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5 Steps to an Eco Black Friday
Posted on 23. Nov, 2009 by admin.
Black Friday: A day where millions of shoppers, still weary and full from the previous night’s Thanksgiving feast, flock to retail stores across the country at pre-dawn hours to fill their carts and bags with deals aplenty as the holiday shopping season officially kicks off.
Phew. Are you tired from that description? We are too, but as wearisome as that might have been, it’s nothing compared to the drain that can be Black Friday. While deals abound, crowds, traffic, early hours and the like can make the day after Thanksgiving a drain on your energy and the environment.
But don’t fret. Follow our easy guide to a greener Black Friday, and we promise you’ll not only reduce your environmental impact, but perhaps your stress level as well.
Read the entire article at Earth911.com
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Get a clean, green shave
Posted on 02. Nov, 2009 by admin.
We all know to turn off the faucet while brushing our teeth, but the other morning ritual — shaving –doesn’t get as much eco-attention. Still, there are ways to help the environment while getting a close shave, says beauty expert Lina Hanson, author of “Eco-Beautiful: The Ultimate Guide to Natural Beauty and Wellness.”
Go electric. About 2 billion disposable razors end up in landfills per year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. An electric razor can be reused and won’t waste water.
As always, recycle. If you must have the close shave of disposable razors, use ones made of recycled plastic. They work just as well as normal razors at a comparable price, Hanson says. The Preserve Triple Razor from Recycline (recycline.com, $7.49) is made partly from recycled yogurt cups.
Dip, don’t drip. Instead of leaving the water running so you can rinse off your razor, put a bowl full of water on the counter. Then, dip your razor in the bowl between strokes to save water.
Avoid aerosols. Propellants in today’s aerosol shaving cream cans could harm the environment as well as your skin. Switch to an all-natural cream packaged in a pump bottle, such as Kiss My Face Fragrance-Free Moisture Shave.
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iGo Green Power Tower
Posted on 20. Oct, 2009 by admin.
Looking for a reliable surge protector that automatically cuts power when devices are in standby, check out the iGo Green Power Tower. It’s sleek, energy-saving power management system with integrated iGo Green™ Technology automatically reduces wasted standby power. Plug in your computer and other devices to save power without the hassle of unplugging your devices.
iGo Green Technology automatically powers down outlets when not in use and powers back up again when devices need power – reducing standby power by up to 85%. Features 4 fixed and 4 rotating outlets to accommodate all sizes and shapes of wall plugs.
