Take those pesky halloween candy wrappers and make them pay-it-forward. Double duty that is. Keep them out of the land fill and make them a useful part of your holiday season.
This is a great project for you and your civic groups, friends, church/synagogue or just a great time with your kids and family.
What a nifty way to dress up your table in a recycled style!
Have fun and Happy holidays to all!
TerraCycle Napkin Ring project for the holidays
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Has anybody been to Lowe's or Home Depot recently?
Just in case you are wondering what to do with those old light bulbs, tools or even plastic bags.....Check out your local home improvement store.
Just another way to make it easier for you to put things in their rightful place.
Awesome! Thanks Lowe's and HD
12 tips for a GREEN Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is around the corner for some of us. If you celebrate it you know how non-environmentally friendly it can be. If your are looking for ways to green it up this year, here are some quick green tips to make your Thanksgiving as eco-friendly as possible.
1. Turkey Compromise. The most obvious eco-solution is to not buy a turkey and just have a complete vegan meal, especially if you’ve recently filled you head up on all the recent news on the environmental impact of eating meat, but your family has decided to go against the idea. You want you and your family to be happy so you make a compromise (no, not a soy shaped into a turkey). To compromise you can do several things:
a. You can buy and cook the turkey give it to your family and not eat it yourself. Eat a delicious organic salad, with cherries and nuts and homemade dressing, but unless you are already vegan or vegetarian, do you really have the will power to smell the turkey and not eat it?
b. Buy an organic Free-Range Turkey. An organic free range turkey is suppose to be turkey that is not in cages and is allowed to move about the yard. Some informative sites to turn to to make sure you are getting exactly what you are looking for are Really Natural and Free Range Turkeys.
c. Yes, organic free-range turkeys can be expensive so if it doesn’t fit in your budget this year consider another alternative. Buy a regular turkey and the rest of your food organic. Local Farmers market is a good place to look for organic fruits and veggies, but if there isn’t one near your area buy organic from your local grocery store.
2. Organic. Buy everything you can buy organic, milk, meat, veggies, fruits, etc. This includes any boxed or canned items you may purchase. Remember to go online and search for Organic coupons. This will help cut down the cost of your Thanksgiving feast
3. Packaging. When you go to the store buy things that have the least amount of packaging and try to buy packaging that is environmentally friendly.
4. Don’t cook so much. Yes, “it is better to have more than not enough” but is it really necessary to count 3 servings per person? Isn’t that a bit much? Think about all the left overs you had last year and then cut down on that amount of servings if you are going to have the same amount of people over this year. . Between the turkey, the many side dishes and the desserts there is plenty of food to stuff everyone and more. If you accidentally do make too much food or someone cancels, give the leftovers away to family and friends, Don’t let them mold up in the fridge.
5. Dinnerware and silverware. It’s okay to use your good dishes or even your regular dishes for Thanksgiving. It is a celebration after all, but if the thought of washing so many dishes is terrifying look into biodegradable or bamboo disposable dishes.
6. Beautiful weather outside. A lot of bodies in one house can make the place warm so if its cool outside open up some windows to help the place cool down, instead of turning on the AC.
7. Decorations. Reuse your old decorations from last year in new way or just make some new ones. Use items from your back yard and fall fabric colors if you have any to make a nice centerpiece. As always the Internet is a great resource for creative ideas. Any bought decorations should also be environmentally friendly, that includes flowers, plants and so on.
8. 100-Mile. Participate in the 100-Mile Thanksgiving challenge from Treehugger. If you haven’t heard of it yet click on the link here.
9. Plant a tree. Winter season is a good time to plant trees and shrubs so take this time to plant a tree and keep the green growing.
10. Carbon credits. If you must fly or drive to visit family this Thanksgiving consider purchasing carbon credits to make up for it.
11. Donate your turkey fat. No, not the fat you put on from eating the turkey, but the actual fat from the cooked Turkey. Can you believe a Tucson-based company recycles Turkey fat into Biofuel? Check to see if a company in your community does too.
12. Say Thanks..
1. Turkey Compromise. The most obvious eco-solution is to not buy a turkey and just have a complete vegan meal, especially if you’ve recently filled you head up on all the recent news on the environmental impact of eating meat, but your family has decided to go against the idea. You want you and your family to be happy so you make a compromise (no, not a soy shaped into a turkey). To compromise you can do several things:
a. You can buy and cook the turkey give it to your family and not eat it yourself. Eat a delicious organic salad, with cherries and nuts and homemade dressing, but unless you are already vegan or vegetarian, do you really have the will power to smell the turkey and not eat it?
b. Buy an organic Free-Range Turkey. An organic free range turkey is suppose to be turkey that is not in cages and is allowed to move about the yard. Some informative sites to turn to to make sure you are getting exactly what you are looking for are Really Natural and Free Range Turkeys.
c. Yes, organic free-range turkeys can be expensive so if it doesn’t fit in your budget this year consider another alternative. Buy a regular turkey and the rest of your food organic. Local Farmers market is a good place to look for organic fruits and veggies, but if there isn’t one near your area buy organic from your local grocery store.
2. Organic. Buy everything you can buy organic, milk, meat, veggies, fruits, etc. This includes any boxed or canned items you may purchase. Remember to go online and search for Organic coupons. This will help cut down the cost of your Thanksgiving feast
3. Packaging. When you go to the store buy things that have the least amount of packaging and try to buy packaging that is environmentally friendly.
4. Don’t cook so much. Yes, “it is better to have more than not enough” but is it really necessary to count 3 servings per person? Isn’t that a bit much? Think about all the left overs you had last year and then cut down on that amount of servings if you are going to have the same amount of people over this year. . Between the turkey, the many side dishes and the desserts there is plenty of food to stuff everyone and more. If you accidentally do make too much food or someone cancels, give the leftovers away to family and friends, Don’t let them mold up in the fridge.
