Recyclable Products
-
Food-Prep Gloves Go Green
Sierra Club: The Green Life &bull Yesterday
Not typically known for its eco-endeavors, the food-service industry is taking a step in the right direction by debuting the first set of compostable food-prep gloves. FoodHandler's ConServe gloves are made from a compostable resin, which we hope will prevent… Full Story »
-
Perform a trash-can autopsy to save money and resources
Features From Yahoo! Green &bull Yesterday
Take a minute to look through your trash -- items you're recycling as well as sending to the landfill -- and learn how you can save money and the Earth's resources at the same time. Dryer Lint Dryer lint represents the life of your expensive clothing being beaten and cooked out of them by an electric dryer. Save hundreds of dollars a year by drying your clothes… Full Story »
-
Setting Up A Wormery
Life Goggles &bull Yesterday
The next time your children ask for a pet, why donat you suggest a worm? I know it doesnat sound that great at first but our slimy, wriggly little lowly friends have a lot to offer the eco-conscious. A worm is environmentally friendly, reduces waste, doesnat take much to look after and better… Full Story »
-
Old cell phones: How many have you recycled?
green LA girl &bull Yesterday
If you've never recycled a cell phone, you're not alone. Cell phone recycling rates are "amazingly low," according to a study from International Data Corp., which says that even a 10 percent recycling rate is considered good. Boston.com certainly thought the low recycling rates spelled glum news for environmentalists, reporting on the story with this… Full Story »
-
Nyc Textile Recycling
Eco Fashion World &bull Sep 3, 2010
Fashion is ever-evolving as are we (we hope) and with each passing trend there is a pile of clothes left in our closet or our bottom drawer to dispose of. What if you could conveniently place that pile of clothes… Full Story »
-
Quirky and Comfy, Stackable Stools Made From Cork
Inhabitat &bull Sep 2, 2010
We love seating arrangements that inspire people to play, but these stools designed by Marina68 are especially awesome thanks to their quirky nature. Set side-by-side or stacked on top of one another, these charming little stools look like a swarm of cute critters ready to run around the room. Each Tupa Stool is compact, easily movable - and best of all - made from recyclable cork, which makes them a stylish and sustainable way to add a bit of fun to your living room. Although we've seen plenty of furniture and housewares made out of recycled cork, we were pleasantly… Full Story »
-
PVC in Sippy Cups FDA Approved Not Mom Approved
Green & Clean Mom &bull Sep 2, 2010
If you're new here, please subscribe via email and receive a FREE 10 healthy fruit and veggie recipe book today! Please take a moment to review my disclaimer. Thanks for visiting! Non-profits, business and organizations often have promotional items to pass out at expos, fairs and for "goody bags" that help brand their company, remind the customer of who they are and how they can be reached. It is common to see pens, bags, notebooks, key chains, etc. It is always a challenge to… Full Story »
-
Bottled Water While Travelling
Tiny Choices &bull Sep 2, 2010
We certainly don't have to repeat this: Team Tiny Choices is very anti-bottled water. But during my recent travels in Central America, I drank more of the stuff than I care to admit- and this was also the case when I visited India last year. It nearly killed me, buying so much… Full Story »
-
Sweet Meats: Protein Plushy Goodness
Re-Nest &bull Sep 1, 2010
We're not really sure why having a pork chop on your sofa is entertaining, but we really think it is. Especially when they're the soft plushy kind that are handmade with love and care. Did we mention they're reasonably priced?… Full Story »
-
Green Propaganda and Our Confederacy of Dunces
Ecosalon &bull Sep 1, 2010
Often when you see images of the earth, recycle signs and other eco-slogans on t-shirts, you just assume the t-shirt itself is made from sustainable materials, right? In fact, next time you're out, take a look at the tag and… Full Story »
-
Raise the Roof: Nichiha's Fiber Cement Roofing and Siding
Re-Nest &bull Sep 1, 2010
Roofing and siding materials aren't just wood or masonry anymore. These days, you can choose among aluminum, engineered wood, wood, masonry, stucco, and fiber cement. If you read Rachel's post on fiber cement, you're already familiar with all of its… Full Story »
-
Method Laundry Detergent Eco Product Review
Life Goggles &bull Sep 1, 2010
Just looking at the bottle you know it's going to be different, it's an unusual shape and has a pump on the top proudly stating that "4 PUMPS = 1 WASH" and that this 300ml bottle is equal to 25… Full Story »
-
Recycle Chewing Gum into Toys and Tires
LivePaths.com &bull Sep 1, 2010
Cleaning gum off pavement takes money and energy. It's usually done with high pressure steam, which can end up eroding the surface and shortening its lifecycle, taking up more money and energy in repairs and replacement. A new chewing gum… Full Story »
-
This Chick Has Gone Green
Mother Earth News Latest 10 Articles &bull Aug 31, 2010
Kendallville, Ind. Recycle? Sure. But used clothes, used furniture upholstery, used buttons, used zippers, or just about anything else made from thread why not? Melissa Hess of Kendallville, Indiana has innovated a clever niche for recycling but also for practical daily use. Enter, Green Chick Designs (www.GreenChickDesigns.com) designer handbags. It really started as a hobby. I never sewed a… Full Story »
-
ElKay's EZH2O Water Refill Station. The End of Plastic Water Bottles
Green Talk &bull Aug 31, 2010
With everyone sporting their own BYOB (bring your own water bottle) wouldn't it be nice to have a refill water fountain? Just stick your bottle in the slot and water to go. No more plastic water bottles or paper cups… Full Story »
-
New Izzitgreen Back to School selections for ENN readers
ENN: Lifestyle &bull Aug 30, 2010
ENN affiliate Izzitgreen has selected these offerings specially for ENN readers. Izzitgreen is a blog that helps you stay informed about the latest, coolest, most innovative green products available. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of these items… Full Story »
-
James Cameron's Next Film Set To Be Much 'Greener'
ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip &bull Aug 30, 2010
While one could argue that filming in a virtual environment (as opposed to flying all over the world) is a better use of resources, James Cameron knows that his film sets could do a lot better. As we know here… Full Story »
-
Recycling Aerosol Cans
Tiny Choices &bull Aug 30, 2010
I just got back from a beach vacation, and as a redhead with fair skinwhile I have a lot of things to say about sunblock in general, I will say this: it is much easier to keep the little kids protected from sunburn by using aerosol cans of… Full Story »
-
Glass Water Bottles
Natural Family Living Blog &bull Aug 28, 2010
I have known for awhile that glass water bottles were out there but up until I got a Lifefactory Glass Bottle recently, I had never tried one. I love that plastic is now becoming taboo and that stainless and glass are the… Full Story »
-
Make Out In A Carwash.
green is sexy &bull Aug 27, 2010
It's car wash season! While you might think a carwash outside in your driveway can be a fun activity (especially since you can pretend you're in a music video), we're here to tell you (sadly enough) that washing your car… Full Story »
