Reduce, reuse and recycle. We all understand the importance of the three “R’s” of being environmentally responsible. I believe there is another part of the circle that is often overlooked, and I think it is the most important part. I am referring to supporting the market for your carefully recycled cast-offs. When you buy something,…
Category Archives: Green Business
New Ways To Recycle
Most curbside recycling programs and collection centers accept a very specific and somewhat limited set of items. The usual suspects are #1 and #2 plastics, paper of all kinds, and aluminum cans. Sometimes corrugated cardboard, metal food cans, and glass containers are accepted as well. But in our over-packaged society, there’s always a lot of…
Ecostore USA Giveaway: We Have A Winner!
Congratulations! to sito, commenter #112. You are the winner of our EcoStore USA giveaway! Thanks to everyone for participating, and remember to check out Ecostore USA’s great line of eco-friendly products for your home and beauty needs. Also be sure to check out Anne’s great post below, laden with tips on how to stay warm…
Recycling & The Beauty Products Industry
Why is it that beauty products are seldom packaged in recyclable containers? Even when their containers are plastic, they seldom have recognizable recycling symbols on them. Sometimes they have what I assume are European symbols on them. Did you know that this symbol: The German ‘Green Dot’, has no environmental significance at all? It only…
Say “Goodbye” to Handmade Toys, Or…Don’t!
Don’t you just love purchasing handmade goods, that on the by-and-large are naturally green and eco-friendly by the fact that they are created with love in peoples’ own homes and workshops? Especially those cute toys and custom accessories and apparel that can be found on such fun sites as Etsy.com and Hyenacart.com? Well, as of…
