Willie Nelson, Neil Young and Dave Matthews will perform. Meanwhile, Sustainable Table's cross-country tour to promote eating local and ecofriendly food will culminate at the 23rd annual fundraiser for family farms.

The article offers information on websites that offer students opportunity to earn money. Students can collect used computer printer cartridges for recycling from the website www.recycleplace.com and sell fair-trade stationery through the website www.globalgoodspartners.org/schools, natural body-care products through the website www.schoolgardenco.com or in Wisconsin locally made cheese through the website www.familyfarmdefenders.org.

The article offers information on the California-based distributor Plan-It Hardware's focus on distributing products which are healthier and more sustainable for homes. This company finds the best products by screening home and garden supplies for recycled content, energy efficiency, biodegradability, and other criteria. They also focus on improving products such as water-saving plumbing fixtures and nontoxic sealants. Retailers of Plan-It's selections are given "Greener Choice" labels and product guides for eco-conscious shoppers.

The article presents quotes from a periodical and a notable person in current events. "Sports Illustrated" stresses the environmental condition of Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger expresses his view on the roles of environmentalists who advocate environmentalism and environmental protection.

The article presents a list of tips to save energy and resources at work. The list includes turning off the lights when leaving a room for 15 minutes or more, setting monitors or laptops automatically to sleep mode, turning the computer off when leaving the office for the day, and printing on both sides of a paper or on the back side of old documents for faxes, notes, and drafts.

The article offers information on ecofriendly designs related to shopping. Green exchange, a shopping center set to open in 2008 on Chicago's North Side, will feature an organic cafe, stores carrying sustainable clothing and building supplies, and dozens of other ecofriendly stores. Carbon offsets are offered by a new credit card with every purchase and vending machines are stocked up with dried fruit, yogurt, and organic snacks by YoNaturals.

The article evaluates the Eco One, a biofueled race car made by students at the University of Warwick, U.K. with a hemp shell, flax-fiber brake pads, and potato starch tires.

The article presents the victory gardens and gardening starter kits of Amy Francheschini. She rekindles her San Francisco's Golden Gate Park's self-sufficient spirit and getting her work on gallery walls with the recent museum exhibit of her kits. The exhibit also featured photographs of the plots planted so far and playful, yet functional sculptures. The artist has designed and distributed such starter kits herself. Such victory gardens thrived by the hundreds in the city at the height of World War II.

The article offers news briefs related to environmental technology from the U.S. Toyota Motor Corp.'s Prius automobile has a fuel-consumption display that gives drivers instant feedback on energy consumption by the automobile. Two California based utilities are testing electricity meters that will show customers when they are using the most energy. RecycleBank LLC has contracted with garbage haulers to install computer chips to measure the weight of materials in recycle bins.

The article evaluates men's and women's jewelry from Tarma Designs, a company that makes ornaments.

The article presents questions and answers related to travel, technology, and recycling processes. One person asks how carbon dioxide emissions are measured. Another one asks whether he should turn off his computer at night or put it to sleep. One person asks what should she do with recycled paper as she was told that it cannot be recycled again.

The article presents information on fashion trends in the U.S. In early 2007, nearly 20 cities in the U.S. hosted a big clothing swap with workshops and sewing stations. The aim of the workshops was to give a chance to attendees to refashion their new finds. In New York State, students at Cazenovia College created a clothing line out of thrift-store donations. Out-of-date denim was embellished by piecing together new shirts from ripped polos. Author Megan Nicolay took her book on "108 Ways to Transform a T-Shirt" to Martha Stewart's TV show and Bonnaroo music-festival.

The article presents information about innovative ways that people in the recycling industry are devising to use waste products. TerraCycle Inc.'s natural plant foods use worm castings as raw material. The company's products are packaged in used soda bottles. The dung of two cellulose fiber eating animals, Welsh sheep and Sri Lankan elephants, is enlisted as a source of pulp for manufacturing paper products. The city of San Francisco, California is testing a way to turn dog droppings into a source of power.

The article presents information on strategies that can be adopted for cleaning various household objects during the spring season. It suggests to hire a maid service that avoids harsh chemicals in favor of nontoxic and biodegradable products. It will help one relieve any guilt about paying someone to scrub one's toilet. Those willing to perform cleaning tasks themselves can use materials such as baking soda, borax, lemon juice, liquid soap, and white vinegar. More information on cleaning can be obtained from the websites, www.lesstoxicguide.ca and www.sierraclub.org/greenlife.

The article presents information on Gayla Trail who has launched a web site on gardening. The web site is known as www.yougrowgirl.com. The main purpose of launching the web site is to connect with people who share views on urban and organic gardening. It also provides tips on nontoxic pest repellents to plants thrived on a fire escape.

The article highlights the popularity of medicinal menus in the United States which have been developed in relation to poor nutrition. Statistics indicate that poor nutrition contributes to four of the six leading causes of death in the country and that more than 40 percent of the country's top hospitals host fastfood franchises and serve unappetizing meals to its patients. It is a problem that is being resolved by a growing number of healthcare providers by developing and serving more organic, locally grown foods and antibiotic-free meat to patients, workers and visitors.

The article evaluates volatile organic compound-free paints from Yolo Colorhouse.

The article describes the artistic style of Northern California artist Jill Bliss who combines both influences in her playful, handmade paper and fabric crafts. He turns floral sheets into wallets and printing tidepool-inspired notes on recycled paper with vegetable ink. Bliss's intricate designs reflect her belief that there is as much activity in a natural landscape as in an urban one. Her interest in such kind of art was influenced by growing up on a walnut farm, a do-it-yourself ethic and by living in the city. People interested in her works can check out her website blissen.com.

