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Green a Business: Green Business Owner

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:30:47 +0000

Are you looking to green a business? Or start a green business? Or simply have a more sustainable business? Well, the Green Business Owner website can help you with that!
They can help anywhere from starting a small business or helping a corporation go green. Some of the things that their members have access to are: e-tools for small businesses, in person workshops for social entrepreneurs, webinars to help grow your business, how to write a business plan and they even have mastermind classes (I love mastermind, it's so effective!).

According to their site they have: hundreds of tools, articles, templates, and other practical resources to help you leverage sustainability as a business strategy: save money, improve customer loyalty, open new markets, and increase employee engagement!

I hope you enjoy this website that's helping people start green business, helping existing businesses go green and this planet become more sustainable.

Recycled Art Projects: Creative Waste of California

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:43:39 +0000

This recycled art projects website is just great: Creative Waste of California, also known as CWOCA, has been uniting artists with waste in order to create some really neat, upcycled art. Everything you see is made from recycled materials that end up as green art, or recycled art, or recycled trash art as some might call it

CWOCA unites trash into art and the end result is something you might have never imagined! It can be anything from green modern art to vintage looking art to weird art. But that's what art is all about, right? Their recycled cardboard iphone cover is one of my favorites. Another one is the recycled water bottle made from bottles that the artist picked up from the beach and made a tube (I like to think that's more like a mattress that floats) that you can use for wave riding!

Here are the topics they currently cover: architecture, cardboard art, composting, energy, environment, e-waste, health, lighting, metal, paint, paper, photography, plastic, textile, transportation, water and wood art. I even saw a tie made out of tape (that's right, audiotape), I really hope I can review that tie, it was very, very cool.

In their own words:
CWOCA is a collaboration of like-minded people using unwanted materials as the new building blocks for art, products and succesful living.

We are instigators of cycling and self-propelled activities (surf, skate, snow etc…) which produce a healthy mind.

Movement, Fun and Creativity are the magical-three.

Green Cleaning Services

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:39:21 +0000

You can never go wrong with green cleaning services, it's not only much safer for your home, business, office, apartment and even commercial buildings, but it's also much safer for our planet. There are several green cleaning companies popping up and there's no reason that you couldn't find one near you (well if you don't then there's your big business opportunity!).

If you're in the Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco or just East Bay area in general, make sure to support Winfield Workers because he's not only using biodegradable products that are better for our environment and our health, he's also helping out his community by hiring second offenders youth and teens and sending them to training such as the Mandela Project where they have green certification training programs.

What an amazing company, way to go above and beyond! Go green with your cleaning services!

Organic Cotton Underwear: Couture Cottons

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:19:47 +0000

These organic cotton underwear by Couture Cottons are adorable and will make your man fall head over heels (or heels over head, depending on his personal preferences). Organic cotton underwear, soy underwear or bamboo underwear make it a sustainable, eco-friendly, safe, breathable and allergen free underwear. These organic fabrics (or soy, or bamboo) Some things that Couture Cottons carry are: cute panties, thongs, boy shorts, and even camisoles, which are my personal favorite in terms of comfort hehe. Well, if I'm very single, all I need is an organic sleepwear, no?!

Here are some key points about each sustainable fabric, directly from their website:

Benefits of Organic and Sustainable Fabrics:

Organic Cotton
• Softer and safer than conventional cotton fabrics
• Lasts ten times longer than conventional cotton
• Processed without harsh toxic chemicals
• Allergen Free
• Breathable fabric
• Pesticide free

Bamboo
• Soft and luxurious like silk yet without the chemicals and wrinkles
• Sustainable resource that is biodegradable and can be grown without pesticides
• Allergen free

Soy
• Soft and feels similar to cashmere
• Sustainable fabric
• Rarer and softer than organic cotton
• Environmentally friendly
• Allergen Free

Highlights:
- Soy underwear
- Organic underwear
- Bamboo underwear

Enjoy

Natural Paints

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:21:08 +0000

These natural paints for kids to play are the ultimatum in green kids products! And guess what? They're made with edible ingredients! Glob uses vegan, food-grade ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, flowers, and spices, and some of them are even organic extracts so that if your kid puts it in their mouth, they will be completely safe. Hmmm now I wonder how it tastes…

Highlights:
- Safe
- Vegan
- Soy-free
- Gluten-free
- Sustainable
- Organic extracts
- Made in the USA
- Recycled materials
- Biodegradable packaging

They even have a DIY kit that includes 6 color packets, 6 compostable jars with lids, 2 bamboo vegan brushes all packaged in a rice paper pouch.

