Friday, June 18th, 2010
Father’s Day is the perfect time of year to give Dad a green gift that he can use while allowing him to broadcast his environmentalism loud and proud. Plus, does he really need another ugly tie? Try these fun green gifts for your Dad this year…
Patagonia Men’s Eco Rain Shell Jacket, $125
This black two-layer waterproof and breathable rain shell represents the ultimate in sustainable style. It’s a perfect compliment to a fall hike or fishing trip with its rugged recreational comfort. It’s made of 100% recycled and recyclable polyester and is warm and durable.
Hourglass Cold Brew Coffee Make System, $49.95
This sleek space-age looking coffee maker uses no cords and no electricity. It has a lifetime stainless steel filter, is super portable and BPA free. In addition, by brewing in cold water, coffee results in 69.6% less acid, thus reducing heartburn and bitter tastes.
Bighorn Eco-friendly Backpack, $39
Made from PVC-free ballistic nylon this power pack is green friendly and coated with Environmental Pollution Omitting technology called Ecoweave. Ecoweave is an alternative to PVC chemicals and each backpack is free of chlorine, dioxin and other heavy metals. It’s also clean to recycle and creates H20 AND CO2 when burned.
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
Event Leftovers is the green solution to the waste that often accumulates post-party. Eventleftovers.com is an online marketplace for both event professionals (such as florists, party stores and event planners) and nonprofessionals to buy and sell gently used party supplies. This green solution allows sellers to have an additional revenue stream while buyers score superb party pieces at a discount. Event Leftovers works for all kinds of events including expos, trade shows, conferences, business and executive functions, productions, weddings and more.
There is enormous waste in the party production business, whether items sit stagnant at a warehouse or merchandise clutters home offices, garages or stores for season after season, the opportunity to sell goods via the website presents the perfect opportunity to recycle. In today’s economy people need to get more bang for their buck and recoup event related expenses and find better deals.
Products at eventleftovers.com will include those from master event planner and celebrity wedding coordinator Colin Cowie. Having worked with everyone from Oprah to Elton John and having authored eight best-selling books, Cowie is one of Hollywood’s go-to event and production gurus. Colin Cowie Lifestyle is a registered seller on eventleftovers.com, thus, allowing everyone a piece of the star-studded action.
