We launched the “One in a Million” challenge to encourage consumers to shift $1,000 of their usual household budget to products and services that offer the greatest environmental benefit. To date, almost 5,000 people have made the shift, resulting in a $5 million impact in the marketplace. Here’s the inspiring story of Cassandra, one of […]
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Did Swag Pollute BlogHer09?
“Junk.” “Trash.” “Stuff.” These are just a few of the words I have heard used to describe the “swag” handed out at BlogHer09, a conference that has aroused as much backlash as “bravos” since it ended last week. How did things get so out of hand for an event and institution that have commanded so much respect since […]
Environmental In-Box: Feelgoodz Flip-Flops
617views“Mai Pehn Rai” is Thai for “It’s cool, no worries, or take it easy.” What a spot-on mantra for a company that makes flip-flops. Meet Feelgoodz, whose “take it easy” style complements perfectly its socially responsible and sustainable business model. What is it? Feelgoodz flip-flops are made of 100% natural rubber that’s harvested from the Yang Para tree […]
Get an (Environmental) Move On!
Moving from one home to another is not a low-impact activity. If you're relocating from one coast to the other, you could use as much as 120 pounds of cardboard and generate 5,000 pounds of climate-changing carbon dioxide. Even moving from one side of your state to another could have a 500-pound carbon impact, given the fuel burned by moving […]
Echoes in the Attic Reusable Tote Bags & Purses
Globalization has led to homogenization: Everything looks like everything else…boring. Not so when it comes to Echoes in the Attic reusable tote bags and purses. These one-of-a-kind designs are created purse by purse from exquisite reclaimed fabrics – and at an affordable price, too. Environmental chic? If this is what it looks like, I’m in. […]
Environmentally Friendly Car Wash – Not in Your Driveway!
3.5kviews Are you one of those people who think you’ll save energy and water if you wash your car at home? Sorry. Just the opposite is true. When you wash your car in your driveway or on the street, the wash and rinse water – loaded with dirt, exhaust fumes, oil and detergent – runs off down the storm […]
Healthy Green Car Care – Top Ten “Insider” Tips
When it comes to buying a “green” car, most consumers focus on fuel efficiency. The more miles per gallon, the more eco-friendly the car. But what about keeping the car clean? From washing off the grime that accumulates outside to cleaning up the dashboard inside, how you maintain your vehicle matters to both you and the […]
Environmental In-Box: Bon Ami Cleanser
3.5kviews“Bon ami” in French means “good friend,” and when it comes to cleaning your kitchen and bathroom, Bon Ami Cleanser is just that. This non-scratching, earth-friendly product has been available in just about every supermarket and hardware store for decades. If you’ve never heard of it, it’s time you did. What is it? Bon […]