The possibilities of using geolocation apps to improve the way we experience, navigate and better our worlds are pretty compelling. Wouldn't it be great if our hand-held device could help us make good decisions and live greener, more socially friendly lives? But, is it really possible of just a bunch of hype? 

When it comes down to it, most of us have NO idea of what's in our personal care products - shampoo, conditioner, creams, make-up and the like. If not knowing what's in the products we keep closest to us is bad, then what's worse is not knowing the things we don't know about are toxic. Sure, I like to look good, but at what cost? 

Okay, I'm not going to get all self promotional here. But, I do want to tell you about the really cool corporate social responsibility program we launched on Thursday with CSRwire.

I never wanted to clean out my closet because the thought of throwing all my awesome old clothes into a pile in the dump just seemed dumb. That was before I started donating them.

Water fountains are an awesome way of eliminating the need for bottled water. Sometimes I when I'm super thirsty and out and about I wish there were a water fountain so I could take a quick sip instead of having to buy a beverage or carry around my water bottle. 

Into the Cold: a Journey of the Soul is a story about an amazing Change Agent who endures extreme conditions to raise awareness about climate change - last year this meant sledding to the top of the planet over thinning ice to the North Pole.

The smell of the woods after the rain lifts and the feeling of dirt under my feet as I pluck weeds from my garden are two things I revel in. I love nature and try to take advantage of every second of the warm months by being outdoors. I'm so lucky. However, many New York City kids with low-income, growing up in the toughest neighborhoods never get to experience anything like this.

If you were born and live in a developing country and happen to be older than 13 years old, you're eligible to compete in Design for the First World, The Rest Saving the West. You have until July 1 to get your entry in. But what is it you're competing in?

While the headlines of the Oil Spill dominate the headlines, with good reason, I wanted to point out some very awesome news. CIP Jeffrey Hollender - Chief Inspired Protagonist  - of Seventh Generation is championing reform to an old bill from 1976 called the Toxic Substances Control Act.

 Minneapolis launched the biggest bike sharing system called Nice Ride. Like Denver, its taking action to reduce carbon, congested streets and helping people shave off a few pounds too.