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Green Gem of the Week: Please Kill the Paper Receipt

April 29, 2010 By Jen 4 Comments

This morning, I was sent a request to read a post on Software Advice. The topic hit spot on with my own values on paperless, so I am more then happy to share this with my readers! I’m a Whole Foods regular. Not just any Whole Foods, but the flagship World headquarters in Austin, Texas. I live … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Paperless Tagged With: electronic receipts, Green, paper, Paperless, receipt paper, recycling, software advice, thermal receipt, waste

Guest Post: Chicago Following a Greener Path

April 27, 2010 By Jen 3 Comments

Guest Post by Dan Grifen With some of the brightest young engineers coming straight out of The University of Illinois, it's no wonder why the city is at the forefront of all major green initiatives. This includes the development of land conservation; efforts driven by the Chicago Department of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eco-Office Gals Tagged With: Chicago, chicago sun times, environment, Green, guest post, land conservation efforts, NBCNC, solar panels, space architecture, West Pullman

Protecting sources of wood

April 24, 2010 By Jen Leave a Comment

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Which woods are OK to purchase, and which are not, in the interest of preserving forests and not harming those who depend upon them? -- Jon Steiner, Boise, ID Deforestation continues to be one of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Green Tips Tagged With: deforestation, environment, environmental magazine, forest stewardship council, forestry, fsc, global warming, paper, recycle, recycling

Earth Day Giveaway Link Love!

April 20, 2010 By Jen 4 Comments

Earth Day is approaching fast and there are many giveaways out there to help you go green. We have two right here at Eco-Office Gals: The Green My World Giveaway and the Go Green for Free On Earth Day. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Earth Day, Giveaways

Green Gem of the Week: Cocodot

April 19, 2010 By Jen Leave a Comment

Want to try out Eco-Chic Entertaining for Earth Day? Try out one of the hottest new eco-chic entertaining solutions- www.cocodot.com - the latest in chic, well designed and easy to send online invitations and greetings. A-list entertainers such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Brooke Shields, Courteney … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Earth Day, Eco-Office Gals Tagged With: Amy Neunsinger, cocodot, earth day, environment, Green, greeting cards, invitations, Paperless

Go Green For Free on Earth Day! {Giveaway}

April 15, 2010 By Jen

We all know Earth Day is just around the corner so Coupon Craze and CarbonFund.org are teaming up to give three of our readers the chance to “Go Green for Free” this Earth Day. Both Coupon Craze and CarbonFund.org provide simple and affordable ways for people to go green. Almost exactly a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Earth Day Tagged With: carbon footprint, carbon reduction, carbonfund, coupon craze, earth day, eco-friendly, environment, Giveaway, global warming, Green, shopping

Tote-ally Green Tote Contest for Earth Day

April 13, 2010 By Jen 2 Comments

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Bloomingdale's. All opinions are 100% mine. With Earth Month still going strong here is a fun activity to celebrate the Earth. Put your fun creative skills to the test and design a Tote-ally Green Tote for Bloomingdale's! Check out the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Earth Day Tagged With: 2010, bloomingdales, design contest, earth day, Green, rebecca minkoff, shopping spree

Plastic Bag Bans: Will we just use more paper?

April 13, 2010 By Jen 6 Comments

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental MagazineDear EarthTalk: How effective have plastic bag bans and restrictions been on reducing plastic litter and other problems associated with their proliferation? And is it really better to use paper bags, which will just lead to more … [Read more...]