11/6/11

Lots of retailers now have convenient recycling bins for plastic shopping bags. What many people don't realize is that you don't have to bring back just the specific retailer's bag to recycle; you can bring back any store's bag and use those bins. Plastic bags have value as a recyclable product (often made into plastic lumber), which is why stores are more than willing to accept them. So whether it's a supermarket or a clothing store, feel free to fill up those bins with all of your plastic bags.

11/5/11

We all know that bottled water isn't the most environmentally friendly choice, but there's no denying the convenience of it when you want something refreshing, cold and healthy to drink. Now you don't have to have green guilt from drinking bottled water with Green Planet Water. The bottle is made entirely from plant-based sources, not petroleum, and is recyclable and compostable. Look for it in your local supermarket.

11/4/11

Here's something you probably didn't know you could compost: pencil shavings. The thin wood shavings with residual graphite (pencils today are lead-free) are perfectly fine to toss into the compost bin. Mix them with all sorts of degrading organic matter and they'll break down into beneficial mulch for your garden in no time.