5. Dinnerware and silverware. It’s okay to use your good dishes or even your regular dishes for Thanksgiving. It is a celebration after all, but if the thought of washing so many dishes is terrifying look into biodegradable or bamboo disposable dishes.
6. Beautiful weather outside. A lot of bodies in one house can make the place warm so if its cool outside open up some windows to help the place cool down, instead of turning on the AC.
7. Decorations. Reuse your old decorations from last year in new way or just make some new ones. Use items from your back yard and fall fabric colors if you have any to make a nice centerpiece. As always the Internet is a great resource for creative ideas. Any bought decorations should also be environmentally friendly, that includes flowers, plants and so on.
8. 100-Mile. Participate in the 100-Mile Thanksgiving challenge from Treehugger. If you haven’t heard of it yet click on the link here.
9. Plant a tree. Winter season is a good time to plant trees and shrubs so take this time to plant a tree and keep the green growing.
10. Carbon credits. If you must fly or drive to visit family this Thanksgiving consider purchasing carbon credits to make up for it.
11. Donate your turkey fat. No, not the fat you put on from eating the turkey, but the actual fat from the cooked Turkey. Can you believe a Tucson-based company recycles Turkey fat into Biofuel? Check to see if a company in your community does too.
12. Say Thanks..
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
YAY! Finally. I wanted a Diesel Blue Tec Range Rover and they are making it Electric instead.
Finally ..........sheesh. These guys are killing me. I have been waiting and waiting for the diesel to get here to the US and instead we'll be getting an electric one. Not to shabby for the posh posh SUV driver. Eco-Posh, Sign me up.
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range-rover-e-range-will-be-worlds-first-electric-suv
Friday, August 13, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Summer of Green Giveaway Week 4: Do You Love or Hate to Clean the Kitchen? | Seventh Generation#comment-6304
Win some Green stuff.......to help you get your green "on"
Summer of Green Giveaway Week 4: Do You Love or Hate to Clean the Kitchen? Seventh Generation#comment-6304
Summer of Green Giveaway Week 4: Do You Love or Hate to Clean the Kitchen? Seventh Generation#comment-6304
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
GET A FREE PHOTO BOOK FROM PICABOO - new customers only, This is a great deal.
Don't forget to gather up those summer pics, memorable moments, upload them and get your free book.
GET A FREE PHOTO BOOK FROM PICABOO - new customers only, This is a great deal.
GET A FREE PHOTO BOOK FROM PICABOO - new customers only, This is a great deal.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Free Stickers from 1800-Recycling.com
Make your own recycle bin or turn a large bin into a recycle bin with these free stickers.
I don't know about your city but after we had a bunch of birthday parties and other events all in a row our bin was overloaded and overflowing week after week. We decided to try putting a small kitchen bag of recyclables next to the bin marked "please recycle" and you know what? They took it! WoohOoooo!
Most cities charge an extra $8-$15 for another bin but if your service will take the contents of a another marked bin I say "do it up" Get these free stickers and recycle your heart out. :)
(yes, they pay for shipping too)
http://1800recycling.com/free-recycling-stickers/
I don't know about your city but after we had a bunch of birthday parties and other events all in a row our bin was overloaded and overflowing week after week. We decided to try putting a small kitchen bag of recyclables next to the bin marked "please recycle" and you know what? They took it! WoohOoooo!
Most cities charge an extra $8-$15 for another bin but if your service will take the contents of a another marked bin I say "do it up" Get these free stickers and recycle your heart out. :)
(yes, they pay for shipping too)
http://1800recycling.com/free-recycling-stickers/
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Trek - Dream Bigger Giveaway
Trek - Dream Bigger Giveaway
Go Green, ride a bike.......or at least try to win one and then ride on. :)
Go Green, ride a bike.......or at least try to win one and then ride on. :)
Sunday, June 6, 2010
California poised to approve deadly pesticide for strawberry crop
Why we should really watch what we buy, from where and how it was grown.
Can you afford to be unhealthy from fruit? For all the people who want to eat better, eating better means more fruits and vegetables. But at what cost? Now more than ever we much pay attention to our foods and how they are produced so that we aren't becoming poisoned. Eeek!
http://www.grist.org/article/California-approves-deadly-pesticide-for-strawberry-crop/
Can you afford to be unhealthy from fruit? For all the people who want to eat better, eating better means more fruits and vegetables. But at what cost? Now more than ever we much pay attention to our foods and how they are produced so that we aren't becoming poisoned. Eeek!
http://www.grist.org/article/California-approves-deadly-pesticide-for-strawberry-crop/
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Target....getting their hands in the Recycling Bin?
So I walk into my local Target yesterday and this is what I see as soon as I come thru the doors....
WOW!! Right?
So besides regular trash they'll take plastic shopping bags
Glass bottles, Plastic bottles and Aluminum cans ( you know those pesky ice tea, lemonade or energy drinks that have no deposit/no return on them)
AND
MP3s, Cellphone and Ink Cartridges?
Can you believe it?
This is a great option to recycle your electronics if your Ipod is way busted or the battery is so gone that it's cheaper to trash it and buy a new one as well as your cell phone.
If this doesn't appeal to you but you still need to recycle your stuff check out:
RecycleBank is cool for turning in your stuff and getting credit towards jewelry, luggage, gift cards, etc.
Gazelle will actually pay you real money for your cell phones, laptops, gaming consoles and other gadgets.
Friday, April 30, 2010
WOW!! - a cool new Green way for home renovation
So here we are watching the travel channel last night and this commercial comes on for the Waste Management's new BAGSTER. What's a bagster you say? It's this cool new Greener way for you to do home renovation and dispose of your trash without sending things to a landfill that don't really belong there.
