Be Green, Save Green, Plant Green
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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 }
So, what do the Minnesota Twins and rain water have in common? (No, this isn't a set up for a cheeky joke...). Minneapolis' Target Field has implemented a rain water harvesting system that will cut the stadium's water consumption up to 50%; which is roughly 2 million gallons of water! Pentair Inc. has donated a system to the stadium which will harvest rain water that then can be used ...{ 1 comment }
Are you holding off on a certain house or yard project because you lack a particular tool to accomplish the job? Looking for a good excuse to meet your neighbors? NeighborGoods is a great online community for sharing, borrowing or even renting something. Need a ladder, wheel barrel or maybe you can't justify that chocolate fondue fountain for your next party? Maybe your neighbors or ...{ 0 comments }
There was a great article in the New York Times today about our quest for our fish always to be fresh. While I tend to agree, there are environmental effects to keep in mind depending where you live in the country to your choice of wild or farm raised fish or fresh verses frozen fish.
What the article fails to mention is that we should, when possible, choose foods that are produced, caught ...{ 0 comments }
Rent One! Yeah, that's right. You choose a tree and The Living Christmas Tree Rental delivers a it to your house. You keep it for three weeks and they come back and pick it up. The trees are then planted within the Portland, Oregon community. How does that not make sense and why aren't more people doing this? Well, if you don't live in Portland, you can still purchase a live tree ...{ 0 comments }
Our friends at Free Range Studios put this 20 minute piece together a couple of years ago. Very informative and worth the watch...
What is The Story of Stuff?
From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look ...{ 0 comments }
ReBinder would like to send a special shout out to Angela's Bits. Be sure to check out her blog site - she is even giving away a ReBinder sample pack to one lucky reader. ...{ 0 comments }
We'd like to give special thanks to Mommy Has To Work who did a nice review on ReBinder's line of recycled office supplies . Mommy Has To Work takes a brief look into life, going green and saving money. Be sure to check out their blog because they are also giving away one of our Back to School Kits . ...{ 0 comments }
Black Friday is over and now Cyber Monday is upon us. For many, pockets are not as deep as they have been in previous years. Perhaps you're wondering how you are going to afford to buy holiday gifts this year or maybe you're looking for a way to stretch those pennies a little further. Discuss with family members of setting a budget or suggest that gifts must be homemade and not purchased. While ...{ 1 comment }
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 ...{ 2 comments }
