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Keep food fresh and take a small step forward for the environment.

As the makers of Ziploc® Brand products, SC Johnson is committed to keeping your food fresh. But they have also committed to helping protect the environment by introducing Ziploc® evolve™ Sandwich and Storage Bags—they’re made with 25% less plastic and they are manufactured using wind power.

At home and on the go, Ziploc® evolve™ Bags keep all your meals and snacks fresh and tasty, so you can eat healthy while living a little greener.  Read more... (164 words, estimated 39 secs reading time)

We all have oodles of used electronic equipment laying around in drawers and boxes and we all are going to sell them, or donate them, or recycle them, when we get a round tuit.

C’mon you know who you are.  We have actually sold a few items of  used electronic equipment on eBay and Craigslist but it is a hassle and then they go in the box, on on the shelf, in the drawer.  Out of site – out of mind.  Read more... (396 words, estimated 1:35 mins reading time)

Investment in renewable energy stocks is a move that not only will help our world have the needed energy resources the future needs, but also could make the investor money. The World Economic Forum published a positive statement on January 29, 2009. “Clean energy opportunities have the potential to generate significant economic returns. The report shows that even after a tumultuous 2008, an index of the world’s 90 leading clean energy companies had a five-year compound annualized return of almost 10%, unmatched by the world’s major stock indices.” This is a positive trend, which is the future of the world’s energy supply and well worth watching.  Read more... (372 words, estimated 1:29 mins reading time)

Investing in an alternate energy funds is one way the individual investor cannot only invest in their own future but the world. Investment in anything right now, in these uncertain times should be done with caution.  But the future is coming whether we like it or not.

I like what I found at Firsthand Alternative Energy Fund. The funds performance is just off the S&P 500 performance for the past year, but there are some encouraging things that happens with this fund. Total assets are $3.7 million with 40 different companies. All dividends are reinvested in the funds and the investment advisor’s fee is limited to 2.10%, to name a few.  Read more... (278 words, estimated 1:07 mins reading time)

You’ve done your part for the environment in your home, and have made changes to the way you live your life. But, do you know How To Go Green At Work? It doesn’t matter if you’re an employee with a major company, or running a small business, there are a lot of ways that you can save the environment while at work. It all comes down to asking yourself about How To Go Green At Work.  Read more... (642 words, estimated 2:34 mins reading time)

There are hundreds of articles about how to go green at home, but do you know how to Go Green At Work?

Depending on where you work, there are a number of ways in which you can continue your green way of life, and still perform your job. Here are a few ideas you might use while you’re at your work place.  Read more... (381 words, estimated 1:31 mins reading time)

You know all the benefits of going green, but have you ever considered on starting your own Go Green Business? If you’re passionate about helping to create a healthier environment for you and your family, you might also help the rest of the world go green as well. Here are just a few ideas on business options.

Chemical-free Cleaners:
If you’ve been making your own chemical-free cleaners at home, why not make enough to sell to friends locally. There are many natural ingredients that a person can use in making biodegradable cleaners, such as baking soda and corn starch. You can also package these cleaners in recycled spray bottles or glass jars. Packaging labels can be printed from your computer, using recycled paper.  Read more... (332 words, estimated 1:20 mins reading time)