Green Living Q & A

What’s really eco-friendly?

HOw should I start off an article for the newspaper how eco–friendly ain’t that friendly.. Actually they tend to harm the enviroment more than the usaal products…etc.
How do I concldue that eco–friendly ain’t that nice in my article in the newspaper

Is there an eco-friendly option for metal spray painting, powder coating, sticker printing and adhesives?

we are using metal / SS / aluminum fabricated plates, bodies and also stickers for face of product. We are presently getting metal painted from a spray painter or powder coating shop. And the stickers are printed with normal printer and have adhesive at the back. We would like to switch over to a green option even if there is a little choice in colours and otherwise. It goes in industrial consumption so attractive color / finish isn’t that important

Sewing machine, design and sizing.. (eco friendly)?

For a business plan project i’ve decided i’d like to include some recycled/organic cotton gloves.

I’d like to include designs on the top and maybe on the palm as well.

If i were to have a skull from day of the dead embroidered about the size of a hands palm… is the a sewing machine capable of doing that? or a company that is capable to do that with eco friendly ink? or that is capable of doing suck designs? (in eco friendly manner)

he project requires all my products and merchandising is environmentally conscious so if you ave any suggestion that would be great too.

Is Willy Wonka environmentally / animal friendly?

I’m doing my best to only purchase eco and animal friendly products, and I was just wonderinf if Willy Wonka products were good for that in general.

Eco-friendly makeup, si vous plait?

I am looking for eco–friendly makeup that is good. Like, really good. I want it to be green (no, not the color) but not have sacrificed how well it actually works. Not brands, but specific products would be helpful. When I say eco–friendly, I don’t mean the ones that say they’re eco–friendly, natural, etc. The real deal people. Like, high concentrations of plant-based and naturally-derived ingredients, and fewer to no parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate, phthalates, petrochemicals, and synthetic fragrances or dyes would be fabulous.

My inspiration? It’s earth day people!!

Oh, and money isn’t really an issue. I know this stuff can be expensive.

Thanksamuch!

What is a good name for a new brand of tissue paper which will include toilet paper and kitchen serviettes?

We would like the packaging to suggest an eco–friendly product. An illustration of stalks of bamboo may be used, so the name should be reflective of the same .

How/Where to apply for grant and loan money for “green” businesses?

I own and operate a small business. We offer an eco–friendly product in an industry that is known to typically not be “green”. I have heard that president Obama is setting aside as much as $2.3 Billion for green companies to get grants and loans. I have contacted my local Congressmen and can’t get a relpy. Do you have any idea where I can apply for this money? Thanks.

sugar cane disposable products?

I am surching for eco–friendly tablewere products for a while and found a website called www.mygreentable.com

So far that is the cheapest,wanted to know if anyone knows about the products that are featured on this website ? is there other cheap sites ?

Poll: Are you as a consumer concerned about the environment?

Would you buy eco–friendly products?

How to find potential exhibitors?

We are conducting a natural health, organic and eco friendly products and sustainable technology trade show and want to attract foreign companies interested in exhibiting at our event. How can we locate them?

Quirky/Funny baby/toddler/kids clothes/items!?

my friend and I are both having baby girls (not with each other haha), and I wanted to get her some gifts that reflect her personality and sense of humor…

Like I heard about this baby swaddling blanket that looks like a taco.. haha! I tried searching for it but I couldn’t find it and my friend would get a kick out of it.

Also, she likes the Beatles and all that hippie-style stuff like peace signs and Beatles shirts and she likes eco–friendly stuff too.

If anybody has any sites that have funny or quirky baby/toddler stuff I would really appreciate it!!

and please no negative comments.. please and thank you!
and yes, I know babie’s spit up on clothes… everything’s washable.

How much is the “green” industry?

Eco–friendly goods, such as hyrbid cars, solar pannels, clothing, housewares, etc., is a booming industry. How much is this “green” industry worth? How much money does this industry rake in over the course of a year?

Has anyone ever used one of those “eco balls” in the washing machine, are they any good?

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These thingumyjigs claim to wash your clothes clean up to a thousand times, thus saving you loads of money.

They are environmentally friendly and contain particles (or summat) which supposedly do the job of your normal detergent.

My other half has bought one today but I am sceptical.

Do they work?

