Susan asks…
Where to find angel investor?
Ok so if I don’t have the money to start up my own business, where would I get the money to pay to look for an investor? I have a great idea to open a small boutique, and I do have experience (family business) but I wat to branch out on my own. With my own eco friendly edgy clothing line. Where do I find an angel investor without having to pay so much? Or anything?
The Expert answers:
Local bank.
Family and Friends
SME loans
Plenty of options available, just google it.
Donna asks…
Eco-friendly designer apparel?
Looking for clothes/totes/accessories that promote environmental awareness.
Doesn’t have to be designer…Just wondering if any designers make organic cotton stuff.
Delaney, your link doesn’t work…
Thanks for all your help.
Especially looking for shirts that say stuff like “Be green” or stuff like that. 🙂
The Expert answers:
I know juicy has some eco friendly shirts
and canvas bags
here is a link to the canvas bag
ttp://www.shopbop.com/green-icon-tote-juicy-couture/vp/v=1/845524441816383.htm?folderID=2534374302090232&fm=browse-brand
William asks…
Eco friendly laundry mat?
does this seem like a good idea drying the clothes outside
The Expert answers:
Yeah but
1. Ppl wont pay to have their clothes dried outside when they could do it for a free
2. It takes to long most ppl that go to laundry mats want to be in and out asap
Chris asks…
I’m really passionate about this but I don’t know what to do….?
I really want to become a more environmentally friendly person. I just read An Inconvenient Truth, and it really made me realize how much we are hurting our planet, and how a lot of people really don’t care. I really DO care about the earth, and I was wondering: what are some ways I can be more eco–friendly.
So far I’ve got:
Buy organic/eco–friendly clothing
Eat Organic food/Become a vegetarian
Plant a tree/flowers/plants/etc.
Limit TV and computer time
Use reusable tote bags
Recyle
so far that’s all I have. What are some more things that I can do to help the earth? I’m only 15 so please dont recommend things like “get solar panels on your house” or “buy a hybrid car” since I have the power to do neither. Are there any Environmental organizations I could join or work with???
Thanks for your help!
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The Expert answers:
Hi!
I’m 16, and I’m graduating and plan to study environmental science.
I would start by taking some classes, I took AP Environmental Science, and it’s a BREEZE. Really easy class that you learn a TON in.
3 main rules to follow
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle.
Buy less of whatever you can, and if you don’t NEED it don’t get it. (i know…it’s hard)
Take shorter showers, turn off water when brushing teeth, and something you may not often hear…your toilet probably uses about 5 gallons of water EACH FLUSH. You may not be able to get a new toilet that is more water efficiant, but lessoning the amount of water in the tank should be sufficient. This can be done with a brick or something like this.
Anything you can reuse go for it! =] Avoid paper plates and especially styrofoam products (takes thousands of years to break down)
Plastics have codes on the bottom of them that let you know what you should do to dispose of them. It helps to know about the plastic codes, because they can be toxic too! There are a lot of “toxic wastes” too. (you would learn all about this in Environmental Science-offered in high school)
These include tires, batteries, oil, some metals, and a lot you could easily google or wiki for.
Some appliances are called “energy vampires” this means even when they are off, they suck energy. A good example would be a sterio that shows the time when it’s off. It’s better to unplug these things when you are not using them such as: microwaves, radios, tvs, straighteners, etc.
Also, every city has a council that meets once a month to cover environmental issues. You can find this on your community’s website or community center. Also available in these places are vollunteer projects. Fun and helpful!
Becoming a vegitarian is far from necessary. Focus more on where your food comes from, believe me this can be a challenge to find out, but I cut out meat, and at your age you are just TOO YOUNG. PETA can tell you all about meat and dairy and what you can do to make sure you are chosing the right products…
Check out http://www.peta.org/
http://www.epa.gov/earthday/tips.htm
and google the EPA (environmental Protection Agency) they can tell you more than anyone else.
The most important thing is SPREAD THE WORD. Not everyone is as fortunate as you and finds this stuff out. Try your best, and talk to your friends and school about what you can all do.
GOOD LUCK!! AND I’M GLAD TO HEAR YOU ARE TRYING TO HELP!
Lizzie asks…
Need help dressing “green”?
Hello all! I am trying to be more ‘green’. I feel that like any relationship, it’s the little things that count. I want to begin buying more eco–friendly clothing items, but the town where I live doesn’t have any eco-minded shops. Can anyone recommend some clothing sites/brands? And what should I be looking for when shopping for clothing? Thanks, have a great green day!
If this helps, some of my favorite sites for clothing are J. Crew, Anthropologie, Banana Republic. I like preppy/classic clothing. I have found some green clothing sites, but the clothes were not my style…
Oooohhh! The snark! That hurts. I didn’t realize I was less environmentally conscious because I don’t want to dress like a hippy. Some people do, but it isn’t me. I wonder how many people would be “green” if they knew all environmentalists must dress alike…
The Expert answers:
Well, to be fair the greenest clothing is no clothes at all! Try looking at undyed or unbleached clothes, or things made from bamboo fiber and organic cotton. Below is a good blog of eco-clothing you might like.
Http://www.whiteapricot.com/
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