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  • NCR Two-Sided Printer Helps Grocery Store Win Green IT Award

    July 25th, 2008


    NCR, the company that invented the point-of-sale printed receipt, has now thought of a way to save both paper and energy: printing on both sides of the receipt. Its new printer, the NCR RealPOS 7168, can produce a two-sided receipt at the point of sale. By using these simultaneous two-sided thermal receipt printers in its stores, UK continue …


  • Recycled Shopping Bags Sales Explode

    July 21st, 2008


    EverybodyGreen’s new tote bags made from recycled plastic bottles have been selling at an “explosive rate” according to PR Web.

    The reusable bags feature a stylish pear design. They are available online and in some retail stores as of July 14. Sales of the Recycled Pear Bag have exceeded company expectations, according to Director Keith Berman.

    EverybodyGreen.com donates proceeds from each continue …


  • Trace Your Jewelry from Mine to Market

    July 21st, 2008


    Wal-Mart’s newest attempt at product stewardship has the company taking into account where it’s products are coming from, specifically jewelry

    Wal-Mart Stores recently launched a line of fine jewelry from LoveEarth that allows consumers to trace the source of gold, silver and diamonds online. You can trace your piece of jewelry from the mine to the market.

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  • Green Gossip: Does Parenthood Make You More Eco-aware?

    July 21st, 2008


    Green Gossip is an exclusive Earth 911 series that lets our writers talk about their experiences with everyday green issues. In this episode, Brandi Powell reflects on motherhood and its connection to Mother Earth.

    Approaching the counter with my movie candy in hand, I knew my four-year-old daughter was up to something. She had a particular look on her face. continue …


  • 8 Ways to Green Your Independence Day

    June 30th, 2008


    The Fourth of July: summer’s most famous holiday. Fireworks, barbecues and a day off to enjoy the sunshine. But can you make America’s birthday Earth Day as well? Here’s eight steps for an eco-friendly Fourth.
    1. Celebrate Outdoors
    Whether you’re traveling for the three-day weekend (the Fourth is on Friday this year) or celebrating at home with family, have an outdoor continue …


  • New Poll Shows U.S. Adults are Keeping the Earth in Mind

    June 24th, 2008


    According to the results of a new nationwide Harris Poll of 2,602 U.S. adults, more than half of U.S. adults have made changes in their lives that they believe will help sustain the environment. That’s because almost three quarters of those polled believe their individual actions have a significant impact on the environment.

    The poll shows that Women, Democrats, and continue …


  • 8 Ways to Green Your Shopping

    June 16th, 2008


    Depending on the size of your family, you may hit up the grocery store once a week. Maybe even multiple times a week. Consider that 32 percent of the waste we produce is packaging, and you’ll understand how important it is to shop with a green frame of mind.

    Here’s some easy steps to keep the environment in mind at the continue …


  • Massachusetts to Hold Green Office Conference

    May 23rd, 2008


    MassRecycle is holding a workshop on June 24 designed to teach businesses some of the simple steps to go green.


  • Whole Foods in NYC to Sell Organic Reusable Bags

    April 1st, 2008


    Starting today at 16 Whole Foods Market stores in New York City, northern New Jersey and Southern Connecticut, you can now purchase 100 percent organic cotton reusable shopping bags.


  • JC Penny Launches Green Product Line

    March 20th, 2008


    Starting this month, consumers can purchase organic, recycled and renewable merchandise at JC Penny stores that will be branded “Simply Green.”