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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. While I try hard to conserve water year round, it can sometimes be difficult during the warmer months. Between watering … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: Last summer through our “Greenest Classroom” contest, schools across the country submitted their best earth-friendly classroom ideas for a chance to win a grant to help turn their ideas into reality. Today’s post comes from the coordinator of the grand-prize winner, River Place Elementary Titan Gardens. Read below to see all of the inspiring projects they’ve … Continue reading
We like to think that you’re all ahead of the curve – after all, you were committed to doing what’s best for the Earth by purchasing products with less packaging before it was cool! It seems that consumers like you (and companies like ours) have started a trend, because we’ve noticed more people joining the … Continue reading
We’re committed to doing our best for the Earth, today and everyday. In honor of Earth Month, we’d love to hear how you do your best for the Earth, too – whether it’s biking to work, taking shorter showers, or buying cereal in a bag rather than a box. We hope that your stories can … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: In honor of Earth Month we asked our good friend Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of TerraCycle, to share his ideas on Earth Day. The Most Environmental of Months As an environmental company, TerraCycle has a unique relationship with Earth Day. Celebrating our environment and spreading awareness and activism is wonderful, but we … Continue reading
We’re loving all the attention that our beautiful planet has been getting this past month. Not only is Earth Month underway, but a whole day dedicated to loving the Earth that is fast approaching. That’s right everyone, Earth Day is this Sunday! It makes us wonder… how did Earth Day start? Check out Earth Day: … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: Today’s fun-filled post comes from our monthly guest contributor Kate, at Perpetually Nesting. As a busy mom of two toddlers, Kate knows a lot about whipping up a good time from scratch. I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again: Springtime is for Children. When you think of it, spring, in all … Continue reading
By now, you green-leaning gals and guys know that Earth Month is well underway. But it might be news to you that this month kicked off a day early, with Earth Hour. Earth Hour got started in 2007, halfway across the world in Syndey, Australia. This hour is celebrated by turning off the lights. People … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: Today’s post comes from our lovely guest contributor, 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. A few years ago, my husband and I became interested in gardening. I always thought that … Continue reading
Last year, we celebrated Earth Month with a not-so-average post which was this humble little blog’s second post, ever. So, not only are we celebrating this most earth-friendly of months; the Bag The Box Blog is also celebrating its first birthday! In honor of both, some tips from around the web for joining us in … Continue reading