Archive for the ‘shopping’ Category

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — The home furnishings retailer Ikea says it will no longer offer disposable shopping bags at its North American stores.

In March 2007, the company said it would charge 5 cents per bag to discourage the use of disposable bags, with the proceeds going to an environmental charity. The company with U.S. headquarters in the Philadelphia suburb of Conshohocken says that cut bag use by 92 percent.

Starting Wednesday, Ikea won’t offer any disposable plastic or paper shopping bags. Sturdy, reusable shopping bags will still be available for 59 cents.

Check out this local salon.

Owner Kim Freeman features organic hair color.

Watch her video and learn more here.

Will you have to go to “Saturn” to find one?

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The Daily Green lays out the top green sunscreens.

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Check out the list of the top green vacations from ”The Green Guide” here.

Did you know that you can find a lot of cool fashion finds that are super cheap at your local thrift shops?! 

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Yahoo has a comprehensive list of cars that are good for the environment. Check them out here.

Todayshow.com has an article on some great picks for guilt-free, conflict-free, and eco-friendly jewelry that has you looking fabulous all at the same time. Read the entire story here.

Here’s a cool way to recycle. Target sells the Ecopod Recycling System that can hold and crush 50 plastic and aluminum drink containers.

It even has space to hold glass bottles, newspapers, and plastic bags.

FineStationary.com offers 3 ways to Go Green for Mother’s Day. Read the article here.