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759 In search of the best biodegradable bags?
Single use bags are getting a lot of political press these days and the question of paper or plastic at the grocery store seems a bit old school at this point, or is it? Some grocery chains have switched to a new version of plastic, or as it is marketed, biodegradable plastic to ease the burden of this grocery checkout dilemma.
Posted on Oct-08-2010

463 Frugality Doesn’t Mean Cheap, It Means Smart!
I have to admit, looking for the lowest price on a particular brand is always the best choice and frugal shoppers have lots of choices these days while awaiting for the economic stimulus to reach mainstreet. If you are looking for a “cheap” water filter, there are many to choose from and a variety of places to purchase.
Posted on Oct-08-2010

425 Check the Label and Truly Stimulate your Economy!
One of the more simple home accessories is the bathroom shower curtain and guess what, 99% are not made in the United States. Is that a problem really? Probably not as bathroom shower curtains, trash bags, etc are what we call commodities and really should be sourced where labor is cheap.
Posted on Oct-08-2010

410 Do we really need to spend more green to be green?
On July 21, 2009, the Green Brands Global Survey was conducted by Penn, Schoen & Berland Associates (PSB) with fellow WPP (NASDAQ: WPPGY) agencies Landor Associates and Cohn & Wolfe, as well as independent strategy consulting firm Esty Environmental Partners to give us some relevant consumer information. Basically, consumers were willing to spend more green to get green.
Posted on Oct-08-2010

378 What is a single use bag anyway?
Excerpt from the Los Alto’s Town Crier, May 10, 2009. The Los Altos Environmental Commission May 11 unanimously approved a plan to promote elimination of single-use bags. The proposal is scheduled for discussion at Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Posted on Oct-08-2010

388 A Recyclable Shower Curtain, Who is Kidding Who?
Regular vinyl shower curtains release chemical gases and odors from their ingredients and are manufactured with non-renewable and chemical resources. They are difficult to clean and end up in a landfill where they don't decompose and could release dangerous substances into the ground. The alternative that we liked the best is a linen shower curtain made of 100% hemp found at buygreensavvy.com.
Posted on Oct-08-2010

428 Making the Switch from Plastic to Natural Fibers
So what’s the point of using a cotton or hemp shower curtain anyhow? The short answer is this: switching to cotton shower curtains or other natural fibers such as hemp can add little comfort to your personal life and have a tremendous positive impact on the environment.
Posted on Oct-08-2010

568 The Water Filter Gold Standard
The days are long gone when we could simply leave the quality of our air or the water we drink and use in our homes to others. Next to air, water is the most fundamental substance we need to support life. Yet few of us realize how precious little fresh water exists in the world. Most people assume it is plentiful! The truth may shock you!
Posted on Oct-08-2010