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Elf Island GoodQuest: Stimulus Package That Helps Polar Bears!

March 2, 2009 by Amy Jussel 19 Comments

Mar. 2, 2009 Talk about a two-fer: A great deal AND a great cause! Elf Island has put forth a brilliant triple-play “stimulus package” where kids can have fun gaming, help REAL nonprofits make a difference in the world and LEARN about climate change to boot. Wow. A healthy media venue with no ads, a safe tween hub, and a philanthropic mindfulness message for a $27.95 annual … [Read more...]

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Coen Brothers Ad For Clean Coal Air Freshener

February 27, 2009 by Amy Jussel 14 Comments

Feb. 27, 2009 Not sure how many kids will tune into a :30 TV spot created by Academy Award-winning directors Joel and Ethan Coen doing a riff on Air Fresheners to “come clean about dirty coal,” but it’s sure easy for kids to ‘get it’ that there's an elephant in the living room. (isn't he cute? He's not in the ad, I found him on GumTree in London, but he makes the point, … [Read more...]

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How Now, Green Cow?! sMOOch! Valentine’s Day e-Cause Cards

February 13, 2009 by Amy Jussel 18 Comments

Feb. 13, 2009 Other than the fact that this cute lil’ cow looks in dire need of Prozac, this “cause-marketing” green Valentine’s Day idea is uplifting, customizable, and fun/fast delivery for all you guys and gals that didn’t get MOOOOOOOving in time to send greetings to loved ones before Cupid’s arrow left the quiver! The cool lil' carbon offset e-card from TerraPass costs … [Read more...]

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Kids Bring Home the Message to Cool the Earth!

October 9, 2008 by Amy Jussel 16 Comments

Nov. 24, 2013 Update, Cool the Earth.org fans! KIDS will soon be able to track THEIR own role in reducing their carbon footprint, not just with the fun kids carbon calculator, but with a show and tell, action-inducing Cool The Earth.org app that engages kids to inspire the whole family to take action and measure results hands-on. Slated for early 2014, (see demo after the … [Read more...]

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State of Our Nation’s Youth Report Released: Teens Up/Down

August 9, 2008 by Amy Jussel 4 Comments

"Both optimists and pessimists contribute to our society. The optimist invents the airplane and the pessimist the parachute." ~Gil Stern It’s not often that I heave-ho a bunch of stats and data in your face sans comment, but the 10th State of Our Nation’s Youth report was issued this week by the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans and … [Read more...]

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