Being a huge coffee fanatic, I found this reusable coffee filters called a “Coffee Sock” that cost only $4.40. It measures 7.5 x 7.75 inches, used for 10-12 cups of coffee and is made of 100% natural, unbleached, untreated cotton muslin.
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Light bulbs contain toxic substances like mercury that can sit in landfills and contaminate the environment. So what should you do with old or broken light bulbs? Dispose them properly at your nearest waste management company, click on the link below to locate the a proper disposal center near you.
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These eco-friendly boots from Timberland cost around $150. So what makes them eco-friendly? More than 50% of the shoe is made from recycled plastic soda bottles, organic cotton is used and the outsole is made from 15% recycled rubber.
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Polar Bottle offers another BPA-free bottle that’s recyclable and insulated to keep your drinks chilled. They’re perfect for biking and general use. So go green by reusing this water bottle and stay healthy with FDA approved Polar Bottles for around $9.
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The Eco Chef Fry Pan is the $50 “truly green” pan. What makes them so green? The surface is made of 100% natural source, chemical free, bamboo handle (bamboo grows back faster than trees) and it’s made from 99% recycled aluminum.
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Targus wants to be more eco-friendly with its new line of EcoSmart bags. The EcoSmart Messenger is designed to fit most 15.4″ laptops, PVC-free and features recyclable plastic accents and nickel-free metal. This EcoSmart Messenger bag runs for $70 and can be bought online or at a local Best Buy store.
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All this writing on my part and I never mention two of my favorite places to shop, Plato’s Closet and Buffalo Exchange. What a great way to earn some money for your gently worn clothes while obtaining new ones. I admit I’m somewhat a fashion whore at times and like some of the new [...]
Did you know that over the last 50 years, Mount Everest has been a dumping ground for oxygen canisters, human waste, tents, backpacks and bodies? Climbers don’t take their trash with them, they just leave it. China is now stepping in in 2009 to do a clean up of the northern side. Previous clean-up attempts [...]
How many times have we thought about biodegradable shoes being made possible? Well, think no more. It’s here and they won’t degrade while you wear them either. Biomogo brooks shoes.
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Get the kids started early on being eco-friendly by using hemp or non pvc backpacks, recycled paper and binders, non-toxic pens and pencils made from recycled newspaper. Combine with other parents to save on shipping.
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