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Coke Unveils Eco-friendly Bottle

Brian Yalung — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:13:34 +0000

Coke has moved from glass to plastic bottles and now it looks like we are in for a green revolution as the famed soft drink company announces the release of bottles made of 30% waste material. The company plans to introduce 2 billion bottles by the end of 2010 which they have calld PlantBottle. It is made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic package and is 100% recyclable.

The company’s goal is to use nonfood, plant-based waste, such as wood chips or wheat stalks, to produce recyclable PET plastic bottles and to create a bottle that is made with 100% plant-waste material while remaining completely recyclable.

(Source) Vending Times

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Coke Unveils Eco-friendly Bottle

Eco-friendly Bubble Wraps

Brian Yalung — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:26:43 +0000

Bubble wraps are familiar to most of us, especially if the item we are buying or shipping requires extra care due to its fragile nature. And while we barely provide it much importance, a touch of eco-friendliness courtesy of the Globe Guard Products division of Salazar Packaging Inc. wouldn’t hurt. Best of all, they are 100% recyclable, 100% degradable, and 100% biodegradable. They are CFC-free and non-toxic which should help in addressing the depletion issues surrounding our thinning ozone layers.

This new biodegradable packaging product is ideal for a wide range of industries, including automotive, ceramics, dental, electronics, furniture, and pharmaceutical.

(Source) Press

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Eco-friendly Bubble Wraps

Cadbury Announces Recycled Cardboard Packaging

Brian Yalung — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:19 +0000

For the Christmas season, chocolate maker Cadbury is going green by offering recycled cardboards which will replace the usual round metal tins for roses and chocolates. This new move is part of their “Purple goes Green” strategy which includes a pledge to cut packaging for seasonal products by 25% in 2010. So if you are looking for those tin cans, forget it. Recycled cardboards are now in their place!

(Source) Marketing Week

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Cadbury Announces Recycled Cardboard Packaging

Sprint Unveils Eco-friendly Packaging

Brian Yalung — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:24:06 +0000

Eco-friendly packaging is all over the news today and apparently Sprint is following the trend. Being a popular spot for mobile phones and gadgets, the need for eco-friendly packaging should be something that will place Sprint into the record books. Actually they have been named the 15th Most Green Telecom Company and are bound to be ranked higher in the future.

Beginning this month, Sprint will ship out these packages to all retail and online stores. The packages have become about 20 to 40 percent smaller, which will save 647 tons of waste each year; it will also help Sprint save 35% on packaging and shipping costs, to the tune of around $2.1 annually.

(Source) Press

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Sprint Unveils Eco-friendly Packaging

Eco-friendly Racks for Red Wines

Brian Yalung — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:56:08 +0000

As the Christmas season comes near, red wine are sure to be among the top gifts you will receive. For sure not all of them will be consumed for the season and chances are you may be looking for a good wine rack to hold them for the meantime. And just in case you plan to get one, here are some eco-friendly wine racks that should fit in your home perfectly. Here are some eco-friendly wine racks you can consider getting.

Felt Wine Rack: $34.99
Recycled Ski Wine Rack: $56.00
Recycled Steel Wine Rack: $77.95
Eco-Stack Wine Racks $39.95
Storvino Recycled Plastic Wine Storage: $19.99

(Source) MNN

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Eco-friendly Racks for Red Wines

Heineken Unveils Eco-Friendly Tote Bags

Brian Yalung — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:42:51 +0000

It looks like Heineken has jumped into the eco-friendly bandwagon. However, if you think that it is about beer, you can forget it. Though it wasn’t mentioned, these new Heineken eco-friendly tote bags may be a form of giveaways unless Heineken has shifted its attention towards the women’s fashion industry. If you want to know the connection, these tote bags were made from non-recyclable scraps of old Heineken billboards which are now useful as far as women shopping is concerned. This is a complete turnaround from the way that Heineken has been using ads with women on the raw end eh?

(Source) The Frisky

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Heineken Unveils Eco-Friendly Tote Bags

New Eco-friendly Pizza Boxes from Eco Inc.

Brian Yalung — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:35:48 +0000

You may soon get your next pizza in eco-friendly packaging. The new trend is being applied by Eco Inc. for its pizza box packaging over in Manhattan. Starting today, the Green Box will be offered to pizza parlors which is made from 100% recycled materials which can eventually adjust as fast as you consume your pizza slices. So if you have leftovers, don’t worry about having to worry about the large box and where to store it. You can basically just size it down and have a more handy container based on the size of your leftover pizza.

‘Green Box’ Product Promo (Pizza Box) from Green Box on Vimeo.

