Post-consumer, Pre-consumer and Recycled Content
Materials we have been recycling for years have been coming back to see us, labeled post-consumer materials. But what is the difference between pre-consumer, post-consumer and recycled materials?
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5 Eco-Friendly Etsy Gifts for the Holidays
With the weather getting colder, the leaves falling, and Christmas tree lots filling the city we all know it’s that time of year. Trying to pick out gifts for our loved one can become a bit of a challenge year after year. Below are 5 of my favorite picks from Etsy for eco-friendly holiday gifts. Fall Tree…
The Rise of Green Living Leads to Eco-Friendly Packaging Solutions
Staying abreast of market trends is crucial for any business to succeed, and thanks to millennials’ interest in eco-friendly living the latest innovations in the packaging industry have all got a sustainable edge. Today it’s been discovered in a survey by Cone Communications that 9 out of 10 millennials would switch brands to one associated…
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Labels – Antibiotic-Free
While visiting Publix and browsing the meat section (looking for inspiration for tonights dinner) I realized I had no definitive knowledge on what “Antibiotic-Free” labels were real and backed and what were not. Did you know that 80% of all antibiotics sold are used by the meat and poultry industry to make animals grow faster or to prevent disease?…
Making Your Home More Energy-Efficient and Eco-Friendly
Today’s responsible homeowners know that rising energy costs and an over-reliance on polluting fossil fuels is not a sustainable long-term policy. Thankfully, today’s eco-friendly homeowners and property managers have a wide variety of options to reduce energy losses, increase efficiency, and work towards leaving a less destructive impact on the planet. Below are simple steps…
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Recycling Ideas for Different Waste Type
Most of us grew up with the notion of protecting the environment by recycling. Recycling can lower the amount of unsustainable raw materials used to manufacture products. This helps bring down the amount of waste filling up landfills and the consumption of valuable resources. Below are some fun recycling ideas to help you get started…
9 Green Gifts from Esty for under $50
With Valentine’s Day just around the why not break out the traditional candy and easter baskets we give and try an eco-friendly twist. I’ve collected the following list of 9 gifts that you could really give for any occasion under $50 each. FOR KIDS Guardian Dryad, 2 Gnomes and heart by Rjabinnik $35 This is an adorable…
Wasted in America [Infographic]
How much trash we produce.
Dolphin Safe / Dolphin Friendly
With the die-off of bottlenose dolphins along the east coast I thought it would be a opportune time to bring up the “Dolphin Safe / Dolphin Friendly” label that you might find on some grocery products. Although the die-off is due to a virus, dolphins have a lot of enemies… and we aren’t an exception…
Hazardous Skin Products
When it comes to skincare it can be difficult to choose the perfect products because there is so much choice out there. So much money is spent on advertising and marketing to make products stand out, and all the lotions and potions you see claim to be the best. The beauty industry is worth billions…