As you continue your education in college, you should also continue educating yourself on the environment. For many, college is a chance to finally live on your own and experience new things. With this great new freedom comes a lot of new responsibilities. This is a great opportunity for not only you to experience a new lifestyle, but also make the switch and go green. Here are some tips that … [Read more...]
Make the switch, Go Green!
August 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Like anything else in life, change can be scary. The fear of the unknown is what prevents most people from straying from their normal routine. Going green might seem like a daunting task that is extremely time consuming. However, that is not the case! Little things such as making sure the light switches are off when you leave the room, or using cloth napkins instead of paper ones can go a long … [Read more...]
The danger of plastic bags
August 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
There are many reasons why one should switch from plastic bags to ones that are more environmentally friendly. For starters, plastic bags cost more money to recycle then they do to produce so most recycling places will not accept them. When plastic bags are thrown away into landfills they last anywhere from 15 years to over 1,000. The bags don't biodegrade, and have the risk of photo degradation, … [Read more...]
The Psychology of Reusable Shopping Bags
June 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Does grocery shopping with a reusable shopping bag make consumers choose different food items than those who opt for single use paper and plastic bags? Do they choose foods that are better quality and more eco-friendly? Researchers at Harvard Business School analyzed two years worth of purchases at a large chain grocery store in California to determine whether consumer buying patterns were … [Read more...]
That Really Gets My Goat: Innovative Landscaping Alternatives
June 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
There’s been a lot of reports surrounding Green Goats and Prosperity Acres Farm providing Maryland and Northern Virginia with an interesting alternative to potentially-harmful landscaping practices. The company will be using their goats in place of herbicides and machinery to clear overgrown land areas. Using goats for landscaping is not a new concept, but with the rising interest in … [Read more...]
Paper or Plastic?
May 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Would you like paper or plastic? Everyone’s heard the question at the grocery store as their items are being rung up. In the plastic vs. paper bag debate, a number of consumers opt for paper bags, believing that they are the better choice for the environment than their plastic counterparts, when in reality, reusable shopping bags are the best alternatives of them all. You generally hear all the … [Read more...]
Encourage Your Customers to Adopt “Think Green Thursdays”
May 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A number of eco-friendly movements have begun to emerge in today’s society in addition to reusable grocery bags to encourage a healthier lifestyle and bring attention to sustainability. Joining Meatless Mondays and Waste-Free Wednesdays is “Think Green Thursday!” Motivate your customers and employees to join the movement through inspiration. Make Think Green Thursdays a standard part of the … [Read more...]
The Advantages of Using Bamboo Fabric
April 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants on the planet. Technically a grass, bamboo is quickly becoming one of the key players in the eco-friendly movement due to its versatility and renewable properties. In fact, these plants have been reported to grow 250 centimeters in a single day! Since bamboo is a natural fiber, it is very environmentally friendly, and its versatility allows it to be … [Read more...]
Why Buy From Custom Grocery Bags?
April 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Custom Grocery Bags offers a wide variety of recycled, reusable grocery and tote bags for your company and your customers. They are available in a variety of fabrics from recycled plastic and non-woven polypropylene to natural materials such as bamboo, jute and organic cotton. Ordering our eco-friendly products can give your business a number of great benefits including presenting your company as … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Recycling Fabric
March 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Many consumers already recycle plastics, paper products, aluminum and glass, but there is more to be done to reduce solid waste and cut back on the amount of trash piling up in landfills. You may not think that fabrics pose much of a problem to the environment because many of them are degradable, but you’ll be surprised by the statistics. Every year, an estimated 4 million tons of textiles are … [Read more...]