(Source) Green Packs

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New Eco-friendly Pizza Boxes from Eco Inc.

BISSEL Unveils New Eco-friendly Packaging

Brian Yalung — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:51:19 +0000

BISSEL Homecare Inc., has unveiled a new and improved eco-friendly home care solution, combining harmless cleaning solutions in an eco-friendly packaging. The new line of 2X concentrated formulas now come in half-sized bottles what offer practically the same cleaning power of non-concentrated formulas to address environmental concerns.

These new smaller bottles use less shelf space, cut freight costs, and make it easier for consumers to carry, store and pour the product. 2X concentrated products carry the EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) certification, which is recognized for safer chemistry.

(Source) Packaging Digest

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BISSEL Unveils New Eco-friendly Packaging

Cameron Hughes Debuts New Green Wine Bottle

Brian Yalung — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:08:57 +0000

You may be surprised to find a new type of win in the market soon carrying a different kind of bottled packaging. If you do, it may be this new eco-friendly wine bottle used by Cameron Hughes, the first ever eco-glass molds for Lot 150 Meritage. The new bottle weighs 16 ounces which boasts of a 16% reduction on the use of raw materials. They will be available at Sam’s Club only.

The high-quality wine bottle, designed by Saint-Gobain Containers, reduces the overall impact on the environment while having the same characteristics and presence as its traditional glass counterpart. The high-quality wine bottle, designed by Saint-Gobain Containers, reduces the overall impact on the environment while having the same characteristics and presence as its traditional glass counterpart.

(Source) Press

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Cameron Hughes Debuts New Green Wine Bottle

EcoUsable BPA-Free Water Bottles Launched

Brian Yalung — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:49:14 +0000

EcoUsable launches a “Make The Switch” campaign which is directed towards the launch of their first stainless steel filtered water bottle. The launch is directed to address the health issues caused by Bisphenol-A (BPA) which lead to heart diseases, cancers and other health-related problems. With the new bottles, the campaign aims to encourage consumers to “ Make the Switch” with these BPA-free water bottles produced with no lining at all.

As part of the “Make The Switch” campaign, EcoUsable is offering a 20% discount to all consumers that purchase an EcoUsable stainless steel water bottle from http://www.EcoUsable.com/MakeTheSwitch through October 31, 2009.

(Source) Press

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EcoUsable BPA-Free Water Bottles Launched

Continental Products Eco-Cycle Delivery Bags

Brian Yalung — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:36:30 +0000

Continental Products ups its standard and drive towards delivering more eco-friendly delivery bags as they now claim to have at least 20% post-consumer recycled materials. These Eco-cycle newspaper delivery bags first came into being in April 2008 as a means to support newspaper in their newspaper delivery needs. Post-consumer recycled materials come from plastic that has been used and recycled by consumers. If the post-consumer waste hadn’t been recycled, it would have gone into the landfill.

Eco-Cycle bags are also 100% recyclable into other products. Consumers can take them to thousands of retail locations across the country that have plastic grocery bag collection bins. Eco-Cycle bags and other recyclable plastic bags are reprocessed and used in new products like low maintenance outdoor lumber, pallets, railroad ties, and other bags.

(Source) Press

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Continental Products Eco-Cycle Delivery Bags

Eco-friendly CS220 CD Sleeves

Brian Yalung — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:32:52 +0000

When it comes to safeguarding the contents of CDs and DVDs, we have seen the transition from the usual plastics to the sleeves. Eco-friendly? Well not quite folks. You also have to take into consideration the part of “materials” used and apparently until we find out, they cannot necessarily be categorized.

But now, you can safely do that with the new eco-friendly sleeves released by Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp.

“This new eco-friendly CD sleeve is called the CS220.” states General Manager Mike Arnold, “We’ve been listening to client comments about their CD packaging needs and felt that that a void could be filled by a new product.”

The CS220 is an enhancement to an existing eco-friendly CD sleeve, and adds a secondary pocket for inclusion of additional printed materials. This two-fold package is printed on 15pt card-stock, is double-walled for a firm feel plus durability, and provides a practical, attractive and cost-effective means to deliver its valuable contents to the end-user, customer or fan.

(Source) Press

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Eco-friendly CS220 CD Sleeves

Come See and Smell the Launch of the New Nectar Essences Site!

max — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:21:28 +0000

Our good friend Jenny Pao over at Nectar Essences has just launched her new site: http://www.nectaressences.com/ In troubled times, we often have troubled minds, but Nectar Essences can ameliorate the stress.

