Category Archives: Green Products

Some Ingredients in “Green” Products Come from Petroleum Rather than Natural Sources

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story from the American Chemical Society. With more and more environmentally conscious consumers choosing “green” products, scientists today reported that the first reality check has revealed that the ingredients in those products may come from a surprising … Continue reading →

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GreenBiz Webinar Series: Benign by Design: Reducing the Toxicity of Products

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Laura B.

How do you make a better, greener product? It’s a question that businesses of all types are posing in light of growing calls by customers and stakeholder for greater environmental responsibility. This is leading some companies to examine their entire … Continue reading →

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Toy oven to get energy-efficient makeover

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Mother Nature Network. While incandescent light bulbs march towards extinction, a certain incandescent bulb-based national treasure, the Easy-Bake Oven, will continue on in a more energy-efficient form.

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Napkins and Tissues Made From Sugar Cane, Not Trees

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Earth911. No trees were harmed in the making of this toilet paper. That’s what Emerald Brand hopes to accomplish with its new line of tree-free disposable products. Yesterday the supplier of eco-friendly disposables and cleaning … Continue reading →

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Nokia, Samsung Take Top Spots in Good Guide’s Green Phone Ranking

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full post at GreenerComputing. With mobile phones becoming ever more ubiquitous around the globe, and taking on many of the tasks previously assigned to personal computers, measuring the environmental impacts of mobiles is an urgent task. This week, … Continue reading →

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The Blend of Judo & Kabuki That’s Driving Sustainability at GSARea

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full post at GreenBiz. As a crucial part of his ambitious goal to turn the federal government into a leader in green practices, President Obama has turned to an unexpected resource to help drive the effort: the government’s … Continue reading →

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Improving Office Life With Chic Furniture That Integrates Plants

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story (and see pictures) at Fast Company. The contemporary Swedish furniture manufacturer Offecct develops a collection of tables, pedestals, and, sofas — for your indoor plants.

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Staples Expands Sustainable Earth Line with Kitchen, Paper Products

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full post at GreenBiz. Staples Advantage, the business-to-business division of Staples Inc., has expanded its Sustainable Earth line with eco-friendly kitchen, breakroom and janitorial products, the majority of them certified for compostability or recycled content.

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Cuddle Up to This Power Monitor

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Earth911. Note that it isn’t a real product yet, but I think it’s a really nifty idea. The only downside as far as I can tell is if your child prefers pink to green. It … Continue reading →

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The scoop on (diaper) poop

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full post by Marc Gunther. In the beginning…. …Bill and Dave invented stuff in their garage …Herb Kelleher drew a triangle on a cocktail napkin …Howard Schultz found that people liked hanging out in Italian coffee bars As … Continue reading →

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