Author Archives: Verde Mom

Rainforest Alliance Thinks Outside The Bin

Posted on February 24, 2012

RAINFOREST ALLIANCE At a local coffee house recently, I noticed a cute little green frog.  Not an actual frog (that would have been alarming beside my Mocha Latte), but a certification seal on a sign.  It accompanied the proud announcement … Continue reading →

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Think Outside The Bin at Organic Fest

Posted on September 8, 2011

ORGANIC FEST Look for us at the Organic Fest in Asheville, NC this weekend…we’ll be “thinking outside the bin” and offering solutions to help the planet get healthier!  We are also going to be featured speakers on stage talking about … Continue reading →

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Donated sewing supplies help newborns

Posted on September 7, 2011

PREEMIE PROJECT Ready to retire your sewing supplies?  Your donations could help critically ill infants and their families, at the Preemie Project in Iowa City.  Volunteers make handcrafted booties, hats and blankets for the newborns and deliver them to the … Continue reading →

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Musical Instruments can be appraised

Posted on September 5, 2011

HOUSE OF MUSICAL TRADITION  When you are ready to part with old instruments, consider one of the worthy causes that need them or review the websites that buy or consign, all of which are featured under the category of musical … Continue reading →

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Donate computers to help schools

Posted on September 4, 2011

RECYCLES  At recycles.org, you can post your computer or other office/classroom supplies and they list it for donation. You can anonymously choose the non-profit organization that you want to receive the donation. It is now federally mandated that all electronics … Continue reading →

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Pots and pans must be recycled

Posted on September 3, 2011

Did You Know?  In New York City, it’s the law: Residents must place all your old pots and pans in recycling bins. Failure to separate them from the garbage or to clean up aluminum first can lead to a ticket. … Continue reading →

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Postage Stamps to help the planet

Posted on September 2, 2011

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Here are 16 ways to help the planet, ready to stick right on your envelopes and mail! If you buy your stamps at the postal service, ask for their new “green stamps”.  They have 16 different stamps … Continue reading →

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Landfill Statistics in the U.S… Staggering

Posted on November 30, 2010

Landfills are at all-time capacity levels.  Here are some hard facts that should get you in the recycle mode! *   Americans generate 250 million tons of garbage a year, and some reports show over 400 million tons. *   Since 1960, … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Benefits of Social Recycling

Posted on November 29, 2010

Outside of the humanitarian benefits, (as if helping others in need was not enough!) there are many other reasons to discard your items in a responsible way. To make an informed decision on what to do with your things, consider … Continue reading →

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The incredible benefits of recycling

Posted on November 28, 2010

What happens when you recycle and divert usable household items from the landfill? You reduce greenhouse gas emissions. You reduce methane emissions from landfills. You reduce emissions from incinerators. You reduce emissions from energy consumption. You save energy from producing … Continue reading →

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