Controversy
July 13, 2011
One of the first things that I learned from our Master Recycler class was this: people need to let go of their “green” assumptions and learn to deal with facts. Sometimes the facts agree with strongly held personal beliefs – sometimes they don’t. A case in point, plastic bags.
We all “know” that plastic bags are bad. They are made from petro-chemicals, they don’t break down in landfills and if… Continue Reading
Report From The Master Recycler Class
April 22, 2011
We have now attended 3 classes and one very interesting field trip in our Master Recycler training program. When I started this class I thought that I knew what to do when it came to recycling and I was pretty much right. However it is always interesting to find out the WHY of some of the seemingly arbitrary rules. Our field trip which included stops at both a recycling complex… Continue Reading
We’ve Been Busy
March 1, 2011
Well, it’s been a while! Finding the time and patience to write can be difficult – especially when you are also growing your business. So although the blog has been neglected other work has been done.
We have increased the number of products available to our customers by adding compostable tableware and cutlery. We also offer Xpressnap napkin system. The system consists of a dispenser which is available in seven… Continue Reading
Xerox – Green Products from a Green Business
October 5, 2010
Xerox has a history of innovation and social awareness. Now that green technology and recycling grow ever more important Xerox is once again in the forefront with industry leading products and practices. To see what I mean, take a look at XEROX Supplies, Speciality and Media Catalog then contact us to get you the Xerox products that will help your business run green.
Choices
April 1, 2010
I am always looking for better ways to live sustainably. To that end I recently attended the Energy Trust Better Living show. The show featured a wide array of products, suppliers, services and information geared toward the green consumer. Many of the booths featured green building materials such as Marmoleum flooring and FuezGlass and FuezStone. There was lots of space devoted to solar heating systems. There were displays showing bamboo… Continue Reading
It Costs How Much?
March 5, 2010
A couple of years ago I wanted new wood mini blinds. Being a frugal (cheap!) individual I spent many hours over several days on line comparing prices. After much deliberation I ordered the blinds and congratulated myself on the money I saved. I knew that if I ordered from a local company I would have paid more.
The blinds arrived and after several calls to the product help line they… Continue Reading
An Apology
December 5, 2009
When I am searching or shopping on line nothing frustrates me more than finding a site that is “under construction”. I used to think that this indicated indifference or lack of concern for potential customers. After several months of working on our website trying to add pictures and descriptions of our products I have changed my mind. Adding these elements is very time consuming (at least for me) and demands… Continue Reading
100%, 50%, 30% Which Way to Go?
July 30, 2009
When trying to go green with your paper purchases it is sometimes difficult to balance your need for economy with your desire to have less impact on the environment. What kind of impact do you make using 100% recycled paper? What about 50% or 30%?
According to Recycled Papers:The Essential Guide by Claudia Thompson, a ton of… Continue Reading
Paper
July 23, 2009
I have loved paper ever since receiving an origami kit at the age of nine. I still remember the smooth feel and the variety of bright colors of the papers. Although my creations usually did not much resemble the pieces shown in the direction book, working with the paper was pure pleasure.
As… Continue Reading