December 3, 2009 at 11:11 am (Green Blogs)
Tags: Christmas Presents, Conservation, Eco friendly, Eco Friendly Company, Eco Friendly Gifts, Eco Friendly Products, Energy, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Environmentally Friendly Company, Environmentally Friendly Products, Fuel Economy, Gift Ideas, Global Warming, Go Green Items, go green products, Green, green company, Greenhouse Effect, handbags, Holiday Gifts, Organic, recycled jewelry, Solar
We all know the growing importance and impact recycling holds in our lives and in the fate if the world as a whole. We already know that we should be doing it, but we also know it takes some time to gather the gumption to incorporate the right habits into our lives, especially when the results of our good habits aren’t immediately apparent.
Fortunately, besides saving the planet, there is one more incentive for better recycling habit, And just as fortunately, it is the kind of incentive that gets humans motivated…
The incentive is this–you can actually make a decent amount of money from your recycling efforts.
While most people just do their duty and put the trash in the trash bin and the recyclables in the recycle bin, with a little more effort you can not only incorporate necessary changes in your lifestyle but produce some tangible profit.
Are you listening now?
Most people realize you can cash in your aluminum cans at the scrap metal dealer. But did you know you can get even more money out of the dealer than you get for those cans?
Next time you haul your aluminum in, make sure to drag along any other metal household items–door hinges, plumbing pipes, tools, and any other home decor. Anything that is copper, iron, stainless steel, lead, or brass can be scrapped.
Let’s not stop with metal though…
More stuff you can take to the scrap dealer includes paper and cardboard, plastic bottles, glass bottles, food wrappers, and even car batteries.
All forms of electronics can and SHOULD be recycled–cell phones, Mp3 players, digital cameras, calculators, video games and consoles, external drives, DVDs, CDs, batteries, laptops, LCD monitors, blue-ray players, camcorders, PDSs, and projectors.
There are specific shops devoted to taking all this kind of equipment off of your hands, and we’re just getting started…
Take your old printer and ink cartridges to Staples for a little cash or credit (if you aren’t reusing them yourself…which you CAN do), and take old books in for the same kind of deal. Your car, your clothes, your shoes, your jewelry, your furniture and antiques, your sporting goods, and your used building materials–if you cannot sell it off at a yard sale, you still have options.
And it doesn’t stop there. Just go online and start looking for all of the ways to cash in on recycling.
There are recycle banks who give you rewards and points for your “green habit.” Websites where you can sell your stuff (besides the obvious like Ebay, Amazon, and Craigslist, check out Esty). There are even programs that pay you money if you choose to change the form of or reduce the amount of the energy consumed in your home.
“What? I can get money from all of that?”
That’s what I’m trying to tell you!
You don’t have to casually toss everything into the bin for lack of options anymore. Instead, start thinking about waste as a potential source of income. While we give ourselves a lot of flak for our natural human desire for more money, think about how you can accept it and use it as a motor to drive change.
But make sure you educate yourself about what is recyclable and what is not. There a plenty of tips online to help you choose what stuff to take, what condition it needs to be in, and the best way to do it with minimal hassle.
In fact, the problem is hardly ever whether someone will buy your “junk” off of you or not. There is always someone who wants your junk. Remember that old saying: ”One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”
You simply need to change your mindset about waste. Think about how much time has passed where you didn’t devote even a second of thought to how to be compensated for your recycling habits. Think about how much of that could have generated some cash or made someone else’s day.
By changing how you think about recycling and coming to think about it as a profit-earning endeavor, motivation for change becomes a non-issue..
Why not reward yourself for contributing to Earth’s cause? The point is that there is a world of money you simply haven’t accessed yet, even though some of you are already doing the work that should be earning you that money.
Stop being a volunteer when it comes to recycling and go get the money that’s coming to you.
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November 26, 2009 at 1:45 am (Green Blogs)
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Great Green Gifts
Christmas is on the way yet again, and the last thing many of us want to think about in this time of abundance is conservation. But this holiday season, I want to get you dreaming of a green Christmas instead of a white one. Okay, you can have both, but let’s face it, eco-friendly everything is the way of the future.
Because a better lifestyle doesn’t sleep at night; it simply IS…
And one of the biggest setbacks on our journey to a less-polluting, more earth-friendly lifestyle worldwide is the holiday season. A time where tradition has taught us to throw out the old and replace it with the new—to give material goods even if they are neither needed or wanted.
