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The Planet Is Not In Peril

by mrgreengear on 2 June, 2009

Adding a bit more commentary to the site
Moons ago, I tuned my television to CNN to watch “Planet in Peril: Battle Lines.” Despite Anderson Cooper’s Jack Bauer-esque reporting and Soledad O’Brian’s sassy temperament I found myself quickly annoyed with the unending cry me a riverthesis that planet earth is under a direct threat. In a world with nearly [...]

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The Better Bag Reusable Grocery Bag Review

by mrgreengear on 10 February, 2009

Bags Bags and More Bags! I’m beginning to think that the bag is going to replace the stainless water bottle as the international signal of environmentalists.
A few weeks ago we reviewed a reusable grocery bag made by trader joes. Well, almost 30 minutes after that review went live I got an email from Steve at [...]

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Lord, I hate being sick. It almost never happens. But a few weeks ago I was 100% legit sick. I had a cold… it’s not the worst sickness but man it gets annoying. One of the things I reach for when nursing a cold is a good tissue. I mean, [...]

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360 Vodka Product Review by Green Gear

by mrgreengear on 1 January, 2009

Drink it up!   A new brand of Vodka has hit the shelf and in addition to being distilled and filter more times than is meaningful it is boasting “green” cred, and giving eco-friendly vodka lovers the world around a reason to raise their glasses.
Mrs. Green Gear and I found this vodka on new years eve [...]

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Most People have a love-hate relationship with paper towels.  They’re SO easy to use but yet SO wasteful.  Seeking to alleviate the conflict within us, Giant Eagle, has begun offering 100% recycled paper towels on their Nature’s Basket private label.
These paper towels are competitively priced at $2.99 / 3 Rolls and they do offer a [...]

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Big Bad Corporations move to Green-ish Paper

by mrgreengear on 26 February, 2008

75% 65% Greed, 35% Treehugger
 
So today I was wondering the halls at the office and I noticed that the company I work for, which is very large and will remain nameless has moved to using officemax office depot “green” paper that is made from 35% recycled paper. People might boo hoo this because it’s not [...]

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Agent 18 Eco Friendly iPhone Case Review by Green Gear

by mrgreengear on 12 February, 2008

So Sleek! Even without the Chrome!
Today we’re reviewing the Agent 18 Eco Friendly iPhone case. A few weeks ago I gave in to the pressure to purchase an iPhone and once again went out to pay a premium for a fancy apple device. This compelling feeling BTW, I call the “Steve Jobs Tax.” Now, walking [...]

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