(I know it´s the wrong category, but post in Cleaning and Laundry and nobody answers)

Why do my questions always get deleted?

I have asked few questions, and most of them have been deleted. I asked
1. What is that gum that smells the same as RubA535?
2.Music in french that I will understand, and enjoy (I did go on for a while in this question…and it was in french)
3.French speaking people, will you quickly edit this? (and it was short a french poem)
4.Clothing brands etc. That are vegan,eco,and child labor friendly.
All of those questions got deleted!! Any idea why? A lot of people post questions like: If I was a smurf in your room what would you do? And I have no problem with this, until they delete mine and not theirs!

Is my novel any good?Excerpt included. Any chance of it being published? Would you read it if is was a book?

Hi,

I’ve been working on this book for a little over a year. Lately, I’ve been kinda discouraged… Looking for honest reviews. Could I get this published? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Manhattan, New York

September 30, 2009

James Apartment

Where was Elliot? James glanced at his Cartier wristwatch as he paced though his apartment. It had been a practically hellish day at work and he needed Elliot. Initially, his proposal to a clothes retailer to invest in environmentally friendly organic cotton produced by CEC was rejected. Secondly, a scathing review of CEC was written in the New York Times. Thankfully, it only managed to score the back of the paper, but, it was still brutally ruthless. Entitled “Green-dy and Corrupt” was a bitter report of the salaries and the perks of being employed at CEC, which was suppose to be non-profit. Tailing the wage reports, was a detailed tracing of mainstream donations from nonexistent private individuals to factual CEOs and presidents of companies not known for being environmentally conscience. The writer, a right-wing extremist bitch known for her unyielding denial of global warming, hinted that these “eco-unfriendly” companies were paying off CEC to not blow the whistle on them. The most unfortunate piece of this merciless editorial was that it mentioned James by name at least three times.

To add to the stress of his day, James remembered that he would be traveling to Washington D.C that weekend. Hopefully, the nasty critique wouldn’t hinder any support of the bill he was lobbying for. Nicknamed Eco-fight, the bill was created to limit the emission of carbon by slightly increasing taxes in ratio to the carbon output of factories and large corporations. However, closer inspection revealed that the bill trickled down in smaller businesses and finally, at the last stage, households. The shrinking Party of Republicans in Congress, except for a few moderate ones, adamantly refused the bill. Most Democrats in Congress, though not all, eagerly supported it. James was determined to change the minds of those on the left who weren’t fully committed to the bill.

The caustic sting of the article left a burn on James. Immediately after reading the article, he contacted the legal department of CEC demanding that a lawsuit be issued against the writer and New York Times for libel. James, still pacing like a caged animal, realized that now, the lawsuit wouldn’t comfort him, only a tiny glass vial filled with white powder would console him. Impatiently, James tried to call Elliot. No answer. Where was he-? James heard a knock on the door and rushed to open it.

“Finally!” James moaned, hand outstretched.

“Whoa, settle down there.” Elliot laughed as he tried to walk through the door.

He handed James the bottle,

“That should last you a couple days, I’ll be back this weekend to give you more.”

“No, I’m going to Washington; I’ll be gone for a week.” James looked up from the bottle clutched in his hand with a distressed look.

Elliot hesitated, “Can you wait til-“

“No!” James cried desperately, He looked at Elliot. “I’ve had such a tough week, just look at this article.” He pleaded, handing Elliot a crumpled New York Times.

Elliot skimmed the article, the frown on his forehead deepening as he read further and further. He signed and offered James an apologetic look.

“Okay, I’ll have it to you by Thursday.” Elliot replied, trying to soothe James.

Elliot studied James, calculating how much James had changed over the years. A similar digression he had viewed in all his clients. His once tawny skin was now pale, his muscular frame gaunter, and his green eyes tired. He was still remotely young, early forties.

James watched Elliot leave his apartment, feeling slightly anxious that Elliot seemed tentative to deliver the drug on Thursday. James clenched the vial in his hand, clasping it hard-as if someone would snatch it from his hand. He moved to the kitchen, placing the bottle, a crisp dollar bill, and a credit card on the marble counter. James started using crack at the eve of his divorce to his first wife. It regularly continued through his second marriage and was eventually the reason for its demise. James was fascinated with cocaine, how is destroyed his marriage but helped to numb the pain from the separation. He creased the dollar bill, and filled it with the powder. Skillfully, he poured it on the counter into a shaky line. He carefully used the credit card to straighten the dust into a straight line. He took out his straw, and gently whiffed. His nostrils burned at first, but soon he was lulled into a gentle wave of serenity.

