Here at Emerald we know that consumers want to make purchasing decisions which are good for the planet. But we also know that this task isn’t always easy. This blog post is meant to help you understand some basic information about eco labels in order to aid your purchasing process. General Information 1. There are A LOT of them You may have noticed that almost every “green” product has some sort of label on it touting how environmentally friendly it is. In fact, according to Terrachoice’s...
By Debra A. Berliner With Earth Day just behind us, gas prices projected to hit $6 per gallon by the end of summer and an election year ahead, there is no question that environmental protection, sustainability, and the greening of America will continue to be part of the conversation in our news and in our lives. While the politicians debate global warming, oil drilling in Alaska and gas subsidies, folks at home will still be trying to incorporate sustainability best practices into their everyday...
Here at Emerald Brand we work with a lot of hotels that are interested in being more environmentally friendly. Through the use of our products we help them save trees and other valuable resources. However, our commitment to the environment runs deeper than that, we want to help hotels all over the world be as environmentally friendly as possible. Thus, we give you this blog post which illustrates some steps any hotel can take to be more green! Energy Efficiency Buy Energy Star appliances Energy...
James Cameron’s critically acclaimed movie “Avatar” has sparked the imagination of millions worldwide. Its story intertwines the majesty of a beautiful and unspoiled planet, Pandora, an indigenous people who live in harmony with the natural world, the Nav’ii, and a plundering corporation which aims to exploit Pandora for its own benefit. Although Avatar takes place on a distant world, similar stories are occurring throughout the frontier forests of Earth. This post will explain the plight...
By Debra A. Berliner For many parents, it’s a tug of war between the household budget and all of the organic and natural products that most of us would choose if we could. And it doesn’t appear to be just marketing – there are real concerns about hormones in the milk supply, the impact of pesticides on our fruits and vegetables and chemicals in our cleaning products. Not to mention the broader concerns about the sustainability of our resources, global warming and deforestation. So, how...
Do you love to throw parties but hate all the negative environmental consequences that come with celebrating? We’d love to help show how you can have a great time with all your friends and still be kind to the environment! Check out these helpful suggestions. Pre Event 1. Ask people to car pool Getting people to car pool can be a great way to break the ice between different groups of friends. It also can help solve logistical issues if you are hosting a party at your house and there is limited...
A common question we hear at Emerald Eco Products is “can an individual person really make a difference?” Well I’d like to answer that with a story I heard this week. A woman by the name of Donna had recently become interested in how and where her fish were being caught. She said “I really love to eat fish but I started to become concerned with what the environmental implication of my love for seafood was. So I started researching online what the practices of commercial fisherman were and...
Are you interested in making your business more environmentally friendly but don’t know how to get started? Here at Emerald Eco Product’s we are dedicated to helping all organizations decrease their impact on the planet. Check out these simple ways to decrease your environmental footprint today! Employee Engagement Going green starts and ends with your employees, here are three ways to get them excited. 1) Employee Education It’s a pretty simple concept, the more your employees...
As young people all over the country continue to become passionate about leading us towards a more sustainable future, universities have taken notice and increased their efforts to become more environmentally responsible. Generally universities tend to look inward when developing their green efforts, through recycling programs, energy efficiency initiatives and student engagement. While all of these efforts are integral piece of the sustainability puzzle for institutions of higher learning, many...