These hand crafted homeopathic remedies enhance the soul and lead to a calmer existence.

“Nectar Essences remedies were developed by a holistic health practitioner as a safe and natural means for easing emotional and mental stress. Homeopathic flower essences like Bach Rescue Remedy™ and organic essential oils are combined to make unique energy-infused formulas, each focusing on a particular need in modern day life. Take time to smell the flowers and enjoy our aromatic remedies as sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.”

Just spray, inhale, and repeat. For more information and for some natural, elegant, homeopathic remedies please visit http://www.nectaressences.com/

As a warning, the smells and ensuing good feelings can become pleasingly addictive. I’ve already gone through 2 bottles!

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Come See and Smell the Launch of the New Nectar Essences Site!

Eco-friendly Preserve Sandwich Storage

Brian Yalung — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:57:24 +0000

For people who have problems with leftover food or sandwiches, here is a great eco-friendly storage solution you can consider for your home. This eco-friendly preserve sandwich storage boasts of a snap-on lid, stacking capability, and a composition of 100% recycled plastic.

The Preserve Square Food Storage is dishwasher-safe and recyclable in communities with #5 recycling.

“This product is not affiliated with Keetsa or Bedzine and cannot be found in their stores”

(Source) Amazon

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Eco-friendly Preserve Sandwich Storage

The Bagalight lamp

David Allen — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:00:01 +0000

Occasionally eco friendly design does not do itself any favours, take this lamp designed by Liquidesign. It covers all of the criteria laid down to be an eco friendly table lamp, but from a design point of view is this not just a paper bag with a lamp inside.

For supporters of the eco friendly lifestyle this will be applauded as a brilliant piece of design, which if course it is, but for other people the ones who need to be persuaded about changing their lifestyles this type of design is not going to work. With only a small window in the side too, it is debatable as to the quality of the light provided, as it all seems to head up to the ceiling.

Priced at $43

Source [Coolest Gadgets]

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The Bagalight lamp

Waste Paper Makes Great Waste Paper Baskets

David Allen — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:00:20 +0000

Here is great idea and also a great play on words; Studio Crank has designed and produced a simple but very effective waste paper system. The Chuck trash basket is used around the home or office for waste paper, nothing fantastic about that! Yet, the basket itself has been produced from a 100 per cent recycled cardboard and the printed design is produced by using low VOC based inks.

Therefore, the waste paper bin is totally recyclable and fits into the green lifestyle. Objects like this also get the message across to other people. They see what is written on the basket and what it is being used for. Eventually the message will sink in, even though it may take a little more time to convince others that going green is the only way to go.

Source [Inhabitat]

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Waste Paper Makes Great Waste Paper Baskets

White House Wants Green Coffee Cups

David Allen — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:00:12 +0000

Even though the last President set out to get eco friendly coffee cups, the new President wants his staff to find a greener alternative. The paper cups currently used in the White House were sourced around seven years ago, they have a biodegradable insulating coating, but they are not just not green enough.

The White House are looking for a coffee cup of the same nature but with a higher percentage of biodegradability, this type of product does exist but it would be nice to see some figures as to how many paper cups they get though and compare this to using china or plastic cups that can be reused.

Source [Market Watch]

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White House Wants Green Coffee Cups

Recycling Styrofoam Packaging

David Allen — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:00:12 +0000

Has anyone ever thought about those peanut shaped Styrofoam blocks that fill up huge boxes only the protect something is just a quarter of the box size. Well many do, because this packaging material is not cheap to make, but only gets used once, what a waste!

However, it would seem that recycling these little Styrofoam peanuts is easier than it would first sound, because of its purpose, it is classed as an industrial packaging and therefore cannot be transported around by an average person in huge quantities and recycling plants will not take small quantities either. Even the actual recycling process is not easy, as it has to be cleaned and gathered in large quantities, surely, there must be an easier way of doing this.

Source [Eco Friendly Mind]

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Recycling Styrofoam Packaging

Mac Bags from Targus

Brian Yalung — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:00:28 +0000

The best way to complement your Macbook is to encase it with eco-friendly laptop bags as offered by specially designed creations by Targus. The new line of bags are sleek, stylish and eco-friendly and a definite must-have as far as finding better carrying bags for all Mac enthusiasts.

The new cases are made of 100% recycled nylon and are PVC-free, making the production of these bags less harmful to the environment. Additionally the metal used in the Spruce EcoSmart case is nickel-free and all plastic components are recyclable.

It is a perfect fit for the MacBook Pro. Trendy and fashionable, they are definitely worth checking out if you really want to walk in style with a MacBook in tow.

