Archive for the ‘Reducing Your Footprint’ Category

New Bling For Your Reusable Water Bottle. Exclusively at Greenfeet

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

I’m a huge proponent of Klean Kanteen reusable water bottles – they save hundreds of millions of plastic water bottles from the landfill and they’re much cheaper to fill than buying bottled water (use your tap!). BUT, lots and lots of people now have Klean Kanteens. How do you tell yours apart from everyone elses’?

Juglets at Greenfeet

Juglets at Greenfeet

Introducing “Juglets“!  Consider them bling for your water bottle – and, they’re only available at Greenfeet.com!  We ‘ve hired a local craftswoman to design and manufacturer our juglets for us. Each is handmade from materials such as recycled glass, lead free pewter charms,  and sustainably harvested bone and horn (from animals that perished naturally). They are designed to fit snugly around the neck of your Klean Kanteen, won’t hit you in the face when you drink, and attach with secure magnets for easy on/off.  We chose to use wire instead of flimsy plastic and they are built to last.

We created designs and colors that appeal to both men and women. Hey, even guys need a little bling in their life!  So, check ‘em out, pick up a couple and let me know what you think. We’ve priced them at $9.95 and they’re in stock now!

April Fools Day at Greenfeet. Fake, Fabulous & Funny Green Products

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

It’s no secret the team at Greenfeet LOVES to laugh.

April Fools' Day at Greenfeet

April Fools' Day at Greenfeet

It’s not uncommon to hear rips, snorts and sheer sarcasm streaming down the hallways throughout the day. I’ve been guilty a time or two of playing with the loudspeaker and as luck would have it, the loudspeaker ‘mysteriously’ no longer works. Hrrmph.

With humor in mind, we decided to have a bit of fun this April Fools’ Day with our collection of 8 fake & funny “green” products everyone should have.  Check them out here.

I have to say that I love the energy that runs throughout our office. These are people who put their heart and soul into their work but at the same time, know how to let their hair down to have a good time. We certainly had a lot of laughs putting this group of fine products together and we hope you enjoy learning about them as much as we had fun creating them.

I’d really love to hear your feedback. Which one’s your favorite? Leave us a comment!  Feel free to share the page with anyone you know who would enjoy a good chuckle.

Paper vs. Plastic – The Shopping Bag Debate

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

The following article is an updated version of one I wrote several years ago. It has had over 30,000 readers in the last 3 months and has prompted hundreds of comments and lively feedback. I do hope you’ll find it interesting and feel compelled to share your thoughts and insights.

Keep in mind, this is an objective, broad look at the debate of paper vs. plastic grocery bags. Is it a complete, scientific assessment? No. However, it’s a good start, filled with facts and one that I hope gets you thinking the next time you’re confronted with the choice. Enjoy.

Paper or Plastic? Stupid Question

Paper or Plastic? Stupid Question

You step up to the register, the cashier asks if you’ve found everything ok and then hits you with the inevitable question: Paper or plastic? I hope the answer would be “No thanks – I brought my own”.

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