Author: The GU team
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Recycled Toothbrushes etc.
Here’s a contribution from our niece, Kristen. Hi Green Unlimited, I found a toothbrush that is made with 100% recycled plastics in the handle of the toothbrush. I found it on amazon.com. The product is called Preserve Toothbrushes. I also found a product that is from ECOLIPS. Their products are Eco Tints. Basically, they’re lip…
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Spotted in McDonald’s
From a McDonald’s in Quezon City, Philippines. I’d applaud this sign if only they would quit stashing all takeout in plastic bags and if they started using recycled materials for their food containers.
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Yesterday was National Work From Home Day
In the UK, that is. While telecommuting is making great strides already, there are still plenty of companies out there who sneer at it and think it’s just a creative way of skiving off. Ah, if they only knew how much happier it would make employees if they are allowed to work at home. A…
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Norquest Bags
Why is it that I always find myself writing about bags here? 😀 Stupid question to ask really, being a big fan of bags and also annoyed at the fact that reusable bags have yet to gain popularity over here. Anyway, I found Norquest Bags today, a company from India which manufactures reusable bags of…
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Daily clicks
Visit The Rainforest Site and help preserve endangered land. You can even take the pledge to conserve energy.
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Non toxic living
Everyday we are exposed to various man made chemicals. Environmental illnesses, breathing problems, chemical sensitivities are on the rise. Symptoms may include exhaustion, headaches, asthma or hay fever, dizziness, nausea,vomiting, stomach cramps,loss of concentration, rashes, muscle aches, heart palpitations. How to clean up your personal and living space? Avoid all scented products such as perfumes,…
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Bathe less, shower more
Who doesn’t love a good long bath? It’s one of life’s simple pleasures. Unfortunately, long baths take its toll on the environment too. A bath uses 30 to 50 gallons of water, while a short shower only uses 10 gallons. Factor in the energy used to heat the water. Eeek. Or if that proves difficult,…
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Green computing
OK so I felt guilty for using the computer and contributing to this blog. So here are some tips on minimizing the environmental impact of computer use. ELECTRICITY: Buy computers with the Energy Star logo. Turn off the computer when not in use and only turn on peripherals when you are ready to use them.Screensavers…
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Quit opening the refrigerator!
Is it just me or do you also pass by the kitchen, open the refrigerator and check out what’s in there? Then you realize that you don’t need anything there, so you close it and move on. Minutes later, you’re back again in front of the refrigerator, perusing the contents…as if the contents have changed…
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Wiser Earth
All right! Now here’s a website that lets everyone get involved. Wiser Earth is a project of the Natural Capital Institute and is described as, …a community directory and networking forum for organizations addressing the central issues of our day: climate change, poverty, the environment, peace, water, hunger, social justice, conservation, human rights, and more….