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Earth Talk: Electronic “e-waste.”

Posted on 06. Mar, 2010 by Jen.

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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 [...]

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Flaunt It! Monday: Marcal Small Steps

Posted on 16. Nov, 2009 by Jen.

(In compliance with the new FTC Guildlines, please note that this is a sponsored post.  I was given these products to test and review free of charge.  However, I was not paid for the review and the opinions are my own.)
In honor of America Recycles Day we celebrate a company that make recycling a [...]

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Guest Post – Top 3 Reasons to HATE “Goin’ Green”

Posted on 16. Sep, 2009 by Jen.

Add one more to the “Things We’re Sick Of Hearing About” category. Already in there are celebrities having babies, athletes in handcuffs and politicians screwing somebody (literally and figuratively). What’s next to be thrown onto that ill-regarded pile? Goin’ Green. That’s right, I said it. Take your hybrids, rubber playground mulch, CFL bulbs, and solar [...]

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Labor Day: Confessions of a Non-Green Summer

Posted on 07. Sep, 2009 by Jen.

Labor Day, the symbolic end of Summer. For me it’s good riddance. This has been one Summer I will be happy to forget!  Between Abby’s toe, the construction field continuing to struggle, and way too much more to burden my readers with. All in all, it is best to be forgotten.
As a result I have [...]

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Eco-Options: Trade Shows

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by Jen.

Guest Post by Sydney Williams of JC Rose & Assoc.
“Green” is quite the buzz word in many industry sectors these days and trade shows will not be left behind.  For the custom booth provider what was once a world of heavy, all wood and metal construction is now a lightweight, aluminum and fabric playground.  The [...]

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Guest Post – How to be Green with your Writing

Posted on 13. May, 2009 by Jen.

One of the daily tasks that small businesses of all kinds must do is writing. This writing may include content writing for your website or blog, writing for promotional materials such as brochures, drafting of legal documents and business plans and many other types of writing that go into the launch and maintenance of a [...]

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Coca Cola Promotes Use of Plastic for Earth Day?

Posted on 18. Apr, 2009 by Jen.

I love my Diet Coke, I do. I grew up drinking Coke, I hated “New” Coke, I supplemented my allowance growing up by turning in Coke cans and bottles for a refund.  I have the cutest Christmas ornament a glass coke bottle with real coke in it that I bought 10 years ago.  My mention [...]

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Earth Day Happenings

Posted on 13. Apr, 2009 by Jen.

So, you’ve had a few days to check out all of the awesome giveaways and sponsors available and I hope you are loving all the prizes as much as I am! There is more to these sponsors then just their products and sponsorships. They’re also doing their own projects or sharing tips to contribute [...]

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Guest Post: How to “Dump” Your Unloved Gadgets on Valentine’s Day

Posted on 14. Feb, 2009 by Jen.

By Gazelle.com

While the girl in the cubicle next door might be showered with roses and chocolates all day long, the Valentine’s Day season can also be a heart-wrenching time for breakups. For instance, our relationships with consumer electronics can be passionate, but short lived. In fact, it is estimated that more than 235 million [...]

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Guest Post – Reduce Office Waste and Save Money

Posted on 03. Feb, 2009 by Jen.

Isn’t everyone looking for ways to reduce waste and make an environmental difference without breaking the bank? Being green shouldn’t have to cost a fortune.
Here are 5 changes you can make in your office that will save you (and your office) money!

Reduce your paper consumption. Americans throw away 4.5 million tonnes of paper annually. Set [...]

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Is #5 plastic safe?

Posted on 24. Jan, 2009 by Jen.

Dear EarthTalk: It seems like more products are being packaged in #5 rather than #2 plastic today, and my local recycling agency won’t take #5. I’ve also heard that #5 plastics are more toxic, which concerns me more than the recyclability issue. Which plastic is the better choice?
– Janice Shaffer, Chillicothe, MO
Polypropylene, which is marked [...]

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And we’re back…

Posted on 20. Dec, 2008 by Jen.

Yep, my 7 year old Gateway desktop passed on to computer heaven Thursday.  It was a sad day for me (that’s and understatement, but I’ll keep it clean).  I doubt I’ll bother spending the money to have it fixed. So, services will be held at the local Best Buy eRecycling center.  In lieu of flowers, [...]

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Eco-Office Gals Recycling Project

Posted on 22. Aug, 2008 by Jen.

Morning Everyone! Eco-Office Gals is about growing your business green. So, when your small business is home based and your home is a really big recycling project I thought I would share!
My Eco-Office Gals friends & family may or may not know that I am taking on the ultimate recycling project right now [...]

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