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Economy Hampering Demand for Green Products

Monday, November 21st, 2011

In a recent article from the New York Times, they explain the decreased demand for green cleaning products as a result of the recession. There is no doubt that the cost for green cleaning products can be slightly more expensive than regular cleaning products, but I wonder why so many are willing to take the [...]

Green Mountain not so Green

Friday, October 21st, 2011

The growth in popularity of Keurig’s single-serve coffee pods has been tremendous over the last couple of years. Green Mountain, the company behind the movement however hasn’t been able to live up to its sake name. The single serve cups are not recycle and in many ways cause a lot of trouble if they are [...]

Google to finance installation of rooftop solar power

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

In a plan to increase the use of solar power, big G is moving forward with a plan to outfit homes with solar power without the huge upfront costs. The plan is for Google, the investor, to install solar rooftops and then the homeowner would pay for the use of the solar power on a [...]

Amazon has discounted cleaning products since Earth day 2011.

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

I have noticed that a lot of green cleaning products have been listed as part of their subscribe and save marketing efforts. There are a few brand name products that are of interest particularly because they are hard to find at a discounted price. There are plenty of Method and Mrs. Meyers products, as well [...]