Sunday, July 19, 2009

One-Earth.com Nominated for NAU Grant for Change!

We're excited to announce that One-Earth.com has been nominated for NAU's Grant for Change! This year's $10,000 award will highlight the efforts of people who move in the spirit of the Nau Collective and support those who instigate lasting, positive change in their communities.

Please vote for us!

Voting ends August 31st - thanks so much for your support!

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Make a Video. Win Stuff. Deadline: August 1st.

Check out the Contest Here!
Think the world could be a better place? Want to make a difference? Want to win some stuff? Help make an ad for www.One-Earth.com by doing the following.

   1. Go to www.One-Earth.com, register for an account (don't worry, it's free)
   2. Post a solution in one of the available cities: Berkley, San Fransisco, Chicago, NYC, or Tuscon (More cities coming soon!)
   3. Shoot a short (less 10 second clip of yourself holding a sign with the URL of
      your solution written on it, and say the name of your city and the
      solution.

    * for example, if the link to your solution is: http://www.One-Earth.com/city/us/ny/manhattan/11/turn-and-unplug-unused-appliances-and-lights

    * Write it in big bold letters so it's easy to read. Black on a white, non glossy-background is best.

    * Hold it in front of you like a mug shot, look into the camera and say"  "Manhattan NY.... Unplug unused appliances and lights"

    * See the demo video below for a better idea.

4.  Upload your video to www.Vimeo.com or www.YouTube.com with the tag One-Earth.comWe will download your video and edit it into a rocking commercial!

Alternatively, if you're in the NY area and want to stop by and have your solution shot by a professional, contact the One-Eath.com Visual Marketing Coordinator at: Nicholas@One-Earth.com to make an appointment.On Aug. 1st a random drawing of all the subbmissions will be made, and the winner will receive a free One-Earth.com T-shirt, One-Earth.com bag, and One-Earth.com Klean Kanteen, and the choice between two tickets to TV on the Radio in
Prospect Park, Brooklyn NY, August 11th, or Animal Collective on August
14th.