Green market – Times Union

July 18th, 2010 by Villager | Comments Off | Filed in Earth News

“We redid the kitchen when we first moved in. So now, we have taken everything out right down to the studs. We want to consider green options for our work, before we just run off to some big-box store,” said the dental …
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Architec ECOPOLY16G 12-Inch by 16-Inch Recycled Poly Cutting Board, Green

June 17th, 2010 by Villager | Comments Off | Filed in Product Review

  • Protect your counters and the environment
  • 100-Percent recycled food grade plastic
  • Dishwasher safe, any cycle
  • Recyclable, just toss into your home recycling bin for #5 plastics

Product Description
Live eco. Live smart. Who wouldn’t want to save 60+ plastic containers from landfills by purchasing just one ecosmart cutting board. Architec ecosmart recycled poly cutting board for everyday use is made of 100-percent recycled food grade plastic. Dishwasher safe, any cycle. This board is made to last a lifetime, however if you’ve found that you’ve out lived your board, please toss it into your home recycling bin for #5 plastics. Made in the united states by a zero-… More >>

Architec ECOPOLY16G 12-Inch by 16-Inch Recycled Poly Cutting Board, Green

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Catholics have always been Green: Benedict XVI, the Environment and a Human Ecology – Catholic Online

June 17th, 2010 by Villager | Comments Off | Filed in Earth News

expresses grave misgivings about notions of the environment inspired by ecocentrism and biocentrism, it is because such notions eliminate the difference of identity and worth between the human person and other living …
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Super Soft Lightweight 70% Bamboo 30% Organic Cotton Bamboo Fiber Wash Cloth 460 GSM-10pc-Sage Green

June 16th, 2010 by Villager | 4 Comments | Filed in Product Review

  • 10 Piece – Sage Green 460 GSM wash cloth. Each wash cloth measures approximately 11.5″ X 11.5″.
  • 70% Bamboo Fibers for softness, absorbency and natural anti-microbial properties, 30% Organic cotton for added strength
  • Highly water absorbent, and fast drying – These towels are going to feel thinner than the cotton towels that you’re used to, but give them a try. Even though they are lighter weight, they feel soft and work great. Bamboo fiber towels absorb as much water as cotton towels three times their weight, and because of the great wicking action of the bamboo fiber, they dry super fast as well.
  • Supersoft – Bamboo towels are amazingly soft, even after repeated washings, they remain softer than the finest cotton towels. According to an October 2006 Consumer Reports article, bamboo towels are, “25 percent softer after laundering, on average, than their all-cotton counterparts”.
  • Important Care Instructions: To get the most out of your bamboo towels, it is important to follow these care guidelines. Machine wash cold on gentle cycle. Tumbled dry low. Do NOT use bleach or fabric softener. Occasionally, you might notice a few loose threads or enlarged loops. Simply trim these to the same level as the rest of the loops with sharp scissors to prevent your towel from being damaged. This is a normal occurrence that is inherent to the bamboo fiber.

Super Soft Lightweight 70% Bamboo 30% Organic Cotton Bamboo Fiber Wash Cloth 460 GSM-10pc-Sage Green

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Super Soft Lightweight 100% Bamboo Fiber Bath Sheet 460 GSM-2pc-Sage Green

June 14th, 2010 by Villager | 1 Comment | Filed in Product Review

  • 2-Sage Green Super Soft 100% Bamboo Fiber Bath Sheet 460 GSM. The bamboo fiber makes these towels super soft and absorbent. This towel measures approximately 35.5″ X 70″.
  • Textiles made from bamboo fibers resist the growth of bacteria, mildew, fungus, and other microbes. This means that bamboo towels stay fresher for longer between washings.
  • Highly water absorbent, and fast drying – These towels are going to feel thinner than the cotton towels that you’re used to, but give them a try. Even though they are lighter weight, they feel soft and work great. Bamboo fiber towels absorb as much water as cotton towels three times their weight, and because of the great wicking action of the bamboo fiber, they dry super fast as well.
  • Supersoft – Bamboo towels are amazingly soft, even after repeated washings, they remain softer than the finest cotton towels. According to an October 2006 Consumer Reports article, bamboo towels are, “25 percent softer after laundering, on average, than their all-cotton counterparts”.
  • Important Care Instructions: To get the most out of your bamboo towels, it is important to follow these care guidelines. Machine wash cold on gentle cycle. Tumbled dry low. Do NOT use bleach or fabric softener. Occasionally, you might notice a few loose threads or enlarged loops. Simply trim these to the same level as the rest of the loops with sharp scissors to prevent your towel from being damaged. This is a normal occurrence that is inherent to the bamboo fiber.

