Articles tagged “Paper”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Alternatives for Coping in the Cold/Flu Season By NaturallySavvy.com IN Food & Health Feb 10 2011 Toss the paper tissues this cold/flu season and give reusable handkerchiefs a try. + READ MORE

Which Children's Books Are Destroying Precious Rainforest in Indonesia? By Rachel Cernansky IN Work & Connect Nov 24 2010 When it comes to the environment, children's books are kind of like the holidays: it's hard to point out problems or missteps without feeling like a real spirit-crusher. But in terms of sustainability, not all children's books are created equal. + READ MORE

How to Avoid BPA Exposure from Cash Register Receipts By NaturallySavvy.com IN Food & Health Oct 23 2010 Bisphenol-A is seemingly everywhere, including in cash register receipts, but there are simple ways to minimize exposure and reduce potential risks associated with the endocrine-disrupting chemical. + READ MORE

3 Ways to Ditch Paper Towels By Care2.com IN Home & Garden Oct 6 2010 Sure, using 100 percent recycled paper products beats using paper towels made from virgin fiber, but the greenest option is to skip the paper towels all together. Whether you’re in the kitchen, cleaning up spills, or out and about, there are reusable options that can help you save a tree! + READ MORE

Similac Infant Formula Recall Notices Mailed in Padded Envelopes By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Oct 6 2010 How not to mail a recall notice (courtesy of Similac.) + READ MORE

10 Reuses for Single-Use Gift Bags By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Oct 3 2010 Reusing gift bags has become the norm, but when they start looking a little ragged around the edges, we have 10 ways you can upcycle them into new things. + READ MORE

From Lego Art to Naked Activists: Six Green Campaigns That Really Caught Our Attention By Rachel Cernansky IN Work & Connect Jul 6 2010 Some of the most creative, clever, and compelling campaigns around for enviro issues, from coal to endangered species to construction of the Gibe 3 Dam in Ethiopia. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Books (for Authors) By Team Planet Green IN Work & Connect Jun 1 2010 Authors looking to green have several auctions. Get started with our guide on How to Go Green: Books for Authors. + READ MORE

Three Crafty Bouquets to Brighten Your Home (Without Plastic Plants) By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Mar 26 2010 Yarn, fabric, and paper make faux blooms that perk up rooms on even the rainiest spring days. + READ MORE

Make Cookie Valentines for Your Child's Class By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Work & Connect Feb 4 2010 Heart-shaped ginger snaps are a tasty, waste-free alternative to paper Valentines. + READ MORE

7 Daily Tasks That (Surprise!) Don't Require Paper Towels By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Jan 14 2010 If you're used to grabbing a paper towel for every small spill, spot, and cleaning task, replace them with these alternatives for a waste-free switch. + READ MORE

Upcycle Clipboards as Photo Hangers, Art or Organizers By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Jan 12 2010 Clipboards get beat up over time, but a little crafty ingenuity will have them in tip top shape in no time -- and these refurbished clipboards are great decor elements. + READ MORE

Make Eating Green Easy with this Grocery List Organizer By Blythe Copeland IN Food & Health Jan 8 2010 Make meal planning, grocery shopping, and budgeting a breeze with these simple, printable grocery lists. + READ MORE

Don't Trash Your Wrapping Paper--Reuse It! By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Dec 25 2009 Turn crumpled paper and even the tiniest scraps into pretty updates for office supplies, photo frames, and more. + READ MORE

Save Your Envelopes to Help Oxfam Stamp Out Hunger By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Work & Connect Dec 25 2009 Collecting post-marked stamps and envelopes can help Oxfam fight poverty. + READ MORE

DIY Paper Ornaments are Perfect for Parties (in Any Season) By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Dec 21 2009 Strips of colored paper are perfect for decorating your tree at Christmas--and for brightening up any room throughout the rest of the year. + READ MORE

Never Buy Gift Bows Again By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Nov 12 2009 Trade store-bought bows for homemade with this super-simple tutorial. + READ MORE

Listography.com: Digital Solution to Paper Problem for List-Making Fanatics By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Work & Connect Nov 3 2009 Listography.com is a lot more than a promotional website for the books--it's an online repository of lists made by people around the world. Anyone can sign up and it's free, so it's a fantastic green alternative to a book. Goodbye notebook, hello web. + READ MORE

On Ending America's Weird Love Affair with Super Soft Toilet Paper By Brian Merchant IN Work & Connect Sep 30 2009 Why are we so obsessed with the super soft toilet paper that's deadly to the world's most important forests? + READ MORE

Seed Saving Tips: Harvesting Heirloom Garden Seeds for Next Year By Derek Markham IN Home & Garden Sep 16 2009 One way to virtually guarantee that the seeds you sow will be around for you year after year is to harvest and save the seeds from your heirloom vegetables for next year's planting. Seed saving isn't that hard to do, but there are some things to remember when starting out. + READ MORE