Green Business Cards

January 24, 2009

Business is vital for any country’s economy, and it’s increasingly common for companies to turn over a new “green” leaf by employing green initiatives. In many cases, a greener business can save money! However, just by making small changes, any company can be just that little bit greener. A great place to start is with eco-friendly printed products. Printing usually involves processes that need lots of nasty chemicals, and that’s where green printing changes that.

This includes …

Green Deals du Jour

January 15, 2009

The pitiful holiday shopping season has left may retailers desperate to turn by some of their stock. It’s not just your local mall that is offering sales but “green” e-tailers as well. Here are a few that I came across today.

A favorite site of mine, Reusable Bags is offering free shipping today through Sunday, January 18th on orders by $75 with use of the cipher FRSHIP75. Orders by $50 ship for only $4.95.
Land of Nod, a baby store with lovely items much too expensive for my wallet ha…

Cute Creatures Organic Soaps by Lark

January 11, 2009

One look at Cute Creatures Organic Soaps and I was transported back to my early childhood. Back to when the only licensed characters I had around were Snoopy and Holly Hobby. These 100% organic goodies are decorated with retro animal motifs that will not fade as you wash you little one.

Made by Lark, and Austrailian company, these handmade soaps are scented with lavender and manderin fundamental oils. whether you are not in the market for bath products, be certain to check out the rest of…

Bags On the Run - Affordable Reusable Bags

January 10, 2009

Bags on the Run offers basic, simple bags for a very fair price, with a ten-pack going for amidst $16 and about $20. The bags are made of polypropylene, making them very strong, and are plus lead-free.

Bags on the Run come in a variety of colors and styles, from plain colors to “Going Green” logos. Out of the selection, the pink “G” bag is probably the cutest in my opinion, although knowing me, I would be inclined to go for the plain black.

You can’t beat the price on these and they ar…

eBay Refuses Used Cloth Diapers

January 8, 2009

When I found out I was pregnant, I invested in 55 pocket diapers in three sizes. It was a lot of money at the day but I figured that it would save money in the lengthy run (and the landfill). I plus was counting on making back some of that money by selling them used via eBay.

When I bought the diapers, the used market was doing well, paying as much as 2/3 the original price. It came as a surprise to me the other day when I found out that eBay is not longer accepting used cloth diapers or …

Culling your Christmas Gifts? Try SwapitShop

January 4, 2009

Are you overwhelmed by a small mountain of unwanted items? Did you get something for Christmas that you would be ashamed to regift? There is a website out there just for you: SwapitShop.

Upload and image and description of the item that you want to unload along with the number of Swapit points that you would like. folks soon after bid on your item. Only instead of money, you get points to purchase someone else’s goods. You get ten free points to start and there are ways to earn additi…

Wallets from Leftover Drinks

December 31, 2008

Etsy’s homemade goods must be the best place to find creative and eco-minded items from around the world. For instance, Mayari makes Magic Wallets from recycled juice or drink boxes that would otherwise end up in the landfill, and places them on Etsy for us greenies to find. By adding a few elastics, staples and dash of ingenuity these colorful cardboard pieces become useful items to hold cards and money in one convenient spot. You can show off your original creation and your green style for…

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