Did you know that Bioplastic was invented in 1850 & Henry Ford made a car completely from Bioplastic in 1941? Are bioplastics the wave of the future, no, they are here now & slowly being introduced into the mass commercial world. Like any new technology it has its drawbacks. The upside is the elimination of [...]
Filed under: Green Products | Leave a Comment »
This unique and creative use of packaging is an awesome way to conserve resources. Made out of 100% recycled material, the box can be split apart into plates and used to store uneaten pizza. Environmentally Conscious Organization, Inc. (ECO) specializes in green packaging solutions; their website can be found here.
Filed under: Green Products | 2 Comments »
Only 5% of the total plastic used today are biobased or biodegradable! Companies like Procter and Gamble are working on developing compostable material for diapers. For more information read, “Bringing New Life to Plastics” in May/June ASTMSTANDARDIZATIONNEWS.
Filed under: Green Products | 2 Comments »
Check out this article by TerraChoice Environmental Marketing Inc. This is a really informative article about how companies promote their products and practices as “green” by face value only. I think you would be surprised how many companies promote a green product that are committing at least 3 of the six sins of greenwashing in [...]
Filed under: Green Products | Leave a Comment »
It’s the kind of simple yet brilliant invention that would have the tycoons of Dragons’ Den salivating with excitement. Not only is the fridge solar powered, it can also be built from household materials - making it ideal for the Third World. (Click here to read entire article)
Filed under: Architecture & Design, Energy Efficiency, Green Products | 3 Comments »
