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Going back to school can be costly. In a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation, it was found that this year consumers expect to spend an average of $606 per family for various back-to-school items. On top of the personal expense, many of the items purchased can be costly for the environment: plastic and vinyl binders that end up in landfills, plastic pens, and wasteful plastic ...{ 0 comments }
We hope the days of Styrofoam packaging are behind us and we can look to industry leaders like Dell who care about their packaging. Last year, Dell replaced Styrofoam and plastic packaging that cushioned their laptops with molded pulp fiber. This year, they have added an FSC Certified Bamboo material that is fully compostable. Dell set some aggressive packaging goals in 2008 to reduce the ...{ 0 comments }
We have written before on how confusing labels can be to the every day shopper. There's no regulation use or misuse of the words "green", "sustainable", "eco", "earth-friendly" ... and the list goes on. Or how about third party labels and certifications ( FSC Certified , GMO Free, Fair-Trade, Bird Safe)? Two free apps now available through iTunes can help you navigate through the confusion ...{ 0 comments }
Are you guilty of having uttered these words? I was listening to the radio today and they brought up this same discussion. Why not put your words into action? That "somebody" should be you. Maybe it's helping victims involved in disaster like Haiti or as simple as picking up litter off of the street. It takes people to inspire change and make a difference. You might think that your ...{ 0 comments }
We love the fact that our products have multiple uses. Designer, Felix Heinen , used our ReSleeve to protect sets of promotional coasters he made for his client; Tyze. Each ReSleeve and Coaster were letter pressed with a unique design. We think they turned out great.
Tyze develops secure, online personal networks to assist health care providers, families, and friends ...{ 2 comments }
What do you get when you mix concrete and recycled glass? Great countertops! Our friends at Icestone manufacture a beautiful line of durable surfaces using recycled glass and concrete. Granite, marble and stone has to be removed from the earth and transported great distances to get to it's final destination. Concrete and recycled glass look great, are a great eco alternative and will ...{ 3 comments }
Attention event planners, businesses, and folks that love to BBQ. Wanna make a difference at your next party? We all want to do our part by creating less waste but not all of us are willing to sacrifice convenience. One of the biggest forms of waste left over from a party are one time use plastic utensils. While you want your party/event to create memories that last a lifetime, the waste ...{ 0 comments }
Our friends at Parasol , manufacturer of glass blown hummingbird feeders, have come out with a DVD on hummingbirds. The DVD is 17 minutes of hummingbirds trilling their songs and feeding from Parasols great recycled glass feeders. We're happy Parasol chose the ReSleeve to protect their DVD. A little bird told me that they like it too.
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Trade shows. We've all been to them. Besides the collateral, leads and ideas we take with us, there's always the PLASTIC TRADE SHOW BADGE that ultimately ends up getting thrown away after the show. Some trade shows actually collect trade show badges after the show and reuse them for future events. While their intentions are good, they will eventually make their way to a landfill and take thousands ...{ 0 comments }
