January 29, 2008
Be eco-friendly!
Do you “shop green?” I think most of us do these days. We’ve learned, much too late, how fragile our world is and just how badly we’ve abused it. Much of the harm we’ve done can’t be repaired, but we all have an obligation to mend our ways and minimize the footprint we leave behind in our environment. It’s a concept I incorporate into my life and shopping practices. I look for eco products that minimize packaging, do no harm to our environment in their creation and that are offered by companies that support a healthier environment. That’s why I’ve bookmarked greenandmore.com and why you should take a look and consider using their services. First and foremost, they’ve got a great line of eco-friendly products, including energy saving appliances, solar power products, home improvement, water conservation products, eco furniture, lighting, eco garden, outdoor living, home decor, accessories and more. I love their gadget department (I’m all about gadgets, you know!) After that horrible marathon power outage in December I had a dozen or so batteries to dispose of, having used my flahlights, lantern and portable radio for so many days in a row. I’ve been meaning ever since then to shop for a crank-powered radio and more eco-efficient emergency lighting and I’ve found my choices today at Green and More.
I’m not terribly impressed by companies that make their money off of eco-products and don’t “walk the walk,” so I checked out the other features at greenandmore.com to see how they perform as environmentalists. I have to say I like what I found! Their brick-and-mortar operation incorporates eco-friendly practices into their everyday operation: no plasticware, recycled office supplies and kitchen goods, 100% recycled cardboard boxes, etc. They buy their operating supplies from companies that use recycled components and practice energy efficiency in their power-usage. Make sure you check out their information on charitable causes, too. They suppoort Oceana, Healthy Child Healthy World and a number of other worthy causes and environmental efforts that are helping make our world a better place. Their staff and community blog Green Musings gives a lot of detail bout how they’re working to enact their motto: Caring for tomorrow’s world. Make sure you check out the Learning Center on your first visit. I’ve already bookmarked it as a resource for all things environmental. Part of their mission statement says: “We hope to educate and inspire everyone to minimize our impact on the planet.” Their own input is solid and inspiring, but they also back it up with expert advice from respected sources like the EPA and US Department of Energy. Greenandgo.com is a one-stop source for eco-education and hundreds of environmentally-friendly products. Check them out and see what you think!
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January 29th, 2008 at 12:43 pm, Brad Says:
It seems like so many “green” products are simply profiteers taking advantage of the world’s misfortune.
Thanks for the recommendation on a legit company.
-Brad
January 29th, 2008 at 1:06 pm, skeet Says:
What you say is, sadly, too true, Brad. A company has to do more than cut back 10% on plastics to impress me. If “green” is merely a marketing statment with no basis in reality I walk away.
I removed your site link from your comment, but only becuase your name is clickable and will take visitors right there.
I paid a brief visit to your site and bookmarked it so I can spend a little more time there soon. Good stuff!
January 29th, 2008 at 2:15 pm, Shellie Says:
Thanks for this info - it’s good to see someone who “does their homework,” then shares it with others
January 29th, 2008 at 2:48 pm, skeet Says:
Shellie, I’ve been a practicing “greenie” for many years - shopping more wisely, minimizing powere usage, recycling everthing I can - so I’m a big fan of sites that are truely green in more than just their names and slogans. This one looks like a winner to me!