Earth Friendly Reusable Tote
Earth Friendly Reusable Tote I'm really passionate about this but I don't know what to do....? I really want to become a more environmentally friendly person. I just read An Inconvenient Truth, and it...
Earth Friendly Reusable Tote
 I'm really passionate about this but I don't know what to do....? I really want to become a more environmentally friendly person. I just read An Inconvenient Truth, and it really made me realize how much we are hurting our planet, and how a lot of people really don't care. I really DO care about the earth, and I was wondering: what are some ways I can be more eco-friendly. so far that's all I have. What are some more things that I can do to help the earth? I'm only 15 so please dont recommend things like "get solar panels on your house" or "buy a hybrid car" since I have the power to do neither. Are there any Environmental organizations I could join or work with??? Thanks for your help! Hi! I would start by taking some classes, I took AP Environmental Science, and it's a BREEZE. Really easy class that you learn a TON in. 3 main rules to follow Buy less of whatever you can, and if you don't NEED it don't get it. (i know...it's hard) Anything you can reuse go for it! =] Avoid paper plates and especially styrofoam products (takes thousands of years to break down) Plastics have codes on the bottom of them that let you know what you should do to dispose of them. It helps to know about the plastic codes, because they can be toxic too! There are a lot of "toxic wastes" too. (you would learn all about this in Environmental Science-offered in high school) Some appliances are called "energy vampires" this means even when they are off, they suck energy. A good example would be a sterio that shows the time when it's off. It's better to unplug these things when you are not using them such as: microwaves, radios, tvs, straighteners, etc. Also, every city has a council that meets once a month to cover environmental issues. You can find this on your community's website or community center. Also available in these places are vollunteer projects. Fun and helpful! Becoming a vegitarian is far from necessary. Focus more on where your food comes from, believe me this can be a challenge to find out, but I cut out meat, and at your age you are just TOO YOUNG. PETA can tell you all about meat and dairy and what you can do to make sure you are chosing the right products... Check out http://www.peta.org/ http://www.epa.gov/earthday/tips.htm and google the EPA (environmental Protection Agency) they can tell you more than anyone else. the most important thing is SPREAD THE WORD. not everyone is as fortunate as you and finds this stuff out. Try your best, and talk to your friends and school about what you can all do. GOOD LUCK!! AND I'M GLAD TO HEAR YOU ARE TRYING TO HELP! |
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Promotional Tote Bags Help Retailers Go Green
North Americans are becoming increasingly conscious of their individual carbon footprints. Many are taking steps to reduce their own negative impact on the environment. From conserving water to recycling paper and plastics, earth lovers are doing their respective parts to keep the planet green.
Many retailers have responded in kind, recognizing that businesses can use their influence to help inspire people to care for the earth. One method that numerous retailers have adopted is creating "green" promotional tote bags. Retailers are encouraging customers to use and reuse these shopping bags instead of filling up landfills with plastic bags.
Creating customized promotional tote bags accomplishes two objectives:
1) Reduces the need for plastic shopping bags: Plastic shopping bags have become a scourge in many of North America's landfills, prompting some communities and municipalities to ban them from landfills altogether. They take up space, albeit a small space. The major problem lies, though, within their inability to break down. Many plastic shopping bags cannot be recycled. When they are sent to the landfill, they add to methane gas emissions, a major contributor to global warming. Retail establishments (grocery stores, clothing and goods retailers, etc.) are the world's leading purveyors of plastic shopping bags. By offering reusable alternatives to plastic shopping bags, retailers are helping to reduce the number of plastic shopping bags being sent to landfills, perhaps by as much as fifty percent.
2) Creates an economical vehicle for advertising and promotion: Promotional items like tote bags are a very inexpensive way to advertise a business, especially when compared to other methods of advertising (billboards, radio/television ads, newspaper ads, etc.) Many promotional tote bags can be purchased and screened with a business logo for less than two dollars per bag. Retailers can then choose to offer these shopping bags for sale to customers at a small fee, or use them as a means for raising funds for a cause or charity. Everyone benefits: the customer, the retailer, and the charity in the case of a fundraiser.
A number of excellent, earth-friendly options are available when it comes to promotional tote bags. Some of these include:
* Canvas: Canvas is one of the most versatile materials on earth. It's made from cotton, and the method that is used for weaving canvas results in a fabric that has a very high strength-to-weight ratio. Canvas is a particularly wise choice for grocery bags. A canvas bag is tough enough to be filled to the brim with groceries without breaking or tearing. It's easy care too: canvas promotional tote bags are machine washable.
* Nylon: Nylon is a synthetic fiber that is flexible as well as strong. Nylon holds dye well, which may be an important consideration if you plan to have your business logo screened onto your promotional tote bag. Like canvas, nylon also has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio. It's highly elastic, making it perfect for bags meant to carry bulky items like books. Once the bag is emptied, it will spring back easily to its original shape.
* Cotton: This natural fiber is one of the least expensive materials to make promotional tote bags from. This makes cotton shopping bags affordable even for the small retailer. Cotton is easy-care and machine-washable. Cotton shopping bags are perfect for lighter-weight items like produce or clothing.
Many retailers both large and small estimate that by providing reusable shopping bags as alternatives to plastic for their customers they've kept hundreds and even thousands of plastic bags out of local landfills. These retailers are leading the way in the industry and proving that businesses can set a public example of caring for the environment without jeopardizing profits.
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