(Source) PR Newswire

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Mac Bags from Targus

Wewow Introduces New Alternative CD Plastic Jewel Cases

Brian Yalung — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:23:23 +0000

We have been used to seeing most CDs bought with the traditional plastic jewel cases which incidentally has become a cause for alarm as far as waste and the use of plastic is concerned. But while that issue is left on the table, Wewow has come up with an alternative that will certainly make music artists and CD distributors jumping for joy with these new Wow Wallets unveiled by Wewow.

Bradford-based Wewow has manufactured the WowWallet from 100% recycled 285gsm brown board as an alternative to the traditional plastic jewel case.

No plastic is used in the manufacture of the pack so it can be recycled again.

(Source) Packaging News

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Wewow Introduces New Alternative CD Plastic Jewel Cases

Dell Offers Green Packaging

David Allen — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:00:34 +0000

Reducing the carbon footprint of any company is an essential thing these days, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because their customers demand it, and it that demand that has driven toe computer company Dell to introduce the green initiative.

To this end Dell have replaced the usual paper and cardboard packaging with a cushion system made from one hundred per cent High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) this is normally found in the plastic bottle which contain washing liquid and milk, not necessarily at the same time. Dell say that their packaging will use around thirty three million milk jugs by 2009, saving around 150,000 trees and about $8 million for Dell!

Source [Good Clean Tech]

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Dell Offers Green Packaging

Eco Friendly Hair Dryer

David Allen — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:00:03 +0000

With the credit crunch biting it is often difficult to find eco friendly items that are also reasonable in price, but electrical manufacturer Babyliss have done both with the Eco Dry hair dryer. This device uses only half the amount of electricity of that what a standard hair dryer does, making it possible to save around $15 per year.

Features:

Incredibly light and powerful

Eco-Air™ technology encompasses an advanced heater and fan design that rebalances the heat and airflow, producing a drying rate as fast as the top 2000W hairdryers but with only half the energy consumption

Ionic conditioning for frizz-free shine

Two heat / speed settings plus cool shot

Slim concentrator nozzle for straight smooth drying

Eco-friendly packaging

Three year guarantee

Priced at $25

Source [Pop Sugar]

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Eco Friendly Hair Dryer

The Cardboard Christmas Tree

David Allen — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:00:37 +0000

If you remember when you were at school, when it gets to around this time of year, the teachers used to help us make cards and Christmas trees. Now a company has taken this one step further and produced a cardboard Christmas tree in kit form.

This is ideal for anyone who does not want to cut a tree down or use a plastic tree for the festive season. The tree comes in a flat pack through the mail, measures three feet in height, and is three feet wide at the bottom.

Priced at $22.95

Source [Eco Friend]

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The Cardboard Christmas Tree

SpoonLidz for the Modern Package of Meals

Brian Yalung — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:38:29 +0000

We have heard of packed meals but what about packed meals with the utensils to go? Apparently, while we can now easily buy ready to eat goodies from the supermarket, the matter of having the right utensils may also need to be addressed. Such is the concept that SpoonLidz may have been thinking of, applying and eco-friendly touch and design as far as enhancing their cardboard lids with a spoon to make eating a whole lot easier.

SpoonLidz satisfies the growing consumer demand for greater levels of eco-friendly, economical, grab-and-go convenience. SpoonLidz is a sustainable over-lid which, in one fold, becomes a sanitary and fun spoon.

(Source) Sustainable is Good

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SpoonLidz for the Modern Package of Meals

Standard and Backpacker Stainless Steel Bottles by Nalgene

Brian Yalung — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:34:55 +0000

We have heard of the call for using reusable bottles normally made from eco-friendly practices, but the thing about this stainless steel bottles is that they are manufactured without any of the chemically induced adhesives and are simply shaped and made out of customary aluminum.

Most of the containers shown around are normally manufactured with some chemicals like epoxy to go with them. Known as a good alternative to bottled water made from plastic, these aluminum based steel bottle are 100% BPA-free and are made of 100% surgical grade 316 stainless steel with no lining or coating of any type. This is a good item for the people who love to go biking, hiking or simply on the go.

(Source) International Business Times

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Standard and Backpacker Stainless Steel Bottles by Nalgene

Eco-friendly Camera Bags

Brian Yalung — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:22:09 +0000

We all know that digital photography is currently a growing hobby for most people and what better way to store that expensive digital camera than with the green bags brought to you by LowerPro. Among their brand carriers include CyclePet, 100% post-consumer fabric made from 16 oz PET bottles. The smallest model, the Terraclime 10, uses exactly 2.5 bottles, while the largest model, the Terraclime 100, uses 22 bottles. Each bag also features an assortment of internal pockets perfect for memory sticks or energy bars.

