Hi, all! Slightly shorter post this week, not because you aren't submitting, but because I have a great deal of homework. So if you don't see all of your submissions here, that doesn't mean I didn't see them! I'm just saving them for next week, when I'll have more time to explore all the great things you emailed in, because I won't have two papers due in the next three days. That's almost as exciting to me as all of these links are!
Speak Up:
World Water Day (unwater.org/water-cooperation-2013/home/en/): This Friday, March 23, is World Water Day! Learn all about it at the above link, and then participate in the discussion at worldwewant2015.org/water to let the UN know how important this issue is to you.
Support:
Freecycle (freecycle.org): Do you have things to get rid of? How about something you want, but you're a bit strapped for cash? Freecycle is a group that puts you in touch with people who may want your old belongings, or who may have something you want. Instead of hiring a dumpster, you get in touch with someone local (Freecycle is organized by very local regions, so you don't waste gas) and extend the life of products varying from gym lockers to toiletries.
Enviro-Log (enviro-log.net): Enviro-Logs are safe "logs" of recycled waxed old corrugated containers such as those used for food. They are made of 100% post-consumer material and produce less smoke than regular logs. They do not contain petroleum or binders, and they can be used in fireplaces, campfires, and wood-burning stoves. The old containers are put to good use instead of languishing in landfills.
Eco-Foil Pans (eco-foilpans.com): Eco-Foil baking pans and trays are made from 100% recycled aluminum, and their lids are 100% recycled plastic. Naturally, they are also recyclable after use as well! I'm not exactly a chef, but if you need to use a disposable pan for any reason, go with one that has been and can be renewed again and again.
Leanin' Tree greeting cards (leanintree.com): Have thousands of thank you or holiday cards to write? Leanin' Tree's products use recycled materials and are elemental chlorine free. The new paper they do use comes from mills that comply with the Sustainable Forest Initiative, and they seek to produce as little waste and use as little energy in their facilities as possible. They also make contributions to tree planting initiatives, which I always love to hear about any company!
Green and More (greenandmore.com): One-stop online eco-shopping! And when I say one-stop, I mean it. Among their many categories are kitchen products, furniture, vacuums, bedding, t-shirts, and tea. Next time you're in the mood for a shopping spree, check them out!
Everyday Living:
No more catalogs - this time with a link!: You can get off of all those unwanted mailing lists at catalogchoice.org.
No more credit card junk mail: Call 1-888-567-8688 to get rid of all of that waste.
Renewable water bottles: I'm an enormous reusable bottle evangelist. Don't you love it when you can reduce huge amounts of waste and save money at the same time? The reusable bottles pay for themselves in no time. Check out the selection at Reduce (shopreduce.com/collections/waterweek) in honor of World Water Day.
RECYCLE ALL THE THINGS: Including stuff you didn't know you could! Go to greenchildmagazine.com/things-you-can-recycle to find services for renewing products you didn't know were renewable. Then go to earth911.com to find your nearest recycling center, which is especially helpful if you don't have recycling picked up from where you live. This site also has a lot of suggestions for recycling and reusing products in your everyday life, so explore around for a while!
Freecycle is so great! Giving your used things a second home / getting things you need for free - pretty amazing. I put together a whole queen-sized bed once through Freecycle, and got the boxspring, bed frame, and mattress from three different people. It takes a bit of work and patience sometimes, but keeping perfectly good items out of the landfill is a great way to live green!
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