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Green Shopping 101

Ashley Schiller, July 27th, 2009

Living green is much broader than simply disposing of products responsibly. Monitoring what items come into your home and how they arrive is just as important as how they leave. Smart shopping habits are key to decreasing your carbon footprint and are often more gentle on the wallet. Before You Go 1. Make a Shopping List and Stick to It. Dare to reject the carefully constructed displays ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, packaging, packingmaterials, plasticbags, rechargeablebatteries, recycle, reduce, reuse

Published in Household


Ecovative Design: Making Magic Out of Mushrooms

Libuse Binder, May 11th, 2009

While Eben Bayer and Gavin McIntyre were earning dual bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering and product design and innovation from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), it is clear they were staying awake in class. Upon graduation, they started their own company, Ecovative Design, which uses natural materials to create “cost competitive alternatives to synthetics like foams and plastics.” Earth911 recently spoke ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, constructionmaterials, greenbuilding, ideas, noteworthy, number6plasticpolystyrene, organicwaste, packaging, packingmaterials, productstewardship, styrofoam

Published in Garden


New Certification Recognizes Cutbacks in Product, Packaging, Energy

Amanda Wills, April 9th, 2009

Companies now have another incentive to green up their means of production. Robert Lilienfeld, an expert on source reduction and editor of The ULS Report, will launch a Sustainable Products Certification program for products and packages. Beginning on April 22, companies will be able to earn the “Use Less Stuff” certification. The program's ultimate goal is to inform consumers about ... read more

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Published in Plastic


Bodycare with a Conscience

Libuse Binder, January 5th, 2009

The “Company Profile” is an Earth911.com series highlighting consumer goods and services making a difference through product stewardship and recycling. Products and services featured do not pay for placement and are not endorsed by Earth911.com. Pangea Organics, founded in 2001, is trying to do much more than sell soap. The company, which began in 31 year-old Joshua Onysko’s garage, has ... read more

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Tagged basics, bath, cardboard, giftboxes, ideas, newspaper, noteworthy, packaging, packingmaterials, recycle, reduce, shower

Published in Household


Ship It Green With USPS

Kasen Seaver, December 8th, 2008

Will you be an airline traveler this holiday season who has to pay for checked bags? Cut-back on your packing by shipping your gifts to their destinations early. The United States Postal Service makes it easy to order supplies online so you can prepare your shipments at home. The added benefits of greening your shipping practices this holiday season ... read more

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Tagged basics, cardboard, giftboxes, ideas, mail, mixedpaper, newspaper, noteworthy, packingmaterials

Published in Paper


The Battle Between Online vs. In-Store Shopping

Lori Brown, November 24th, 2008

To shop or not to shop? That is rarely the question asked around the holidays. What about "To shop online or to shop in the stores?" Now that may be a more practical question. The debate continues on whether or not online shopping is actually better for the environment. But regardless of how you ring in on that discussion, it is ... read more

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Published in Clothing


Amazon.com Debuts ‘Frustration-Free’ Packaging

Jennifer Berry, November 4th, 2008

Tired of spending your first exciting moments with a new toy or gadget wrestling with its complicated packaging? Amazon.com feels your pain. The site recently launched "Frustration-Free Packaging," a multi-year initiative designed to take the headache out of packaging and reduce the subsequent waste created by new products in tough-to-open packaging. Rather than re-packaging the products in their "Frustration-Free" boxes, ... read more

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Tagged basics, cardboard, ideas, newbie, noteworthy, packaging, packingmaterials, recycle, reduce, toys

Published in Plastic


8 Ways to Go Green and Save Hundreds

Trey Granger, November 3rd, 2008

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Everywhere you turn these days, you hear about eco-friendly ways to live. But one thing you may not usually hear is how the "three Rs" not only save the planet but also help save you money. 1. Buy in Bulk The Scenario: ... read more

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Tagged basics, brownpaperbags, cfl, energy, householdcleaners, ideas, inkjetcartridge, lightbulbs, mercurythermostat, noteworthy, number5plasticPolypropylene, packingmaterials, pesticides, plasticbags, rechargeablebatteries, recycle, reduce, singleusebatteries, whiteofficepaper

Published in Household


Costume Crunch

Jennifer Berry, October 27th, 2008

Scrambling for a last-minute Halloween costume? Looking to keep it low-budget and on the 'green' side?  Have no fear: Halloween may be scary, but Earth911 can help you use a few tricks to make costume treats. House Hunting Our favorite guideline for this year's ghoulish garb is to start around your home before you hit the store.  No matter what your costume ... read more

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Published in Clothing


Rags to Riches

Jennifer Berry, October 10th, 2008

Fact Up until the 1950s, t-shirts were still considered underwear. Actors such as John Wayne, Marlon Brando and James Dean helped them become recognized as standard clothing. When your favorite t-shirt finally bites the dust, look for new ways to reuse it. Get Started Cut up your shirt to make earth-friendly reusable cleaning rags for around the house. Use your shirt as reusable ... read more

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