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February 26, 2010 by
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I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t at least a smidge excited when, a few weeks ago, Tim from CREDO Mobile contacted me about featuring their company on 5 Minutes for Going Green. You see, while I’m currently contractually obligated to one of the major U.S. cellular companies — and truth be told, even…
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June 23, 2009 by
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We received an awesome 338! comments on the NoPlastic.ca giveaway post, and today I have two! lucky winners to announce. These two gals were chosen at random via the integer generator at Random.org. Without further adieu, congratulations! to: Commenter #42, Theresa! Commenter #118, Heather H! You’ve each won a stainless steel water bottle set. (Total…
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June 17, 2009 by
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Every week or so we use this space to feature a recycled note or three from some of our favorite online sources. This week we’re showcasing the hand-drawn recycled notes from the Oxford-based Etsy shop, Squirrel In The Attic. A little bit about Squirrel In The Attic, in their own words: You know how sometimes…
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June 5, 2009 by
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I think by now most of us know we as a society and a planet use too much plastic on a daily basis. We’ve talked about it on the site before, about where our plastic goes to die live forever in our oceans, and about proactive ways to minimize our reliance on plastic. I’m happy…
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May 28, 2009 by
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Every week or so we use this space to feature a recycled note or three from some of our favorite online sources. This week we’re showcasing the beautifully designed and playful cards from AC Bohman Designs, a North Carolina based freelance designer with an etsy shop filled with unique recycled cards. Here are just a…
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May 13, 2009 by
admin
Every week or so we use this space to feature a recycled note or three from some of our favorite online sources. This week’s Recycled Note Of The Week comes via JustUsWomen’s etsy shop. While I was browsing her shop I was instantly taken by the simplicity and creativity in her stationary sets, comprised of…
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April 22, 2009 by
admin
Now that Earth Day and the spring season have officially arrived, many Americans are in their eco-conscious cleaning modes, and while spring cleaning is necessary if not a little exciting (downsizing! de-cluttering! finding everything you once thought was lost forever!), the very products used to clean and protect your living space from germs could be…
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April 21, 2009 by
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Keeping the Earth Week fun moving right along, today as promised we have more great green products for you to win, more Earth Day tips, and bonus links to keep you clicking green all week long. David Leonhardt, a glassblower and the founder of Glass Dharma, the original hand-made glass drinking straw, created his own…
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April 20, 2009 by
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Most of you have probably heard by now that Earth Day is just around the proverbial corner, slated for this upcoming Wednesday, April 22nd. I’m sure you’ve seen television spots, heard radio announcements, and read other green sites preparing to embrace the day, and the entire week, with wide open hearts and minds, in the…
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April 17, 2009 by
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With spring finally in full force in most areas around the country, many people are tackling, or finishing up, their deep cleaning to welcome summer. Something you may not have considered cleaning, however, is the air in your home. Did you know that most homes have much higher percentages of air pollution than anything you…
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