Starbucks Encourages Paper Cup Recycling
Do you recycle your Starbucks cup? Does your local coffee shop even offer that option? All of the 8.2 million paper cups of coffee that Starbucks sells each day can..
8 Ways to Green Your Labor Day Barbecue
How are you celebrating Labor Day? If you’re from the US, there’s a good chance you’re having some kind of barbecue. Why not reduce your carbon footprint and make it..
How Will Walmart Reduce Packaging?
It came with approximately 5 million metal twist ties holding the doll in the perfect position—in addition to the layers of clamsheWhen I was young, I always received at least..
5 Green Industry Myths
Image Credit: istockphoto.com Can you sort out fact from fiction when it comes to the green industry? Let us know your thoughts about these eco-myths: Myth: Renewable energy receives more..
Are Biodegradable Plastics Harming the Environment?
Photo Credit: MatterNetwork.com Because I like playing Devil’s Advocate, I couldn’t resist sharing this article about how biodegradable plastics can..
Will California Ban Styrofoam To-Go Containers?
Credit: MomGoesGreen.com When was the last time you took home leftovers from a restaurant? Did you bring the extra food..
Common Recycling Terms
There are many terms used to identify recycled content, but do you know what they mean? Here’s a quick rundown: Recycled material: Any material that has been diverted from a..
4 Reasons to Avoid Bottled Water
Photo Credit: Sessions.edu We’ve all been told to give up bottled water, but no one wants to do it. It’s convenient! It tastes better! Isn’t bottled water better than tap?..
General Mills and Procter & Gamble Pressured to Reduce Packaging
Photo Credit: Google Images The average American generates 5 pounds of garbage a day, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. And if you’re like me, most of that trash comes..
Can Better Packaging Save the Planet?
We’ve all been there: You buy a new gadget and you have to fight your way through layers of plastic, Styrofoam, and cardboard to get to it. Not only is..