The article reports that bicycles can be rented in London, England at subway stations, public buildings, and other popular destinations simply by entering a code into a mobile phone. Charges range from about 50 cents for 15 minutes to $15 for a whole day.

The article offers information about the Green House, an exhibit of environmentally friendly designs in the U.S. Twenty-one of the world's most beautiful designs will be displayed through June 3, 2007, at the National Building Museum in Washington D.C. The exhibit will then tour nationwide.

The article presents a list of eco-friendly, energy efficient and sustainably-designed kitchen appliances including compact fluorescent fixtures, low-toxicity paint, natural linoleum flooring and formaldehyde-free cabinets.

The article offers suggestions for living a green and environmental-friendly life. One can buy recycled, organic, fair-trade, and other eco- friendly items like those found at greatgreengoods.com and greenpages.org. One can also give green experiences such as a certificate to an organic restaurant, a produce subscription to a local farm or a membership in a cycling club or carshare program. A gift can be made worthy by combining an inspiring book or DVD, a compact fluorescent bulb, and some organic treats in an attractive, reusable container.

The article focuses on music channel MTV, which made time for a speech by former U.S. vice-president Al Gore about global warming at its recent annual Video Music Awards. MTV has launched a two-part Break the Addiction Challenge, including a 12-step program to reduce personal contributions to global warming and a contest for U.S. and Canadian campuses to switch to 100 percent green energy.

The article offers information about the benefits of using corks to seal wine bottles. Corks are biodegradable, require little energy to make, and are sustainably harvested, providing jobs for rural communities. The material for the manufacturing of corks comes from oak's bark, which can be removed without damaging the tree. However, other sealants could destroy the commercial value of 2.7 million acres of forests in the Mediterranean Islands.

The article reports that fair-trade parties of the Sierra Club are giving the Tupperware model a sustainable twist by offering edible, wearable, and decorative products that support workers and environmental initiatives in developing countries. Members can supply educational pamphlets, a few donated samples, catalogs to order from, and fair-trade coffee and sweets to entice guests.

This article presents an interview with chef Bryant Terry, co-author of the book "Grub: Ideas for an Urban Organic Kitchen." The book provides tips for greener meals with Terry's inventive, multicultural recipes. Terry advises people looking to get "grub" into their lives to find local community gardens, farm shares, and markets. His cooking philosophy is simply looking out for what is local and in season.

Several photographs of recycled-wine-bottle lamps and a painting by Liu Xiaodong are presented.

The article presents information related to some technical innovations. Engineers of Ford Motor Co. have innovated a Web-enabled mobile office that runs off a truck's battery. This mobile office has a handheld computer, printer, digital camera, and credit-card scanner. The makers of OneDerWear have come up with lightweight disposable cotton socks and underwear. The company claims that these are ideal for travelers, military troops, college students maternity patients, hikers and campers. It claims that it is good for the people, who dislike laundry.

The article presents information on Edible Estates, a landscape architecture project that changes the front yard landscape of a home with a garden of vegetables and fruits. A typical sub-urban lawn owned by Stan and Priti Cox in Salina and Kansas has been converted into a garden of vegetables, herbs and fruit trees through this project. This project was originated by Los Angeles-based architect Fritz Haeg. He is planning to transform nine water-guzzling, herbicide-hungry lawns across the United States into organic oases.

A recipe for fish curried couscous is presented.

The article discusses choosing a handbag with latest fashion trend. A trend becomes untrendy in very little amount of time. One should avoid catching the trend too late by opting for something truly unique. Information about some new products and the web sites from where one can order them is also presented.

The article presents information related to a new type of lunch containers by two California-based women. Each year, an average of 67 pounds of garbage per child or more than 18,000 pounds of garbage per school is created by lunch rappings for school every day. The new colorful bento-box-style containers, Laptop Lunches, have washable, reusable compartments for different foods. According to these women avoiding disposable packaging can save families $250 a year.

The article focuses on a sleek hybrid-electric sports car that gets 50 to 60 miles per gallon and runs on soybean-based biodiesel designed by a bunch of students at West Philadelphia High School. A photograph of the car is also presented.

The article reports that to add zing to a party, Organic Valley adds an eco-friendly twist with its "Earth Dinner" concept, a do-it-yourself theme event with seasonal regional recipes, take-home favors of herb starters or wildflower seeds, and "creativity cards" that keeps the conversation flowing.

The article focuses on a program started in Seattle, Washington, that challenges households to give up driving one of their autos for a month in return for car-sharing vouchers and discounts on bike-safety classes. Some participants have dumped their extra vehicles for good.

The article focuses on how rotten woods and trees could be used for making furniture. Urban Hardwoods specializes in turning the dead, decaying, or in-the-way city trees cut down by the thousands each year into distinctive contemporary furniture. Defects in the wood likewise become assets.

The article presents quotes from celebrities related to environmental consciousness. Matt Damon, an U.S. actor, encourages people to use hybrid electric cars as they consume less gas, are fast and good as other cars, and are eco-friendly. U.S. actress Kirsten Dunst asserts that any flashy car turns her off as they are not environmentally conscious.

The article discusses how casual clothing can save the planet. Japan's "Cool Biz" campaign urges businesses to combat global warming by using less air-conditioning during the summer and letting employees doff their ties and suit jackets. In winter, "Warm Biz" encourages workers to layer up and turn the heat down. Last year's efforts reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 460,000 tons. Mazda Motor Corp. offers its Japanese employees up to 1,500 yen a month if they walk to work.