You can pick up a bagster at the local Aco Hardware, Home Depot or Ace, fill the thing up to 3300lbs and then call for pick up. It's $99 for the pick up of a bagster but if have more than one the price goes down to $79 for every bagster after that. Cheaper than a dumpster anyday!
Check out their website and you can see the availability in your area and give us a holler if you have used one or after you try it. We would love to hear about your experience.
WM's the bagster
You can pick up a bagster at the local Aco Hardware, Home Depot or Ace, fill the thing up to 3300lbs and then call for pick up. It's $99 for the pick up of a bagster but if have more than one the price goes down to $79 for every bagster after that. Cheaper than a dumpster anyday!
Check out their website and you can see the availability in your area and give us a holler if you have used one or after you try it. We would love to hear about your experience.
WM's the bagster
Thursday, April 22, 2010
From Nabisco Cookies FB page.........awesome
Nabisco Cookies:
Want to see how Nabisco Cookies is celebrating Earth day?
Then check out the Cookie Wrapper Brigade at TerraCycle. You’ll find out the best way to divert the wrapper from your cookies after you’re done! The best part is that you can help raise money for your school or favorite charity while helping to eliminate the ide...a of waste. To find out more go to http://www.terracycle.net.
Want to see how Nabisco Cookies is celebrating Earth day?
Then check out the Cookie Wrapper Brigade at TerraCycle. You’ll find out the best way to divert the wrapper from your cookies after you’re done! The best part is that you can help raise money for your school or favorite charity while helping to eliminate the ide...a of waste. To find out more go to http://www.terracycle.net.
From the OREO fan page on Face Book
Oreo- Happy Earth Day!
Did you know that three Oreo bakeries have achieved "Zero-Landfill" status? This means that through recycling, reductions and repurposing, they don't send any trash to landfills. The small amount of "net waste" leftover is now being incinerated to harvest the residual energy value. What are you doing t...o help our beautiful planet?
Did you know that three Oreo bakeries have achieved "Zero-Landfill" status? This means that through recycling, reductions and repurposing, they don't send any trash to landfills. The small amount of "net waste" leftover is now being incinerated to harvest the residual energy value. What are you doing t...o help our beautiful planet?
Have you won your bag yet??? Earthbound Farm Organic still giving them away
Earthbound Farm Organic
Free Totes are still available. Check out the kitchen tips, answer the quiz, get a tote. So so easy. Enjoy!
Free Totes are still available. Check out the kitchen tips, answer the quiz, get a tote. So so easy. Enjoy!
Happy Earth Day! | Seventh Generation
Happy Earth Day! Seventh Generation
Posted from the 7GenBLOG:
April 15, 2010
Earth Day arrives today, April 22nd, and while we all try to Protect Planet Home every day, an annual celebration like this reminds us to do even more. It's a chance to think about why our actions matter, and to rediscover our mission. Then we can feel really great about the work we do to protect the biosphere.
Because for ourselves and for our families, we all need to treasure nature's oxygen and water, its rains and sun, its soils and seeds and beasts and bacterium. And Earth Day gives us the opportunity to remember that and to renew our commitment to the ecosystems that sustain us. If there is a task of greater sanctity, I do not know it.
So let's pause on Earth Day, even if it's for just a moment or two, to pay our respects and revitalize our purposes. Then let's go back into the world and make a difference in ways both great and small. For example, did you know that Seventh Generation donates 10% of its profits to causes that help sustain women and families? We do so because we should and we must. There are many other ways to create a sustainable world, and we each have our own part to play. Earth Day simply reminds us why we need to keep playing it.
Happy Earth Day!
Posted from the 7GenBLOG:
April 15, 2010
Earth Day arrives today, April 22nd, and while we all try to Protect Planet Home every day, an annual celebration like this reminds us to do even more. It's a chance to think about why our actions matter, and to rediscover our mission. Then we can feel really great about the work we do to protect the biosphere.
Because for ourselves and for our families, we all need to treasure nature's oxygen and water, its rains and sun, its soils and seeds and beasts and bacterium. And Earth Day gives us the opportunity to remember that and to renew our commitment to the ecosystems that sustain us. If there is a task of greater sanctity, I do not know it.
So let's pause on Earth Day, even if it's for just a moment or two, to pay our respects and revitalize our purposes. Then let's go back into the world and make a difference in ways both great and small. For example, did you know that Seventh Generation donates 10% of its profits to causes that help sustain women and families? We do so because we should and we must. There are many other ways to create a sustainable world, and we each have our own part to play. Earth Day simply reminds us why we need to keep playing it.
Happy Earth Day!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
It's still APRIL and Terracycle products are still available in Walmart stores
TerraCycle has NEW products available at all US Walmart stores for the month of April (and only the month of april) in honor of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day .
While some of us may or may not like big box stores Walmart is trying to join the eco-friendly world by providing products that are better for all of us. Yippee.
Even better is Terracycle. http://www.terracycle.net/
You should really check them out. What a great way to make a difference in the earth.
Great idea for a group project for your company or school. Sign up, start a brigrade, recycle, help re-use/renew and make a little $$$.
You can see pictures of some of these items on their blog at: http://terracycle.blog.com/
While some of us may or may not like big box stores Walmart is trying to join the eco-friendly world by providing products that are better for all of us. Yippee.
Even better is Terracycle. http://www.terracycle.net/
You should really check them out. What a great way to make a difference in the earth.
Great idea for a group project for your company or school. Sign up, start a brigrade, recycle, help re-use/renew and make a little $$$.
You can see pictures of some of these items on their blog at: http://terracycle.blog.com/
A wonderful note from Annie's Homegrown foods
Note from Annie – Do One Thing
Our planet gives us so much to celebrate on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, and every day. From earthworms turning the soil, to honey bee dances, to the diversity of food and the songs of humpback whales, the migration of monarchs, the power of the wind, a view of the moon, the speed of cheetahs, rivers and waterfalls, the loyalty of wolves, the necks of giraffes. Earth shares these with us.
