Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} If you want to be involved in a social network with a purpose, then I really recommend checking out www.greenwala.com

When you join, a free tree will be planted courtesy of the non-profit group "Trees For The Future" -- they are trying to plant 1 million trees by the end of the summer, so every person who joins will be helping to combat global warming in a small but significant way.

In addition to joining a great, thriving green-minded community, you can read tons of interesting articles, post your own blogs, check out videos, discussion topics, etc.

***Plus, now they have some cool eco-themed contests running:

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1. Craft: take a photo of something that you've repurposed in a creative way along with a small description (your "trash to treasure")

2. Design: create an eco-themed t-shirt design

3. Photography: take a picture of you (or someone you know) hugging a tree

4. Cooking: submit a video of you cooking your favorite healthy green recipe

Prizes include a $250 Whole Foods gift card, $250 in cash, a new digital camera, and an eco-friendly HP laptop and printer.

Here's the link: http://www.greenwala.com/greenwala_contests

Please take a look at the site and spread the word!!