Archive for 2011
Plastic Art: Make a flower from recycled bottles
Dec 19, 2011
Learn how to make a flower from a recycled plastic bottle in 5 easy steps! Read more
Giving Plastic a New Life
Dec 19, 2011
A married, retired couple of engineers noticed pollution was becoming a problem in their small village. They came up with an ingenious way of turning plastic waste into decorative items. Read more
Help a Fisherfolk Group Win $20,000 for Protecting Our Oceans
Dec 13, 2011
Help reward an amazing grassroots organization for its innovative work to combat overfishing. Show your support, and they could win a $20,000 grant! Read more
Alliance Magazine: Offense Wins Games, Defense Wins Championships
Dec 8, 2011
Paul Hendricks, Global Greengrants Fund Donor Advised Fund Manager, wrote a creative piece for Alliance Magazine, linking sports and environmental action. Read more
The Turnout: A Phenomenal Film Festival
Dec 7, 2011
The inside scoop from Advisor and activist, Enrique Bostelmann, on the South American Film Festival on extractive industries. The festival was a success all across the continent. Read more
Representing Grassroots Voices at COP17 Durban
Nov 30, 2011
Here's how Global Greengrants Fund is participating in this year's climate discussions at COP17. Read more
COP17 Durban: The Breakdown
Nov 29, 2011
COP17 convenes November 28th through December 9th this year. We've broken down what it is and what it means. Read more
Bananas and Beekeeping Improve a Community in Uganda
Nov 23, 2011
A grantee in Uganda is working to meet at least one Millennium Development Goal: Eradicating Extreme Poverty and Hunger. Using sustainable farming methods, they're making strides in one community. Read more
Brazil: Bringing the City to the Farm
Nov 16, 2011
Urban meets rural in the small farmers' markets of Brazil. Three Global Greengrants Fund and CASA grantees come together to promote local and sustainable products. Read more
Poisoned by Pesticides in Pakistan
Nov 10, 2011
Pesticide use is in Pakistan is 14 times higher than in countries like neighboring India, but many farmers and families aren't even aware of the hazards. Read more