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August 26, 2008

Kate Hudson Slips on Eco-Friendly Hair Care Line

While the intention was good, it seems that actress Kate Hudson left out some minor details. In a previous post I made in June, it was announced that Kate Hudson was partnering with hair stylist David Babii to create an eco-friendly hair care line to which the proceeds with go to the WildAid Foundation. Apparently there was something more to it. An eco-friendly secret formula called “Vanuatu Complex” was reportedly copied and used paving the , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

August 24, 2008

Eat Everything at Spoon Me

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 globa , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

August 22, 2008

Electrolux Enviro Steam Gun Z355A

Electrolux Enviro Steam Gun Z355A For the people who want to live healthier, it means less use of chemicals and toxins through proper cleaning aids to get rid of mildew or grease you may find in certain areas like the kitchen floors. We are exposed to a lot of chemically induced cleaners but this device offered by Electrolux in the form of the Enviro Steam Gun Z355A is a good alternative. It simply makes use of water which is heated or pressured , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

August 21, 2008

Ford Shifts Focus to Soy-based Cushion Covers

Here is something that most SUV owners are sure to love. Especially if you are a Ford addict, if you buy a new Escape or Mercury Mariner, you will be gifted with a new soy-based cushion cover and will be the first ones to have this feature in the market. Ford has a lot of planning to do as far as planting their carbon footprints on their vehicle line and what better way to do it other than to start with your top selling vehicles in the market. , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Taco del Mar Changes Packaging

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 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

August 19, 2008

Time to Turn to Bamboo Chopsticks

If you think chopsticks were mainly needed by the Chinese or the Japanese as their form of utensils, they are a good alternative towards buying the usual aluminum and silverware we often want in our homes. This time around, chopsticks made from bamboo will be exported no less by Ethiopia to help grow the awareness and the use of these ancient chopsticks which seem basic but need the usual hand in getting used to them to use. This along with oth , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

August 13, 2008

Facebook Adds Green Applications

For people who are frequenting Facebook, you may want to check out their new list of applications. Facebook is a popular site that most people log on these days.  Outside of securing old ties and making new ones, applications have added another spice for registered Facebook users each time they log on. Check out these new eco-friendly Facebook applications: 1. Lil’ Green Patch 2. I am Green 3. Do the Green Thing 4. Green my Vino 5. Big Green , , , , , , , , , , ... More

August 12, 2008

Coca Cola Goes Green in Beijing

Long time Olympic advertiser Coca Cola is not purely focused on getting noticed through its various streamers and ads. Actually, they are going beyond promoting their product and focusing on the green efforts. One such practice is the collection of used pet bottles that shall be recycled and reused with the help of BOCOG and the City of Beijing. So, if you think Coca Cola is just concentrating on making sure that their advertising at the 2008 Be , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 27, 2008

Walking in a Perfectly Natural World

The best way to do business the eco-friendly way is to support it with accommodating explanations on how your products are green. For people like Peter Totfalusi, the owner of Perfectly Natural in Sudbury, orienting customers on the whole concept of his store and his products is an educational way to push for eco-friendly awareness that we only bear in mind. These days, people want to know how eco-friendly consumer products are and what the dif , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 25, 2008

E-Tickets Still Way Off!

Without question, the way that e-tickets are being defined right now (electronic tickets that can be done via sending over a cellular phone) to replace the usual ticketing mediums we have traditionally heard of is something that may take some time to iron out. While it is quite commendable to address the usual ticketing procedures that events make use of for control, using technological devices such as cellular phones seems to be far off from hap , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 20, 2008

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

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 ta , , , , , ... More

July 18, 2008

Patagonia to Improve Eco-Friendly Wet Suits

Diving has become a common pastime for people today. There is an inherent draw to explore the depths of the deep blue sea. Hence, the need for wet suits has grown over the years. We have heard of the usual brands, such as Body Glove and Matuse. Not far behind in the lineup is Patagonia, which makes use of neoprene derived from limestone, rather than petroleum, in the manufacturing of their suits. However, the manner of producing the Patagonia we , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Convenience Stores May Say Goodbye to 24/7

Convenience stores such as 7-11 may soon find themselves operating under normal business hours. 24 hour operations have recently been under scrutiny because of superfluous energy consumption. Being able to pick something up from the store at all hours has its advantage, but with these hard times upon us, is it worth the wasted energy to be able to pick up a breakfast sandwich at 3am? Operations on an around the clock strategy may be effective fo , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 17, 2008

Big Toy Sellers Turning to Eco-Friendly Toys

With all the recent headline attention on toy recalls, many of the big toy stores are thinking wisely and loading  their shelves with eco-friendly designed toys. Consumers are now trying to avoid the celebrated lead paint and globally dangerous toys of past,  which has simultaneously flung the doors open for eco-friendly toy manufacturers such as ImagiPlay. Kids love toys. Kids live for toys. They are attracted to playthings like a fly to a li , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 14, 2008

Batteries Spark with Blue Tagged Eco-friendliness

Thin batteries that we normally use for most of the electronics and gadgets out in the market today are one of the most demanded needs and apparently the original name, Thin Batter Technologies, want to ensure people that they too are exhausting all eco-friendly efforts. Part of this is changing their name to Blue Spark mainly because the color blue is easily attached with sustainability and earth friendliness, signaling the mark of powering inn , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 5, 2008

Drink Eco-Friendly Wine

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 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 2, 2008

Join Commuto, An Eco-Friendly Community Online

If there is one thing that many of us need in today, it is the combination of getting the eco-friendly ideas as well as meeting people who share the same interest. With the boom of social networking over the web, Commuto.com is certainly one social networking site to check out. With Commuto, you can trade with other eco-friendly minded consumers. Launched just this June, it follows the usual sign-up process done by standard social networking si , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 1, 2008

Eco-Friendly Square Milk Jugs Scrutinized

Packaging is normally the main focus of manufacturers and in the case of milk producers, going square was initially thought of adhering towards eco-friendly principles. Apparently not all people gave them the thumbs up for this. While the new square shaped eco-friendly milk containers have allowed them to deliver them larger in numbers, it still remains that the end users may have some issues when they are at home. For most, it seems to be mess , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 30, 2008

Eco-friendly bags from Caversham

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 f , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 29, 2008

Lipton Turns to Eco-friendly Shipping

Lipton, a world-renowned manufacturer of tea, has joined the eco-friendly bandwagon, by shifting to a new way of transporting their products. Gone are the usual wooden crate support used as bases for shipping tons of their products. They have started to implement a new way of shipping called the “Slip-Sheets” thus enabling them to save on wood as well. The ’slip-sheets are much thinner than the traditional wooden pallets which will he , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 28, 2008

Dog Grooming with Aroma Paws

Pets such as our dogs deserve to get a feel of the eco-friendly way of enjoying green products and in this case, Aroma Paws aims to oblige. Chemically free products for your pooch is the best way to take care of them and with this line introduced by Aroma Paws, the Luxury Dog Shampoo and Conditioner, not only are you endorsing green products but also providing the best way to groom your dog using these eco-friendly shampoos which also comes in 8 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 1, 2008

Willie Nelson Hits on Eco-friendly Cases

A true testimonial for purchasing songs and hits would really be more inclined towards getting the discs at all costs. Packaging is likewise important and thanks to the joint minds of record manufacturers, applying a green sense by using recycled materials are a good way to go eco-friendly. In this case, Willie Nelson, a highly popular recording star has his hits in them. All the enhancements have been poured into the CD including the interacti , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

May 27, 2008