To add to this glaring issues, reams after reams after reams of wrapping paper, as well as ribbons, tape, boxes, and cards are used for half a morning and then tossed out, contributing to a pollution problem that is already out of control.
I don’t want to lay a guilt trip on you. Christmas wishes deserve to come true, and in fact I would venture to say that the it can be a spirit of abundance that saves us from ourselves. Not abundance of material goods, but abundance of love, human relationships, respect for the Earth, and the other “intangible” things that really matter in this experience we call life.
This Christmas, make the effort to restore Earth’s former glory.
Let’s talk about solutions, because solutions are a necessary point on which to focus our attention.
The first thing you should know is that you can recycle most of the products and “trash” associated with the Christmas spirit. Your wrapping paper and all the attachments that come with it should be recycled, not thrown out. And that goes with all that packaging too—boxes, bags, etc…
Even your Christmas tree is recyclable! All of the old household items, clothes, tools, equipment, machines, and electronics that you are replacing this December with all the gifts you are about to receive–those shouldn’t be thrown out.
Instead, they can be donated or sold. Do you realize how many people go without on Christmas? How many parents cannot even afford to give their children presents…Homeless children, children whose parents are incarcerated, and children of those who are just struggling to get by and cannot afford to dig any deeper in their pockets.
And it isn’t just children who need or could use your “junk.” Generosity should never have an age limit. Instead, let it exist free of any limits. Embrace that spirit of abundance we talked about before.
In addition, if you are struggling yourself, you’d be surprised how much of that stuff you consider to be junk another person considers worthy of buying off of you.
The point is that this Christmas, don’t let the trash bin sit closer to you than the friends and family who give holidays meaning. Wrap your mind around the concept of going green to the best of your ability. You can find plenty of ideas online to help you in your efforts to recycle and reuse.
Which brings us to another thing you should consider this Christmas—there are plenty of eco-friendly products out there that would make great gifts, and the best of them are found online. Pave the way for the future of business by not contributing to all of the businesses selling Earth-unfriendly products.
Check out my website www.gogreenitems.com we are very proud to offer products and items that will both satisfy you as a customer and lay Mother Earth’s worries to rest.
From dog toys to reusable/recyclable handbags, from the eco button (which reminds you not to waste electricity when your computer is idle) to the voltaic solar backpack (which charges devices with the power of the sun), from the Cool N Save Air Conditioner Pre-Cooling System (a name that speaks for itself) to the countless organic and natural soaps, gels, and lotions, this website has something for everyone.
You are not just reaching forward to the future when others are holding back. You are not just saving yourself time, energy, and money in the long run. And you are not just saving the environment.
What you will embark on this Christmas is doing all of these things while at the same time turning one of the biggest holidays into a promotion of our planet’s wellbeing rather than another reason to waste.
Because it’s time to give something more to each other than material goods that will be shoved into the back of the closet. It’s time to give each other another inspiration and a shot at a quality existence on this planet.
This year, I’m dreaming of a green Christmas. Are you?
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November 3, 2009 at 2:17 am (Green Blogs)
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Accessories are a big part of any girl’s life. They help to dress up and enhance any outfit while giving you a chance to show off a little of your personality. What better way to do that than with unique bracelets and cuffs. In the past, it was difficult to find accessories for the person that was trying to incorporate
green living into their life but that is no longer the case. There are many products available that are both stylish and eco-friendly. Just for example we have unique
recycled bracelets and cuffs made from old vinyl records that are a tremendous hit.
Wide assortment of colors, shapes and sizes
Recycled record cuffs and bracelets are designed from using part of a recycled vinyl record. You’ll find a variety of styles available to choose from. Some of them are hand painted using acrylics that are sealed with a clear coat. Others are black, which match any outfit. They’re a great way to enhance your favorite outfit while showing your love for music at the same time.
They’re affordable and would even make great gifts for all eco-conscious people on your shopping list. Both the bracelet and the cuff are easy to put on because they do have some flexibility. They can be adjusted but you’ll find it’s easier to make them smaller than it would be to stretch them to a bigger size. They’re designed to match the contour of a person wrist so they’re very comfortable to wear.
Check out all the awesome green jewelry we have at www.GoGreenItems.com
- Hand Painted Vinyl Records
Spiral Wrist Wrap, So Cool!
