logo

Search results for packaging materials eco friendly

5votes
  • Vote


  • Being eco-friendly has been a hot topic for most companies this year and Quiksilver is no different. The Ray is a limited edition watch (1,000 unit run) hitting stores next month for $500, but why is it considered eco-friendly? Or to be more precise, an eco-conscious design? Many of its parts …

    12votes
  • Vote


  • … car pooling, adapting solar water heaters etc. Doing more with less should be the credo. Watching less TV and taking more nature walks is a good option. What role can the media, community, school and parents play in cultivating eco-friendly habits among the children? Media encourages unsustainable …

    16votes
  • Vote


  • … for consumers to search more than 100,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada that recycle these products, and features guides to make holiday-related activities like parties and shopping more eco-friendly. The USPS will be contributing valuable content about recycled content packaging, greening your mail …

    19votes
  • Vote


  • It looks like Amazon started a trend last week when they announced their “Frustration Free Packaging” initiative, which boils down to the elimination of clamshell-style packaging for a lot of their top-sellers, and the introduction of more eco-friendly materials, like good old-fashioned (recycled …

    1votes
  • Vote


  • … ones. Purchase materials that are recycled and are eco-friendly. Use containers that are reusable. Avoid packaging wastes if possible. Use plates and utensils that are reusable. Purchase soaps and cleaners that are biodegradable. Avoid paper towels. Instead, opt for cloth ones. It is also advisable …

    1votes
  • Vote


  • … that have been processed and colored using eco-friendly methods. Pens and pencils can also be made of recycled materials, and refillable pens and markers are preferable to disposable ones. Use biodegradable soaps and recycled paper or cloth towels in the bathroom and kitchen, and provide …

    1votes
  • Vote


  • … Support companies that utilize minimal packaging and recycled materials in their packaging When painting, choose paints that minimize the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOC?s). These substances are indoor air pollutants typically used as solvents in products such as paint and household cleaners …

    1votes
  • Vote


  • … the eco-footprint of their employees and offices. Offering the most environmentally-friendly products available. Use a green web host company that utilizes solar panels to power its data center and office. Partnering with like-minded companies to raise public awareness about the environmental problems …

    1votes
  • Vote


  • … of more eco-friendly materials, like good old-fashioned (recycled) cardboard. According to The New York Times, a number of other companies, including Best Buy, Sony, and Microsoft are joining the club in eschewing heavy duty materials in favor of less aggressive ones. Anything that reduces our level …

    1votes
  • Vote


  • Filed under: Misc. Gadgets It looks like Amazon started a trend last week when they announced their “Frustration Free Packaging” initiative, which boils down to the elimination of clamshell-style packaging for a lot of their top-sellers, and the introduction of more eco-friendly materials, like …