By admin on September 3rd, 2010
All business, be it online or traditional, would eventually need brochures to promote their business. But brochure printing need not really be expensive. There are ways you can do to reduce printing cost that will surely make a huge cut on your expenses.
Ever heard of “green” printing? Perhaps you have repeatedly heard “green living” in the streets these days with
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By admin on September 2nd, 2010
Cloth Diapers
One big question for new parents is whether to use cloth diapers or disposable. Most who are trying to go green think cloth diapers are best both for the environment and for baby. They are re-usable and don’t end up in a landfill right away. They don’t contain harmful chemicals, and (except for some white cloth diapers) they don’t
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By admin on August 31st, 2010
Some people assume that “all-natural” means “weak” or “non-toxic.” This assumption can be a dangerous one to make; there are many house plants already classified as poisonous to pets and children, and natural cleaning
products can be toxic as well. Although Clorox’s Green Works is classified as a cleaning product, it can be used for pest control.
The house fly had been
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By admin on August 22nd, 2010
Britain’s biggest supermarket chains will come under fire this week for handing out tens of millions more carrier bags than last year, derailing attempts to reduce the environmental impact from billions of disposable bags.
New figures will show that the industry missed its target of halving the number of plastic bags used in 2006 for the second consecutive year. The setback
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By admin on August 19th, 2010
Going green also goes hand-in-hand with saving money. Uliano offers some advice for doing your part for the environment – and your pocketbook year-round:
* Save money and reduce the eco-impact of your housework by creating and using your own furniture polish. Mix 1 cup of olive oil, 1/4 cup of white vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon each of orange and lemon essential
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By admin on August 17th, 2010
STRATHAM, NH — Earlier this month, the outdoor products industry unveiled the Eco-Index, a product-footprinting tool aimed at retailers.
Following on the announcement of that effort, one of the companies instrumental to its development further expanded its own in-house green label.
Timberland’s Green Index, a three-year-old consumer-facing label that outlines the environmental footprint of 14 percent of the company’s footwear, will be
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By admin on August 10th, 2010
By following the simple three step process, you can get insight into what’s working — and not — with your office printing, set clear goals, and put an action plan in motion.
1. Assess Your Printing Products and Practices
Start by taking stock of printing across your company, with the aim of establishing a performance baseline. Form a team and include
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By admin on August 9th, 2010
In a world where it’s so hot or dry that no one wants to hike, bike, run or climb, outdoorsy companies like Nike, Patagonia, REI and Timberland will be in deep trouble.
So it makes sense — and it’s certainly about time — for the companies that sell outdoor apparel and equipment to come up with common standards to measure the
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By admin on August 8th, 2010
Salvaged, or reclaimed wood, is considered eco-friendly because the process uses wood that has already been harvested and used, rather than harvesting live trees, which benefit the environment in countless ways.
There are many things to considered when buying eco-friendly furniture, including wood type, and the location of the salvaged wood.
Consider Location of Salvaged Wood before Buying
It is important to consider
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By admin on July 25th, 2010
DURHAM, N.H. – College seniors across the country are getting ready to toss their caps in the air and their gowns into recycling bins.
For years, eco-conscious campuses have been trying to reduce the environmental impact of commencement ceremonies by using less electricity or printing programs on recycled paper. Now, academic apparel manufacturers are jumping in with “green” options, ranging from
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