Buy Green

Every leading company in the world is working to build their brand showcasing their sustainability practices.  But what’s green washing and what’s not?  What’s real, what’s green hype and how can you find out?  There are some simple things to look for and easy questions to ask.  Mrs. Green will help.

Radio Shows

Local First Arizona – Kimber Lanning & Lisette De Mars

07.07.10

Kimber and Lisette share information with us about this statewide nonprofit charitable organization whose mission is to educate consumers about the economic, environmental and cultural benefits of shopping locally.

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Mrs. Green's News

03.11.10
Chuck the Charcoal. Or, At Least, the Lighter Fluid.

I don’t know about you, but during the summer, give me anything cooked on the grill – hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, steaks – you name it.

03.07.10
The High Price of Flowers

According to Environmental News Network, roses can contain as much as 50 times the amount of pesticides that are legally allowed on the food we eat.

03.06.10
Safe Cleaning Products

Replace chemical household cleaning products by non-toxic and biodegradable products, which do a great job, and avoid leaving chemicals on your counters, sinks, floors and drains.

03.06.10
Change the Way You Soften Your Clothes

Even though it feels nice to have clothes that are soft, smell fresh and are free of static cling, both dryer sheets and fabric softeners contain chemicals known to be toxic to people after sustained exposure.

Blog

09.03.10
No Green Eggs and Maybe Even No Ham
06.23.10
Sustainable Networking – How Fun!
05.04.10
Your Deodorant – Stinky or Sustainable?
04.07.10
Can Walmart and Small Mart Coexist?

Links and Resources

The Big Green Purse–ways to save money and use your buying power to increase sustainability.

Green Deals Daily–discounts and special offers on green products

 
 

Shaffer Dry Cleaning

Did you know that Shaffer Dry Cleaning has been “perc” free since 1998? “Perc” (which has a really long official name – perchloroethylene) is a commonly used solvent that is not only extremely toxic but there is compelling evidence that it is a carcinogen. Did you know that you can bring all of your hangers to Shaffers for recycling? Did you know that all of their locations are drop off centers for Big Brothers and Big Sisters clothing donations? Did you know that on the Shaffer Dry Cleaning website, there are some great articles in the “environment” section about the different types of processes used in dry cleaning and the pros and cons about each of them? And did you know that “Bake” and Patricia might strangle Mrs. Green if I wrote about ALL of the charity events they support including Angel Charity for Children’s annual Bags, Baubles and Ball Gowns event? Because at the end of the day, I know they just want to do the right thing. And now you know.