Without any mental effort of his own, James was able to be transported to the most halcyon period in his life. The infancy of his first marriage, back when he was nearing thirty. His wife was a rare kind of beauty, white porcelain skin unmarked by any frec
I thought about that…But, I mean one page? I think I’m okay if I don’t post like, a whole chapter.
agilebrit’s… Thank you so much! I forgot to mention that this excerpt was from the middle of the book. I’ve already introduced James in the text. Anyways, you gave a lot of good advice.

What daily products that we use are made out of seafloor sediments?

I have a project for my oceanography class and my product has to be “eco–friendly.” What household, daily items are made out of sediments.

Requirements:

1.) What equipment is used?
2.) From what location on the ocean floor is it from?
3.) Where is the product made?
4.) How is it made?

ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED!

Where can I find an effective eco-friendly insect / roach killer?

For the first time ever I’ve found German roaches in my house, likely because I stopped using the harsh chemicals / insect bombs / sprays. I need an EFFECTIVE green product – I have the baits already put out but they’re not helping.

If the gov. forced companies to become more eco-friendly, wouldn’t that hurt the economy?

The major complaint by environmentalists is that businesses emit massive amounts of pollution through the elimination of waste, pollution from production itself, and the vehicles they use to transport their products. Sure the government could place restrictions on emission levels, but how would they prevent the economic loss that would cause when the companies can no longer produce as they have been? Please someone lend an idea. Thanks!

What the little things you do to be eco-friendly?

For instance I:

Turn off the lights when I’m not in a room
Take short showers
Deny plastic/paper bags at store when I only have a few items
I don’t have kids which saves alot period.
(check out “Human Footprint”)
try to chose products made locally

What are good home rmedies for pesticides & herbicides?

Have aphids and white stuff on rose bushes. Have green leaf bush whose leaves are badly eaten! What home remedy (ies)or eco–friendly product can I make or buy?

Help with the Christmas list?

Mom is a-naggin’ about that Christmas list, and usually I ask for the normal 17-year-old stuff, like clothes, but I’m trying to be a little more strategic this year. I’m a senior and will be starting college next fall. I wanted to ask for practical things and keep in mind what I might buy/have money to buy/will get as a graduation present (or will be purchased with graduation money.) So far, my wants consist of a

13″ Macbook pro
Nikon D3000 plus 55-200mm and 17-55mm lens
George Foreman grill
Aluminum (eco–friendly) water bottle
External battery for my iPod Touch
16 gb Memory card
Wrinkle steamer

My parents spend usually no more than $400, so of course that knocks off the camera and computer. Those are just things I want, but will have to buy with graduation/summer job money. Of course, if I buy the camera now, I can ask for the 55-200 lens for Christmas. Although I have a wonderful point-and-shoot Sony camera, I wanted the DSLR because I’m going to France next summer and want to take fabulous pictures. However, I’m worried that I won’t use it in college (I’m going into engineering, so I’m going to be swamped with homework). So I’m a little unsure about that purchase. Most of those, I’ll obviously use when I get to college, and the memory card and charger are for France (13hr flight is a lot of movies on the iPod.) I’m also using my brother’s old Swiss Army backpack and it will hold a 13″ laptop, so that’s not something to worry about. I have all of the basics (phone, iPod, camera) and I never have time to watch movies or tv or play games. I also don’t want a Kindle because I’d just rather check out books from the library than buy them.

I would ask for college gear, but I’m not sure where I’m going.

How can i keep warm? Advice please!?

Does anyone have any ideas on how i can stay warm in my house? My husband won’t run the central heat because he thinks its not eco friendly so all he will run is a small wood burning stove in the living room. it was 46 degrees in my living room today. i live in florida but it still gets pretty chilly. i already dress in layers of thermals and fleece sweatpants. oh and i’m not allowed to run the electric space or radiator heaters except at night in the bedroom when we sleep or when im in the shower or changing clothes. before you freak out, just know that it can’t be that horrible because i have not gotten sick at all this whole winter, it probably helps that because germs don’t thrive in the cold and i don’t have that thing where you go from hot to cold all the time. please don’t just tell me my husband is crazy, i already know that. and divorce is not an option. just ways to get warm without using electricty. thats all i need. thanks!
yes, he is a student and he walks to school. threats from me about turning on the heat will not work. been there, done that, turns out badly. i just want to keep the peace but stay warm at the same time.

