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2nd life for shipping boxes, and green back-to-school!

Kathleen@ecobly.com — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Just found this great used cardboard box company - UsedCardboardBoxes.com. They take great quality "cast aways" and turn them into valuable boxes. Getting ready to go back to college? They have a package for that. Moving your home or office? This is the greenest way to go! Check them out!

Kathleen@ecobly.com — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

I can take criticism (gulp) - I can, really! So, when I got Walt's email titled, "what good is this?" I gave it a lot of thought. Maybe some other users have this question as well, so I figured I'd let you all in on the answer. Finding companies that meet the ecobly qualifications -- manufacturing goods sustainably, with local, green materials -- is a challenge, and I welcome your help!

Here's what he asked:

"I joined ecobly this morning because I read about [...]

Flying in the Gort Cloud

Kathleen@ecobly.com — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

I met Richard Seireeni in the basement of the Elliot Bay Bookstore in Seattle. He'd just taken us on a PowerPoint trip through The Gort Cloud (Chelsea Green Publishing, 2008) - his book describing the ad hoc communications web that constitutes much of green marketing.

I felt inspired and relieved after hearing from him and, subsequently, reading the book. Inspired because the book ou [...]

Whatta writeup in Waste & Recycling News!

Kathleen@ecobly.com — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Recyclers and manufacturers now know the ecobly story. Here are some fascinating excerpts:

"You won't find "Ecobly" in a dictionary but in a few mouse clicks you connect to a virtual site designed to be a national directory linking customers with green products such as toys, furniture and home decor made close to their homes."

"One of the reasons that having the Ecobly verification on a company's advertising is so important, it gives consumers anoth [...]

Mother's Day: an ecobly gift guide

Kathleen@ecobly.com — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

I know, you don't know what to have for dinner tonight - but here I am to put a bug in your ear to think about your Mom. How nice to have some time to think about getting her something special, and not (just) pick up flowers that morning. Plus, if you order something online early, you can save on shipping!

With that kind of time, you can do some "slow shopping."

Find a company in your town or state that makes the perfect little something for her. Visit their [...]

NW Source features ecobly

Kathleen@ecobly.com — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Read about us on the NW Source shopping website! We are their "daily find."

Find local, earth-friendly stores at new online directory Ecobly.com

Seattle's GreenFest - visit the revolution!

Kathleen@ecobly.com — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

"This is a revolution!"

That's what I kept hearing from vendors at GreenFest yesterday -- an inspired group of creators who are figuring out how to make amazing products from our trash-stream. That's right -- some of the best green stuff goes beyond the curb and finds great raw materials in the trash bin.

I really enjoyed speaking with these entrepreneurs. Instead of the gloom and doom economics I hear on the talking head news shows, these business people wer [...]

New Member Profile: CleanFlame

Kathleen@ecobly.com — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Ecobly welcomes another inventive member - CleanFlame, makers of the earth-friendly firelog. Want a cozy fire, inside or out? The CleanFlame logs are one great way to get all the warmth, without the pollution.

CleanFlame logs are made from grocery boxes that are not recyclable because they are coated with wax. Born in Oroville, California, the company collects grocery boxes from local retailers. According to its website:

More than 1.5 million new wax-coated boxes are p [...]

StyleCafeMoms.com touts ecobly

Kathleen@ecobly.com — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The lovely ladies at Style Cafe Moms reviewed ecobly.com today, take a look! (scroll down to March 5 entry) We're thrilled to be profiled by them -- and thank them for helping to get the word out to moms that the ecobly label is a trsuty way to find the greenest goods.

ecobly kids: cool gift ideas

Kathleen@ecobly.com — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

I'm planning what to get my daughter for her upcoming birthday - she'll be three. While the greenest option would be, "Nothing," she has already proclaimed her desire for surprises. When asked, "When is your birthday?", she enthusiastically responded, "When I get my presents!"

So, what's a green parent to do? For the lowest carbon footprint gifts, I perused ecobly for the greenest, non toxic gifts out there. It feels good to know that the gifts I give [...]

Hot tip: submit baby/mom products for Hollywood gifts

Kathleen@ecobly.com — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

It's time to go Hollywood! Check out Style Cafe Moms -- you may have a celebrity loving your product! SCM reviews "hot and trendy" products on their site. When they find things they love, they include them in a Celebrity Baby Basket, delivered to stars who are new moms.

This is a unique and fun marketing technique that can garner major exposure for your company!

Send them your ideas -- let's pack their baskets with lots of local.green. goods!

Are businesses only counting their "carbon toes?"

Kathleen@ecobly.com — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Talking about their carbon footprint is the new conversation in board rooms throughout the corporate world. This awareness is good, but is industry overlooking their biggest sources of pollution?

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon have tracked how companies measure their climate pollution, and found that they're missing large parts of their "footprints."

The study's abstract, posted on CM's website, reads:

"By far, most companies are pursuing very li [...]

Entrepreneur op: gore-tex diaper covers

Kathleen@ecobly.com — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

I come up with some "million dollar ideas" (IMHO), especially when I see all the clever things ecobly companies do with recycled materials.

In this blog feature, I will list ideas for "ecobly products." If anyone wants to run with them - have at it!

Today's idea is Gore-tex diaper covers. Have I mentioned I have two green children? That means I've gone through a lot of cloth diapering and would love a really breathable, wateproof product. Gore [...]

"Green" still hot for shoppers, if they trust it

Kathleen@ecobly.com — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Listen up all you green manufacturers - things are still looking positive for you, even in these troubled times. New research shows that consumers are still prioritizing eco-friendly products -- but they want to be sure it's the real deal.

A recent survey by EnviroMedia Social Marketing and Green Seal says:

Four out of five people say they are still buying green products and services today-which sometimes cost more-even in the midst of a U.S. recession. ... Half of the 1,000 [...]

Thanks for the link, Wiser Jewelry!

Kathleen@ecobly.com — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The great people at Wiser Jewelry, who make gorgeous jewelry from recycled gold and silver in Cashmere, Washington, put a link to ecobly.com on their website. I appreciate it! They are helping to let folks know about locally made, sustainable products.

It's not too late to buy your green Valentine gift from them (or, your Honey-I'm-Sorry-I-Didn't-Buy-You-A-Valentine's-Day-Gift gift!)

Can you put a link to ecobly.com on your site? Help spread the word that US manufactu [...]