It was declared today that SC Johnson has been awarded the Clear Air Excellence Award for 2012 for its long standing commitment to the environment. The award was presented by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the yearly award honors recognized the outstanding and innovative efforts in order to help achieve cleaner air. … [Read more...]
San Francisco Court Says Yes to Extension on Bag Ban
September 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A lower court in San Francisco has given its approval to extend the five-year plastic bag ban in all retail stores, which is bound to go into effect from October, as per the schedule. The attorney for the Save the Plastic Bag Coalition, Stephen Joseph, said on September 19th that he will once again take the case and approach the First District Court of Appeals, wherein the coalition also has a … [Read more...]
Going Green with Reusable Lunch Totes Becoming a Popular Trend
September 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Concept-wise, the lunch bag isn’t really a new idea, but reusable lunch totes are growing increasingly popular each day, with quite a number of options to choose from. Brown paper bags and their reusable versions have been the popular options for many years and come with spill-resistant and insulated materials, so that it is easier to clean. … [Read more...]
Darien Will Soon Vote on Ban of Plastic Bags Starting Monday
September 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It will be decided whether Darien needs plastic bags or not as the members of the Representative Town Meeting will decide by next week if the ban in plastics should be imposed or not. The debate regarding the ban on plastic shopping and grocery bags has been going on for quite some time now, but it will all finally come to a rest when the RTM members will vote regarding the ordinance. … [Read more...]
Companies in USA Turning into Sustainable Supply Chains for Betterment of the Planet
September 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Every industry these days wants to promote eco-friendly promotional items, just so that the consumers stick on knowing that the companies are eco-minded. As commerce is becoming increasingly global, corporations in America are taking all the necessary steps to develop sustainable supply chains, which can span not only the country but also the planet. … [Read more...]
Judge Asks San Francisco to Go Ahead with Plastic Bag Ban
September 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Teri Jackson, who is the Superior Court Judge in San Francisco, earlier this week, gave the nod for passing the ordinance regarding the ban of plastic bags in grocery and other retail stores. The ordinance also states that a dime will be charged per paper bag and disposable plastic bag at the stores. Instead, shoppers are encourages to utilize wholesale reusable bags. … [Read more...]
Few Ways to Make Your Home More Environmental Friendly
September 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Buildings in the USA account for at least 65% of the country’s electrical consumptions and almost 30% of the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions, says a report from the Department of Energy (DOE). Water conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction and recycling are all the different strategies, which can help the citizens of the US reduce their carbon footprint. It also helps in promoting a … [Read more...]
Bainbridge Island Launches Shopping and Grocery Bag Competition
September 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With the entire country turning eco-friendly,BainbridgeIslandis moving it up a notch higher by organizing a reusable bag contest. The latest bag sensation in the city isn’t from Louis Vuttion, Gucci or Prada, but it will from the one of the city’s residents. One of the lucky and artsy islanders is going to be the official designer for reusable shopping bags in the city. … [Read more...]
Grocery bags Scrutinized by Clemson: Plastic, Paper or Reusable?
September 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It has been found that in the country of USA itself, billions of paper, plastic and non-woven grocery totes are utilized each year. After reusing most of them, they may get recycled or just get thrown into rivers and landfills. Sometimes, since the waste is improperly disposed, it causes heaps of litter everywhere. … [Read more...]
Disposable and Cheap Clothing Causing Global Environmental Issues
September 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With so many clothing options and fast moving lifestyles these days, it is difficult to keep track of what your clothes are made of or where they come from. Most consumers are going through the paradox of having to choose between locally grown food and exported food, carrying wholesale reusable bags for shopping and also choosing the carious eco-friendly promotional items. … [Read more...]