Carnival of the Green #189!

Ahoy & welcome to issue #189 of the Carnival of the Green, a weekly round-up of eco-news on the web, originally conceived by Treehugger.com.

This is my first time hosting Carnival of the Green here on my new blog at VictoriaKlein.net. You might remember me “doing the deed” three times on my old blog at Victoria-E.com.

Before we begin, let’s hear a round of applause for last week’s COTG host, Kids Discover Nature – y’all rock! Make sure you check back next week and say “HI” to Greener Pastures, host for the week of July 27th, 2009.

Easy Ways to Make your Home More Eco-Friendly from Free Organic News: We all want to do our part to protect the environment, but without a large paycheck, that can be seem difficult, if not impossible. But doing your part doesn’t have to be hard. Small steps add up to a big difference, you just have to know which ones to take.

Car Trip Carbon Credits from Traveling Mamas: A short list of reputable companies from which one can purchase carbon offsets for a road trip vacation.

How to Make Fried Zucchini (with pictures) from Homesteader Belle

Cash in on the Cash for Clunkers Program from Frugally Green: If your old, gas-guzzling auto is about to take a dirt nap, you may be interested to know that the US Government will soon be offering an incentive up to $4,500 to buy a new, more efficient vehicle. Read this article to find out more about program and what you’ll need to know to take advantage of it.

Green Champs and Chumps from Dame Scribe: Learn about a supporting ensemble to promote green and global wellness.

Cardboard Furniture Links from Craft Stew: I’m constantly amazed by all the things that can be done with a material that most people consider nothing but trash.

Recycled Plarn Backpack Pattern from My Recycled Bags: This wonderful upcycled backpack is a great way to repurpose those old plastic bags into something new.

Female Hyenas, All Hermaphrodites, Bully Males and Lions from Veggie Revolution: Hyenas play an important role in the ecology of Africa’s savannas; they’re the second most powerful carnivore on the continent. Did you know that female hyenas are all hermaphrodites? The females’ high testosterone levels might explain why they dominate the males, and are aggressive enough to steal prey from lions.

Save Money on Food: Grow Your Own! from True Adventures in Money Hacking

Giving Birth … from The Birdcouple: Birthing big healthy vegetables without the use of pesticides.

12 Strategies to Save Money on Organics from The Conscious Shopper

Save Money and Benefit with Homemade Products from Moolanomy Personal Finance: Learn how to grow and make your own stuff is a great way to help the environment, and a great way to save money as well. Here’s a couple’s story of how they are doing it.

Tips For Saving Money – The Frugal Mindset from The Smarter Wallet

20 Ways for Renters to Stay Cool and Save Money this Summer from Lighter Footstep: More people are renting than ever. But most energy saving tips are geared to homeowners. If you rent and want to cool down your summer power bill, start here!

Joey Totes Reusable Bags Give-Away from Fake Plastic Fish: When it comes to reusable shopping bags, the best choice is to use and reuse the bags we already have.  But sometimes we need a little help.  Joey Totes are great for those of us who tend to forget to bring our bags or leave them in the car.  I’m giving away a set of 3 Joey Totes on Fake Plastic Fish this week.  There’s still time to enter the drawing.