We are all connected -- people, animals, plants, and insects because we are here together, in this moment, on this planet. All living things call Earth home, but only we humans can reverse the threats to Earth that we have created.
Do one thing. Do one thing every day. Unplug an appliance that's not in use, turn off a light when leaving the room, pick up a piece of litter, plant a seed -- one simple task that acknowledges and strengthens our connection to each other and to our collective home.
Our planet gives us so much to celebrate on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, and every day. From earthworms turning the soil, to honey bee dances, to the diversity of food and the songs of humpback whales, the migration of monarchs, the power of the wind, a view of the moon, the speed of cheetahs, rivers and waterfalls, the loyalty of wolves, the necks of giraffes. Earth shares these with us.
We are all connected -- people, animals, plants, and insects because we are here together, in this moment, on this planet. All living things call Earth home, but only we humans can reverse the threats to Earth that we have created.
Do one thing. Do one thing every day. Unplug an appliance that's not in use, turn off a light when leaving the room, pick up a piece of litter, plant a seed -- one simple task that acknowledges and strengthens our connection to each other and to our collective home.
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day - Free shipping for today and tomorrow 4/21 & 4/22
Some awesome products and great scents make it fun to clean again. Free shipping ain't so bad either
MRS MEYERS CLEAN DAY - Free Shipping for Earth Day
MRS MEYERS CLEAN DAY - Free Shipping for Earth Day
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Check out your local Pottery Barn Kids store on 4/22 for Earth Day events
Click the link for info about events and locate a store near you. The kids will love doing something fun for Earth Day.
Earth Day Events at Pottery Barn kids
Earth Day Events at Pottery Barn kids
Free Bag RIGHT NOW!
EARTHBOUND FARMS ORGANIC
Check out the link. In the upper right hand corner it should say win a free bag RIGHT NOW.
Enter the kitchen, check out the tips, take the quiz and score a free shopping tote. It's so easy.
Happy Earth Week!! :)
Check out the link. In the upper right hand corner it should say win a free bag RIGHT NOW.
Enter the kitchen, check out the tips, take the quiz and score a free shopping tote. It's so easy.
Happy Earth Week!! :)
Friday, April 16, 2010
HGTV Green Home Giveaway started today!!
Enter everyday for a chance to win the new HGTV's Green Home.
This year it is located in historical New England, Plymouth Massachusettes.
Check out the site, take a tour and look around at all the wonderful Green features.
Ya never know, you just might win OR I can invite you to visit when I win :)
HGTV GREEN HOME 2010
This year it is located in historical New England, Plymouth Massachusettes.
Check out the site, take a tour and look around at all the wonderful Green features.
Ya never know, you just might win OR I can invite you to visit when I win :)
HGTV GREEN HOME 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
My new favorite website. A MUST SEE for getting your GREEN on!
Got an email today from RecycleBank.com. Very cool and uber helpful site.
They were talking about going beyond normal home recycling into electronic gadgets, cell phones and the like. Then I got into the article about those little pesky bottle caps that are #5 plastic - Most cities don't take them, Ugh! But that led me to my new fave website:
Earth 911
So easy, so helpful, way more info than anybody could ever read but they have this very cool search that let's you find the places in your area that will take your stuff. By stuff I mean all the other junk your local ciy recycling truck won't accept. Some are drop-off sites but alot do curbside pick-up. Yah buddy, haul it to the street and walk away because not only will somebody come and pick it up but they will make sure that it is recycled properly.
Now that's a good green day, you agree?
They were talking about going beyond normal home recycling into electronic gadgets, cell phones and the like. Then I got into the article about those little pesky bottle caps that are #5 plastic - Most cities don't take them, Ugh! But that led me to my new fave website:
Earth 911
So easy, so helpful, way more info than anybody could ever read but they have this very cool search that let's you find the places in your area that will take your stuff. By stuff I mean all the other junk your local ciy recycling truck won't accept. Some are drop-off sites but alot do curbside pick-up. Yah buddy, haul it to the street and walk away because not only will somebody come and pick it up but they will make sure that it is recycled properly.
Now that's a good green day, you agree?
Another way Detroit is working it's way to GREEN
The Greening of Detroit. I had no idea there was such a thing or group for that matter but it looks great.
They are supporting many projects, plantings and the education on helping our local enviornment.
Check out how you can donate or volunteer.
Did ya always want to just go out and plant a tree? See, now you can.
The Greening of Detroit
They are supporting many projects, plantings and the education on helping our local enviornment.
Check out how you can donate or volunteer.
Did ya always want to just go out and plant a tree? See, now you can.
The Greening of Detroit
Fun free stuff for TAX DAY Relief 2010
Just a quick post to get a few tax-day freebies if you're out and about.
Save on gas, add these things to your route :)
Parenting Mag list of Tax Day FREEBIES 2010
Save on gas, add these things to your route :)
Parenting Mag list of Tax Day FREEBIES 2010
I saw a little car driving around yesterday with.........
A logo/website that said:
greenbuildingofmichigan.com
So I decided to check it out.
Here is just another example of a local company trying to get us GREEN and I like it.
You have two local guys, Brian and Brad, who have been working with urban blight, green initiatives, innovative building projects and rolling it all into conscientious design and construction. Sound great right?
I think they are worth looking into.
If you have a project or know somebody that does save the link, email it or just give them a call.
Who knows - your could just make your neighbors Green with envy :)
greenbuildingofmichigan.com
So I decided to check it out.
Here is just another example of a local company trying to get us GREEN and I like it.
You have two local guys, Brian and Brad, who have been working with urban blight, green initiatives, innovative building projects and rolling it all into conscientious design and construction. Sound great right?