My Parents wants me to be a living barbie doll?

without sounding full of myself i’m actually the most popular girl at school, I’m head cheerleader, was runner up in Miss Teen USA a few years ago and they make me do all these pageants

they put so much pressure on me to look good because im representing them

like my mom makes me straighten my hair before i go to school each day, she does my eyebrows, makes me wear a full face of make-up (shes a make up artist so you can imagine), she decides which clothes i should wear like she would prefer it if I wore a sequined mini dress over jeans believe it or not

and on my b’day I wanted an eco friendly car and what the hell do I wake up to find? a HOT PINK convertible i mean, come on..

I was naturally blonde but made to go platinum blonde, i tried to preserve my skin but was told i look better with a tan and was spray tanned against my will

like why cant they accept me? i want my pale skin, i want to wear my jeans & a singlet top, I’d like to drive a car that blends in & instead of being a cheerleader, i’d like to play tennis for my sport, & instead or practicing pouting, walking, etc for pageants i’d like to be with my friends & eat pizza instead of steamed vegetables or salad, who cares about trophys i have enough of them why keep getting more?

Do you know that my mom asked me if i wanted breast implants when I was 16? I’m 17 now and of course I said no…

how can i tell them to give me some space without offending them?

junior clothes?

what are some good stores that are like online.
i don;t want anything that everyone wears so no like ae aeropostale hollister pacsun delias
i can;t wear short shorts

what else is there?
i like those eco friendly shirts that say recycle ect…
all those stores everone else shops a
ill try esty

I Need a Name for an Eco-Friendly Clothing Line?

I’m starting an eco–friendly clothing line, that will use organic cotton etc. I envision it in green text with several modifications like a leaf or so over a vowel etc.

Does anyone have any suggestions for an eco–friendly clothing line name? One worded- is preferred, and it can be in any language as long as it sounds nice and rolls of the tongue with ease 🙂
It’s aimed at 16-25ish year old people like it’s going to begin with graphic tee’s you can say urban clothing but not baggy. It’ll be slim fit and it’s pretty hip. Thank You! 🙂

Eco-Friendlier Scrubbing Bubbles?

I used to really love the power of Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaner, but I’ve grown concerned about the carcinogens in it and the harm it does to the planet. Is there any more natural eco–friendly product out there that works as well as Scrubbing Bubbles?

Recently purchased a fixer upper rental property, What company provides best cleaning products?

I just purchased a rental property that needs a lot of work & cleaning. What company provides the best cleaning products at a reasonable cost & are eco–friendly?

Vinegar and Baking Soda for cleaning?

I have been using this to clean for years now, scrubbing the sink and tub, washing counters, cleaning drains. I always figured that the vinegar was acidic enough to eliminate most bacteria. Am I right or wrong, and if I’m wrong is there a better way to clean that is natural? I refuse to buy antibacterial products (although I guess I do use a 10% bleach solution, which by its nature is antibacterial, from time to time, but only when it is absolutely necessary) and most commercially produced cleaners. Does Seventh Generation or any of those other Eco–friendly products work better than the baking soda and vinegar method?

What are your favorite “green” products? (key word Obama)?

Which green products do you believe have the greatest impact for the for personal use?

– Which ones do you like the best?

– Which ones are a waste of time?

– Do you go out of your way to buy earth friendly products if it is a comparable price and quality?

– Would you be willing to pay a little extra to buy more earth friendly products?

– Do you even take it into consideration if it is earth friendly or not when making your purchase decision?

– Do you think that people overstate their “greenness” to be trendy?

– Are you considering buying green Christmas/ Birthday Presents?

– Which of these do you consider earth friendly:

Solar products
recycled products fair trade
wind energy Products
organic products
bamboo products
efficient lighting
recycling assistants (bins, can crushers, sorters, water purifiers, water bottles, etc)
Earth Friendly cleaning supplies, cosmetics, body care products, etc.

I would greatly appreciate people providing feedback on this topic.

By the way, sorry about the whole keyword thing, I am simply trying to draw more attention to the topic.

