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We have a “Go Green” Winner!
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Last month we put out a challenge and asked you to send in your ideas for being green at home. We received lots of interesting ideas but one stuck out to us because it’s both green and fun, and let’s face it, fun is good. Our winner is Lauren Russell-Geskos of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors in New York City. For her efforts in sharing her story, we’ve sent along an over-sized, re-useable art27(Tea) mug packed with green tea bags. Read what Lauren had to say about having fun, going green...
Thought I’d share a green thing I like to do (aside from printing on Mohawk paper, which makes a big difference, too!). My family and I have had a green holiday tradition for the past few years where we only give each other gifts that are either made from recycled materials or that are purchased used, at a consignment, antique or thrift store. It has actually turned out really well and we all get things that are far more unique, thoughtful, and wallet-friendly, than we’d ever received. Kids who still believe in Santa are exempted. Some of us get really into it and even wrap our gifts in things like recycled comics.
Best, Lauren
UPS Green Label
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Companies that meet UPS standards can now ship their goods with a label that attests to their "greenness." Called the Eco Responsible Packaging Program, UPS evaluates a customer's shipment packaging processes on three levels — damage prevention, right-sizing, and packaging materials — and authorizes the UPS logo use when approved. The company uses the Sustainable Packaging Coalition Compass software in its new program to evaluate the life cycle impacts of package design.
bulbs make a comeback
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Incandescent Bulbs Return to the Cutting Edge
When Congress passed a new energy law two years ago, obituaries were written for the incandescent light bulb. The law set tough efficiency standards, due to take effect in 2012, that no traditional incandescent bulb on the market could meet, and a century-old technology that helped create the modern world seemed to be doomed. Read on to find out how they are making a come back.