This safe natural paint can be safely used for kids painting games at birthday parties or just as a quick Summer break for mom

Colors: LEMON VERBENA, TANGERINE, POMEGRANATE, PLUM PURPLE, BERRY BLUE, BASIL GREEN

Green Roadside Assistance

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:09:32 +0000

Better world club is not only providing cheap roadside assistance, but they also provide green roadside services!
On top of that they even provide auto insurance. Oh wait, did I mention that they're the nation's one and only provider of bicycle roadside assistance?! If you're a biker, you'll need it! You can get a quote from them at their site and if you managed to find someone cheaper, they will even match their prices!

Ok, honestly, putting my humbleness aside for a moment, I just came up with a great marketing speech for them, check this out:
Looking for a green auto insurance? What about a green roadside assistance? Bike to work and looking for a bicycle roadside assistance service? What if they donate 1% of their revenues? What if their price matches everyone else? What if you can make a difference just by switching your roadside assistance and car insurance to a company that's making a difference?! The world would be a Better World [club]

So…did I sell you yet?!

Highlights:
- Cheap
- Discounts to hybrids and biodiesel vehicles
- Donate 1% of gross revenue to green efforts
- Discounts on eco-travel and hybrid car rental
- Provide free carbon offset with auto insurance!
- Nation's one and only bicycle roadside assistance!

Sustainable Products by Sustainable Living Group

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:47:07 +0000

Sustainable Living Group have some really neat things that are not only safe but also biodegradable.

What are some of the biodegradable things they have?
Poncho, shower cap, car seat cover, lab coat, shoe covers, shower curtains (much better than the other ones that can leak over 100 toxic ingredients in the first month of use!) and even a biodegradable apron if you're a chef!! Just make sure to compost it along with your fruits and veggies scraps when its life cycle is over

Here are some things that they strive for, according to their website:

To utilize the Earth’s resources in an environmentally and sustainable manner.

Develop partnerships with other eco-friendly companies and local communities who are dedicated to reducing their impact on the planet.
Become a leader in green education to make a profound effect on our environment.
Give back through donations to causes who share our vision of a better world.
Promote green and sustainable living habits.
Make a positive difference for the next generation.*

* EcoBold says: and this is one of the most important things we always have to remember!!

Also, one of the really neat things about them is that they're constantly blogging about everything that's going on with our environment, especially the oil spill.

Eco Promotional Products

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 19:39:23 +0000

Have a company? Work at a company? Have an office? Go to festivals, fairs or conferences? Show everyone that your company cares by giving green and eco-friendly promotional products made by Eco Promotional Products

Here are some of the things they make:
- Bamboo pens
- Organic t-shirts
- Recycled water bottle t-shirts
- Bamboo, recycled paper or USB
- Reusable coffee cup (soooo cute!)

Rent Stuff

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:27:58 +0000

Ever thought about renting stuff online? Rentalic.com is a super green website because it lets you rent your things out (and get paid for it!) and you'll also be able to find almost anything you can imagine for rent! From garden tools, to costumes, to cameras, to camping gear, to school books, and a whole lot more!

By using them you'll not only save a ton of money, you'll also save our planet from having one more of whatever-you-were-gonna-buy laying around your house and ending up in a landfill. Hmm I wonder if I could find a boyfriend for rent up there!

Sustainable Hosting: Canvas Dreams

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:17:43 +0000

Hmm how can a hosting service be sustainable? Find out here! David from Canvas Dreams explains it.

Highlights:
- Cut energy use by about 2/3
- They design their own servers
- Work with local vendors and suppliers

They not only do web hosting, but also e-commerce and PCI compliance.