I think they are worth looking into.
If you have a project or know somebody that does save the link, email it or just give them a call.
Who knows - your could just make your neighbors Green with envy :)
Next chance to win a FREE tote from Earthbound Farms TODAY@ 3pm
Today at 3pm (PDT) Is the next chance for you to win a FREE tote from Earthbound Farms Organic.
So, If you missed out yesterday, have no fear you can try again today.
Good Luck and let me know if anybody wins one :)
EarthBound Farms free tote offer
So, If you missed out yesterday, have no fear you can try again today.
Good Luck and let me know if anybody wins one :)
EarthBound Farms free tote offer
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Need a Ride? Check out MI Green Cabs
Great idea right? So, why didn't I think of it? LOL
Billing themselves as “Anything But Your Typical Cab Company “ Mi Geen Cabs believe in giving back to our world one cab ride at a time.
Economic Impact:
Well, next time you need a ride give them a call.
Help the earth and your city/state. Support local companies that support you.
Michigan Green Cabs
Other places that have green cab companies:
Green Cab Seattle
Green Cab Vermont
Charleston Green Taxi
Santa Monica Green Taxi
If you have a company you want us to post please drop us a comment or email with the link addy. THANKS!
Billing themselves as “Anything But Your Typical Cab Company “ Mi Geen Cabs believe in giving back to our world one cab ride at a time.
Michigan Green Cabs, LLC was formed in response to ever increasing global concerns, as well as a our commitment to taking pro-active steps to make a difference in the quality of environment we leave to future generations. It is our ambition to establish a network of “Michigan Green Cabs” statewide employing only the latest in Hybrid technologies and electronic dispatch.And the cool thing is that they are trying to help the economic state of Michigan by creating new jobs.
Economic Impact:
For every Michigan Green Cab we deploy we create three new full time jobs and one or two new part time positions. One hundred new cabs statewide will create four hundred permanent new positions for displaced Michigan workers.Awesome right?
Well, next time you need a ride give them a call.
Help the earth and your city/state. Support local companies that support you.
Michigan Green Cabs
Other places that have green cab companies:
Green Cab Seattle
Green Cab Vermont
Charleston Green Taxi
Santa Monica Green Taxi
If you have a company you want us to post please drop us a comment or email with the link addy. THANKS!
Monday, April 12, 2010
And we are off and running today....
Ok Maybe it's a late start due to the pre-chool run this a.m. but I haven't forgotten about you guys today.
As a matter of fact I have a few goodies in my pocket so without further delay................
Goody Number 1: Kroger
Kroger Grocery stores is having their 3rd annual Design a Reusable Bag contest with you chance to be famous. Ok maybe not famous but if you win you do get $1000.
That is some pretty good GREEN, wouldn't you say?
Kroger Design a Reusable Bag contest
Goody Number 2: The HGTV Green Home 2010
If you haven'e been following HGTV the last number of years they have been giving away two homes. One called their Dream Home and the other their Green Home.
The current promotion is to win their 2010 Green Home in Plymouth, Massachusetts
**HGTV 2010 Green Home was scored under the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Green Building Standard and achieved a Gold certification for the home’s exceptional energy performance and utilization of sustainable materials. As of February 2010, there were a total of 813 NAHB Green Building Standard certifications nationwide. Of the 813 certifications, only eight homes have achieved the highest certification in residential green construction, Emerald, and only 206 homes have achieved the second-highest certification, Gold. HGTV Green Home 2010 is the second home in the state of Massachusetts to achieve Gold certification.
HGTV's GREEN Home 2010
The contest starts in 3 days - So mark your calendars and bookmark the site.
You can enter everyday.
Good luck to you all :)
As a matter of fact I have a few goodies in my pocket so without further delay................
Goody Number 1: Kroger
Kroger Grocery stores is having their 3rd annual Design a Reusable Bag contest with you chance to be famous. Ok maybe not famous but if you win you do get $1000.
That is some pretty good GREEN, wouldn't you say?
Kroger Design a Reusable Bag contest
Goody Number 2: The HGTV Green Home 2010
If you haven'e been following HGTV the last number of years they have been giving away two homes. One called their Dream Home and the other their Green Home.
The current promotion is to win their 2010 Green Home in Plymouth, Massachusetts
**HGTV 2010 Green Home was scored under the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Green Building Standard and achieved a Gold certification for the home’s exceptional energy performance and utilization of sustainable materials. As of February 2010, there were a total of 813 NAHB Green Building Standard certifications nationwide. Of the 813 certifications, only eight homes have achieved the highest certification in residential green construction, Emerald, and only 206 homes have achieved the second-highest certification, Gold. HGTV Green Home 2010 is the second home in the state of Massachusetts to achieve Gold certification.
HGTV's GREEN Home 2010
The contest starts in 3 days - So mark your calendars and bookmark the site.
You can enter everyday.
Good luck to you all :)
Sunday, April 11, 2010
FREE TOTES to help you get going GREEN :)
Well, as you know one way to get you going green is to bring your own bag when you shop.
And really, who doesn't love tote bags already?
In any case here is a couple offers for FREE bags - WOOT!
CafePress FREE Ecotote
You only need to pay shipping of $1.25
Earthbound Farm Organic tote offer
In the upper right corner it tells you the next opportunity to win one of their great totes
Next opportunity as of this post is: 4/14/2010 at 2pm (PDT) or for us EST peeps 5pm.
And really, who doesn't love tote bags already?
In any case here is a couple offers for FREE bags - WOOT!
CafePress FREE Ecotote
You only need to pay shipping of $1.25
Earthbound Farm Organic tote offer
In the upper right corner it tells you the next opportunity to win one of their great totes
Next opportunity as of this post is: 4/14/2010 at 2pm (PDT) or for us EST peeps 5pm.
