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What started as a handful of events in 2003 has since grown to include thousands of participants at events nationwide, public and private, large and small.

Consider that what and how we eat determines the health of the Earth. Now share that revelation, with an Earth Dinner celebration! Earth Day is April 22, so now is a great time to plan a get-together. Enjoy good food, and food for thought.

From a potluck dinner to a masterful multi-course presentation, the key to a successful Earth Dinner is having meaningful discussion at the table to discover the origins of what’s being served: How was it grown? Where did it come from? Who grew it? What is its nutritional value? How does this food connect to your own personal history and those of your guests? If your appetizer could talk, what would it say?

For a creativity jump-start, download free sample cards

List of events: http://www.earthdinner.org/events.html

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I’m always pleased to report on mainstream coverage of the green economy. Sunday’s New York Times Fashion & Style section looks at ‘green flowers’.

To Pull a Thorn From the Side of the Planet

…as in other industries with increasing demand for green products, the floral industry is debating what is environmentally correct. Should flowers be organic — that is, grown without synthetic or toxic pesticides? Or should the emphasis be on fair trade, meaning that the workers who grow and cut them are safe and well paid? Or should consumers favor flowers grown locally, not flown or trucked over long distances? In other words, what, exactly, is a green flower? Full Article…

If you can’t find organic flowers locally or you need flowers delivered, try Organic Bouquet. (At last year’s LOHAS 11 Forum they announced their acquisition of the Organic Style brand from organic market pioneers Rodale. More on that story to follow.)

Update: MediaPost looks at fair trade implications…

::Photo: Organic Bouquet

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