Posted by Rene.Bross on 13. July 2010 12:51
Curbside composting comes to Spokane, WA this week beginning July 12th. If you live in Spokane and have a green yard waste bin that's picked up weekly by your curbside garbage service, you can now throw food scraps and food soiled paper products- paper towels, pizza boxes, napkins etc. into your green yard waste bin for composting. No you won't get the nutrient-rich dirt for your own garden, but you don't have to foot the expense of an expensive composting bin either. According to the Spokane Regional Solid Waste System, recycling your food scraps could potentially reduce the amount of material you place in your regular curbside garbage bin. You may then be able to "downsize" that cart and save money on your monthly bill! You'll also be saving water and electricity by not using your in-sink disposal unit as much.
For a full list of acceptable and non-acceptable items for your Food Scrap/Yard debris bin click here.
Posted by Rene.Bross on 2. July 2010 14:29
We are thrilled to announce that Bay Area artist/illustrator Ceci Bowman has teamed with My Good Greetings to bring you a variety of new, fun and whimsical party invitations, which are printed on 100% recycled, FSC Certified card stock. Ceci's designs are very unique and superbly stylish, which will give your party that extra flair you're looking for. We especially love Ceci's new Bridal Shower Dance Invitation set! If I received this invite in the mail, I'd RSVP Yes! immediately!
Posted by Rene.Bross on 28. June 2010 19:52
We are so thrilled to present our new line of Luxe Birth Announcements!! Not only are they beautifully designed with a contemporary feel but they are printed on our new softly textured recycled card stock for a rich and luxurious feel. Your beautiful photographs will look better than ever on this high-quality card stock and will make for a namesake birth announcement that will be treasured for years to come. To view our new line of Luxe Birth Announcements click here!
Posted by Rene.Bross on 28. May 2010 13:38
You asked for it, and now they're finally here-- Our new line of eco-friendly designer Wedding Invitations have arrived! Our gorgeous Wedding Invitation packages are not only contemporary and hip in design, but are also printed on deluxe recycled heavyweight card stock with a lovely texture. These invitations look as fabulous as they feel. Made with 30% post consumer waste, many designs come in the option of cream or white paper colors. Matching recycled envelopes are included with the invitations. And as with all of our cards, no plastics are ever used in our recycled packaging. Wedding Invitation packages are fully customizable and you can choose from matching invitation, save the date cards, response or rsvp cards, reception insert cards, directions insert cards and thank you cards. Celebrate your love for each other and the environment with My Good Greetings Wedding Invitations.
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Posted by Rene.Bross on 16. April 2010 15:42
Choosing recycled paper is the right thing to do, yet there’s still some misconceptions about its actual benefits. Hopefully this blog will clarify some of these issues.
Fiction: All paper has a low carbon footprint.
Fact: The sad truth is, globally, deforestation accounts for 25% of carbon emissions caused by human activity. When we protect this precious resource and choose recycled paper, it has a major impact. 100% recycled copy paper reduces net greenhouse gas emissions by 38% compared with 100% virgin fiber paper.
Fiction: Most paper is recycled already and therefore does not contribute significantly to landfills.
Fact: Paper is the most recycled product and recovery rate is growing. That’s good news. Unfortunately it’s estimated that paper accounts for about 40% of landfill volume. Recycling paper (and purchasing recycled paper) reduces the amount of waste we send to landfills and incinerators. When compared with 100% virgin fiber copy paper, 100% recycled paper is estimated to reduce solid waste by 49%.
Fiction: Manufacturing recycled paper requires more water.
Fact: Not only does making paper from recycled fibers require less water, it also results in less wastewater pollution than making paper from virgin fibers. When compared with 100% virgin fiber copy paper, 100% recycled copy paper is estimated to reduce wastewater volume by 50%.
Fiction: Using recycled paper has no impact on air quality.
Fact: The Environmental Protection Agency states that using recycled paper results in 74% less air pollution.
Many people still think there’s little they can do to help the environment. Nothing could be further from the truth. Every individual’s good decision, no matter how small, adds up to create a huge positive impact. When our customers choose to print on recycled paper, they’re making a good decision for the environment. MyGoodGreetings can verify this collective impact with our eco-audits. Help us spread the good news and encourage your friends and family to choose recycled paper and envelopes for their card and stationary needs. Together we can help protect valuable natural resources, reduce pollution and make the world a better place for generations to come.
