by dave | Nov 22, 2012 | Staff Column
What if you can’t find that one gift in a local store? The next best (most sustainable) option, depending on your transportation habits, is probably online shopping. Good news – online vendors are offering deals comparable to Black Friday on Cyber...
by dave | Nov 22, 2012 | Staff Column
If we haven’t convinced you to make your gifts this holiday season, then we want to suggest visiting local stores first. It is often difficult for small businesses to compete with big box stores in terms of price. However, we’ve found the store...
by dave | Nov 22, 2012 | Staff Column
If you need a tangible, physical gift, try a homemade one. Homemade gifts have gotten a bad rap. We don’t mean macaroni picture frames (although some of those can be pretty amazing too). We mean thoughtful gifts that showcase your skills and passions....
by dave | Nov 22, 2012 | Staff Column
Re-evaluate whether or not your gift needs to be a physical object. Charitable gifts are much more environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable, and are our first suggestion for Green Friday. While this type of gift definitely is not for everyone, it...
by dave | Nov 22, 2012 | Staff Column
The holiday shopping season is in full swing. During these next few months of gift-giving and bargain hunting, we urge you to remain conscious of your decisions, and the impact you have on the planet. Each year during the holidays, sustainability takes a back...
by dave | Nov 13, 2012 | Staff Column
Each year, millions of us (over 200 million, according to the NRF) stand in line for hours, waiting in the chilly November night for the opportunity to buy a discounted TV. And each year, we spend over $11 billion on potential gifts in that single day. How...
by dave | Sep 17, 2012 | Staff Column
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by dave | Jul 16, 2012 | Staff Column
Back to the tips. Do you pay your bills electronically? No? Well, it may be time to switch to e-bills. Paying your bills online can save trees and eliminate the fossil fuels needed to ship your envelope back and forth. In addition to the environmental benefits, you...
by dave | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column
Back to the tips. Every morning, millions of Americans swing by a coffee shop to pick up their java fix. Lurking on the counters of these caffeine dispensaries is the coffee stirrer. These seemingly innocuous disposables can add up quickly. Really need to stir in your...
by dave | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column
Back to the tips.Common sense, right? Plant a tree, save the planet. Well, here is what trees do: “The net cooling effect of a young, healthy tree is equivalent to ten room-size air conditioners operating 20 hours a day.” —U.S. Department of Agriculture “If you plant...