Carnival of the Green #81

Time for another weekly edition of Carnival of the Green, organized by the nifty folks at TreeHugger. Last week, the COTG was hosted by Groxie; next week, hosting duties are covered by Enviroblog.
Natural Collection is giving residents of the UK and Ireland a chance to win an eco holiday.
This week on everydaytrash, middle school students in Brooklyn talk to Leila about starting a composting pile to turn cafeteria waste into rich soil for the whole community.
The Expatriate’s Kitchen asks “Where’s My Beef (Coming From)?”
According to Avant News, oil exec sequestration may provide the answer to global warming.
DC Birding Blog links climate change, land use, and bird diversity.
Using an old map of Australia, Debitage talks about how 19th century Europeans thought nature imposed no limits on the rational use of the land.
Welcome to the Future presents the first in a series of comic strips about Weapons of Mass Harvesting.
The EcoStreet team tests a number of natural sunscreens, chosing their top 5.
There is no good reason to deny insurers access to genetic information, or is there? Decide for yourself at Veggie Revolution and then take the online poll.
Triple Pundit asks if promoting sustainability should be done by rethinking the income tax.
Friday, June 8th was World Oceans Day and blogfish hosted the first Carnival of the Blue.
Myke’s Weblog wonders if we really need alternative sources of energy; to cut back on energy consumption?
Lighter Footstep clues us in on 10 green websites you should be reading.
Miss Malaprop introduces us to the Tyler Bender Book Co, who makes handmade books created from recycled vintage books and an assortment of repurposed papers.
David, the EcoLibertarian, explains to us what a climate-change deal looks like.
Greener Magazine provides tips on how to stay safe while enjoying the pleasures of summer.
Queercents shows that you can save money while saving your health by buying simpler, more natural products and using them sparingly.
Instead of just trying to beat global warming, shouldn’t we also be trying to adapt to it? Isn’t that what animals do – adapt? Read about living with global warming at The Evangelical Ecologist.
Mom Is Teaching covers the beginning of Low Impact Week by suggesting that homeschooling your kids can help save the planet.
The unintended consquences of the ethanol boom are explored by SelfInvestors.
A small tidbit from my world – today is my 23rd birthday. Warm thanks to everyone who has supported me thus far; there are many more great things to come!

Hey Happy Birthday mate…HURRAH!!! and good job with the carnival…
Victoria, thanks for hosting and happy bday!
Hello Al and Tate – a big thanks to you both for the birthday wishes.
Hey fellow gemini,
Happy B-day (although tiny bit belated)!
all the best in your next year, Victoria.
Thank you for hosting! Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday Victoria!!!
“Middle school students in Brooklyn… start a composting pile to turn cafeteria waste into rich soil for the whole community.”
I got a bit of a chuckle from the Brooklyn school kids article. I think it is wonderful what they are doing– but my rememberance of cafeteria food is it *started* as compost in the first place. I’m not sure the entire community would want it.
Many thanks to Maureen, Chef, and Seraphine for the birthday wish – 23 here I come!