Category Archives: Green Products

Meet the World’s First Biodegradable Shoes

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Earth911. It’s not often a company recommends that you bury your shoes in the backyard, but that’s exactly what OAT Shoes says. As makers of the world’s first biodegradable shoes, that advice is perfectly legitimate.

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WWF launches database of eco-rated paper products

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Laura B.

Via WWF. WWF [has] launched a global benchmarking tool for pulp and paper products at PaperWorld in Frankfurt, Germany. Check Your Paper is an online database to help paper buyers find products with the lowest environmental impact. The tool rates … Continue reading →

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U.S. Launches Official Label for Bio-based Products

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenBiz. Products made with renewable materials in the U.S. now have a label they can carry to show their bio-based content. A new program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture allows companies to certify how … Continue reading →

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The Eco Look

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Laura B.

View the photo essay from the New York Times. When dressing themselves or designing for others, students are considering the environment. They buy alternative fabrics like hemp and bamboo, and wear thrift store finds or repurpose old clothing into the … Continue reading →

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Point and Click: The Search for a Digital Camera with Green Credibility

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story in E The Environmental Magazine. Millions of digital cameras are sold each year in the U.S. And, generally speaking, the ascent of the digital camera is seen as an environmental step up; they eliminate the need … Continue reading →

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Nike Print Pack: Shoes Made from Old Magazines

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Good. Maybe there’s life for print publications after all—or at least an afterlife. Nike just released the Women’s Premium Print Pack, a limited edition set of three shoe styles, all made using shredded magazines.

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Green Consumers Grow Wary of 'Natural' Labels

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenBiz. Eco-conscious grocery shoppers say they remain committed to their green purchasing habits, but they’ve grown wary of “natural” labels and say there should be standards for products bearing that description. The findings are among … Continue reading →

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Does Green Really Work When It Comes to Dishwashing?

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenBiz. So here’s a consumer conundrum:  Which is greener — using a greener dishwashing detergent that requires running the dishwasher two to three times because it doesn’t really get dishes clean the first time, or … Continue reading →

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Triclosan's Dirty Secrets Can Land Your Products in 'Toxic Lockout'

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenerDesign. In this blogging space in September, I asked, “Should Your Company Wash Its Hands of Triclosan?” I noted that the FDA and EPA will be revisiting regulatory approvals of triclosan in the next few … Continue reading →

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EPEAT Expands to Meet Global Demand for Green IT Products

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenerComputing. Nearly 18 months after opening up the EPEAT certification to the entire world, the Green Electronics Council has appointed six organizations as certified qualifying bodies, allowing for even further expansion of the green IT … Continue reading →

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