The bag blog is an open exchange of ideas on sustainable packaging, green initiatives and the earth in general. Pull up a chair, have a read and have a say.
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
Ever wonder what you can and can’t recycle or upcycle? Do you have sustainable living questions? Want to know just what TerraCycle does with all that trash? Share this:Email
“We’ve come a long way, baby.” Microwave popcorn was a big advancement. So was instant coffee. But convenience and clever packaging doesn’t always translate into eco-friendly. Lately, we’ve come across some great innovations that have all three attributes. Share this:Email
Editor’s Note: We asked our good friend, Albe Zakes with TerraCycle, to share his tips on an eco-friendly back to school season. Fall is the best time of year for parents, the temps have gone down and the kids are back in school hopefully primed for a year of learning. Whether at school or at … Continue reading
“It takes a village.” When it comes to living a more sustainable life,this adage couldn’t be more true. It takes everyone, including the businesses that produce the products we consume every day, to make changes that will impact our lives and help this great place called Earth survive for many years to come. Since attending … Continue reading
You’ve purchased the back-to-school, sustainable clothes. How about adding an “upcycled” accessory to the mix? Share this:Email
Urban farming has been growing in popularity, and now even more people can start a garden through window farming. In a nutshell, you grow plants without the soil right in your own window. Now that’s locally grown food. Instead of resting horizontally in pots of soil like a traditional garden, plants hang vertically in bottles … Continue reading
It’s not just eco-friendly anymore – it’s eco-fashion! According to the Sustainable Technology Education Project, eco-fashion is about making clothes that take into account the environment, the health of consumers and the working conditions of people in the fashion industry. Here at Bag The Box, we’re all about re-using school supplies or shopping second-hand. But … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: We asked our good friend Albe Zakes at TerraCycle, to share his ideas on gamification when it comes to living the eco-friendly lifestyle. Here are his thoughts. Playing games is an integral part of growing up. No matter the type of game, from the playground to living room, we learn valuable life lessons … Continue reading
This idea really embraces the meaning behind bagging the box. Gift box, that is. It’s a season of weddings, bridal and baby showers, and kids’ birthday parties. All of them are occasions to give presents. Make sure yours stands out on that crowded gift table! Our friends at TerraCycle have created a do-it-yourself video that … Continue reading