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October 15, 2009 at 5:05 am (Green Blogs)
Tags: Christmas Presents, Eco friendly, Eco Friendly Company, Eco Friendly Gifts, Eco Friendly Products, Energy, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Environmentally Friendly Company, Environmentally Friendly Products, Fuel Economy, Gas, Gift Ideas, Global Warming, Go Green Items, go green products, Green, green company, Green Products, green store, Greenhouse Effect, handbags, Hemp, Holiday Gifts, jewelry, klean kanteen, Organic, Rainforest, Recycle, recycled handbags, recycled jewelry, Reforesting, Solar, Trash, Trees, wallets
As more research is being done concerning the environment and the effects waste has on the planet, the importance of biodegradable products has become clear. Landfills are already overflowing with items that seem to last forever and this trend has to stop. Did you know that it can take a milk carton, plastic or cardboard, up to five years to decompose? It can take a single cigarette butt between one and twelve years to disintegrate depending on the situation.
Scientists are constantly looking for solutions to this ever growing problem and one answer they’ve come up with is the creation of biodegradable products. A biodegradable product will break down into its natural state and be absorbed by the environment much faster than other products, making it an eco-friendly item.
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Over the past few years many of these items have been created. You’ll find that many everyday household products can be replaced with biodegradable ones. For example, if you cookout and entertain guest often do you use Styrofoam plates and plastic cups. These products stay in the landfill for years. You can use biodegradable paper plates and eco-friendly cups for your next big get-together and reduce your carbon footprint.
Many restaurants have switched from using Styrofoam food containers for takeout orders to the biodegradable ones. Other biodegradable products include trash bags, food trays and cleaning supplies. Each year, more of these products are being created as a way to help cut down on waste. It’s up to you to make an effort to search for these items so you can help do your part in reducing the amount of waste produced each year. Take the time to shop around for recycled and biodegradable products. You might even be a little amazed at all the great options available today and more are being added to the list each year.
For more ways to be into our planet go to www.gogreenitems.com
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September 16, 2009 at 4:42 am (Green Blogs)
Tags: California, Eco friendly, Eco Friendly Company, Eco Friendly Gifts, Energy, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Environmentally Friendly Company, Environmentally Friendly Products, Fuel Economy, Gift Ideas, Global Warming, Go Green Items, go green products, Green, green company, Green Products, handbags, Organic, Recycle, recycled handbags, recycled jewelry, Solar
When you go shopping for new clothes, what kinds of things do you look for? What attributes are important to you getting the clothing you desire? Do you look for name brands, for comfort or for style? How many factors go into your final decision to purchase a particular type of clothing?
Green clothing is quickly becoming a fast-growing clothing trend but this is a trend we hope will stay around for some time to come. Eco friendly clothing combines high quality designs with eco-friendly materials and packaging to create great, stylish clothing you can feel good about purchasing and wearing.
Most often green clothing is made from 100% organic material such as hemp or soy but these materials are now being used in ways like never before. Creative designers are making these eco-friendly pieces look and feel like traditional clothing.
This means you don’t have to sacrifice style or comfort to have green clothing. In fact, there is a wide array of designs now available for men, women and children of all ages in all types of designs. You can find t-shirts, hats, workout gear, jackets, dresses and fancy attire and more. There are also eco-friendly print tees such as those encouraging you to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
Keep in mind that going green can be more than just wearing environmentally friendly clothing. You can also look into when and where you shop, the bags and packaging materials and of course, what you do with the clothing if it no longer fits or you no longer want it. We can all do our parts, even with the smallest and simplest of decisions.
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August 10, 2009 at 8:01 am (Green Blogs)
Tags: Baby Product, Conservation, Eco friendly, Eco Friendly Company, Eco Friendly Gifts, Eco Friendly Products, Energy, Environmentally Friendly, Environmentally Friendly Company, Environmentally Friendly Products, Fuel Economy, Gas, Gift Ideas, Green Products, Greenhouse Effect, Organic, Recycle
Are you searching for the perfect baby gift that will be practical but not something so common that everyone else may have the same idea? Then you may want to consider purchasing the Wee-Go Baby Bottle from GoGreenItems.com. Most everyone has heard about all the concern surrounding plastic bottles and the dangers associated with them. This concern includes the plastics that are used to make baby bottles as well as other types of bottles.
Many hard plastics such as the ones used for baby bottles, contain a chemical called Bisphenol A. Studies have been conducted over the last several years that indicate this chemical could break down over time and be slowly released into the liquid placed in the bottles. The process of placing hot liquids into the bottles or even placing the bottles in a dishwasher speeds up the process of breaking down this chemical. Bisphenol A has been associated with several medical conditions such as diabetes, hyperactivity, impaired immune system and even certain cancers. It has also been linked to early puberty and obesity.
