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environment
China Bans Flimsy Plastic Shopping Bags
The AP says that China has banned thin flimsy shopping bags: More » -
rude
Macy's Doesn't Care If You Want To Save The Planet, Forces You To Take A Plastic Bag
Some people would rather not take a plastic bag if they don't need one, ourselves included, because a) enough with the plastic bags already b) it's wasteful and bad for the planet to take plastic bags when you really blatantly don't need or want them. More » -
Today California sued the EPA over its refusal to let states enact their own greenhouse-gas laws. "Fifteen states plan to intervene on California's behalf, including 13 of those that have either adopted or are in the process of adopting the rules. Delaware and Illinois, which have not passed the standards, also are part of the lawsuit." [New York Times]
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goodbye
Biodegradable Coffins, "Composting At Its Best"
Biodegradable coffins allow you to rest in peace without putting a permanent dent in the planet or your wallet. More » -
environment
Schwarzenegger Says California Will Sue Federal Government Over Emissions Ruling
Today the EPA announced that California and 16 other states will not be allowed to make their own laws governing greenhouse gas emissions, because "The Bush administration is moving forward with a clear national solution, not a confusing patchwork of state rules." California's robot leader of the future and erstwhile killing machine promptly announced that California will be suing the federal government, and in a press conference today said that "It's another example of the administration's failure to treat global warming with the seriousness that it actually demands." More » -
packaging
Crate & Barrel's Wooden Spoon Packaging Is Very Efficient
Reader Mark says:I recently ordered two wooden spoons, a wooden spatula and a silicone spoon rest from crateandbarrel.com - all in the same transaction. Today I received these two big boxes! One box (10x7x20) held ONE 13.5" spoon. The other box (13x13x7.5) held the other spoon, spatula and spoon rest.
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The Six Sins of "Greenwashing," how companies try to fool customers into thinking they're more environmentally responsible than they really are. [TerraChoice]
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borders
Congratulations, You've Earned $0.00 Borders Bucks!
Remember Allison? Borders refused to sell her a copy of Harry Potter without a plastic bag to serve as a proof of purchase. Allison recently received an email from Borders inviting her to print out a certificate to redeem $0.00 Borders Bucks. Howlucrativewasteful. Allison writes: More » -
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marketing
Study Shows Shoppers Will Pay More Than Necessary For Fair Trade Goods
A new Harvard study shows that shoppers—at least the crazy rich ones who frequent ABC Carpet and Home in New York City (if you've ever been inside ABC, you know the sort of people we're talking about)—will not only gravitate toward products labeled "fair trade" over identical but unlabeled products, but will buy even more of them when the prices are raised. More » -
The Center for Environmental Health is taking legal action against Apple, because "the levels of phthalates (a group of chemical compounds... that increase flexibility) in the iPhone are in violation of California law." They say if the company doesn't agree to recall current iPhones, they will file suit. [Wired]
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environment
Upgrade Or Repair Your Home With Eco-Friendly Products
Despite all the media attention, buying well-made, affordable products that are also environmentally sound is still a difficult task. Kiplinger's "Shopping Guide to Eco-Friendly Products" offers several suggestions to help you buy green and get a solid deal on major appliances, lawn care, building supplies, and home maintenance. More » -
tips
Online Guide To Home Energy Savings
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has just updated its Consumer Guide to Home Energy, which "draws on the latest research on home performance and energy use, translating research findings into the practical steps consumers can take to cut their energy consumption." The guide is offered for purchase, but you can also access highlights from it fro free online. More » -
green
Dell Says It Will Go Carbon Neutral By 2008
Being "green" is so hot right now. Everyone's talking about it, even Walmart, and now their best computer buddy is joining in for some of the hot, hot PR action. More » -
sustainability
How Many Earths Would It Take To Sustain Your Lifestyle?
"Consumer Consequences" is an online "game" where you enter data about your living, work, travel, energy, and eating patterns, then see how many earths would be needed to sustain your lifestyle if every single person on the planet did the same thing. It's a relatively fun way to graphically tally up your environmental footprint, and helps you highlight where you use the most resources (and, ideally, where you can therefore cut costs). More » -
on the cheap
Tips For A "Greener" Autumn
LighterFootprint has compiled a list of things you can do during the fall to help lower your impact during the winter. Lowering your impact usually means lowering your energy costs, so it's a good idea to pay attention to these tips even if you hate the planet and want it to melt. More » -
London Councils is considering either banning or placing a tax on plastic shopping bags to help curb landfill waste. They say London is "facing a landfill problem because Londoners annually use 1.6 billion bags, which take 400 years to decompose." The group is seeking comments from the public through October 26th. [Bloomberg ]
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The last time you bought a mattress, the store probably offered to take your old one away for free. Trouble is, mattresses are hard to dispose of and expensive to recycle. They can't be compressed easily in landfills, and have to be manually torn apart or put in expensive machines to even partly recycle them. They suggest you look for "green" mattresses online, and take good care of your current one so it will last as long as possible. [Seattle Times]
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