Green Team Talks
Thoughts on a greener marketplace, and what it means to be green.
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Last week, we flexed our reusable packaging muscles with the launch of the eBay Box. This week, our friends at RecycleBank give us a closer look at the wider world of reusable packaging. From eco-friendly shopping bags to food containers to water bottles, read on to discover smart ways to keep your container waste under control.
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Buying vintage or used is a great way to reduce, reuse, and develop a unique sense of style, but if your finds need a little TLC, you may discover that restoration can be a less-than-green venture. Here are tips to get your used clothes and furniture into prime condition, in the kindest way possible.
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One of last week's most popular posts over at The Inside Source was a product round-up that was chock full of recommendations for greening your dorm room. As the dog days of summer linger on and the migration back to college campuses begins, read on for some of the best ways to make sure your transition back to school is planet-friendly!
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What do you do with that bestseller once you've turned the last page? Get rid of your books an eco-friendly way.
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Before you fire up the grill this summer, be sure you know how to be the most eco-responsible grill master you can be. Here is almost everything you need to know, in order to make great green grilling decisions.
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Xeriscaping, the practice of landscaping with water conservation in mind, is not only good for the environment, but will save you money on water bills, cut down on maintenance, and can add to the appeal of your home. Here's how to incorporate the principles of xeriscape into your own property.
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Shopping With… Dwell Publisher Michela O’Connor Abrams
- Jun 23, 2010
- Buy Green
- Partner News
- The Inside Source
On the eve of the third annual Dwell on Design conference in Los Angeles (June 25-27), Dwell's publisher Michela O'Connor Abrams chatted with The Inside Source about how she styles her own Mill Valley, CA, home and which eBay items she'd love to own.
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New Takes on Neckties: 8 Ways to Put Dad’s Tie Collection to Better Use
- Jun 21, 2010
- Partner News
- RecycleBank
After Father's Day, chances are dad has more neckties than he does shirts to go with them, but there are plenty of ways you can make use of the fun patterns and bright colors of old ties without involving the Windsor knot. Here are some ideas.
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Supply Chain 101: Reusing and Repurposing a Year of School Supplies
- Jun 15, 2010
- Partner News
- RecycleBank
School’s out! Here's what to do with all of the book bags, textbooks, papers, and other supplies that are headed home with your child this summer.
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As wedding season hits full swing, Grist's advice maven offers tips on eco-friendly gifts that your friends and loved ones can give to celebrate your nuptials.
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We all want to be green, but let's face it, it's sometimes hard to know what to do, right? The good folks over at The Daily Green have an answer for you: One Easy Thing. It's a feature chock-full of tips and advice on simple, easy things you can do, like avoiding overnight shipping when buying online, or even how you can improve your car's fuel efficiency just by parking in the shade.
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Sustainable Consumption: Acknowledging the Elephant in the Room
- May 25, 2010
- Partner News
- Amy Skoczlas Cole
Environmental Leader, a leading website about green business and sustainability, published an op-ed this morning, where I talk about the business case for adopting eco-friendly practices, as well as what consumption means at a time of increased environmental awareness.
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Grist's gracious advice maven tells us when we should and shouldn't turn off the lights when we leave rooms, as well as whether or not you should replace fluorescent bulbs to be more eco-friendly.
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In an exclusive interview with GreenBiz.com, CEO John Donahoe talks about eBay's idea of sustainable commerce, the importance of authenticity, his buzz on Bloom fuel cells and helping his mother clean out her closets.
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The Inside Source recently featured four gorgeous gals truly at the forefront of what's happening at sustainable ground zero. Each one picked a favorite item on eBay, and told us why these green gems were such great deals. Picks ranged from an indoor clothes rack (to cut down on dryer use) to a natural silk fabric that the scenester would like to use to recover old cushions.