Basicallly I am starting a green goods store because I try to buy everything I can that is eco friendly, and I have found that a majority of it is crap that Ii end up having to pitch anyway, and almost all of it is overpricced for what you get bbecause it has the “green” label on it. Obviously I am in it to make some money, but I am primarily in it to help others to be more environmentallly friendly, be confident in the quality they will recieve, and know that each product was researched for the validity of their “green claims”.

What do you all think?

Where can I find eco-friendly food packaging?

I will be making and selling a food product with the consistency of cream cheese. I am looking for biodegradable, or AT LEAST, recycled/BPA-free plastic containers online. Can’t seem to find anything like that. Any idea? Thanks for your responses!

Things for a teen to make/sell?

My family is taking a trip in late August, and I want to have some money to get some things/clothes. I am pretty good at art, and I like being ‘green’. I was thinking about doing some kind of Eco–Friendly online store, just available to my Friends i email the site to. Most of my friends are about 13 and i want things to be available that they actually use. Things im good at:
Online editing like Gimp, Paint
Photography
Art (especially metal working)

Things that are popular in my area
Bracelets
Sunglasses
etc. (Summer)
Any ideas?

I NEED names for a story asap!!?

girl:
punkish
artsy
loves the ocean and nature
blue gray eyes
brown naturally straight hair down to collar bone with left side sweeping bangs
has pierced ears
adventurous
laughs a lot
loves to be close to people
loves to hold hands with people
not the best in school
likes to design clothes and take photos
art is her main focus
loves to travel
AGE: 16
HEIGHT: 5’3″
WEIGHT: 100 lb
BUILD: naturally skinny

Boy:
orange hair
punkish
flannel shirt wearer
smokes his own weed
country boy
been to jail
gets in trouble
goes to wild parties
doesn’t always do the right thing
a senior in high school
dark brown eyes
freckles everywhere
plays sports
very athletic but doesn’t have an athletic build
funny
loves to joke around
sarcastic
confused about life
mature
knows about the world
can drive
a little shy but only when you first meet him
very eco friendly
recycles everything
druggie
AGE: 17
HEIGHT: a little under 6 feet
WEIGHT: 145 lb
BUILD: naturally skinny

i can give more information if wanted!!! thank you soooooo much!!! 😀
also if you give the meaning of the name with the name that would be nice but not necessary!!
🙂
the boy has an earring and an eyebrow piercing. he also wears necklaces and bracelets without caring. definitely has a swagger… and is a HUGE hiker…. 🙂
edit: i need names for these two characters in the story!
haha sorry about not being clear! 🙂

Why do some sheets turn brittle and scratchy after one wash while others do not?

I keep buying sheets that feel incredibly soft out of the box, then after one wash they instantly become hard and scratchy. I buy the high thread counts and the Egyptian whoopdeedo sheets but it does not matter. They are all immediately ruined after one wash. I follow all the advice about cold water and ‘delicate’ setting, and use mild, eco–friendly detergents. An exception is an old sheet that I dont know what it is made of (no label)- it stays soft but has a big rip in it now and I can not find a replacement. I have another cheap, old twin bed sheet that stays soft and is made of half cotton and half polyester… why is polyester softer than 750 count Egyptian or sateen?! Am tired of wasting money and NO ONE seems to know what is going on. The only thing I can guess is there is something about the water here in Los Angeles and certain fabrics. I dont notice this problem with clothes, only sheets. How do I find a sheet that wont go hard in the wash? Has anyone else had this problem?

What should I name my coffee/consignment shop?

Hello
I am about to open up a second hand/ consignment shop with a small coffee bar inside.
I want to call it something like ………’s Bazaar and coffee bar.
My name is Sasha, but I don’t know if I want that to be in the name because a lot of people have trouble with my name already.
My store will sell good quality second hand clothes and other items, as well as art, handmade crafts, jewelry, books etc.
Also part of my profits will be donated to eco friendly causes and I want to use the environment card to attract consignors and buyers.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated

Whats the deal with Megan Fox?

Why is everyone so obsessed with her? Of course, shes pretty, but there are MANY actresses that are just as if not more pretty than she is. She seems a bit conceited.

Is it just me or is megan foxs personality so slutty/stupid? The things she says in magazines are just so retarted.
“Well clearly, I’m not ugly”,

“I was always wearing the smallest clothes I could find. I would go to the mall like that “,

“I just like to stay home and have sex.”

