Reclaimed wood is wood that has already served a purpose – whether that might be as floor boarding or joists in houses, or as part of a ship. The tones and colours of wood get better over years, they become richer and fuller. Furniture from reclaimed wood can be really beautiful.
The tools that students use to learn have changed dramatically in the past few years. Thanks to technology: laptops, Kindles and iPads are slowly replacing pencil cases, notebooks and backpacks. And the digital revolution is coming to books as well: Amazon’s digital book sales have surpassed their physical book sales for the first time this year.
BambooSK8 is an ecologically-based skateboard brand and manufacturer of high quality skateboards made from sustainable bamboo from managed forests. They are social entrepreneurs who believe that giving back to their communities is as equally important as profits and passionately hope to inspire others to take actionable steps towards preserving our natural environment.
People’s increased awareness about the world’s green cause is changing the way people live their lives. Ecological disasters and climate changes have increased the importance that we concentrate on adopting eco-friendly practices that will minimize our environmental impact. Studies and surveys reflect this trend that a greater number of people are now purchasing eco-conscious items in an attempt to lower the environmental hazards risk and salvage the earth.
David Leonhardt, has been a glassblower for over ten years. He was doing some work for local glass shops when he noticed that the owner had some glass drinking straws for sale. He had never heard of them before and he was always intrigued by things created from glass. He then recognized that this simple item could become a solution to our society’s “plastics-problem”.
TerraCycle, Inc. is an international upcycling and recycling company that takes difficult to recycle packaging and turns it into affordable, eco-friendly products. Founded in 2001, TerraCycle is the world’s leader in the collection and reuse of non-recyclable post-consumer waste. TerraCycle works with over 30 major brands in the U.S. (and in a growing number of [...]
Non-recyclable packaging is a major obstacle in creating a truly responsible line of soaps and cleaners for moms who want a safe environment inside their homes and out. Three leading eco-responsible brands, TerraCycle, Dropps, and Method are making serious headway by offering completely eco-friendly products with natural, non-toxic ingredients and newly recyclable packaging. Now families can use natural cleaners, reduce their waste production and earn money for their community at the same time!
You recycle your paper, plastics, glass, and electronics. You have adjusted the settings on your home appliances to maximize energy and water usage. You even have a solar panel garage door, which charges during the day and uses only renewable energy to operate. However, what about your little ones? Are you using green, eco-friendly products [...]
Here is an interesting concept to our litter problems … The BigBelly Solar Compactor is a patented compacting trash receptacle that is completely self-powered. Its capacity is five times greater. Increased capacity reduces collection trips and can cut fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions by 80%. ..
The truth behind biodegradable plastic is hard to find. Cups that biodegrade. Food packaging that is compostable. Bottles that are made from plants or corn. Misinformation swirls around the topic of biodegradable plastics, for consumers and even experts in the industry.
It is based on some very complex, easily misunderstood science that most people really don’t
understand, or even care about. After all, it’s much easier to just jump on something that seems like a
fantastic benefit. Companies tout it and consumers buy it, without ever taking time to really understand it.
No wonder consumers are hard pressed to believe what they read! We all want to do the right thing, and purchase products that are better for the environment, but it can be virtually impossible to understand which ones actually ARE better.
Tom Casey, a biochemist with 30 years of experience in chemical additives, biochemistry, and plastics helps explain …
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