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CELEBRATE YOUR EARTH

In celebration of Earth Day, take 20% off 4 super-eco labels at Nimli.com: NatureMill, Preserve by Recycline, Cheeky Monkey and English Retreads.

Use code: EARTHDAY08, today only.

GREEN APPLE PICKING

For those of you who love Myspace, take a gander at Impact - a politics and non-profit channel. They offer loads of eco-savvy information and today is the day to click on over. Anyone who missed the Green Apple Festival in major cities across the nation will be able to pop in and watch the best of the best from each show, tonight at 5pm pt/8pm et. Clueless on The Green Apple Festival? This was a free music festival held on April 20th in 8 cities – all in support of Earth Day awareness.

BREW TIME

Now that’s what I call a hell of a brew – ha?? Well, not that kind. Bountea offers a 4 gallon brew kit for compost tea making. Take a look at this wonderful amalgamation of tricks for merry making – right here on Nimli.com!

THE VULCAN PROJECT

The Vulcan Project has released a list of the top 10 U.S. polluters, with Houston and Los Angeles at the top. Backed by NASA and U.S. Department of Energy, this project quantifies CO₂ emissions in major cities across the nation. Now, Vulcan is gearing up to inventory emissions in both Canada and Mexico. Educate yourself on Vulcan from their website and find their list below:

1. Harris, Texas(Houston), 18.625

2. Los Angeles, Calif. (Los Angeles), 18.595

3. Cook, Ill. (Chigaco), 13.209

4. Cuyahoga, Ohio (Cleveland), 11.144

5. Wayne, Mich. (Detroit), 8.270

6. San Juan, N.M. (Farmington), 8.245

7. Santa Clara, Calif. (San Jose), 7.995

8. Jefferson, Ala. (Birmingham), 7.995

9. Wilcox, Ala. (Camden), 7.615

10. East Baton Rouge, La. (Baton Rouge), 7.322

GIMME SOME KATE

Looking for a basic yet trendy punch in your wardrobe? Try out some items from Kate, Nimli.com's newest label. Made from organic cotton, this line offers updated basics for the eco-fashionista. Ruffled details, rouching and soft cotton voile describe just how gorgeously feminine this line can be.

CHARITY BUZZ

Earth Day is approaching and green altruism is all the buzz; Charity Buzz, that is. This website auctions off celebrity experiences, eco getaways and luxury goods in support of hundreds of charities. Current auctions include a lunch or dinner date with philanthropist Ted Turner, attending a live concert featuring Bruce Springsteen, a tour of NBC’s Today Show and much more. Start your bidding!

COOL SNEAKS

Just like Cri De Coeur, Autonomie Project offers trendy vegan footwear. Made with 100% organic cotton canvas and all-natural, sustainable rubber, these sneakers are the next best thing to Converse. I am definitely loving the retro black high-tops (which brings me back to the old-school days). Check out the whole collection on Nimli.com!

TESCO'S TAKE ON THE CARBON FOOTPRINT

Retail is slowly getting the hang of things: Tesco, a U.K. supermarket, is testing putting carbon footprint labels on its own-brand products. The customer will have the option to buy merchandise that doesn’t harm the earth as much as the competition. Labels will focus on the item's carbon content and the industry average. Let’s just hope that these labels are consumer-friendly and actually make an impact.

GOING GLOBAL

Global Green USA’s Holy Cross Project, with the help of Home Depot, has finally completed their first eco-friendly house in New Orleans, with four more homes and an apartment complex to go. Again, Brad Pitt’s name pops up, having donated to this cause (while also creating his Make It Right Foundation). Things seem to be looking up for sustainable housing in New Orleans, especially with the low prices associated with these homes (anywhere from $120,000 to $150,000, not including subsidies). Scroll through the Global Green website to find out how you can help as well as tips on how to green your home.

PIN UP PETS!

Anyone who likes animals as much as I do will flip over the darling doggy clothes by Pin Up Pets. I mean, how cute is this Hawaiian shirt? Dressing up your pet can often be a little much (especially when you see someone strolling their dog in a carriage down the street); but there’s nothing wrong giving your pooch some motherly love. Check out the line at Nimli.com – and try not to squeal.