“men are weak puppies”

” I want weed to be legal I’ll be the first one in line to buy some!”

” actors are like prostitutes”

WTF is she talking about half the time! Then shell mock scarlett johansson for being smart and using big words and being Eco friendly. I remember the first time I saw her I thought wow she’s hot look at those eyes! But come on she’s like trailer trash stripper girl who’s so conceited. And talent? Not good at acting. Look at other hot cool smart girls, scarlett jo, natalie portman, bar rafaeli, Miranda kerr, adriana Lima, and if course anjelina jolie!! Am I right? Do you agree/disagree?

-Also, every thing she does is sexual. EVERYTHING. She is always acting very provocatively.

-Did you see her at the MTV awards? SHe was very rude to Andy whathisface acting very condescendigly and looking at him like “Wow. WHat a retard”. ANd when she ws presenting she was acting very bored and too good for it, like “Lets get this over with.”

Commercial ideas for cleaning products?

unique, different idea for a commercial for a new eco–friendly cleaning products and the positive side of the product.

CAN WE MEASURE ALL KIND OF POLLUTION THROUGH CARBON FOOTPRINTS?

All kind of pollution harm our environment directly or indirectly. If we say “reduce your carbon footprints”
it means don’t waste energy, don’t waste water,buy eco–friendly products….etc it means carbon footprint is a common unit for all kind of pollution. Can any body explain how we can link all kind of pollution through carbon footprints.

Some names for my eco- friendly cleaner?

I have a project, that I made an all purpose household cleaner, that is eco– friendly and I need a name to give it for tomorrow. The product has eucalyptus oil in it, but it doesn’t have to be in the name

Eco-friendly way to ditch old makeup?

I have a massive amount of old makeup.

For the most part the culprits are lips products, though I do have one or two old mascaras and shadows, as well as a small but ancient vile of acne solution.

I have no clue what to do with these products other then washing or dissolving them in their containers and pouring them down the sink, which seems like a very enviromentally unsound way to deal with the clutter.

I’ve seen “art” and “costume party” solutions, though I want a simple and stationary way to resolve this issue. Does anyone have any tips or ideas?

Do eco-friendly light bulbs have trace amounts of mercury?

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association or NEMA is a U.S.-based association, which was created on September 1, 1926, when the Associated Manufacturers of Electrical Supplies and the Electric Power Club merged. It is headquartered in Rosslyn, Virginia. It sets many common standards used in electrical products among its over 400 members.

Was the “cash for clunkers” program an experiment for future “Eco-incentive” programs to come?

eventually we will need to reduce our oil consumption by at least half sometime in the next 50 years I don’t think it’s possible without having the government offer a financial/tax incentive because we have capitalist free trade that doesn’t seem to be conducive to cultivating expensive Eco friendly industry. It’s just cheaper to go with the status quo. business is not going to double or triple there cost to make eco friendly products. I checked the price for some biodegradable silverware and it was 5-6 dollars for a 25 piece set when i can go to walmart and buy a 48piece set for $1.35
the 48 piece set was plastic my point is it’s simply more economical for business to simply buy cheap stuff instead of spending more for eco friendly products.

How can I find business partners?

Would work as a team to promote eco–friendly products.
You receive free training and websites.

Where can I find fashionable, eco-friendly carry-on luggage?

My boyfriend’s birthday is coming up. He is a pilot and also very eco-conscious. (…Yes, I know it seems ironic.) He’s been toting around the same old smelly, noisy carry-on for years and I’d like to buy him something that is (A) environmentally friendly, (B) soft-sided but somewhat structured, and (C) not totally frumpy. Sleek or sporty would be ideal.

I’ve looked into a lot of the obvious solutions (Heys, American Tourister’s eco collection, Eco-traveler), but none seem to be exactly what I’m looking for. I like Patagonia’s travel gear, but I didn’t want to get him a rolling backpack or duffle without structured sides. I found a few nylon carry-ons on the REI website, but couldn’t find info. on how they’re waterproofed/whether they’re PVC free.

Does anyone know where I could find manufacturing info on luggage that does not necessarily advertise itself as eco–friendly?

Any suggestions on brands, products, and materials will help. Thank you!

I am the new owner of a product complete with website. How do I change ownership and manage the site?

