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Packaging isn't just "peanuts" anymore. It accounts for 32 percent of all the waste Americans generate every year, and its size, weight, and shape can mean the difference between ten containers shipped from China or two. This means packaging has a dramatic affect on both our physical and carbon footprint. But never fear - major companies and individuals alike are taking steps to reduce packaging everywhere they can. Read on to find out how.
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Walmart and HP Team Up to Reduce Packaging
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  Walmart is working to amp up its reputation for green. One initiative challenges electronics manufacturers to reduce their product's environmental impact. HP rose to the occasion -- and packed quite a punch. Find out how HP reduced its carbon footprint..
Does Walmart's challenge actually serve to green their image, or is it business as usual? Tell us on SustainLane.com. |
SHOP TJ'S? SUSTAINLANERS WEIGH ITS PROS AND CONS
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 Beth Terry calls Trader Joe's a packaging nightmare: "Believe it or not, I saw a shrink-wrapped cucumber at TJ's yesterday.
What would possibly be the point of shrink-wrapping a freakin'
cucumber?..." read more.
 Kathy H. says, "Trader Joe's is one of my favorite grocery stores because it has a good
selection of organic products and the foods are delicious..." read more.
What are your thoughts on grocery stores' packaging? Review your favorite markets on SustainLane.com!
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ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF SIMPLE SHOES
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 What makes "green" clothing? Is clothing green if it's made from organic or recycled materials? Maybe it's green if it's manufactured using eco-friendly processes and sold under fair-trade
practices. Or maybe green clothing is as simple as buying previously-owned garments.
Whatever your thoughts on green clothing, we want to hear them! Write a review of a green clothing company you love (or dislike), and we'll enter you into a drawing to win a pair of eco-friendly
Simple Shoes. It's as simple as that!
Enter now to win a pair of Simple Shoes!
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SUSTAINLANE'S PREMIER PARTNERS PACK IT IN
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 Packaging: Doing a Double Take
A TV shipping box that doubles as a stand and media holder? It's called "dual design" packaging, and it's coming soon to a store near you.
Garbage Goes Eco-Chic
Some savvy designers are turning trash into treasure in the form of the latest, must-have accessories. Find out what these coveted things are, and what celebs are rocking them.
How to Transform Old CD Packaging into New Flower Pots
Save those empty CD drums from the landfill or recycling plant, and use them to fashion a stylish planter.
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THE GREEN GORILLA TAKES ON THE GREAT PACIFIC GARBAGE PATCH
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 When demented Dr. Morlon Huffelbot conspires to create an island of plastic bags in the middle
of the Pacific Ocean, the Green Gorilla and a group of determined kids come to the Earth's rescue in this SustainLane Media original short.
Watch the animated short now...
Review 'Gorilla in the Greenhouse' on SustainLane.com now!
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