I received some samples from reuseit™ of their product line of biodegradable garbage bags made from 100% recycled plastic. I looked forward to reviewing their products after learning … more
Everyone should eat breakfast. Why not eat a nutritious meal to start the day which is also eco-friendly. Speaking of, the good people at Three Sisters Cereal once again gave me three products for … more
Honestly, as of a month ago I had never heard of Three Sisters Cereal. That changed when the company recently contacted me and were nice enough to give me three of their cereals to review. I was very … more
'Would you like a receipt for your transaction?' We've all been asked that question at gas stations, ATMs and elsewhere. There are approximately 8 billion ATM transactions in the United States every year. … more
For me, one of the my favorite places to go is the beach. Any beach. They are so serene and beautiful. I would like to keep them that way, so I looked into ways to be eco-friendly while at … more
Downcycling means the reuse of a product for alternative purposes or the recycling of material into lesser quality. Most recycled industrial nutrients (materials) lose viability or value in the process … more
The term upcycling hit the mainstream due to William McDonough and Michael Braungart, authors of Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. Upcycling simply means taking something … more
As you know most plastic straws are flimsy and disposable. They are also made from polypropylene, which is a plastic that most recycling centers will not take. This means after you … more
Precycling is the process of thinking things through before buying something. Before buying a product ask yourself, "When I am finished with this product what will happen?" Will it go off to … more
Your individual impact, measured in tons of carbon dioxide output, which can be attributed to you is called your carbon footprint. Reducing this is beneficial to you and … more
As you know most plastic straws are flimsy and disposable. They are also made from polypropylene, which is a plastic that most recycling centers will not take. This means after you … more
I'm sure you've noticed a recycling symbol with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 along with letters on most plastic products . So what are these exactly? The SPI Resin Identification Coding … more