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Visit any mall food court or busy fast food chain, and you’ll undoubtedly see trash cans overflowing with sandwich wrappers and fry boxes. But a restaurant in Brazil is changing the way people think about trash, or dare we say, eat trash. Share this:Email
Editors’ Note: This post comes to you from Bob Lilienfeld, editor of The ULS Report, a highly respected and widely read newsletter aimed at spreading the benefits of source reduction (ULS means Use Less Stuff). He is known all over the world for his work in the areas of source reduction and waste prevention. Below … Continue reading
As you deck the halls and trim the tree for this holiday season, think green—and not just the holiday hue. Decorating doesn’t have to create more waste, stress or debt, and here are some ideas to ‘greenify’ your home this year. Share this:Email
By now, you know our mantra: the cardboard cereal box is pointless. But, we have to give credit where credit’s due when someone is thinking of different ways to upcycle or recycle it. Case in point: Izhar Gafni. Share this:Email
Editor’s Note: Today’s post is from Kristine Munroe-Mahoney. Kristine is the Community Manager at KeenForGreen.com. She is passionate about going green along with her son, Isaac, and her husband, Matt. She lives outside of Boston. ‘Tis the season to plan holiday parties! They can be wasteful, but they don’t have to be. Here are a … Continue reading
Ever feel like you could probably do more when it comes to recycling and reducing waste? You’re not alone. According to Call2Recycle®, nearly 30 percent of Americans have “green guilt:” they know they should do more to help the environment – but don’t. Share this:Email
If you’ve been reading our blog, you’ve probably noticed that we go a long way to take care of Mother Earth. Although there are tons of other companies that cherish her too, we wanted to give a special shout-out to Aveda, an environmentally conscious manufacturer and distributor of beauty products. Share this:Email
We all know that cooking at home is healthier and easier on the wallet, but did you know cooking at home is considered eco-friendly? Sure, an eco-friendly kitchen begins with eating green by shopping local at farmers markets, food stands and co-ops. But it doesn’t stop there. Share this:Email
The Bag The Box Team is always on the lookout for earth friendly ideas, and decorating for the fall season is no exception. Here is a cornucopia of options and tips to reuse and recycle when decorating the house. Share this:Email
A few weeks ago, we started an online chat with our friends at TerraCycle. People had so many great questions and comments – from RX bottles to brigades – that we thought we’d share a few here, too. Perhaps you learn something new… Share this:Email