These are available for around $20 to $80 and each time you purchase one bag, proceeds will be forwarded to the Polar Bears International (PBI), in an effort to conserve and protect polar bears.

(Source) Inhabitat

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Eco-friendly Camera Bags

“Pique-Nique” Tax for Plastic Users in France

Brian Yalung — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:34:19 +0000

Every once in a while, we want to spend some time away with a friend or the family perhaps and normally picnics are not far from being considered. But while many are wondering on what food to bring and eat, others are thinking of containers and what bottled beverages such as water and juices to buy.

However, if you are in France, beware. Apparently to help control the large utilization of plastic bottles and utensils in their region. It is called as the “taxe pique-nique“.

A tax of 90 cents (71p) per kilogram (2.2 lbs) will be placed on plastic and paper throwaway cups from next year, aimed at cutting the average 360kg (793 lbs) of rubbish generated per person per year in France.

But will it work? Some doubt it.

Some said the tax would not make them change their ways. “I’m not really prepared to carry heavy plates and cutlery, so I’ll probably go on as before – it’s just another tax,” said one mother of a family picnicking in Paris. “They’d probably make more money by taxing all these new laws they keep passing,” she said.

Whatever happens there is bound to be something concrete to make it happen. A good idea but perhaps needs a little more fine-tuning.

(Source) Telegraph.co.uk

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“Pique-Nique” Tax for Plastic Users in France

Eat Everything at Spoon Me

Brian Yalung — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:34:11 +0000

While their main specialty for food consumption is yogurt, it seems that if people want to go to extremes, they can also eat their utensils and trash bags over at Spoon Me, a new franchise that can be a great hangout and eco-friendly to society. Much of this is because these two things, trash bags and utensils, are made from corn derivatives.

Both Combe and Jaynes expressed ambition in expanding Spoon Me to become a national, maybe even a global, name. At the rate they’re going, it might not be too long before people everywhere are eating their silverware.

“We want to spoon everyone,” Jaynes said. “We’re gonna spoon the world.”

(Source) Daily Herald

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Eat Everything at Spoon Me

Taco del Mar Changes Packaging

Brian Yalung — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:40:30 +0000

In an effort to transform and limit its carbon footprint, Taco del Mar has taken the initiative to change its current line of food packaging and do its part for contributing towards eco-friendly awareness as far as business is concerned. To most consumers, it would not matter as long as they get their meals but sooner or later, most of us will appreciate the efforts of these companies such as Taco del Mar in doing away with the waste.

Among the things they aim to change are their waste bags, utensils, food lids and trays. This effort will go a long way and will certainly be good for business.

Taco del Mar, in a joint venture with Trellis Earth, may be the first big restaurant chain in the country to go green.

“We are going to be changing 16 pieces total in our packaging, everything from our trays to our lids to our garbage bags to our utensils will now be earth friendly,” said Erin Gilbert, Taco del Mar marketing director.

(Source) NWCN

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Taco del Mar Changes Packaging

Wine In A Box Is Very Eco Friendly

David Allen — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:10:01 +0000

There was a time when people who bought wine in a box were considered as being crazy or as having no taste at all. But it seems that they may have been right all along, because recently it has been announced that wine in a box creates much less carbon dioxide emissions than a the wine that comes in a bottle.

Apparently, according to Dr Vino, the standard glass bottle if transported from California to New York will produce around 5.2 pounds of emissions, but when the wine is in a box, the emissions are halved.

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Wine In A Box Is Very Eco Friendly

Eco Friendly School Supplies

David Allen — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:00:45 +0000

With the new school term nearly upon us and so, it is only natural that some kids are going to want to have an eco friendly start to the school year. One way that this can be done is by providing them with some eco friendly school equipment; these are essential supplies so why can’t they be green.

Terracycle make a whole range a school supplies, these are almost entirely made from recycled materials and are designed to show the world that are with the original designs. Maybe this could be the start of a trend!

Source [Got 2 B Green]

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Eco Friendly School Supplies

Plastic bottles turned into art

David Allen — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:00:29 +0000

When you think about it, plastic bottles are great as they can be used over again and for many different things. So really, there is no need to through them away as we know they can be used to make other products. This cycle can go on for some time until that one person who throws the product into the bin.

But instead of using these bottles to make other bottles, some artists are using them to make some really intricate and beautiful sculptures. These serve two purposes, one they are great to look at and secondly they remind people that the plastic bottle are not for the bin they have many uses, like these pieces of work by Amy Young.

