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Eco-friendly Products News

Eco-friendly Products

 
Calling a product "green" can mean that it fits into any of a variety of categories. Primarily, a green product is more eco-friendly than its conventional alternative (i.e. a compact fluorescent light bulb, pictured, is more energy efficient than a regular bulb). A product also may be considered green if it has been made using more environmentally conscious practices, like organic food vs. non-organic food. Another factor that would make a product green would be creating it from something else, or reusing it. An example of this would be jewelry made from old glass bottles, or shoes made from tire rubber. It is a very broad category; there are many more characteristics that can make a product green. See also recycled products and organic products. (Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Eco-friendly Products

  • Penang's famed food hawkers see tradition lose steam

    Sun, Apr 08 2012 at 12:02 AM

    Despite ever-growing popularity with social media and tourism, street food vendors struggle to find replacements for when they retire.

  • Scientists find alternative to whale barf for perfume

    Fri, Apr 06 2012 at 10:07 AM

    A product from fir trees and yeast may soon replace ambergris, a kind of whale barf, to make expensive perfume.

  • For the high-end homesteader, Williams-Sonoma launches Agrarian line

    Thu, Apr 05 2012 at 3:30 PM

    Williams-Sonoma, purveyor of $400 Dutch ovens and the swankiest Italian espresso machines that money can buy, eyes the beekeeping, Kombucha-guzzling crowd with its new collection.

  • 'Free' Toms Shoes push is just a Facebook scam

    Thu, Apr 05 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Taking advantage of the charitable organization's 'One Day Without Shoes' campaign, scammers are infecting computers with malware.

  • A green first impression: 8 eco-doormats for spring

    Thu, Mar 29 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Greet muddy-shoed visitors this spring with a handsome welcome mat or doormat that's handmade from recycled or natural materials instead of the standard rubber or vinyl. Putting a bird on it is optional.

  • Consumers and the supply chain

    Tue, Mar 27 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Companies around the world are evaluating their supply chains to safeguard their bottom lines and their reputations as socially responsible corporations.

  • TerraCycle returns to greenthumbed roots with new gardening products

    Mon, Mar 26 2012 at 4:18 PM

    TerraCycle, upcycled design powerhouse and purveyor of worm poop plant food, helps usher in spring with two new products: A watering can made from granola bags and a plant caddy made from juice pouches.

  • The house bunny: Easter '12 edition

    Thu, Mar 22 2012 at 6:00 PM

    Plotting to brighten up your home with cute baby animal trinkets, fresh-cut flowers and anything egg-related? Check out these Easter/springtime home decor and garden picks.

  • Away from Apple Stores, iPads often easy to find

    Fri, Mar 16 2012 at 7:14 AM

    The Apple Stores aren't the only iPad purchasing options available to those with gadget lust.

  • Wal-Mart unveils DVD-to-digital streaming movie service

    Wed, Mar 14 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Bringing a DVD or Blu-Ray copy of a movie to Walmart will give you access to a digital version on the streaming service Vudu.

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