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Simple Steps to a Greener Lifestyle

2012-01-25T11:16:00.000-05:00

Green lifestyles are evolving. I learn something new every day that I can incorporate into my green lifestyle. Recently, I've made some serious changes in how I eat, what I eat and who I listen to about my eating. That is how I connected with Blythe Metz. Her YouTube Channel, The WYTV, keeps me informed about healthy changes that can be simple and effective.

Here's my review of Blythe's Top 7 tips on Keeping It Green from Blythe Raw Live TV, January 20, 2012. She's really focused on what will make a difference in creating a green lifestyle!

#7 Pay Your Bills Online - simple, easy and saves time!

#6 Shop at Farmers Markets - local food, supporting local businesses and economies, again >>> simple!

#5 Stop Using Disposable Bags - we all have some reusable bags, take them with you!

#4 Use Reusable Water Bottles - most tap water is equal in quality or better than bottled water, fill the water bottle at home and save time & money!

#3 Get an Energy Efficient Appliance - from computers to dishwashers to water heaters, there are green options that make a huge impact on energy use.

#2 Plant a Garden - Blythe recommends connecting with My Edible Gardens & I'll also recommend asking for advice in your area while you're shopping at the Farmers Market ;~)

#1 Get an E-Reader - Kindle, IPad, Nook, so many choices to make life more green while ridding your life of stacks of glossy magazines that can't be recycled...

Do you have any other tips to share? Add them in the comments below!

Here's the entire scoop from Blythe... suggest while you're watching, subscribe to her YouTube Channel!

Time conservation is very green

2012-01-23T13:08:00.000-05:00

There's no time like the present, as it goes, so I've taken today to do some life inventory work. I've considered how I spend my time each day, where I direct my focus, and how it's impacting my results.

Time is our most precious resource. We can't recapture it once it's gone. We can't make more of it. Once each minute passes, it is gone forever. Looking at time from a green perspective, it is even more important that decisions and processes be simple, be seamless, and make a measurable difference.

One organization that provides guidance in this area is Do Your Part. I visit their website when I have a question, when I want to learn to do something better, and when I have a client who has a question that I can't answer. The wealth of resources the Do Your Part team provides have made better use of my time.

Taking this idea to another level, check out the TEDx talk by Global Cool executive director, Caroline Fiennes. She poises some interesting questions for us all to consider.

2012 Changes & New Dreams

2012-01-15T09:00:00.001-05:00

Over the next few weeks, I'll be completely reconstructing my online and offline businesses. It's time to do a little, really a LOT, of spring cleaning early. This space will be focused on sharing some of the best news about sustainable and green business, how it is working in the real world, and how readers can apply more sustainable practices to their own lives.

For now, consider this a head's up! This will be a very big week with both the #OccupyCongress action in Washington, DC on Tuesday, January 17th as well as the online #SOPA protests across the internet on Wednesday, January 18th. The issues facing the economies of the world are difficult and far reaching. Accountability and transparency are essential. The availability of the internet to share information as well as develop new relationships and initiatives is the way we move forward and find solutions.

Here's a brief video from NewDream.org about some of this and something I truly believe will make a difference. If you know me, then you know, I want to make a difference. Happy to hear your feedback in the comments ;~)

Check my recent EcoBold Guest Post

2011-06-02T23:33:00.000-04:00

just wanted to share recent guest post on EcoBold!

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Get connected with local 3/50 project businesses

2010-05-02T14:47:00.000-04:00

Recently I learned about the 3/50 Project and some of the local businesses in my community who are participating. The 3/50 Project has a simple concept. Each month pick 3 local businesses and spend a total of $50 in those 3 businesses. It's that simple!

The businesses that I found participating are Green in the Blue Ridge, Celtic Tides and Blue Collar Joe's. I LOVE all three businesses so it isn't really any chore for me to support them. What I did find interesting is that neighboring businesses and customers didn't even know about the program!

There are economic reasons to support 3/50 Project businesses. Out of every $100 spent in local businesses, $68 returns to the community, through taxes, payroll and other expenditures, as stated on the 3/50 Project website. The more compelling reason is that locally owned, small businesses are the backbone of communities, what makes each community unique, and reflects the values and flavor of the people who live there. If that uniqueness is lost, what makes any one place different from the next?

So my personal Green Goal for this summer travel season is to find 3/50 Project businesses wherever I go. I plan to support them by shopping there, review them on local search services and tell other people directly about the businesses I find. It's my small action to supporting local economies.

Comment here and share what you're doing to make a greener world!

Green Concepts can enhance Your Brand

2009-09-25T05:17:00.000-04:00

When thinking about going green, finding balance is key. Doing something new to make your business grow can be challenging AND rewarding. Here's a few tips about greening your brand.

For more information visit Green4Good. We invite your questions and comments to this post.

Networking with GREEN pays big dividends!

2009-09-22T12:07:00.000-04:00

Are you planning on attending any networking events this fall? The next few months are packed with opportunities to connect with new business at live events. Trade shows, conferences, workshops, fundraisers and chambers of commerce monthly meetings are just a few ways to meet new people who can take your business to a new level.

We've all heard the saying "You never get a second chance to make a first impression." It's true and you can make it work for you. After the small talk, what do you leave in the mind of your new "friend"? If you've said the right stuff, listened well to what they had to say and opened the door for future communication, you did well. But what did you leave with them to enhance their memory of you? Was it the same old business card that just get put in a pile or something different, something that is memorable and will have a lasting impact?

If you are including a green image for your business, have you considered green promotional products? Many of the usual promotional products now have green options, like memo pads from recycled paper or biodegradable pens. Instead of branded labels on bottles of water, consider a reuseable stainless steel water bottle. If keychains with flashlights are working for your business brand, why not get a solar powered flashlight keychain???

Your business is going to get promotional products. It's in the budget. So here's an opportunity to create a positive impact with the dollars spent and the message, why not go green?

Contact me with questions or for a quote on a wide selection of green promotional products.

Promoting your business with green in mind $ave$

2009-09-14T13:14:00.000-04:00

You are about to head off to events, trade shows, conferences and workshops and you need promotional items. You have a budget and have an idea about what type of items you want, like t-shirts or key chains or pens. Have you considered how these items will help you BRAND yourself with current and new customers?

If you already have a logo, here's something to consider... the item you choose to promote you and your business will make an impression. Wouldn't you like that item to say not only are you a smart business person but you care about the environment as well??? I can help you do that with green promotional products!

With over 800,000 products available, there are many options to choose from. Reusable shopping bags are a big seller, letting businesses advertise repeatedly on a large, walking billboard every time the bag is used. Pens are always in demand, and when they are compostable and biodegradable, they are even more attractive.

Green promotional products are cost effective, have a built in message that shares your business's commitment to environmental stewardship and keeps your message around much longer than traditional advertising. Don't wait until the week before your networking event to place your order! Let's plan for your success now!!!

You know who your customers are, who you want your new customers to be, and you know your business message. I'm here to help you get the word out about your business! Leave a comment or question here or email me directly. What will you do today to brand your business in the future?!?