Articles tagged “Cradle to Cradle”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Meet Jay Bolus of McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry--Home of the 'Cradle to Cradle' Framework By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect Feb 4 2010 We caught up with Jay Bolus, VP of Technical Operations for MBDC (McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry)-the global consultancy group that helps manufacturers like Aveda, Kiehl's, Shaw, gDiapers and the US Postal Service implement this Cradle to Cradle framework. + READ MORE

Spreading Holiday Cheer: 4 Simple Steps to Sending Gifts Sustainably By Ashwin Seshagiri IN Home & Garden Dec 17 2009 From what kinds of boxes it gets put in to how it gets delivered, sending a loved one a present this year can be greener than ever. As shoppers gear up to make those last minute purchases, here are easy ways to say that you care (about the environment, too). + READ MORE

Truly Gifted: An A-Z DIY Holiday Workshop For The Environmentalist On Your Holiday List By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 11 2009 Recently, I attended a sustainable design conference at the Rhode Island School of Design. I was struck by a question that speaker, Matt Grisby of Ecolect posed to the audience: "Have you ever met an ex-environmentalist?" + READ MORE

Recycling, Freecycling & Upcyling, Oh My: 9 Pathways Toward Green 'Cycling' By Mickey Z. IN Home & Garden Sep 22 2009 It started with recycling. Now it's a whole new ballgame. + READ MORE

Meet Jesse Johnson of Q Collection, Eco-Friendly Furniture and Fabrics By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect Apr 16 2009 Spotlighting Jesse Johnson as this week's Change Maker simply seems too perfect. His company the Q Collection—which designs planet safe and people safe adult and children's furniture and textiles—just recently won TreeHugger's Best of Green Children?s Furniture award. Not an easy feat considering the large pool of other green designers in the eco-sphere. + READ MORE

Green Glossary: Reverse Logistics By Mickey Z. IN Tech & Transport Mar 5 2009 The process of collecting used products and materials from customers to be reused, recycled, or upcycled into other products is called reverse logistics. This process "treats these materials as valuable industrial nutrients instead of disposed of as trash. This is the complement to the traditional supply chain and distribution system used to produce and deliver products to customers." + READ MORE

What Kind of Chair? By Lloyd Alter IN Work & Connect Dec 17 2008 Some people, like Planet Green editor Erin, do not even use chairs; she sits on an exercise ball. We asked her why: "A ball is more fun and engaging throughout the day than a chair and I hear it is good for your back which feels true enough. I switch between that and a proper desk chair, though—each has its virtue." + READ MORE

Green Glossary: Upcycling By Mickey Z. IN Work & Connect Nov 24 2008 "The home-design world has long been eco-friendly, appreciating antique furniture, ancient rugs, and vintage tapestries, fabrics and trimmings," writes Brittany Edwards in the Dallas Morning News. "But today, the industry's green ways are hitting new levels: Not only are discarded wares for sale, but they are being reworked with sometimes surprising results known as upcycling." + READ MORE

Sell Your Scrap Metal for More Than You Think By Josh Peterson IN Work & Connect Oct 13 2008 I used to cut scrap metal for a farmer. I had this big acetylene torch, and I would go around the farm, cutting up antiquated and rusted farm equipment and loading it onto a trailer. The farm was old and huge, and we'd pull a few tons of metal out of there every week. The farmer sold this metal for scrap, and he made enough money to pay me and still profit off his treasure trove of metal. + READ MORE

Buy a Cradle-to-Cradle Diaper Bag—Give to Charity with Purchase By Leslie Billera IN Home & Garden Oct 1 2008 scoop up the Wee Generation Eco-Diaper Bag and declare yourself the winner of the all time coolest green baby gift at the next baby shower you attend. Before we go on to tell you the red carpet mommies and poppies that love it, we'll start with the best thing about it... + READ MORE

eBay Your Way to a Greener Earth By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jun 26 2008 Much to Rachelle's surprise, not one but two people bid on and win lunch dates with Ed. Those of us with less star power can use auctions to help the planet in another way: by buying and selling on eBay. + READ MORE