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5 Reasons to Bulk Up on Food Purchases

Trey Granger, September 20th, 2010

Even though National Bulk Foods Day is not until Oct. 23, it's not too early to start buying food in bulk. You may be aware of the economic benefits of bulk shopping, but this practice is also beneficial to the environment. Buying in bulk is one of the easiest ways to be a green shopper because it takes into ... read more

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American Samoa Beats California to Plastic Bag Punch

Amanda Wills, September 10th, 2010

U.S. territory American Samoa has officially made it illegal for stores to give out plastic shopping bags. Signed last week by Gov. Togiola Tulafono, the law will go into effect on Feb. 23, 2011. The passing comes on the heels of California's recent rejection of Bill AB 1998 (commonly referred to as the Plastic Bag Ban Bill), which would have ... read more

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eBay Box Designed for Easy (Re)Shipping

Trey Granger, September 10th, 2010

Online auction site eBay has debuted a new shipping container called the eBay Box - a new way for buyers and sellers to reuse the same box for multiple shipments designed by an eBay employee. The thought behind the new box is that many of eBay's buyers are also sellers, and it also uses water-based inks and minimal ... read more

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5 Ways to Celebrate National Yoga Month

Amanda Wills, September 8th, 2010

September is National Yoga Month, and whether you’re a daily practitioner, hot yoga addict or simply just in it for the Savansana, greening your routine takes less effort than any pose you’ll be twisting yourself into. 1. Switch to a recycled mat Yoga mats are typically made from plastic #4 PVC, but there are several cool mats on the market that ... read more

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California Senate Rejects Plastic Bag Ban Bill

Trey Granger, September 2nd, 2010

California Bill AB 1998 (commonly referred to as the Plastic Bag Ban Bill) was rejected by the California Senate on Tuesday after it failed to receive the two-third majority vote. It would have been the first state-wide plastic bag ban in the U.S. AB 1998 would have prohibited any grocery store or other large retailer from distributing plastic bags ... read more

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The Intern Files: Eco-friendly Student Care Packages

Mary Mazzoni, August 5th, 2010

Back-to-school time is right around the corner for college students, and almost as soon as professors begin passing out syllabi, parents and friends begin shipping out care-packages to their favorite co-eds. If you’re already planning some boxes of love for the undergrad in your life, why not do it greener? To help you show you care in eco-friendly style, we’ve gathered ... read more

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Tagged dishwasher, kitchen, organic, plasticbags, plasticbottles, pvc, recycle, refrigerator, students

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D.C. Shopping Bag Tax Brings In Nearly $1 Million

Trey Granger, July 9th, 2010

One of the less discussed alternatives to plastic bag bans is providing disposable bags as a taxed good. In Washington D.C., the first U.S. city to enforce a bag tax, the revenue generated has approached $1 million in the first six months, according to ABC News. This past January, every D.C. retailer and restaurant that "sells food items" ... read more

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IKEA to Phase Out Incandescent Bulbs

Trey Granger, June 22nd, 2010

IKEA announced that starting in August it will begin phasing out incandescent light bulb offerings at its North American stores with the hopes that it will only sell energy-efficient bulbs by January 2011. This is a full year ahead of the federally mandated phase out, and would make IKEA the first U.S. retailer to stop selling incandescent bulbs. IKEA ... read more

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Recycling To-Go Plastics

Amanda Wills, June 21st, 2010

Even for the greenest recycling junkie, to-go plastics are sometimes unavoidable. From microwave dinners to Chinese takeout, single-use plastics are everywhere. The trick is knowing what to do with that ketchup-covered foam clamshell once you've devoured your fries. Here's your guide to recycling your common to-go plastics. Expanded polystyrene foam Coffee cups, to-go boxes, foam packaging peanuts, foam crates Polystyrene foam is widely ... read more

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Did Walmart Beat California To the Plastic Bag Punch?

Trey Granger, June 15th, 2010

As California contemplates a statewide ban on retailers offering free single-use bags, at least three stores in the Golden State already enforce such a policy. Walmart stores in Sacramento and Ukiah stopped offering single-use bags to shoppers in October, as reported by Triple Pundit. The company as a whole has committed to reducing plastic bag waste by ... read more

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