Sustainability is a large part of the economic conversation. It’s important to care for the environment, but the intersection of the environment and earning a living can be tricky. In the Western Ghats—a mountain range in western India—there is a clash between the livelihoods of the locals and protecting the local ecosystem. You can learn more here. Check out Custom Grocery Bags when you want … [Read more...]
Tourism and Folding Totes
January 31, 2021 by Leave a Comment
When you run a business in a tourist location, you will start to see people come into town. You want them to have a good time and get some value from your business other than what you sell. Improving your marketing efforts is much easier when you are using folding totes. Take a look at how they work and what you can do to make your business a nicer place to shop. At Custom Grocery Bags, we have … [Read more...]
Reclaimed Pet Bags and Dispensers for Disposing Pet Waste
September 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Valparaiso city municipality has made an offer of free pet waste bag dispensers which can be collected from utilities office at Billings Street or from the city hall located in Lincoln-Way. These dispensers with biodegradable bags can be easily attached to a pet’s leash to be used when required and nearly 800 dispensers have been distributed till date. This program has been initiated to … [Read more...]
Winter Energy Saving Tips
September 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
While it might seem far, winter is fast approaching, and with it, the annual souring energy costs that can break the bank. Making some easy, inexpensive changes this winter can translate into big savings on winter bills. Below we’ve compiled five effective energy saving tips. Drafts created by openings can be responsible for wasting up to thirty percent of the total energy consumed in the … [Read more...]
Winter Energy Saving Tips
September 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
While it might seem far, winter is fast approaching, and with it, the annual souring energy costs that can break the bank. Making some easy, inexpensive changes this winter can translate into big savings on winter bills. Below we’ve compiled five effective energy saving tips. Drafts created by openings can be responsible for wasting up to thirty percent of the total energy consumed … [Read more...]
Messenger Bags
September 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
When I was younger, I had the type of parents who were always pushing me into work. While my friends were allowed to sleep in until they had to get up for school, I was always up before dawn riding around the neighborhood on my rusted hand me down bike with a bag full of newspapers. The newspapers were packed so tightly that they constantly threatened to break the already straining hem and spill … [Read more...]
Labor Day And Clean Energy!
September 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The first Monday in September marks Labor Day, an annual celebration dedicated to the social and economic impact workers have had in the United States. This year, there are more workers to celebrate as the market for clean energy jobs has dramatically increased. In just the second quarter of 2014 the sustainable energy sector created 12,500 new jobs, more than doubling the number added in the … [Read more...]
Economic Impact of Disposable Bags
August 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
In the study of economics, negative externalities are representative of the fact that cost of a good to society is greater than the cost the consumer is paying for it. A primary example of a negative externality prevalent in society is smoking. Cigarettes cost a minimal amount to produce, and were originally extremely affordable. However, over time the government became aware of the significant … [Read more...]
Farmers Markets
August 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Across the country, many breathe a sigh of relief as the oppressive, muggy heat of the summer begins to subside and give way to more temperate fall weather. Nature hikes and other outdoor activities become significantly more enjoyable, which can be an especially good idea to help work off the extra cookout weight that’s so easy to put on over the course of the summer months. Many nutrition experts … [Read more...]
Trash Arrives Before Humans Do
June 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
With the surge in green living, there has been a lot of discussion through the years surrounding the harmful effects of trash on the environment. Aesthetically, litter looks terrible as it blows around the landscape or floats in our waterways. Ecologically, the plastic material and the dyes used in it’s creation are both extremely harmful to the environment and marine life. But what about the … [Read more...]