Posts under ‘Green Business’

Using cardboard boxes to move from one location to another is a process that has been used by people for a very long time.  With all the innovation that has taken place in the last 30 years alone  you would think that someone would have come up with a better way to move that didn’t [...]

I’m always uncertain what to do with old shoes.  If they’re in good condition, I always give them away to a goodwill charity, but sometimes, they’re just not fit to be worn any longer.  However, it seems like a waste to throw them away.  Well, now I have the option of buying the Earthkeepers 2.0, [...]

Computers use a lot of power, especially if they’re on all the time.  While several power saving methods can help shut down the computer or put it to sleep while not in use, I know my computer still draws a lot of energy.  But I haven’t found many ways of making it more energy efficient [...]

Furniture can be made out of a lot of different materials, but paper?  Doesn’t that sound pretty crazy?  Well, the paper furniture made by Way Basics can actually stand up to a good amount of use and abuse, and when you’re done with it, you simply recycle it!
How does it work?  Well, the products are [...]

As a guy, I’m not even going to try to understand what is in all of those little jars, tubes, and cases found in many women’s bathrooms and medicine cabinets.  The world of beauty products is a huge mystery to me.  What I do know, however, is that many of those jars, tubes, and cases [...]

I’ve seen ShamWow on Tv so many times, and was always amazed.  Well, after seeing it on TV so much I decided to buy one.  The sponge like reusable towel picks up 20x its weight in liquid.    It was an excellent decision.  ShamWow is phenomenal.  What makes it great for the environment is that it [...]

I decided to make a travel related post in honor of the holidays.  Who doesn’t love vacations?  How about pampering yourself in a eco friendly and conscious luxury environment while leaving a minimal carbon footprint?  Even if you can’t afford any of these trips, it never hurt anyone to dream about it. I’ve put together [...]

I was looking for a unique present for someone who is very eco and health conscious, and at about the same time I received an email from Cynthia over at Healthy Kitchenware.  Great timing!  She shared with me the story behind her company and the benefits of her products.  Her company promotes reducing plastic in [...]

Ever been confused about which bin your recyclable garbage goes in?  Well, your not alone.   Apparently this was a large enough problem that designer, Woo Seok Park, created a barcoded set of recycling bins.   If you have some trash and you are confused as to which bin it goes in….well fear not.   Mr. Park [...]

I found out about a new app for the iPhone that plants a real tree when someone buys the app from the iTunes store.  Real Tree is currently working on 12 reforestation projects in countries around the world and you can help.  Spend a whopping 99 cents for the app and a tree will be [...]