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We're very pleased about the below and thought we should share. It's really an important moment for those that make responsible products. There's a quote in from David which points out how this nomination proves that responsible products CAN thrive in the mainstream. Thanks to all of our customers past, present and future. There's a lot more where this came from and we're ...{ 1 comment }
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 }
We get called about 10-20 times a week from various shows who want us to sponsor them, buy a booth or otherwise do what is considered by all accounts an ad-spend. Great - we're always up for hearing about ways to improve our business and those of our customers'...and we're willing to invest in success.
In fact, the way we have success is to have real dialogue with our customers and those ...{ 1 comment }
20% Off at ReBinder.com in celebration of Earth Day!
Here at ReBinder.com, we believe that every day should be Earth Day. Sustainable living should be a way of life, not just an occasional indulgence.
Still, it's great to spend a single day every year to take stock of how we can do better, get re-inspired, and raise awareness of green issues.
That's why we're celebrating Earth ...{ 0 comments }
Those plastic bags you leave the grocery store with may be useful in getting your groceries home, but they are also responsible for polluting our communities, waterways and even jamming up machines in our recycling systems. Such bans on plastic bags or a $.05 fee per bag have not gone without resistance from lobbyists and residents claiming it's a financial burden. Even our own city ...{ 1 comment }
ReBinder just launched a brand new website . We hope you like it and will find time to give it a try! We've even added a zoom feature to all our product photos. Just waive your cursor over each image. You'll feel so close that you'll actually feel like you're touching the product! Let us know what you think~ ...{ 0 comments }
I'm probably the last guy in my office not to have caved in on buying an iPhone. I don't know if I'm so in love with my Blackberry or if it's the way the keyboard feels on my fat fingers. Here's one more app that might get me to switch: The GoodGuide iPhone app assists you in finding the most healthy, sustainable and environmental products while you shop.
Download the FREE app from GoodGuide , scan a bar code on the store shelf and GoodGuide will instantly give you product ratings. There are close to 70,000 products in their database right now and it's growing by thousands every month. Here's to smarter shopping! ...{ 0 comments }
We are being reminded of the incredible work non-profits can do as we see their work to support Haiti.
ALL non-profits can now take advantage of 15% discount on orders placed through ReBinder. That goes for anything we sell. Always. Online or over the phone.
If you are involved in a charitable organization, or know someone who is, we're standing ready to support you.
To qualify ...{ 0 comments }
Gotta say. Keihls (@KiehlsNYC) is an awesome member of the community . Sometimes it's a rewarding thing looking at who our customers are and realizing their commitments. And not just how they do their training for new stores!! ...{ 0 comments }
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