Super Soft Lightweight 100% Bamboo Fiber Bath Sheet 460 GSM-2pc-Sage Green

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Luxury Heavy Weight 100% Bamboo Fiber 3 Piece Bath Set 700 GSM – Pine Green

June 13th, 2010 by Villager | 3 Comments | Filed in Product Review

  • 3 piece Pine Green bath set includes 1 bath towel (29″ X 55″), 1 hand towel (16″ X 29″), and 1 washcloth(11.5″ X 11.5″).
  • These towels are made from 100% bamboo fibers. Bamboo towels are amazingly soft, even after repeated washings, they remain softer than the finest cotton towels.
  • Because of the structure of the individual bamboo fibres (long hollow tubes), bamboo textiles are highly absorbent, and have a strong wicking action for fast drying.
  • Textiles made from bamboo fibers resist the growth of bacteria, mildew, fungus, and other microbes. This means that bamboo towels stay fresher for longer between washings.
  • Bamboo is a highly renewable resource, and it’s cultivation is beneficial to the environment.

Luxury Heavy Weight 100% Bamboo Fiber 3 Piece Bath Set 700 GSM – Pine Green

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GREEN Companies; Four Of Ontario, Canada’s Leeding Green Companies: Abcott Construction, Restoration Environmental REC …

June 13th, 2010 by Villager | Comments Off | Filed in Earth News

1888PressRelease GREEN Companies; Leeding the Way in Canada; Four of Ontario, Canada’s Leeding Green Companies: Abcott Construction, Restoration Environmental – REC Demolition – REC Disaster Recovery Emergency ResponseAbcott Construction, a Butler Builder of Green LEED Buildings across Ontario including Brantford, Cambridge, Hamilton, Ancaster, Milton, Unionville, Markham, Stoney Creek, London,…
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Super Soft Lightweight 70% Bamboo 30% Organic Cotton Bamboo Fiber Bath Towel Set 460 GSM – 3 Pieces – Sage Green

June 12th, 2010 by Villager | 2 Comments | Filed in Product Review

  • Sage Green 3 piece 460GSM bath set includes 1 bath towel (29″ X 55″), 1 hand towel (16″ X 29″), and 1 washcloth (11.5″ X 11.5″).
  • 70% Bamboo Fibers for softness, absorbency and natural anti-microbial properties, 30% Organic cotton for added strength
  • Highly water absorbent, and fast drying – These towels are going to feel thinner than the cotton towels that you’re used to, but give them a try. Even though they are lighter weight, they feel soft and work great. Bamboo fiber towels absorb as much water as cotton towels three times their weight, and because of the great wicking action of the bamboo fiber, they dry super fast as well.
  • Supersoft – Bamboo towels are amazingly soft, even after repeated washings, they remain softer than the finest cotton towels. According to an October 2006 Consumer Reports article, bamboo towels are, “25 percent softer after laundering, on average, than their all-cotton counterparts”.
  • Important Care Instructions: To get the most out of your bamboo towels, it is important to follow these care guidelines. Machine wash cold on gentle cycle. Tumbled dry low. Do NOT use bleach or fabric softener. Occasionally, you might notice a few loose threads or enlarged loops. Simply trim these to the same level as the rest of the loops with sharp scissors to prevent your towel from being damaged. This is a normal occurrence that is inherent to the bamboo fiber.

Super Soft Lightweight 70% Bamboo 30% Organic Cotton Bamboo Fiber Bath Towel Set 460 GSM – 3 Pieces – Sage Green

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rePETe Reusable Chico Bag Moss Green

June 10th, 2010 by Villager | Comments Off | Filed in Product Review

  • Made from 99% recycled materials, this is the same great design as the original (and dare we say, cl
  • longer handles, stronger construction and hip, two-tone color schemes.
  • The clever design that’s simple to use and reuse fits in your pocket, purse or glove compartment.
  • Reusable bags are best!

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rePETe Reusable Chico Bag Moss Green

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Green Concept’s Reusable Shopping Grocery Tote Bag – Collection of 4

June 8th, 2010 by Villager | 5 Comments | Filed in Product Review

  • Collection of 4 Green Concept’s reusable shopping bag
  • Durable, easy to clean and light weight
  • Made of 100% Non-Woven Polypropylene
  • Large capacity: 13″(W)x8″(D)x12.5″(H) and 14″(W)x5″(D)x15″(H)
  • Color: Beige, Brown, Grey and Green

Product Description
Did you know that over 1 million plastic bags are being consumed every minute? Some of the plastic bags will end up in our landfills and eventually break down into tiny toxic bits polluting our soil, river, lakes and oceans. If get disposed improperly, these plastic bags will be harmful to our widelife. For example, over 100,000 birds, seals, turtles and whales are killed by plastic rubbish every year. Help saving the environment by purchasing the Green Concept’s re… More >>

Green Concept’s Reusable Shopping Grocery Tote Bag – Collection of 4

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