Category Archives: Green efforts

IKEA lights up

By Jason | June 12, 2007

A favorite retailer IKEA, is continuing their green efforts. Recently IKEA gave out nearly 60,000 free compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) bulbs to employees. New employees hired by the company will receive a free six-pack of CFL bulbs when hired as part of the new-hire package.
Last Christmas, IKEA gave employees folding bicycles in an effort to […]

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Green mowers

By Jason | June 5, 2007

While strolling around in Home Depot this weekend, I noticed the selection of reel mowers. You know, the ones without the motor and the blades that turn as you push/pull the mower. It seems with all the conservation efforts out there, reel mowers are making a comeback.
Sustainable is Good has a great write-up covering the […]

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Lighter impact

By Jason | May 31, 2007

If you’re looking to produce a lighter impact on the environment, Lighter Footstep is a site worth reading.
Recent entires include tips such as:

10 ways to run a cheaper refrigerator
how a programmable thermostat can save you $150 bucks a year
and, how you can brew a more sustainable cup of coffee.

All interesting, all reducing the impact […]

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Green community

By Jason | May 24, 2007

With the environment being a hot topic, you may ask yourself where to turn for credible information regarding green efforts.
Naturalpath should be one such stop in your journeys. Naturalpath is an online social community dedicated to green living, health and environmental sustainability. The site can be summed up by the following:
We’re driven by a […]

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