Even though more research is being done to determine the risk involved with using plastic bottles, many new parents are choosing to use glass baby bottles instead. That is why the Wee-Go baby bottles would make an excellent and thoughtful gift for any mother-to-be. These baby bottles are designed with safety in mind. They are covered with a 100% non-toxic silicone sleeve that will help to prevent breakage and make it easy for baby to hold. Both the bottles and sleeves are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
The silicone nipples are also non-toxic and latex-free. Even the cap, ring and plug are FDA approved and recyclable. You can buy 4oz or 9oz bottles or a combination of both. The Wee-Go baby bottle is one of the most thoughtful and practical gifts you could ever buy for the new mother-to-be on your shopping list.
Get your pride and joy started off right with great eco friendly baby products at GoGreenItems.com
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August 3, 2009 at 8:25 am (Green Blogs)
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If you’re searching for a purse that can make a statement this summer, then you should take a look at the Cruiser purse. It’s both eco-friendly and beautifully stylish, making it the perfect choice for any summer fashion. It’s made from recycled vintage rubber that’s actually taken from old inner tubes. This makes the Cruiser purse as tough and durable as it is attractive. This unique material makes the Cruiser stand out from all other purses (even designer ones) in a positive way. Therefore, it’s something you just have to see to believe.
Since black is always in style, you don’t have to worry about it becoming outdated in the near future, it’ll always be in fashion. To give you an idea of how much space you’ll have with the Cruiser, it measures 6.5 inches high and 12 inches wide. It’s also designed with an 18 inch shoulder strap. This positions the purse snugly and securely under your arm where it’s comfortable and easy to carry.
The Cruiser purse is a simple but elegant handbag that is appropriate for day or night use so you don’t have to spend precious time switching bags every time you want to go out for a night on the town. You can go to work in style and enhance any nighttime outfit with the same purse. Now that’s convenience!
Helping to save the earth’s natural resources and reducing pollution is on everyone’s mind. What better way to make a statement and do your part at the same time, than by purchasing items such as the Cruiser purse that are made from recycled products. The Cruiser has it all. It’s beautiful, functional and when you purchase one, you’ll help to reduce waste and promote green living. The price is reasonable as well. What more could you ask for?
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July 27, 2009 at 7:10 am (Green Blogs)
Tags: California, Conservation, Eco friendly, Eco Friendly Company, Eco Friendly Gifts, Eco Friendly Products, Energy, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Environmentally Friendly Company, Environmentally Friendly Products, Global Warming, Go Green Items, go green products, green company, Green Products, Recycle, Reforesting, Solar
Have you heard about the hottest new system designed to save energy and keep you cooler this summer? The concept is not new but the product is and it’s called the Cool-N-Save. Corporations have been using the principle behind this product for years but now, there is a system designed for home use that is both practical and affordable.
If you’re interested in staying cool while saving energy and reducing your electric bill, the Cool-N-Save is for you. It only takes a few minutes to install this device and you don’t even need any tools. All you have to do is follow the five easy steps and you’re ready to take advantage of all the benefits this system has to offer. Here’s how it works.
You attach this product to the top of your freestanding air conditioning unit (fits most units) and when you turn on the air conditioner the system is activated. The hot air released from the condenser fan will lift the flap on the Cool-N-Save control value. This will allow the water to flow to an area surrounding the air conditioning unit, which then releases an ultra-fine mist.
This mist evaporates immediately sucking the heat from the air, reducing the ambient temperature about thirty degrees Fahrenheit. The air doesn’t feel damp but you’ll certainly notice the difference in temperature and in your energy bill. Once this system has been installed, you’ll notice a savings of up to thirty percent right away and it uses less than six cents worth of water per day to run.
You can cut back on your electric bill while staying cool and comfortable. It’s not only one of the best inventions of today but it’ll pay for itself in no time at all. This makes it an excellent investment that will continue to save you money for a long time to come.
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July 20, 2009 at 5:07 pm (Green Blogs)
Tags: California, chilipepper, chilipepper hot water heater, Conservation, Eco Friendly Company, Eco Friendly Gifts, Eco Friendly Products, Energy, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Environmentally Friendly Company, Environmentally Friendly Products, Fuel Economy, Gas, Gift Ideas, Global Warming, Go Green Items, go green products, Green, green company, Green Products, green store, Greenhouse Effect, hot water heater, Recycle
Do you turn your sink faucet on and wait for hot water. This great green product offers you a solution so you do not have to do that any longer.
