The plastic bag ban fever is quickly spreading all across the States and both retailers and consumers are forced to find alternatives to single-use plastic bags. With the increasing awareness about environmental protection, it probably won't be long before these bags are banned in the whole of theUnited States. Plastic bag ban in Toronto The ban on plastic bags will take effect in Toronto on … [Read more...]
Send Seed Paper Cards to Your Clients
May 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Wal-Mart, the retailer giant is promoting eco-friendly materials by sending seed paper cards to its customers. If you are one of those people who have never heard of seed paper, here is an explanation. It is a type of environmentally sustainable handmade paper embedded with live seeds. Different kinds of plant seeds are used to prepare this special type of paper. Unlike the paper that we use … [Read more...]
A Film Festival with a Difference
May 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
An interesting movie discussing the hazards of plastic bags is on show at the Siouxland Film Festival. According to SoiuxCityJournal.com, the festival has collaborated with the Woodbury County Conservation and the City of Sioux City to encourage people to stop using plastic bags and switch over to eco-friendly reusable bags instead. The festival is hosting a free screening of the documentary 'Bag … [Read more...]
Five Ways To Be Sexy and Green
March 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Being sexy with a heart of gold will make you even more sexy. Going green is the new sexy, so with this in mind, here are five ways you can pick up your game environmentally and get noticed. Use reusable shopping bags. You never know who you are going to meet in the grocery store, so not only do you want to pay attention to your clothes and appearance, you want to be a leader in your … [Read more...]
Recycle A Plastic Bag Into A Reusable Bag
March 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Here is a fun craft project for a rainy day. This artist featured on ThreadBangers has invented a way to reuse plastic shopping bags into a cute sandwich bag and a reusable shopping bag that can be used over and over. The artist did not talk about how to keep the sandwich bag clean, but whenever you are washing plastic, it is better to wash it by hand in cold or luke warm water. Do not throw … [Read more...]
Eco Friendly Bag Design Ideas By ThreadBanger
March 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
ThreadBanger is a website that is hosted by three creative individuals. The shows are mini lessons that you how to create eco friendly fashion and home decor designs using materials you already have at home or can find in a thrift store. Their designs are funky, cool and fun to make. The hosts of the site and the You Tube videos are all environmentalists and designers who scour the planet … [Read more...]
Creative Ways To Reuse Your Plastic and Paper Bags This Holiday Season
December 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Using reusable shopping bags isn't the only thing you can do to reduce your imprint on the environment. You can use all those single use plastic bags and paper grocery bags in unconventional ways to brighten up your holiday season. There are many different craft ideas that you can make using single use plastic bags, such as creating a holiday wreath or braiding a dog leash. Donating your … [Read more...]