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Have a Green Cocktail: Order an Eco-Friendly Treetini

jehaine — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:58:03 +0000

Veev is an acai berry vodka, and the first carbon neutral spirit, in the world. The vodka is produced in the United States, in a wind powered distillery, from the not only extremely healthful, but also sustainable, acai berry.

The company donates a dollar per bottle sold, toward ensuring the safe harvest of acai in the Brazilian Rainforest. In addition to environmentally conscious measures Veev has already instituted, since the business launched in 2007, they are also running a program in conjunction with some top restaurants. Veev has agreed to fund the planting of a tree, in an area that direfully needs them, for every Treetini cocktail ordered from a participating restaurant. Visit Treetini.com for a list of restaurants, recipes and further program information.

If you don’t have a participating restaurant in your area, you could always serve some green cocktails, in your own home. It would be an excellent option for an Earth Day event/party. Veev is available in select stores, online or by phone. Veevlife.com

Green Jewelry

jehaine — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:42:56 +0000

The jeweler greenCarat/greenKarat offers socially responsible options way for jewelry buyers. The company seeks “ to end destructive gold and diamond mining.”, by producing lovely and unique pieces from 100% post-consumer gold. They also offer a voluntary carbon offset tax, which is only $1.76 on most pieces. If you are about to get engaged, and want to have a “green” wedding, they offer some very nice engagement rings, as well as, bands and sets. They offer some interesting styles and if you prefer a new piece, rather than an estate one, they may have something for you.

Times Square is Going Green for the New Year

jehaine — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:34:54 +0000

It will be a green New New Year’s Eve, in New York this year. The big red Coca Cola sign, which has been an iconic part of Times Square, since 1932, is going green. The sign will now be lit by wind power, and will be powered by this green energy, in time for the ball to drop in NY, this week. Even better, the entirety of the rest of the billboards on this famous intersection, are now joining the move by Coke, and arrangements have been made, with ConEdison Solutions, to supply green energy to power them. It is estimated the change, will collectively, reduce CO2 emissions by 1,866 metric tons per year. In addition to “greening” the sign, Coca Cola, will use it to kick off a new recycling campaign, starting on New Years’ Eve, with a stated goal off 100% recycling of the company’s cans and bottles.

New Uses for Old Tires: An Innovative American Company is Finding Solutions

jehaine — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:15:51 +0000

New Uses for Old Tires: An Innovative American Company is Finding Solutions

Today, New Jersey based green technology company, B Green Innovations Inc., a producer of products made from 100% recycled tires, has announced that they are ready to apply for 3 more patents. These applications are in addition to the company’s recent patent application for patio/paver blocks, made from recycled tires. B Green already produces shock absorbing blocks, made of crumb tire rubber, under the names Ecopod and VibeAway, the former for industrial and other larger applications, and the latter for home appliance use. These blocks are placed beneath the machine/appliance, reducing noise and vibration. Added benefits of block usage, have been improved efficiency and reduced costs related to maintenance. It is good to see an American company taking the initiative, to not only recycle these old tires, but produce jobs and useful products.

http://www.bgreeninnovations.com/