Another Great FREEBIE is at Babies R US:
Free tote and 25% off any shoes and clothes you can fit inside the tote.
Click here to print the coupon : Babies R Us coupon
Saturday, April 10, 2010
The little things can add up.
You know that if you start small that whatever you are doing can become quite a success.
Take saving money. Now most of us would be hard pressed to take $100 out of our paychecks and drop it in a savings account. Companies have made it easier by having direct withdrawl programs to help you save and alot of us still don't do that. Why? You say "Hey! That's my money. I want to spend it." There is stuff I wanna, need to, have to buy.
So I started, slow and steady, with a loose change fund. Drop your everyday change out of you pocket or purse into a large jar. Little by little it adds up. Can I tell you that after 3 months of loose change I ended up with alomost $400. Pretty cool huh? I take it the bank, they sort it, add it up and drop it in my savings account. WooHoo. Payday savings. Unmissed, unharmed, unthought out, easy.
Going green may take a little more thought but it only takes one little thing at a time. The bonus is that in the end it all adds up. You are helping youself and all those around you.
So why not start to recycle just alittle more.
Look at what you are throwing away - Paper? Plastic? A yogurt cup? Old empty medicine bottles? The box from your crackers or cereal.
We started small. You can too.
Here's a couple pics.
We started with getting a white bin (for plastic) to sit next to our regular garbage and putting a brown shopping bag ( for paper) behind it.
**By the way, your city should have a list online or at the city hall on what they will and won't collect from you and how they need it packaged.
And if any of you are into the "dummies" books they have one for going green :)
Take saving money. Now most of us would be hard pressed to take $100 out of our paychecks and drop it in a savings account. Companies have made it easier by having direct withdrawl programs to help you save and alot of us still don't do that. Why? You say "Hey! That's my money. I want to spend it." There is stuff I wanna, need to, have to buy.
So I started, slow and steady, with a loose change fund. Drop your everyday change out of you pocket or purse into a large jar. Little by little it adds up. Can I tell you that after 3 months of loose change I ended up with alomost $400. Pretty cool huh? I take it the bank, they sort it, add it up and drop it in my savings account. WooHoo. Payday savings. Unmissed, unharmed, unthought out, easy.
Going green may take a little more thought but it only takes one little thing at a time. The bonus is that in the end it all adds up. You are helping youself and all those around you.
So why not start to recycle just alittle more.
Look at what you are throwing away - Paper? Plastic? A yogurt cup? Old empty medicine bottles? The box from your crackers or cereal.
We started small. You can too.
Here's a couple pics.
We started with getting a white bin (for plastic) to sit next to our regular garbage and putting a brown shopping bag ( for paper) behind it.
**By the way, your city should have a list online or at the city hall on what they will and won't collect from you and how they need it packaged.
And if any of you are into the "dummies" books they have one for going green :)
Hoophouse ventures prove crops can thrive year-around in Michigan
Interesting article about HoopHouses and getting crops year-round int he varying weather of a state like Michigan.
http://www.freep.com/article/20100408/FEATURES01/4080397/1322/Hoophouse-ventures-prove-crops-can-thrive-year-around-in-Michigan
http://www.freep.com/article/20100408/FEATURES01/4080397/1322/Hoophouse-ventures-prove-crops-can-thrive-year-around-in-Michigan
Friday, April 9, 2010
Ok, so where does all this start...really?
You know bit by bit we have been trying to be a little more "green"
Recycling a few more bottles and cups. Getting the newspaper bundled with junk mail papers and putting it in the recycling bin rather than the garbage headed for the landfill.
Then it was change a few windows (read: update, really really badly needed update)
A few light bulbs got changed over to energy savers. The coffee pot started getting unplugged after it was used and the microwave would stay unplugged until somebody needed it.
And well...You know what they say "if you do anything for 30 days it becomes habit". Darn it - it's true.
So here I am. Ready to share my knowledge and information with you.
Yah, I know, you can probably search the net and find all this good stuff by yourself but hey now, that wouldn't be as much fun, would it? :)
If you choose to follow I'm glad to have you aboard.
Please feel free to leave comments, a smile or just say hello.
Thanks
Recycling a few more bottles and cups. Getting the newspaper bundled with junk mail papers and putting it in the recycling bin rather than the garbage headed for the landfill.
Then it was change a few windows (read: update, really really badly needed update)
A few light bulbs got changed over to energy savers. The coffee pot started getting unplugged after it was used and the microwave would stay unplugged until somebody needed it.
And well...You know what they say "if you do anything for 30 days it becomes habit". Darn it - it's true.
So here I am. Ready to share my knowledge and information with you.
Yah, I know, you can probably search the net and find all this good stuff by yourself but hey now, that wouldn't be as much fun, would it? :)
If you choose to follow I'm glad to have you aboard.
Please feel free to leave comments, a smile or just say hello.
Thanks
It's a WIN- Win !! How Are You Celebrating Earth Month? | Seventh Generation
Seventh Generation wants to know how you are spending Earth Day.
Post a comment to their BLOG and get a chance to win a canister of our new disinfecting wipes. So let's hear it, Nation!!
How Are You Celebrating Earth Month? | Seventh Generation
Post a comment to their BLOG and get a chance to win a canister of our new disinfecting wipes. So let's hear it, Nation!!
How Are You Celebrating Earth Month? | Seventh Generation
Green Built Michigan Helps everyone
For both builders and homeowners Green Built Michigan is a great source of of Green education.
If you are looking for a builder, new ways to "Green Up" your home and just need some how-to knowledge this is a great place to begin.
Check out their website: Green Built Michigan
If you are looking for a builder, new ways to "Green Up" your home and just need some how-to knowledge this is a great place to begin.
