March 30th, 2010
From Green Right Now Reports
You’re already drinking organic or organically grown wine. And you’ve got a blue bin for glass recycling in the garage. What more can you do to carbon neutralize your wine habit? Take that cork and save it for recycling. Maybe store up a few until you’ve got a bag full and ready to turn in.
Cork Tree (Photo: CorkReharvest)
Then take the bag along on your next visit to Whole Foods Market, where you can pitch the leftover cork into a collection bin provided by Cork ReHarvest.
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May 29th, 2009
By Melissa Segrest
Green Right Now
Those pretty knick-knacks and decorative items around your home likely have a history. There’s the crystal bowl that was an anniversary gift from a dear friend, or the candleholder your mom gave you before she died — they all hold great significance.
We’ve found 20 lovely decorative items with their own stories. Our picks come from far-flung nations or close to home, made by fair-trade artisans or creative artists using recycled, natural materials. Take a moment to shop our selections. (Most of the websites selling these goodies have lots of other green items to check out.)
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