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What Is A Single Use Bag Anyway? By: John David
Excerpt from the Los Alto’s Town Crier, May 10, 2009. The Los Altos Environmental Commission May 11 unanimously approved a plan to promote elimination of single-use bags. The proposal is scheduled for discussion at Tuesday’s city council meeting.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-19)
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Do We Really Need To Spend More Green To Be Green? By: John David
On July 21, 2009, the Green Brands Global Survey was conducted by Penn, Schoen & Berland Associates (PSB) with fellow WPP (NASDAQ: WPPGY) agencies Landor Associates and Cohn & Wolfe, as well as independent strategy consulting firm Esty Environmental Partners to give us some relevant consumer information.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-19)
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Check The Label And Truly Stimulate Your Economy! By: John David
One of the more simple home accessories is the bathroom shower curtain and guess what, 99% are not made in the United States. Is that a problem really? Probably not as bathroom shower curtains, trash bags, etc are what we call commodities and really should be sourced where labor is cheap. But is that always the case?(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-19)
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Frugality Doesn’t Mean Cheap, It Means Smart! By: John David
I have to admit, looking for the lowest price on a particular brand is always the best choice and frugal shoppers have lots of choices these days while awaiting for the economic stimulus to reach mainstreet.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-19)
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In Search Of The Best Biodegradable Bags? By: John David
Single use bags are getting a lot of political press these days and the question of paper or plastic at the grocery store seems a bit old school at this point, or is it? Some grocery chains have switched to a new version of plastic, or as it is marketed, biodegradable plastic to ease the burden of this grocery checkout dilemma.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-19)
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Non Biodegradable Garbage Bags, Why? By: John David
I had a vividly strange dream last night that all the garbage eating bugs and worms at our dump were dying off from starvation because they couldn’t get a good meal. The reason, our household garbage was being carted off to the landfills in non biodegradable garbage bags. It was a strange dream indeed.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-19)
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Read The Label When Buying Linen Shower Curtains By: John David
Common vinyl shower curtains release chemical gases and odors from their ingredients and are manufactured with non-renewable and chemical products. They are difficult to clean and end up in a landfill where they don't biodegrade and potentially release dangerous substances into the aquifer.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-19)
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Who Is Leading The Way In Eliminating The Use Of Plastic Garbage Bags? By: John David
The answer may surprise or shock you depending on your perspective but the worlds largest democracy is certainly drawing a line in the sand.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-19)
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Miami Self Storage Vs Pods By: alsop54850b
Now we have a variety of storage options starting from Miami Self Storage Warehouses to storage pods.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-19)
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Dyson Vacuum Cleaners Review:- A Top Rated Vacumes In The World By: Thomas Jafferson
Are you looking for that perfect vacuum? It's like trying to find the perfect husband right? Well many people will go out and buy just a cheap vacuum and not be happy with it.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-18)
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