To see our latest eco-audit visit:
http://www.mygoodgreetings.com/Article/Why-Buy-Green.htm
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Posted by Rene.Bross on 22. February 2010 13:48
If you've read our last blog entry (see below), you already are familiar with how My Good Greetings worked with Linda Lee to create custom notecards featuring the artwork by children in the Cambodian orphanage. What I didn't mention, when I wrote that entry, was that the reason the drawings were outlined and not colored in was because the children at the orphanage did not have any colored markers. When I learned this, it broke my heart. Being a graphic designer in the US- and someone who takes so much prosperity for granted, my heart ached when I learned that these children with their big, bright smiles, didn't have colors for their wonderful artwork. I immediately decided that I would put together a care package of colored markers and my assistant Dawn added loads of colored pencils and sharpeners. We boxed it all up and mailed it off to the orphanage with a friendly note. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect to receive these wonderful photos back in return. Just look at these darling kids. I wish them many happy drawings!
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Posted by Rene.Bross on 28. January 2010 10:42
Recently I was contacted by a very nice woman named Linda Lee who had a wonderful idea to raise money for an orphanage in Cambodia. She explained that she would like to print note cards with hand-drawn pictures on the front of the card- drawn by the orphans themselves and a photo and hand-written letter on the back of each card. As she told me more about her project and about the orphanage, I knew immediately that I wanted to help out however I could. As I received each hand-drawing, photo and hand-written note, I fell in love with project even more. Linda is a wonderful person and she is sending 100% of the proceeds of the sales of these cards directly to the Chres Village School and Orphanage in the Bakong District of Siem Reap, Cambodia.
These cards, which are blank inside, make wonderful thank you notes. I'm going to use them for my own children's thank you notes. The illustrations are not colored in and my boys are looking forward to coloring them before they send them out. I think it's a wonderful way for my young boys to make a connection with those that are not as fortunate. It beats sending a Mickey Mouse or Spongebob thank you note anyday!
To purchase your own set of Thank You notes and make a donation to the Orphanage in Cambodia, please visit Linda's website at http://kocalee.wordpress.com/
Posted by Rene.Bross on 12. January 2010 12:00
Posted by Lorna.Doone on 31. December 2009 06:37
Are you one of those people who just can't get enough of celebrity gossip? Or, maybe you're tired of hearing about all the ridiculous things celebrities do and are looking for some good news for a change. In either case, you might want to check out ecorazzi.com. I've been reading it off and on for a couple of years now, and it's generally a peek into celebrity lives that leaves me feeling a whole lot less creepy than I would if I sat in front of an episode of TMZ.
Basically, they cover celebrities from an environmental angle. Want to know what Bollywood star did a "Go Green" calendar (it looks really beautiful, too)? Then you're in luck. Tired of hearing what a jerk Russel Crowe is? Then read about how he gave his coat to a homeless fan. And, if you can't get enough of Whale Wars, then you'll be thrilled with ecorazzi's ongoing coverage of what the Sea Shepherds are up to.
Other celebrities that have been covered recently include:
- Alanis Morissette
- Jamie Oliver
- Jennifer Aniston
- David Letterman
- Ellen DeGeneres
Also covered, but not for good reasons are Victoria Beckham, Ted Nugent, and others who maybe just don't "get it."
Posted by Lorna.Doone on 29. December 2009 16:13
When most people have kids, their houses get messier. In my case, it was the opposite. My darling daughter wanted to be held constantly. Unlike other babies, though, rocking in the glider didn't offer enough stimulation for her. No, she wanted to be upright and moving all the time. I was over the moon when some friends introduced me to the Baby Bjorn, so at least I could give my arms a rest while toting her from room to room. But, what was there to do in a small house in the dead of winter when sitting down isn't an option? It turns out that cleaning gave me something to do and seemed to satisfy her need to constantly be on the move.
Of course, having a baby in close proximity to chemical cleaners was not something I was keen to do. So, I was really, really happy when I discovered a local company that produces all natural cleaners. (No, I don't work for them, I just really like their products and green approach.)
It started out when I hired the Maid Naturally team to come in and give my house a good cleaning before my mother-in-law came to visit. There are some things, after all, that just can't be done with a baby strapped to you. After years of cleaning with little more than vinegar and baking soda, I was shocked to discover how *clean* things looked when they were done. My electronics were shiny again, the wood in my house gleamed, and I couldn't get over how great everything smelled.
It turns out that the Maid Naturally folks have their own line of all-natural cleaning products, and I ran right out an bought them. I've been using them for over a year now, and I love the fact that not only do things look, feel, and smell cleaner, but that I don't have to worry about how they're affecting my toddler.
After all that time "helping" mama clean, she seems to have gotten a bit of a bug for it, too. I feel good about the fact that I can spray some cleaner on the table and let her go to town washing the table with her own cloth. A cleaner house, a healthy kid, and no dangerous chemical leeching into the aquifer below. Yeah, that works for me!