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Canada bans plastic bags.
Canada is making an effort to elimate waste. By selling reusable bags everywhere. Informing Customers that in 2009, plastic bags will no longer be available. They promote people to bring their reusable bags when they shop. This includes: grocery stores, malls, pharmacies..etc. The U.S should take some insight on this. Canada is making an effort to elimate waste. By selling reusable bags everywhere. Informing Customers that in 2009, plastic bags will ... more
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China bans free plastic bags, even (China's) Wal-mart participates
Effective method?
Hey in Italy they charge about a dime or so per bag and everyone brings their own bag as second nature (well most places).
Article doesn't say though if all 101 of China's Wal-marts participate.
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Excerpt from the article:
"If we reduce plastic bag consumption by 50 percent for one week about 94 million, equivalent to 450 tons of plastic bags, can be saved. This reduction would save two to four million yuan in retail costs. This is just a result from one week of reduction action. Imagine how big the savings could be if we were to do this for a whole year!" the group said.
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Large supermarkets such as Wal-mart has been advocating use of eco-friendly cotton bags since late 2007. These bags are priced at three yuan, significantly lower than their production cost usually of around nine yuan, said Huang Li from Wal-mart's public relations department. Effective method? ... more -
What changes have you seen that inspire you?
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The Re-User
In an age where recycling has become a house hold word the majority still think putting out their cans and paper is enough. Yet everyday we throw out lots of other 'rubbish' without thinking if it could be re-used. For one man re-using old stuff has become part of his daily life. In an age where recycling has become a house hold word the majority still think putting out their cans and paper is enough. Yet everyd... more
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Inchworm shoes - Shoes that grow as your kids feet grow!
The greatest new idea in kids' shoes, Inchworm shoes are designed with the exclusive I-Fit ® system, which allows the shoes to expand one whole size (in half-size increments) at the touch of a button, to keep up with ever-growing kids' feet. This extends the life of the shoes by 3-6 months. We estimate that we can save at least one pair (probably 2) of shoes a year for your child. With around 5 million children between1 the ages of 3 and 9 that’s 5 million pairs of shoes not going to waste– so your carbon footprint gets smaller as your kids’ footprints get bigger!
Stylish Italian design and very comfortable, Inchworm shoes are the shoes that kids will love to wear, and since they grow along with their feet, they'll get to wear them even longer! These shoes are extremely stable, always emphasizing the finest quality materials resulting in matchless comfort, highly durable lightweight with superior craftsmanship. Inchworm - the shoes that grow with your kids! The greatest new idea in kids' shoes, Inchworm shoes are designed with the exclusive I-Fit ® system, which allows the shoes to ex... more -
Post consumer content matters!
Seventh Generations business motto just about says it all:
"In Every Deliberation We Must Consider
The Impact of Our Decisions On The
Next Seven Generations."
From the Great Law of the Iroquois Confederacy
Look for products that have a high recycled content, including high post-consumer content. Post-consumer fibers are recovered from paper that was previously used by consumers and would otherwise have been dumped into a landfill or an incinerator.
I think that everything they make is also of the highest quality.
Seventh Generation diapers are nice if you need to use a disposable diaper, however, they do contain gel. I would recommend there cleaning products as well, They're great for sensitive people. Seventh Generations business motto just about says it all: "In Every Deliberation We Must Consider ... more -
Respect Your Mother - Reduce Reuse Recycle Already
Here are the children of Michigan at their finest. Thirty of Michigan's coolest kids came together to try and radicate their fellow youth into living a bit more sustainably. This group comes from all over the glove ranging from Detroit to Saginaw up to west branch and through the upper peninsula, here are some young revolutionaries who truly stand behind the cause. We came together to write and compose a brilliant song, shot, produce and spread a revolution through some pretty powerful media. Peace.Love.Green Generation. Here are the children of Michigan at their finest. Thirty of Michigan's coolest kids came together to try and radicate their fell... more
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