Browsing Archive: July, 2009

93 percent of textiles are recyclable

Posted by Jacquelyn Jenkins on Saturday, July 11, 2009, In : Recycling 
Did you know that 93 percent of textiles are recyclable?  When clothes get old we often throw them away.  But why have all this great material go to waste when we can reuse the fabric.  Here are some ways you can recycle your old clothes



  • First of all have them cleaned and pass them on by donating to Goodwill or other organization
  • They can be used as stuffing for chairs and couches
  • Old Sweaters can be unwoven and the yarn can be reused.  Have you ever priced out yarn?  
  • It can be used for aco...

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Greening the Rooftops

Posted by Jacquelyn Jenkins on Sunday, July 5, 2009, In : Eco-Roofs 


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Declutter and reduce your environmental impact

Posted by Jacquelyn Jenkins on Saturday, July 4, 2009, In : Declutter 


Never before have we had so much stuff.  The time is now to declutter and reduce your environmental footprint.

  1. Say No To Junk Mail - Just register for the Mail Preference Service on the Direct Marketing Association Website. For $1, your name and address will be removed from prospective mailing lists, ending 75% of junkmail within about 90 days.
  2. Empty Your closets - Get rid your old clothes.  Look around for a good home.  If you have upscale clothing that is still fashionable - you can donate ...

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Corporate Social Responsibility

Posted by Jacquelyn Jenkins on Friday, July 3, 2009, In : Corporate Responsibility 
Reducing carbon footprint while maximizing shareholder value is a strategic imperative for modern businesses. Laurent Pacalin, FICO™ chief marketing officer and co-founder of the clean tech open, ...


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Green Revolution in the International Energy Field

Posted by Jacquelyn Jenkins on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, In : Green Energy 


Resources should be set aside to push for a "green revolution" in the international energy field, delegates at a U.N. energy conference in Austria proposed.  See Rest of Story.


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