Book Review: The World Without Us
Ever think about the possibility of humans disappearing from the earth? What would the world look like, act like? Interesting thought experiment that’s the basis for the book The World Without Us by Alan Weisman.…
Category Archives: Green
Fair Enough? Understanding More About Fair Trade in the Promotional Products Arena
You’ve probably heard the term "fair trade" recently and wondered exactly what it means and, for our discussion, how it applies to promotional products...…
EcoFriendly Promotional Product Shopping Guidelines (or Buy This, Not That)
Is there some sort of ranking of ecofriendly-ness? Yes. When shopping for promotional products that are better for our planet, here are, in order, the factors to consider...…
Book Review of Natural Capitalism: Creating the Next Industrial Revolution
Know what NIMBY stands for? It's an acronym for Not In My Back Yard. Usually, it's the outcry from concerned citizens who have just been told that a new landfill or dump site has been planned for their community. But the natural follow-up question is, if not there, where? What if we didn't have to decide where because there was no need for a dumping ground? What if everything that was manufactured could be reused, recycled, repurposed, or reduced to environmentally benign or beneficial material? Finding ways to close the green loop through finding positive ways to reuse, recycle, repurpose, or reduce the things in our lives is one of the discussions in the book Natural Capitalism: Creating the Next Industrial Revolution.…
Is Your Promotional T-Shirt Made of UnNatural Cotton?
Would you believe it if I told you that in some cases polyester fabrics are a more ecofriendly choice? Granted, polyester is not typically degradable, though it can be recyclable. And most people prefer the comfort of cotton. But here's something to consider.…
EcoFriendly Definitions
Confused about what green terms really mean? Here's your ecofriendly dictionary!…
