MNN Editors' Blog

It seems MNN employees are starting a new office tradition: Cat...

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:46:57 -0400

It seems MNN employees are starting a new office tradition: Cat T-shirt Friday.

Love pets? We do too!That’s why MNN has an entire channel...

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:05:38 -0400

Love pets? We do too!

That’s why MNN has an entire channel devoted to keeping your pets healthy and reducing their impact on the environment. We also feature animal rescue stories, look into trends in the pet world and test pet products. We even have a Twitter account dedicated to cats, dogs and every other pet you can imagine! Give us a follow.

The latest from MNN Pets:

MNN's top stories

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:34:00 -0400

What’s trending on Mother Nature Network today? Take a look!

2010 marked the 40th celebration of Earth Day, a holiday that...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:34:18 -0400

2010 marked the 40th celebration of Earth Day, a holiday that helped spark America’s modern environmental movement when it was founded on April 22, 1970, by then-Sen. Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. In honor of that historic day, MNN produced this quick look back at the last four decades of planetary appreciation.

Considering composting? We’ve got the dirt on how to get...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:55:30 -0400

Considering composting? We’ve got the dirt on how to get started — plus, what you can compost and what you can’t!

Today's top stories

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:07:00 -0400

What news is trending on MNN today? Take a look!

Meet SEO Editor Lisa Agostoni

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:38:06 -0400

Lisa is a yoga instructor, tea drinker and search engine optimization expert. She joined the MNN team in June and brought her SEO expertise and enthusiasm — as well as countless boxes of tea — to the office.

How did you begin doing yoga?

I started taking yoga in 2000 to mix up my fitness routine, build strength and endurance and increase flexibility. I discovered that the benefits of yoga, for me, like many others goes way beyond moving through the physical poses. The practice of meditation has helped in so many aspects of my life from stress management to sleep to focusing better. I knew that someday I wanted to share what I’d come to love with others, so 11 years later I became a teacher. I love teaching, but what I love most is what my students teach me every day.

What was it like serving as the model for MNN’s office exercise article?

The office exercises were hilarious. It’s really a great piece on some ways to get out of your seat during the day and move. We sit so much of the day that our muscles forget how to work, so these exercises are a great way to wake up a little, get your muscles active, and most importantly laugh at yourself. Particularly if it’s captured in film for the world to enjoy. You should see some of the Fark comments.

How do you go green at home?

Going green at home for me, starts with my trash can. Years ago, I stuck a giant label on my trash can that says “Landfill” so that I think about everything I toss in there. I look for ways to reuse repurporse or “return” everything. If I can’t return it to the earth in the form of compost, I try to figure out how I can re-turn it into something useful either for myself or by donating. And I look for ways to be more efficient like scrubbing the tub and shower while I’m in it, or grouping my errands so I don’t have to make as many car trips.

We sure could use your vote!

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:03:06 -0500

MNN’s AT&T video is a finalist in the Center for Corporate Citizenship’s annual film festival. We’d appreciate it if you’d give AT&T a vote!

9 Tumblrs Every Environmentalist Should Follow

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:40:00 -0500

9 Tumblrs Every Environmentalist Should Follow:

treehugger:

Yay! Mashable named us as one of 9 Tumblrs to follow! We’d like to thank all of our Tumblr friends for making this possible! We truly couldn’t have done it without you!

But that’s not all! The Tumblr for our sister site, Mother Nature Network, was also named to the list! Double yay!

Thank you so much!

Today we celebrated February staff birthdays here at MNN. Happy...

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:02:03 -0500

Today we celebrated February staff birthdays here at MNN.

Happy birthday to videographer Nicole Milliken-Monte and editor/ producer Holly Roseberry!

We’re moving into month #2 in our Year of Living Simply!...

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:41:06 -0500

We’re moving into month #2 in our Year of Living Simply! Join us to learn how to live greener and more simply and be happy doing it!

For the latest on sustainable leaders, don’t miss our new...

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:00:46 -0500

For the latest on sustainable leaders, don’t miss our new Leaderboard, which takes an in-depth look at those green-minded and innovative people who are working to make our world better a better place.

Have you checked us out on Pinterest lately? We’ve added...

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:01:18 -0500

Have you checked us out on Pinterest lately? We’ve added several new boards, including the following:

Got the winter blues?

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:56:08 -0500

It may be cold, dark and snowy, but we’ve got tips to help you stay active, eat healthy and have fun all winter long!

Getting fit in the new year

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:18:00 -0500

We’ve rounded up some of our top links for eating healthy and staying fit in 2013!

*And don’t miss our 7 resolutions for a better planet!

MNN employee stands up for health

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:20:00 -0500

MNN photo editor Catie Leary kicked off 2013 by transforming her cubicle into a standing desk. Research shows that people could live longer if they cut down the amount of time they spend sitting, so it’s definitely a step in the right direction and we suspect it’s only a matter of time until other MNN employees stand up and join the standing-desk bandwagon.

Although Catie says her new desk is taking some getting used to, she says she won’t go back to sitting eight hours a day. (Plus, the rest of us enjoy waving at her from down below.)

Want to create your own DIY standing desk? Here’s how Catie made hers with just $22 of IKEA parts.

Things that make you saw 'aww'

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:33:24 -0500

It’s a cold, dreary Monday here in Atlanta, and I don’t know about you, but I sure could use a little dose of cute.

Luckily, we’ve got…

25 cats in, on and under Christmas trees

Adorable rescued zoo babies

And a baby sloth!

Feeling crafty?

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:49:00 -0500

We’ve got some great DIY projects for you to try out this weekend!

Have a healthy, happy holiday season

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:01:34 -0500

With Thanksgiving over, the holiday season is truly upon us, and MNN has some tips for your holiday preparations.

Meet the winner of MNN's Room with a View contest

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:54:00 -0500

Alyson Lucey and her husband, Sean, of Massachusetts will be traveling to Costa Rica in May to spend seven days at the Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation & Inn, the country’s first certified sustainable hotel. This contest - sponsored by the smart folks at PGI - gave Alyson the thrill of a lifetime.

A longtime fan of the Mother Nature Network, Alyson says MNN is her homepage and that she often spends hours reading articles on the website. We spoke to Alyson about her reaction to winning the sweepstakes, what she’s looking forward to most and how she stays green while traveling.

What was your reaction to winning?
When I received the email stating that I won the trip I almost didn’t respond because I thought it was a scam. I was very hesitant because I never win anything and there are too many hoaxes out there. I almost deleted the email without even reading it. The only thing that led me to believe it might be true was the fact that it was from the Mother Nature Network. After reading the email I remembered filling out the contest information. I was still in shock and really thought it wasn’t true. Once I realized it was true (which took me a while to sink in) I was overjoyed. My husband and I never really get to do much together without work being involved in some way.

What are you looking forward to most about the trip?
Sean and I plan to treat the trip like our second honeymoon since we may not get the opportunity to travel alone again for a very long time. Between his schooling, work and our new baby, timing is complicated.

I am looking forward to taking in the scenery and culture of the surrounding areas. I love to explore new places even if it is just a park down the road. I can’t wait to see the wildlife and natural flora of the area.

What are some of your green travel tips?
Some things I do regularly are I always reuse the linens for a day or two, use public transportation and do a lot of walking.