Ditch the Disposable Water Bottles for Good

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A few months ago I watched the documentary Tapped, a film that examines how the entire bottled water industry works and discloses the major role it has played in the depletion of our environment, the increase of pollution and our reliance on oil. It also spotlights the industry’s less-than-ethical business practices and how these practices have affected the health of countless people. I think we can all say we know at least the basics of why it is important to think green and to be less wasteful in our every day lives, we have been seeing the statistics and hearing about the harm waste causes for years now. Reading this information and being told that we …

Reduce Your Holiday Impact on the Planet by Reusing Gift Boxes, Bags, and Wrapping Paper

The holidays are a time for being thankful for what you have, for family, for shopping, for giving, and yes, for getting too. They also happen to be responsible for a great amount of waste, especially when we throw all those holiday boxes, bags, ribbons, and wrapping paper in the trash not long after the gifts have been ripped open.

This year, when it’s time for cleanup, instead of throwing all of the paper remains in a trash bag, recycle what is salvageable and store it away for the years to come. It’s not only the eco-conscious thing to do, but you’ll also save money in the process.

Gift wrap can cost an average of $2 per present and even more if you’re wrapping your gifts in boxes and bags and decorating with assorted holiday ribbons. Keep that …

Check Out New Wicked Fresh! Toothpaste and Mouthwash from Tom’s of Maine and Enter to Win Some Wicked Fresh! Prizes ($50/$100 Target Gift Card Giveaway – Closed)

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We hear a whole lot from companies about going green, the importance of helping the environment and giving back to the communities around us, but few companies go as far and beyond to reduce, reuse, recycle and sustain than Tom’s of Maine. For over 40 years, Tom’s of Maine has been committed to supporting people, communities and the planet by donating 10% of their pre-tax profits to charitable organizations that support the environment, human needs, the arts and education. They also encourage their employees to use 5% of their paid time (12 days) volunteering at nonprofit organizations they personally believe in.

We have been very fortunate …

Do the Reuse Challenge: Make an Impact by Giving Up Disposables for 30 Days

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Disposable products like water bottles, coffee cups and food containers have become staples in the every day lives of families everywhere. Unfortunately, something that may seem super convenient, like walking into a store and purchasing a bottle of water, getting a cup of coffee at your local cafe, or ordering take out, has a pretty negative impact on your finances, not to mention the environment.

In recent years we’ve heard a lot of talk about the importance of living a little greener and we’ve seen a lot of families take the initiative to reduce, reuse and recycle when they can, but there’s still a lot more that we can collectively be doing every day to minimize …

Cascadian Farm’s Commitment to a More Sustainable Future Review and Giveaway! [CLOSED]

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Right before Earth Day, I gave you a heads up about Cascadian Farm and their commitment to help families implement eco-friendly tips into their every day lifestyles. To make it a fun, easy and interactive experience, they have set up a Facebook application, Live Green Together.

Live Green Together is not only inspiring people to green their lifestyles; they have also pledged to donate $1 for every person that signs their Live Green Together pledge to the Organic Farming Research Foundation. They will be donating $20,000 to the Organic Farming Research Foundation minimum and with your pledges, you can shoot that amount right up to $40,000. Cascadian Farm is leaving pledges open until May 31st, 2010, so go sign your own eco-living pledge now!

To help spread the word about this …

Cascadian Farm Initiates Positive, Healthy and Green Change While Helping Organic Farming Research Foundation

The 40th anniversary of Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd and usually, this day passes by without anyone really, truly paying attention. Sure, you may see the occasional tweet pop up every now and then or you may engage in a short conversation about the importance of supporting local farmers or the health benefits of eating organically, but there is a lot more that you can do for the planet, for your community and for your health and the health of your family that you may not know about.

I found out about a really great thing Cascadian Farm is doing through MyBlogSpark. They have created a Facebook application for people to make a pledge to implement eco-friendly tips into their every day lifestyles. From now until May 31st, 2010, for every …