Check out their website: Green Built Michigan
Michigan Green Schools - another way to get the kids and community involved
Michigan Green Schools is a non-profit 501(c)3 agency dedicated to assisting all Michigan schools – public and private – achieve environmental goals which include protecting the air, land, water and animals of our state along with world outreach through good ecological practices and the teaching of educational stewardship of students pre-kindergarten through senior high school
Michigan Green Schools
Check out their website. Contact your local coordinator, Get you school involved.
You can donate - whether it's money, goods or services.
Every little bit counts!
Michigan Green Schools
Check out their website. Contact your local coordinator, Get you school involved.
You can donate - whether it's money, goods or services.
Every little bit counts!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Let us know about EARTH DAY events in your area.
Do you have an Earth Day event in your town, at your school, with your group - Let us know, so everybody will know too! :)
Rochester MI Earth Day Fest FRI-SUN April 23-25
Make plans to join Michigan‟s largest Earth Day event, celebrating what is working in our communities and showcasing leadership in green business, government and non-profit programs. The MI Earth Day Fest will welcome to downtown Rochester an anticipated audience of 100,000 people from around Michigan, eager to learn about green and healthy living, and seeking earth-friendly alternatives in food, energy, transportation, clothing, wellness, career, home, garden, finances and more. Contact the City of Rochester for information at 248.681.9061.
Troy Michigan - RECYCLING TOURS
SOCRRA is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day with a weeklong celebration by offering free tours of the Material Recovery Facility (MRF). Tours last about 30 minutes and consist of recycling displays in the Education Center and a walk through the MRF to see how recyclables are sorted and baled. For tour hours, registration, and directions see the event flyer or contact 248.288.5150.
Mon- Thurs, & Sat April 19-22, & 24
Mon- Thurs, & Sat April 19-22, & 24
Earth Day event at the Detroit Zoo Saturday April 17th
Join the Detroit Zoo in celebrating Earth Day from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970 and the Detroit Zoo wants to continue the celebration with a fun-filled day for the entire family. Activities will include a craft project for kids, entertainment, animal enrichment and a scavenger hunt through the Zoo. Join the Detroit Zoo‟s Green Team at the Green Games Gallery and enjoy earth-friendly activities, including games made entirely out of recycled products. Local Conservation groups will also be on site providing tips for keeping our planet a healthy place to live. Contact 248.541.5717 for more information.
The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970 and the Detroit Zoo wants to continue the celebration with a fun-filled day for the entire family. Activities will include a craft project for kids, entertainment, animal enrichment and a scavenger hunt through the Zoo. Join the Detroit Zoo‟s Green Team at the Green Games Gallery and enjoy earth-friendly activities, including games made entirely out of recycled products. Local Conservation groups will also be on site providing tips for keeping our planet a healthy place to live. Contact 248.541.5717 for more information.
TerraCycle has new Products in Walmart stores for the month of April
TerraCycle has NEW products available at all US Walmart stores for the month of April (and only the month of april) in honor of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day .
While some of us may or may not like big box stores Walmart is trying to join the eco-friendly world by providing products that are better for all of us. Yippee.
Even better is Terracycle. http://www.terracycle.net/
You should really check them out. What a great way to make a difference in the earth.
Great idea for a group project for your company or school. Sign up, start a brigrade, recycle, help re-use/renew and make a little $$$.
You can see pictures of some of these items on their blog at: http://terracycle.blog.com/
Here is a list of the new TerraCycle products you should be able to find in a Walmart near you.
Eco Kite, M&M Peanut
Eco Kite, M&M Milk Chocolate
Eco Kite , Skittles Original
Mini Back Pack , Skittles
Mini Back Pack, Starburst
Mini Back Pack- M&M Peanut
Mini Back Pack- M&M Milk Chocolate
Small DJ Messenger Bag, Skittles Original
Small DJ Messenger Bag, Starburst Gummi Burst
Small DJ Messenger Bag, Skittles Sour
Small DJ Messenger Bag, M&M Peanut
Small DJ Messenger Bag, M&M Milk Chocolate
Insulated Cooler -Skittles
Insulated Cooler - Starburst Gummi Burst
Insulated Cooler -M&M
Insulated Cooler -M&M Peanut
Short Shoulder Hobo Bag -Skittles
Short Shoulder Hobo Bag -- Starburst Gummi Burst
Short Shoulder Hobo Bag -M&M
Short Shoulder Hobo Bag --M&M Peanut
Dual Compartment Lunchbox Red, Capri Sun
Dual Compartment Lunchbox Blue , Capri Sun
Dual Compartment Lunchbox Green , Capri Sun
Dual Compartment Lunchbox Black , Capri Sun
Large Back Pack - Green , Capri Sun
Large Back Pack - Red , Capri Sun
Large Back Pack - Black , Capri Sun
Large Back Pack - Blue , Capri Sun
Large Tote -Green , Capri Sun
Large Tote -Black, Capri Sun
Large Tote -Red, Capri Sun
Large Tote -Blue , Capri Sun
Wristlet, Reverse Screen Print Butterflies, Frito Lay
Wristlet, Reverse Screen Printed Stars, Frito Lay
Wristlet, Reverse Screen Printed Hearts , Frito Lay
Wristlet, Reverse Screen Printed Peace Signs , Frito Lay
Wristlet, Reverse Screen Printed Skulls , Frito Lay
Wristlet, Reverse Screen Printed Flowers , Frito Lay
Totes, Reverse Screen Printed Butterflies , Frito Lay
Totes, Reverse Screen Printed Stars , Frito Lay
Totes, Reverse Screen Printed Hearts , Frito Lay
Totes, Reverse Screen Printed Peace Signs , Frito Lay
Totes, Reverse Screen Printed Skulls , Frito Lay
Totes, Reverse Screen Printed Flowers , Frito Lay
Totes, Reverse Screen Printed Butterflies , Frito Lay
Fashion Tote, Starbucks (nine styles)
6 Can Cooler - Blue
6 Can Cooler - Black
6 Can Cooler - Green
6 Can Cooler - Red
Kids Growing Kit Yogurt Cup Seed Starter- Herb, Stonyfield **
Kids Growing Kit Yogurt Cup Seed Starter- Flower, Stonyfield**
Kids Growing Kit Yogurt Cup Seed Starter- Veggie Stonyfield**
** Merchandising in Wal-Mart Lawn and Garden
This range of bags includes everything from camera and shoulder bags to backpacks and lunchboxes. Made from a variety of upcycled wrappers including Mars candy wrappers, Frito-Lay wrappers and Capri Sun drink pouches. The items are made from the same wrappers that will cover the very food they may hold on the way to school or work! All made with trim and handles which match the original logos product these bags are as fun and fashionable as they are eco-friendly!
