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Plastic jewel cases are such a thing of the past. They crack, they break, and they end up in a landfill. Sustainable Group's ReSleeve ™ and RePlay ™ recycled CD / DVD holders are the perfect alternative to their plastic counterparts. ReSleeves and RePlays are made from 100% recycled paper waste (85% Post Consumer Recycled / 15% Post Industrial Recycled) and they are FSC Certified ...{ 0 comments }
Research has shown that 70% of today's consumers will choose products that are better for the environment , provided they perform adequately and they fit their budget. Undoubtedly, people want to do the right thing and the race is on for mainstream consumer product manufacturers to grab some of that market share. The result has been a "free for all" of claims on products being "green" ...{ 0 comments }
In 2007, 1.4 billion pounds of PET (polyethylene) plastic were recycled curbside. PET is the basis for a lot of product packaging including water/soda bottles, clam shell packaging, etc. With the recent, yet unregulated, shift of products to be "more green", some plastics manufacturers have started putting additives into plastics to help them break down quicker (presuming the will end up in ...{ 1 comment }
We all know our recycling goes in that Big Green Bin, but I wanted to find out where our recyclables ended up. Today, I had the opportunity to tour Waste Management's sorting facility in Woodinville, Washington.
I arrived at the recycling facility 1pm sharp thinking I would be intermingling with a group of elementary school students. To my amazement, I was the only one on the tour! ...{ 0 comments }
Who doesn't love pizza?! Here's one of those ideas that I wish I had thought of! If you're like me, you order a pizza and you're left scrambling for plates to give to guests. Then there's the struggle with trying to fit the left over pizza in the box into your refrigerator. Problem solved! Introducing the new pizza box by Eco Incorporated. Watch the Video .
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Save The Bay in San Francisco is one group trying to stop the use of plastic bags that are clogging up our waterways, killing aquatic animals, fish and our ecosystem. This is a great PSA put out by our friends at Free Range Studios . Think twice before you take that plastic bag!
Watch Video Here: Bay vs The Bag ...{ 1 comment }
I love it when restaurants and businesses push the envelope for getting their message across about recycling and composting . A friend sent this picture to me today while picking up a cup of coffee at Essential Bakery in Madison Park (Seattle).
I'm the guy that picks through the trash at our office on a daily basis looking to see if I can find any recycling violations! I'm quick to "educate" ...{ 0 comments }
Waste Management's new CFLs We tip our hats to Waste Management who recently took the lead on selling Earthmate CFL Light bulbs in a resealable box that doubles as a postage paid return shipping box. The upside to CFL bulbs is that they last longer, save energy, money and don't produce heat like traditional incandescent bulbs. The downside is that CFLs contain mercury and shouldn't be tossed in the garbage. Each Earthmate box comes with their patented "Vapor Lock" sealed bag to keep contaminants from leaking during shipping.
I love the idea. Years ago, I swapped out all the bulbs in my house to CFLs. One CFL I have had for at least 6 years. My worry is that in 6 to 8 years I'm going to be tearing apart my basement trying to find the postage paid box.
Consider other companies like Home Depot that have free drop off bins for CFL bulb recycling and the cost of purchasing CFLs is quite a bit cheaper. ...{ 0 comments }
Boy, do I love recycled cardboard! Not only can you turn recycled cardboard into great products like our ReBinder, but now you can make great usable packing materials from your waste.
Turn your old recycled corrugated shipping boxes into useful packing material. The Cushion Pack Cardboard Shredder takes 1/4 inch corrugated board and turns it into a soft, honeycomb packing material. Starting ...{ 0 comments }
There are some products that simply can't come in the perfect packaging. For example, I'm a big fan of yogurt. Yogurt comes in a plastic tub, but I typically buy the larger size instead of the single serving. It cuts down on packaging waste and is typically less expensive than buying an individual serving. Instead of just recycling your old yogurt container, consider reusing it for left overs. The ...{ 0 comments }
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