My daily papers are rolled and covered with a plastic bags I noticed my newspapers were rolled in a new plastic bag before being tossed on my driveway.  I noticed a neat new bag called green15™.

" ... every ... bag is made with at least 15% recycled material.  ... allows us to use up to 15% less plastic ... join us to promote more recycled products & use less plastic ..."

Of course I collect these and recycle them at the local food store.

Via:  Green15bags   LINK


Via: xxx.yyy LINK

Back to School Green Tips

It's getting closer to "back to school" time. This year why not go back to school in a GREEN way? Use back to school as a learning opportunity / teachable moment with your kids !

Check out these GREEN ideas ...

"Reuse, reuse, reuse ... reuse some of last year’s school supplies instead of buying everything new ... If you do have to buy new, look for reusable ... or recycled ...

"... Toxins are out ... only use art supplies ... labeled "AP Certified Non-Toxic"..."

"Reduce lunch waste ... Purchase ... in bulk ... packing food in reusable containers and giving kids reusable cutlery, ..."

" ... Encourage your kids to ride their bikes, take the bus or walk ... easier on the environment… and your budget!"


Via: Sustainlane LINK

Targus Eco Smart cases

Targus, a popular manufacturer of laptop cases has announced Eco-Smart - a product line that is more environmental friendly than the standard offerings.

"... Eco-Smart Cases reduce environmental impact in each of the stages of the product life cycle ... reducing the use of resources and the production of waste in distribution and packaging and by guaranteeing and taking end-of-life responsibility of product at final disposal. "

" ... Spruce EcoSmart line ... eco-friendly and economical. ... made of 100% recycled nylon and are PVC-free, making the production of these bags less harmful to the environment. metal used ... is nickel-free and all plastic components are recyclable."


Via: Targus LINK
Via: Targus LINK

Apple's Greenest iPhone

Like their new iMacBook laptops - Apple is making their iPhones greener ... by removing toxic materials from the phone.

" ... new iPhone has arsenic-free glass, BFR-free, mercury-free LCD, PVC-free system, 23% smaller packaging. Smaller packaging also affects CO2 emissions ..."



Via: sustainlane.com LINK