Terracycle, a New Jersey based company, is starting to develop something different from their normal cleaning products. They are creating tote bags, pouches, binders and more out of wrappers from candy, energy bars, juice packs, etc.
It’s really cool stuff. i just wanted to make you aware of it as a teaser to the Terracycle review which, I’ll have for you guys shortly.
Think about all the vases lying around each year from the flowers you send to your mother, girlfriend or secretary. There is probably tons of glass lying around doing nothing, so why not recycle it or purchase some recycled glass?
Couronne designs glassware, plates, jars and candle holders out of recycled glass. It’s not only eco-fabulous, but it saves the virgin sand, ash and limestone from being mined.
As part of a new effort to reach out to our friends over at GreenBiz.com, this is the first installment of our weekly Friday wrap of interesting things we’ve found this past week on GreenBiz. Follow the links to find out more and join the conversation below this post. We’re all in this together!
Just like last year, the Leafygreen.info crew is off for their annual camping trip. We’ll have some fun reviews to follow. In the meantime, check out fashionandearth.com. We’ll be reviewing their line when it comes out. Be back on Monday with more reviews.
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Environmental Building News has published a directory with products for the residential green building market. The directory is targeted specifically at homeowners and home builders and includes over 1,400 products from the GreenSpec® database which the company's internal editors have maintained since 1998.
Products listed in the directory are selected for GreenSpec based on specific criteria including recycled content, FSC-certified wood, avoidance of toxic constituents, reduction of construction impacts, energy or water savings, and contributing to a safe, healthy indoor environment.
When it comes to online advertising these days, it’s all about targeting. As technology has allowed marketers to focus their campaigns more efficiently on those that they want to attract, niche ad networks have become a zeitgeist in the advertising world.
WebUrbanist, a great site dedicated to architecture, design, travel and culture, has just announced the launch of their sister site, WebEcoist.
Based on the premise that the natural environment is, not only fundamentally important in practical terms, but also amazingly intriguing in ways many rarely consider, WebEcoist plans to cover a broad range of green issues, but with a twist.
The new environmentally-orientated site commented:
Newman’s Own Organics repackaged their line of Newman-O’s in two sizes and added some flavors. Good new for all you O fans. They are delicious! The Ginger O’s were my favorite. They are spicy and creamy, and filled with gingery goodness. Dunking an O in soymilk or hot chocolate makes this treat complete.
The Mint Crème is wonderful as well. It’s got the right balance of mint and chocolate leaving me satisfied with every last bite. The original is no joke either, but pretty plain.
Orlio, which is now part of the Magic Hat group, is an organic craft beer. Last year, we reviewed the Common Ale and the Black Lager, however this year, we get to try the Seasonal India Pale Ale.
Barrier Reef soap from australian Scent (aS) comes packaged in what seems to be a recycled cardboard box. The scent smells like the ocean. The main ingredients are seaweed, green tea & lemon balm but there is much more that makes up this wonderful aroma. When applied to the skin the soap lathered up and became foamy which is a sign of a good soap.
OK, so you already have a mental image in place but there’s no going back now. After all, the thought of living with your own ‘leftovers’ is not readily settling. Since the invention of fire, humans have figured out that it’s a fairly good goal, if not wholly hygienic, to separate your ‘befores ‘ from your ‘afters’. But give me a second…
Stay with me here…
Try this scenario on for size, it may a little easier to stomach:
Made of recycled materials, greeting cards with pictures of man’s best friend is something worthwhile to check out if you are into that sort of thing. The greeting cards are fun and completely different than the average card.
The pictures range from cute and funny to serious and curious. The cards are perfect for animal lovers, especially the true dog lover.
They can be found online and at local specialty shops.
My Time to Wake Up is a simple clothing company with a simple and bold statement. Time To Wake Up. Wake up and try to help the world. The black organic cotton shirt fits nicely but it’s not as soft as other brands I usually wear. The shirts are Anvil Brand Organic Cotton, a very large shirt manufacturer, but maybe in the future My Time to Wake Up will have their own line.
If you are reader of this website, then you are probably committed to living a greener life in a greener world. Perhaps you have made strides in recycling your cans, eating more organic food, or driving less and walking more. But, do you know that the shampoo you are using may contain formaldehyde or that the lipstick you buy contains lead? Do you know that your lotion may contain cancer-causing agents? Yes, the lotion you put on every single day to nourish your skin may, in actuality, be causing your body harm.
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