Archive for 'Eco-Office Gals'
Green Gem of the Week: Greenweaver, Inc.
Posted on 09. Mar, 2010 by Jen.
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You shouldn’t let a pig build your house.
That’s the real moral of the Three Little Pigs story according to Laura Bartels
Why? Because her company Greenweaver, Inc., has made building houses out of straw a reality. We think that many small businesses can relate [...]
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Earth Talk: Electronic “e-waste.”
Posted on 06. Mar, 2010 by Jen.
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: I work for an office equipment company selling copiers, fax machines, computers and printers. Each year new models come out making old ones obsolete. As a result, we have loads of trade-ins with nowhere to go. What can we do with this old [...]
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Guest Post: Businesses Making the Solar Choice
Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by Jen.
[This is a guest post by Adrian Phillips, a renewable energy expert from Southampton, UK]
Governments across the globe are now introducing incentives to encourage a bigger uptake in solar panel installation and other renewable energy forms. But it’s not just homes that are now making the solar choice. In fact, solar panel installation is becoming [...]
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Life has Been A Pain In the Neck!
Posted on 11. Feb, 2010 by Jen.
Literally! I have been dealing with the exhausting pain of a slipped disk in my neck. I’m not ignoring you, I have so many products to flaunt and giveaway and I will be working on something big for Earth Day to make up for my absence. Right now, I am trying to commit my time [...]
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Guest Post: A Green Office is a Happy Office
Posted on 10. Jan, 2010 by Jen.
By Dan Harding, CalFinder
Going green is not just for the home. Office buildings account for 19% of all commercial energy consumption, more than any other type of building. So the environmental reasons for going green in the office are crystal clear. But evidence suggests that a green office does not only reward the environment – [...]
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Stimulus Package Rewards For Businesses Greening Up
Posted on 20. Dec, 2009 by Jen.
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve been following reports about President Obama’s stimulus package and what it may mean for creating green jobs. Beyond that, are there programs in place to help businesses switch to greener raw materials and/or to green up operations overall? – Diane, [...]
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Green Christmas: Sally Lee Candles
Posted on 16. Dec, 2009 by Jen.
For the past two years I have gone through companies I have advertising contracts with or have sponsored a Flaunt It! Monday and try to choose a little something that would be nice for a green client gift for the holidays. This year my client holiday gifts have been sponsored by Sally Lee Candles. This [...]
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Green Gem of the Week: Safer Brand
Posted on 04. Dec, 2009 by Jen.
As some of you may know. We have passed our 1 year anniversary on our 3 Acres of land out here in no-mans-land, SC. Many of you also know that it has been the SC red clay mud pit from hell! Well, we FINALLY put a stop to that mess and had someone out here [...]
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Guest post: Fair Trade Fundraising
Posted on 02. Dec, 2009 by Jen.
Make Money and Make a Difference with Fair Trade Fundraising
By Ashley Symons, Equal Exchange
I went to elementary school in the Midwest in the early ‘90s. Every fall, we entered the school gymnasium to get pumped up for our annual fundraiser. This kick-off event was meant to energize us to sell, with lures of all the [...]
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Flaunt It! Monday – Natura
Posted on 28. Sep, 2009 by Jen.
I know I promised and promised and it’s finally here… a long awaited Flaunt It! Monday. This has got to be my all time favorite to date, too! So, let’s not prolong things. Natura where have you been all my life? Nautra’s mission statement:
“To help our customers achieve a superior night’s sleep, alleviate pain, and [...]
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GreenWorks NYC – Ally LaTourelle on Starting up a Green Business
Posted on 20. Sep, 2009 by Jen.
Green Business Consultant Ally LaTourelle of Earthventure Capital LLC offers advice about starting up a green business. GreenWorks NYC
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Green Gem of the Week: Maison Le Grand
Posted on 09. Sep, 2009 by Jen.
LeGrandProductLineJen Woo of ChristieCommunications set me several samples of the Maison Le Grand Product Line a while back.
Inspired by both the gourmet quality of fine European cuisine and the growing trend toward healthy, natural foods, Le Grand makes unique, artisan-quality pesto, savory tapenades and aromatic sauces with all natural, raw ingredients; creating the purest, freshest [...]
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Directories of Environmental Groups, Businesses and Jobs
Posted on 15. Aug, 2009 by Jen.
EarthTalkTM
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: Where can I locate directories of environmental groups, businesses and jobs so that I can get involved in making a difference? — Jeanette, Carle Place, NY
The most comprehensive directory of environmental groups—from small to large and local to international—is provided for [...]
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Twitter Giveaway: Watercheck.biz
Posted on 05. Aug, 2009 by Jen.
We’re twisting things up a bit this week. Flaunt It! Monday is not gone, by far. We have some awesome products in the line up. This is my first Summer working at home, and the kids, life, work and not much play have made me a crazy gal! It will slowly settle down with school [...]
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Eco-Office Gals: What Are You Reading?
Posted on 26. Jul, 2009 by Jen.
Happy Sunday! This morning, I thought I would go to Google Analytics and share my top 10, non-flaunt it! traffic makers. Enjoy what we can call “The Best of Eco-Office Gals To-date”
Is #5 Plastic Safe?
Reduce Office Waste and Save Money
Coca Promotes Use of Plastic for Earth Day
Eco-Options: Business Cards
Introducing Greenway, the New Gal In the [...]
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Guest Post: Improving Health For Today and Tomorrow
Posted on 18. Jul, 2009 by Jen.
July 16, 2009 Written by James O’ Shea with the maacenter
Going green used to be considered expensive and a luxury for those who could afford the trend. Now it appears that we are learning that not only is adopting more environmentally conscious attitudes good for our economic situation, but also [...]
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