Eco Friendly Hot Water Heater
Have you ever heard of this great green product. The Chilipepper hot water pump. The Chilipepper it is a small micro-processor pump that is very powerful. It mounts under your sink.With a touch of a button the hot water is being pumped to your sink or shower. This is all done by not running a single drop of water down the drain. When you turn the faucet on to your sink or shower you will have instant hot water. The Chilipepper hot water pump can supply hot water to several sinks and multiple fixtures. Yon can do this be using just one Chilipepper hot water Pump. Who doesn’t want to save water, energy and money.
Who benefits from this product. For example a typical family of 4 can save up to 15,000 gallons per year. The Chilipepper uses less than $2.00 per year in electricity to operate. The hot water pump approximately 2 -3 gallons of water per minute. It pumps the water at a rate of approximately 50 feet in 20 seconds. The energy it uses is 3 amps to operate.The hot water pump is a 1/3 horsepower. This is pretty fast in hot water terms. For residential hot water demand system this means faster hot water and less waiting. The Chilipepper works with any tank-less water heater. You can also use it with a traditional tank-type storage water heater. Even if you use solar water heaters or oil fired boiler type heaters. How great is it to by a green product that doesn’t need any additional plumbing. All of the connections are done with hoses. When you install you do not have to turn the water off from your home, just the supply valves that are located under your sink.
Are you asking yourself, how does this work? It’s not a heater. It is a priming pump that works at a touch of a button. It pumps hot water from your water heater to your sink or shower while sending the cool water back to the water heater through the cold water piping. Now that’s a pretty cool green product.
When the control circuitry detects the correct water temperature it will automatically turn the pump off. You can adjust the shut-off with a knob on the Chilipepper. When it detects the temperature over 96 degrees it locks the pump until the water cools below the 96 degrees.
This great green product is under $200 and is available at GoGreenItems.com It’s time that we start saving the earth one item at a time. This is one great green product that can do that for you.
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June 17, 2009 at 7:28 am (Green Blogs)
Tags: Conservation, Eco friendly, Eco Friendly Company, Eco Friendly Gifts, Eco Friendly Products, Energy, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Environmentally Friendly Company, Environmentally Friendly Products, Fuel Economy, Gift Ideas, Global Warming, Go Green Items, go green products, Green, green company, Green Products, Greenhouse Effect, handbags, Hemp, Organic, Rainforest, Recycle, recycled handbags, recycled jewelry, Reforesting, Trash, Trees
The world is opening to see that the future can be established from the past; in this case it is the reusable “eco bags”. Many stores now tender them at low cost. In some places, programs that offer cash rebates or make donations to environmental causes to prize shoppers who bring their own bags have ambitious down the use of both paper and plastic considerably.
Recycled Juice Box Purse
In our ever-growing environmentally conscious world, something reusable or recycled is something to consider. More and more shoppers are moving reusable canvas totes to the grocery market. And, even though those are fine for toting home tomatoes, wouldn’t it be nice to have a stylish and environmentally friendly eco bag? Shoppers in-the-know have started sporting chic, eco bags.
Many sovereign designers have begun to create handbags, diaper bags, totes, purses, messenger bags, and carry-alls in an assortment of “fabrics” that you probably never thought would finish up transforming themselves into a fashion accessory!
In adding up to the hot indeed designers, many local artisans in disadvantaged communities are crafting these bags as well. Profits from these bags are funneled back to the groups, helping to ensure a better economic prospect. These eco bags not only use recycled materials, they also promote fair trade within non-profit, economic, and community development organizations. Plus, you should see these bags – they’re totally gorgeous!
Some of the materials used by these purse-makers are items that we would usually toss in the trash: soda cans tabs, candy wrappers, reclaimed inner tubes, felt, truck tarps, garbage bags, old sails, seat belts, movie bills, and rice bags. Other materials are environmentally grown, such as hemp or else bamboo.
Eco bags come in a multiplicity of shapes, sizes and colors. Some sport fun patterns and textures, while others feature stamped-on graphics. The choices are never-ending and you’ll be surprised to see how numerous there are!
Whether you go for the designer grasp or the fair trade tote, you’ll be a walking example of how to be hip and eco-friendly. Cutting back on garbage and behind under-developed communities are both enormous ways to feel good about your fashion choices. These eco bags not only have style and quality, but they make a grand conversation piece as well.
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