Source [Eco Friend]

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Plastic bottles turned into art

Two-in-One Shampoo Are Eco-friendly After All

Brian Yalung — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:43:02 +0000

We are familiar with the current combined offerings such as two-in-one or even three-in-one these days. While we see them as lessening the need to buy things individually, they can also be termed as accidental eco-friendly packaging as well. Why? Consider the plastic containers. They are main contributors to landfills being filled up right?

Now that does not mean that shampoo manufacturers are off the hook. It only helped them avoid a certain task. But their current packaging still has to be improved to cater towards eco-friendly standards. There is still a lot of work to be done and thanks to consumer demands, they have been saved one step in the eco-friendly transformation process.

Finding a decent two-in-one shampoo and conditioner also can reduce waste, Pirc said. He also recommends buying shampoo and body wash in bulk and refilling smaller bottles kept in the shower.

“That’s a great option,” Pirc said. “Then you’re definitely reducing the amount of plastic bottle waste.”

(Source) Northwest Herald

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Drink Eco-Friendly Wine

Brian Yalung — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:31:09 +0000

There are a lot of people out there who love to drink wine and perhaps with this eco-friendly wine offering by Fairhills, the avid wine collector and drinker may want to get one. What makes them eco-friendly is focused more on their overall packaging.

Fairhills uses a 100% recyclable bag-in-box and is processed under better work conditions for farmers and their families. Add to the fact that it is lighter to carry wherever you may go, Fairhills is a good example of a company wanting to lower their carbon footprints these days. One Fairhills wine costs $12.31.

“This is a really important step for Fairhills Wine,” said CEO Bernard Fontannaz. “As the largest Fairtrade wine supplier in the UK we feel it is our duty to take environmental issues into account when packaging our wine. Our bag-in-box is not only a convenient addition to our wine range it also features a recyclable cardboard outer and is lighter to transport around the globe, resulting in a lower carbon footprint.”

(Source) Just-Drinks

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The Mobile Green Disaster Shelter

David Allen — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:00:30 +0000

We hear so much about natural disasters these, and how so weak we all are when it comes to helping out the survivors. Yes we send aid and maybe some cash too, but this doesn’t always have the desired effect.

What the people on the ground need is decent accommodation that is dry and safe, without this it makes no difference how many tons of food are sent over. This is why this prototype for a Mobile Green Disaster Shelter, it is easy to build, light weight and eco friendly, it ticks all of the boxes and therefore could be one of the answers.

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Eco-friendly bags from Caversham

Brian Yalung — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:14:48 +0000

If you hear eco-friendly bags headlining the news today, chances are you would consider this post as duplicate of another post somewhere else. But this eco-friendly bag of goodies is something else, approached more of a green business for two women from Caversham, Lisa Dawson and Deborah Hutchings, who owns Roostlife.

They have a broad range of bags made from materials such as melinine, jute and polypropylene. These bags are actually imported from France and sold on www.notonthehighstreet.com as well as some fairs and shopping events in the area.

Though based in Caversham, the two are targeting Henley as a town where eco-friendly bags and other products are becoming more popular.

In the long term they also hope to design future bags themselves.

“Cutting down on plastic bags is something people feel strongly about in Henley, so it is definitely one of the more environmentally-aware areas,” said Deborah.

“We had a stand at the late night shopping event last Christmas and we had a lot of interest, so we hope to run a similar stand at this year’s Henley Show.

“We also enjoy the design side, so that is something we hope we can do ourselves in the future.”

(Source) Henley Standard

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WaterWeek for the Healthy and Thirsty

Brian Yalung — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:21:30 +0000

Two things. Plastic and Water. These are two issues that most of us here these days as far as eco-friendly awareness concerns are on topic and to address this, hitting one will certainly make all the difference.

The matter of buying bottled water today is apparent. People need to look out for their health and well-being. As far as containers are concerned, it remains that looking for an alternative packaging for these bottled water goods is a need.

WaterWeek has offered such an alternative, making use of reusable bottles to offer to the usual bottled water buying consumer. Coming in packs of 5 16 oz bottles, addressing the plastic container issue is surely resolved.

“In recent years, bottled water consumption has increased dramatically. As a matter of fact, more than 25 million plastic bottles are disposed every day,” said Base Brands CEO and WaterWeek creator Ken Kreafle. “Most people grab a bottled water as they head out the door each day, so providing an economical, eco-friendly alternative that requires minimal adjustments to a consumer’s routine can ultimately help reduce bottles.”

