A common practice that I have been seeing is cell phone recycling. While ten years ago cell phones were not something that most of the population had, we now see that even ten year olds are walking around with cell phones!
Some of these ten year olds are walking around with their parents' old phones, but there are others who receive brand new phones. Parents could save a lot of money by reusing their phones. Not only this, but throwing away the phone could mean that you are throwing away a phone that potentially could be used by someone else who
Thrifty Fun
by Louise June 23rd, 2009 | Easy Ideas, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
We know the three Rs of being green: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Thriftyfun.com is a Website that really allows users to take the 2nd R to its fullest potential. In the past, the word "thrifty" had a negative connotation. A packrat might be considered thrifty. Now, however, someone who is thrifty is economical and practical. On Thrifty Fun, you will find many unique uses for things you might regularly throw away. These ideas come from creative minds all over the country, so there is bound to be something you can use.
For example, did you notice that those bags that
For example, did you notice that those bags that
GreenSoul Shoes
by Michele June 18th, 2009 | Recycle, Shopping, Websites
What is better than helping care for our planet? Helping care for our planet and providing shoes to needy children around the world. The founders of GreenSoul Shoes plan to accomplish both of these goals. Formed as a venture by Alastair Onglingswan, Iris Chau, and Stephen Chen, their mission is to provide one pair of shoes for every pair of 100% recycled shoes they sell, with a final goal of donating 1 million pairs of shoes.
The shoes will be made by artisans around the world. Currently, they are working with artisans in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Peru. Shoeless children in these
The shoes will be made by artisans around the world. Currently, they are working with artisans in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Peru. Shoeless children in these
Exploring Green San Diego
by Jaclyn Abergas June 16th, 2009 | Easy Ideas, Reduce, Shopping, Websites
Are you trying to live a green lifestyle? This series explores different cities and their efforts to go green. So, it doesn't matter if you just moved there or simply are going for a vacation. This series explores the green establishments you can visit in the city.
Food
1. Pizza Fusion
Pizza Fusion promises to deliver pizzas that use earth-conscious, environmentally-friendly ingredients and boxes. They deliver pizza using hybrid vehicles and provide their employees with eco-friendly apparel for their uniforms. And they encourage their customers to bring in their pizza boxes for recycling by giving discounts. They use fresh and
Food
1. Pizza Fusion
Pizza Fusion promises to deliver pizzas that use earth-conscious, environmentally-friendly ingredients and boxes. They deliver pizza using hybrid vehicles and provide their employees with eco-friendly apparel for their uniforms. And they encourage their customers to bring in their pizza boxes for recycling by giving discounts. They use fresh and
Green Gadgets
by Bea June 9th, 2009 | Easy Ideas, Gadgets
Going green and new technology are growing trends that also seem to be going hand in hand in today's world. People are trying their best to "be green" while others are trying to develop the newest and the greatest pieces of technology. Others are combining the two, knowing that today's society will be more accepting of green gadgets than something that could potentially harm the world.
Here are some examples of green gadgets that people have been coming up with.
One gadget is a solar powered WiFi repeater. Meraki is the company that came up with this solar-powered Wi-Fi repeater that can
Here are some examples of green gadgets that people have been coming up with.
One gadget is a solar powered WiFi repeater. Meraki is the company that came up with this solar-powered Wi-Fi repeater that can