While some of us may or may not like big box stores Walmart is trying to join the eco-friendly world by providing products that are better for all of us. Yippee.
Even better is Terracycle. http://www.terracycle.net/
You should really check them out. What a great way to make a difference in the earth.
Great idea for a group project for your company or school. Sign up, start a brigrade, recycle, help re-use/renew and make a little $$$.
You can see pictures of some of these items on their blog at: http://terracycle.blog.com/
Here is a list of the new TerraCycle products you should be able to find in a Walmart near you.
Eco Kite, M&M Peanut
Eco Kite, M&M Milk Chocolate
Eco Kite , Skittles Original
Mini Back Pack , Skittles
Mini Back Pack, Starburst
Mini Back Pack- M&M Peanut
Mini Back Pack- M&M Milk Chocolate
Small DJ Messenger Bag, Skittles Original
Small DJ Messenger Bag, Starburst Gummi Burst
Small DJ Messenger Bag, Skittles Sour
Small DJ Messenger Bag, M&M Peanut
Small DJ Messenger Bag, M&M Milk Chocolate
Insulated Cooler -Skittles
Insulated Cooler - Starburst Gummi Burst
Insulated Cooler -M&M
Insulated Cooler -M&M Peanut
Short Shoulder Hobo Bag -Skittles
Short Shoulder Hobo Bag -- Starburst Gummi Burst
Short Shoulder Hobo Bag -M&M
Short Shoulder Hobo Bag --M&M Peanut
Dual Compartment Lunchbox Red, Capri Sun
Dual Compartment Lunchbox Blue , Capri Sun
Dual Compartment Lunchbox Green , Capri Sun
Dual Compartment Lunchbox Black , Capri Sun
Large Back Pack - Green , Capri Sun
Large Back Pack - Red , Capri Sun
Large Back Pack - Black , Capri Sun
Large Back Pack - Blue , Capri Sun
Large Tote -Green , Capri Sun
Large Tote -Black, Capri Sun
Large Tote -Red, Capri Sun
Large Tote -Blue , Capri Sun
Wristlet, Reverse Screen Print Butterflies, Frito Lay
Wristlet, Reverse Screen Printed Stars, Frito Lay
Wristlet, Reverse Screen Printed Hearts , Frito Lay
Wristlet, Reverse Screen Printed Peace Signs , Frito Lay
Wristlet, Reverse Screen Printed Skulls , Frito Lay
Wristlet, Reverse Screen Printed Flowers , Frito Lay
Totes, Reverse Screen Printed Butterflies , Frito Lay
Totes, Reverse Screen Printed Stars , Frito Lay
Totes, Reverse Screen Printed Hearts , Frito Lay
Totes, Reverse Screen Printed Peace Signs , Frito Lay
Totes, Reverse Screen Printed Skulls , Frito Lay
Totes, Reverse Screen Printed Flowers , Frito Lay
Totes, Reverse Screen Printed Butterflies , Frito Lay
Fashion Tote, Starbucks (nine styles)
6 Can Cooler - Blue
6 Can Cooler - Black
6 Can Cooler - Green
6 Can Cooler - Red
Kids Growing Kit Yogurt Cup Seed Starter- Herb, Stonyfield **
Kids Growing Kit Yogurt Cup Seed Starter- Flower, Stonyfield**
Kids Growing Kit Yogurt Cup Seed Starter- Veggie Stonyfield**
** Merchandising in Wal-Mart Lawn and Garden
[Eco-Kites]
The world’s first standard Delta Kite to be made from food wrappers! These brightly colored kites are made from waste packaging of popular brands like M&M’s and Skittles and look great flying at the beach or above your picnic. Candy wrappers are made strong and light to protect your snacks, which makes them an ideal material to make these affordable, fun kites. So make a statement when you go fly a kite: that you can snack and help the planet! TerraCycle pays schools and non-profits nationwide to collect use packaging, join the 60,000 other groups collecting.
[Kids Growing Kits]
Teach kids about gardening and the environment at the same time with the TerraCycle Kid’s Growing Kits for Vegetables, Flowers or Herbs. The Kits use upcycled Stonyfield Yogurt Cups as planting pots and TerraCycle’s famous Worm Poop mixed with compost for the growing medium. The Kits come with growing instructions and the cardboard tray holding it all together is even embedded with the seeds needed to start the plants. Almost no part of these kits becomes waste and they come with everything you need to start growing right away. Stonyfield and TerraCycle run a free collection program that pays organizations 3 cents for every used Yogurt Cup they collect.
[Accessories Bags]
This range of bags includes everything from camera and shoulder bags to backpacks and lunchboxes. Made from a variety of upcycled wrappers including Mars candy wrappers, Frito-Lay wrappers and Capri Sun drink pouches. The items are made from the same wrappers that will cover the very food they may hold on the way to school or work! All made with trim and handles which match the original logos product these bags are as fun and fashionable as they are eco-friendly!
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