Although many consumers say they prefer the convenience of bottled water on the go, many do not realize how harmful bottled water production and consumption can be because it contributes greenhouse gas emissions and pollution. However, as research continues to illustrate the adverse effects on our environment, more people are committed to reducing bottled water waste.

According to Kreafle, WaterWeek bottles can also be a personal accessory. “Unlike traditional sport-oriented water bottles, WaterWeek is specifically designed for use at home, in the office or on the go. The colors and designs are trendy, so consumers can look cool and feel great about going green whether they are in a business environment or a casual setting,” he said.

(Source) Business Wire

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Portable cardboard table

David Allen — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:00:24 +0000

Making items out of cardboard is on the one hand sensible because this material is really strong and on the other, the materials are made from mostly recycled paper and card which is great because paper products are made to be recycled!

This table which has been designed by Sruli Recht and sold through Liborius in Iceland, comes in its own case which cuts back on the packaging, and when fully erected the table surface measures 1500 mm x 1200 mm x 930 mm, which is a good size, with the piece of furniture are three good sized drawers for storage and the table top has been laminated for extra protection.

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Tote bags and purses made from coffee bags

David Allen — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:00:15 +0000

Coffee sacks are making the rounds these days with many people and co-operatives making them into clothing and of course bags. These ones are made by the Pirate Coffee Company. They take these green coffee bean bags and turn them into really cool tote bags and purses.

Being made out of a sort of sack material, they have been double lined for strength and durability; there is a Velcro strap inside each tote. These bags are hand made and therefore each one will be slightly different to the next. They are priced from $25 to $35 each.

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Re-usable food wrappers

David Allen — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:00:54 +0000

If you are the type of person to make your own lunch, you may feel tempted to wrap it up in cling film or even a plastic bag; this is not very eco friendly as you will inevitably end up throwing this away in the bin. But what if there was something that worked as good cling film, but was re-usable, wouldn’t that be good?

Well this is the Wrap n Mat, which is a sustainable snack covering but can be cleaned and reused time after time.

Features:

Replaces wasteful plastic sandwich and snack bags

Pays for itself over time

Only reusable sandwich wrap and place mat in one

Lightweight

Made with Fair Labour/Fair Wages

Machine washable, air dry

Food safe, PEVA liner that wipes clean

Eco-Print design printed with vegetable based dyes

Approximately 13 x 13 when open.

Responsibly made in China

Hand wash in warm water and air dry

They can be machine washed and dried on low heat (connecting the closure prevents it from catching other fabrics)

Priced at $10

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Grow Herbs no matter where you live

David Allen — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:00:06 +0000

If you have ever longed to have a garden, balcony or even just a window box but have never found the right place or the time to create a nice herb garden, but that was before the Dutch business Ontwerpduo comes in, they have created a unique system.

There are many herbs to choose from and the unique suction pots, means that these plants can be placed anywhere on a window, it makes no difference how high the apartment is, these pots will still grow a fresh supply of herbs for your salad or for a nice pasta.

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A cool way to recycle rubbish

David Allen — Mon, 19 May 2008 13:00:37 +0000

There is no easy way of saying it, but our waste management is under some serious pressure, and yet it is the consumer who is stuck in the middle that has to dispose of the all that waste which we seem to accumulate every time that we visit the supermarket.

But one enterprising artist has come up with an ingenious way of enabling the consumer a way to not only get rid of that rubbish and waste, but to actually use it to in the home.

This is furniture made from waste by the artist Nick Demarco who is at the California College of the Arts. Naturally when you are finished with this, all that is needed is that you put it outside for the bin men!

Source [Eco Friend]

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Get yourself a bit of Trash Chic

David Allen — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:00:09 +0000

One thing about being in a large city or town is that you tend to see people that all look the same, or more or less all looking the same! But there is a simple little solution which is almost guaranteed to get any girl noticed no matter how busy the street is.

These Trash Chic Bags are produced in Bangkok, made from 100% recycled rice sacks and are made by a local co-operative which is always good to hear.

Dimensions: each bag is approx:

47cm long x 27cm deep and 15cm wide

The handles are 65cm (total length)

They have a single patch pocket inside which measures 18cm long x 12 cm deep

Naturally the designs are going to vary sometimes

Priced at $36

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Grow your own mini garden

David Allen — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:00:23 +0000

It is nice to grow your food, but what if you do not have a garden or the space in order to fruit and veg? Well this would have been a problem for many people and certainly a lot of work if you had a plot of land somewhere.

But all that has now changed with the introduction of the Garden Collection Mini Gardens. These tiny yet useful gardens will take hardly any maintenance at all, but can provide a nice little addition to any salad that you made.

