Wetpaint, a wiki-based website creator, is approaching its one-millionth milestone. Their users have created nearly one million websites:

To celebrate this momentous occasion, Wetpaint will reward the one-millionth site creator with the chance to give back to their community and the planet!

For one year, Wetpaint will offset the carbon emissions of both the home and car of the millionth site creator. Additionally, Wetpaint will sponsor the carbon offset of a local school or non-profit organization selected by the lucky millionth site creator.

So if you're thinking of starting a collaborative website, consider wetpaint. And if you're not the millionth site creator don't worry, eco-friendly momma is still here to help you green up your life ;)

Good Luck,

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Goal: To significantly minimize my carbon footprint.

I'm a full-time work-out-side-the-home mom. I'm either working, running errands, playing with my daughter, or cleaning...with LOTS of computer time thrown in ;)

Naturally, I'm tired all of the time. I inherited a clutter-bug/pack rat/hoarder gene, from both parents. Let me be clear, I'm not one of those people who are at talk show status because their clutter has taken over their home. No. That's not me. My problem is not so enourmous...the collection of magazines you're keeping for whatever reason; holding on to newspapers long after the news is relevant...that sort of thing.

I noticed a correlation between the clutter and my energy level. Too many THINGS! I want to eliminate some of the useless junk I cling to, and in the process gain peace of mind and minimize my carbon footprint.Continue reading...