Websites To Help You Go Green
This month I've happened upon a number of websites that can help your business or your home become more environmentally friendly.
With the popularity of "being green" at what seems like an all time high, it's a great time to make some of these small changes that can make a big difference for the environment.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES I admit this is one area our business needs to improve on. Things like digital cameras, flashlights, stereos, and other small electronics run on batteries and re-buying them every time they get used up is not only wasteful but also impractical. There are a number of options now for rechargeable batteries. Many can be found at stores like Target and others. You can also find them online at http://www.greenbatteries.com. Yes, they will cost you more than the regular batteries, but it will save you from having to buy them for years. And all the old regular batteries can still be recycled. Target, Radio Shake, and Sears offer drop offs to recycle your old batteries.
GREEN YOUR PHONE Earth Tone (http://www.earthtones.com) donates 100% of its profits to environmental organizations and causes. I found their rates to be fairly reasonable (for instance $4.95 per month and $.07 a minute rates). All their plans also give you free calls to government numbers such as congress and decision makers so it's easier to make your voice heard. E-billing and "Green Alerts" are also offered with their plans. They even offer internet (dial-up) service.
GET MORE INVOLVED There are literally thousands of organizations out there working to help the environment. During the month of March, organized tree-plantings occur in many major cities across the country. If you can't make it to personally help plant some trees, you can always make a donation to help continue the effort at the Arbor Day website.
CLEAN UP It's not very hard anymore to buy environmentally friendly, non-toxic cleaning products (even target carries a line called Method). I recently found out about a line that donates all proceeds to environmental conservation, education, and research, Epic (http://www.products4causes.com). What I personally liked about the products beyond the eco-friendly aspect was the affordability and the variety.
Sherry Holub received her degree in design from UCLA in 1995. She is now the Lead Designer and Creative Director at Southern California firm, JV Media Design. Sherry is also a member of the NAPP, AIGA, the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA), and Cambridge Who's
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