The miniature garden costs around $30, while a refill the kit will cost $9.50; it has to be good because it really is green!

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Could there be an eco vodka?

David Allen — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:00:18 +0000

Well according to the makers of Vodka 360 there certainly could be and why not? Just because it is alcohol does not mean that the product and every thing about has to be totally un green.

Vodka 360 is made by the McCormick Distilling Co and they have really gone to town on their green credentials, by using all the latest methods in distilling as well using as much recycled materials in the production of all their marketing materials and labelling.

They have all of the right looking paper work and figures, so we would have to say that yes in fact a drink like vodka can, if it made in the right manner under the right condition it can be eco friendly.

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DHL Uses Eco-friendly Bags

Brian Yalung — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:19:52 +0000

Couriers and packages need to be delivered to various places and normally, the standard of plastic bags have become a cause for concern for eco-friendly standards. DHL, a leading logistics and express courier service has taken this issue by heart and has started to employ the use of eco-friendly courier bags.

These new bags are biodegradable and shall be used in lieu of the traditional plastic bags across their MENA operations.

The new bags are not only stronger but are also fully reusable and recyclable and can degrade in as little as two years, leaving behind just natural elements: water, carbon dioxide and biomass. Conventional plastic bags, on the other hand, can take up to one thousand years to degrade; increasing landfill volume and contributing to the hazardous build-up of methane in landfill sites.

(Source) Al Bawaba

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Eco-Friendly Beauty Brand Packaging

Brian Yalung — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:47:51 +0000

Eco-friendliness goes as far as packing for leading beauty brands that women simply consider a must. Much of the issues concerning their packaging will be taken up and for sure, people will not notice the difference. Among the presenters will be The Estée Lauder Companies who is responsible for the packing of the Aveda, Origins, and Clinique brands.

Going Green: Which Sustainable Package Is Right for Your Beauty Brand? Green packaging is hottest topic, but how do you know which materials are truly sustainable? Going Green, the educational conference hosted during Cosmoprof North America, will feature industry experts from leading brands with advice on green packaging and how to select genuine sustainable packaging.

This conference is a must attend for small and medium size manufacturers competing in the beauty field facing the realities of marketplace and shifts in consumer attitudes.

Today’s leading organizations are embracing sustainable design practices not only because they are good for the environment, but also because they make good business sense. This workshop is available to all Cosmoprof North America attendees at no additional charge.

(Source) Fibre2Fashion

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Win Products from Eco Friendly Method

Missy — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:00:30 +0000

The good guys at Goody Blog are having a fantastic green giveaway. They are giving away a $500 Merry Maids gift certificate and also a Method Detox Kit.

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on the giveaway post at the blog. The winner will be announced on Monday, Feb 22nd.

Whatcha ya waiting for, go leave a comment, and good luck to all.

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Recycled Gift Bags from Yesteryears

Brian Yalung — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:12:11 +0000

Christmas is a time of giving gifts. While one aspect of gift giving is how to wrap them up and give them to the people to that they were bought, another aspect deals with presentation and gift wrapping which some have trouble depicting as well. While many people feel that the lesser cost of using any gift wrapping paper is a lesser problem, for the environment’s sake, it poses a big issue as well.

One just has to figure out how these wrappers are made. They come from resources such as trees that go to waste. For the green aware people, turning to saved gift bags or wrappers may be a good recycling measure where gifts are still able to project that ideal look when given. Besides, it is still the thought that counts and not how and what the gift really is during the Christmas season.

(Source) After the gift has been opened, let’s hope he/she knows to use the gift bag to tote sunglasses, marbles, jewels, toys…perfect for traveling. Each gift bag has a classic red grosgrain ribbon sewn securely into the side seam. Machine washable. Made in USA.

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Green Gift Idea from PeaceKeeper

Missy — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:55:15 +0000

Are you looking for a cool green gift for that greenie in your life or metrosexual? Then your search is over, i found the perfect green gift idea. PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics creates a groovy line of eco friendly nail polish, lip balm, and lip gloss with all-natural ingredients and they have this neat care package that wraps it all up and looks too cute!

Check out the packaging, isnt that ultra-cool? I love it, i’m sending one to my sister and roommate. You get to choose between their lipsticks, nail polish, or lip gloss, and you also get to choose the color scheme for the make-up.

The care package is on sale right now for $29.oo and comes with a customizable message card, and also with a brochure that describes the charities that PeaceKeeper supports.

This item from PeaceKeeper makes a great green X-Mas gift.

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