326views Food waste is costing you, and America, a lot of money. As a nation, we waste 40% of the food produced. As consumers, we throw away at least 30% of the food we buy at the grocery store. Here’s what that means: if you spend $100 on groceries, you’ll end up throwing $30 worth […]
Packaging waste is a major concern for consumers and businesses alike. In large part, that’s because businesses often don’t use the right size box for what they’re shipping out, which requires extra padding materials that create even more waste. It never would have occurred to me as a business owner to make my own boxes, but […]
Are you a paper bill hold-out? Do you know you should pay bills online, but just can’t bring yourself to make the switch? I’m not making fun of any of these reasons (well, not much). But I do want to encourage you to get over them. Here’s why, courtesy of ecoPayz, our sponsors for this […]
Do you hate getting actual phone books every year? I sure do! In fact, when I see a heavy yellow pages or white pages sitting below my mail box or at my door, it makes me mad. I never ordered those books, and now, with online search so easy, I definitely don’t use them. ⇒For […]
5.8kviewsAre you fed up with all the old cell phones, tablets, MP3 players, and notebooks lying around your house? Here’s the easiest way to sell your old cell phone and small electronics. Don’t give in to the temptation to just throw your electronic gear away. √ For one thing, e-waste is the fastest growing part […]
791views One of the best ways to save money on food and reduce waste is to buy in bulk. But not all foods are equal when it comes to bulk buying. Some could spoil, others can take up valuable storage space, and still others you might never consume, whether you buy a little or a […]
A Mason jar is the perfect lunch container. It’s glass, so won’t leach nasty chemicals into your food the way a plastic box or bowl would. It’s got a tight-fitting lid, so you don’t have to worry about leaks or spills. It can hold 8 or 16 ounces, which is plenty big for a lunch-size serving […]
499viewsMost businesses are wasting a tremendous amount of money every year because they waste office paper. According to resource efficiency charity The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), UK businesses could save £23 billion per year by improving the way they manage resources. In the U.S., Reduce.org reports that the cost of using paper in […]