It is an Eco–friendly product successfully sold via the already established website. I would like to manage the website myself, bring it up to date, and make a few changes. If you are experienced in running a business via the internet, can you help me, please. This is something I have never done before and I want to continue the success of the business. Hope you can help. Thanks.

Have you considered or bought the new Graco Eco-Friendly crib?

Graco debuted a new crib – Dakota Eco–Friendly. Here is the information on it:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.d…

If you have bought this or looked into it, what are your thoughts? I would love to get some feedback as our WalMart does not carry it and I am leary of purchasing a crib sight unseen.

Guys, which would you CHOOSE?

for my sociology class we are trying to define and break down human stereotypes in male attraction towards females. help me by answering a few questions, either by choosing choice one or two are your preference. thanks!

1. girl with dark brown long and wavy almost black hair and bambi blue eyes
-or-
girl with layered blonde medium length hair with deep brown eyes

2. sweet southern girl who works as a fifth grade school teacher
-or-
intelligent city girl who works the ranks of editorial journalism

3. on a fun day with you she wears:
a flowy and short sundress
-or-
tank top and ripped jeans

4. eco–friendly girl working to promote humanitarian causes with children around the world and calls herself a vegetarian
-or-
girl who loves to go clothes shopping every weekend and can sit down and eat a great plate of ribs

5. a girl who would like to have two boys or girls with you
-or-
a girl who would like to have one child of your own and adopt one from around the world with you
6. on a date she gives you tickets to a baseball game and dinner
-or-
tickets to travel and seen a beach getaway and meet and learn about natives people from an island for a day.

i know they are worded a little weird, but i am just getting them from a sheet i have.

thanks again.
thanks everyone for the answers. yea some of them were hard because they both choices were tempting.

and yes. the city girl can be sweet also. and yes the school teacher can be intelligent also.

Will my new yoga mat smell like plastic forever?

I just got a new yoga mat and it has an awful, strong chemical/plastic smell, so bad that I could barely use it during the first class even though I had aired it out for 2 days prior. I washed the mat on the gentle cycle in the washing machine and it has been air drying on the clothes line outside since but the smell is still very strong! Will the smell weaken/disappear or am I doomed with this mat? Anyone had a similar experience? Next time I will definitely buy an eco–friendly mat as I hear they don’t have this smell, but for now I’d like to make the most of what I have, so any suggestions will be very appreciated! Thank you!

Is the start of my book good? I’m 13?

In the planet Starling, everything remained silent. Time stood stock-still after the devastation that had previously subjugated its lands, seas and mountains. It was nothing like Earth; it was a much more beautiful place to be. Waterfalls dominated the rainforests; the sands in the deserts were of the most exquisite golden shade, and everyone lived in harmony, humans and animals alike. Everything seemed perfect, yet a surge of evil was bubbling at the surface, and it was only a matter of time before it forced its way into Starling’s lands, claiming every inhabitant, dead or alive, as its own.
In early November, just before the sun had vanished behind the hills, the community had met up in the village pub to talk about the new arrivals. The pub was at the bottom of the valley, and only members of the village could go there. Not that anyone else ventured so far into the wilderness – no one but the Brown family. They were new, fresh gossip for the villagers, yet a mystery to everyone.
When viewed from afar, they seemed no different from the others. They wore the same type of clothes – flowered dresses and raincoats – their skin was the same colour – ivory – yet when up close you could tell that they were different in some way. They seemed weary-eyed, weak, as if they were battling a tempest inside of their heads, and every single one of them stuck together.
When they had arrived in the valley, they settled quickly into the small cottage on the outskirts of the town. It had been deserted for years, for decades, even. Everyone knew that there was something about them that was strange and new. Different.
As the members of the village gathered into the pub, ordering beer from the man behind the bar, Timothy, there was a strange a uneasiness in the air, as if all of the happiness had been taken away, and there was no asking why.
“So, Tim, did you hear about the new family? Apparently they’re serial killers that moved over here. I wouldn’t be surprised, I mean, I have you seen the look on that brunettes face?” asked Mr Jenkins in a strong Irish accent, scrunching up his face into the perfect imitation of Latisha’s serious face. He was the first man willing to mention them, and it didn’t go unnoticed by the crowd.
Mr Jenkins had immigrated to the new word in 2040, when life on earth had become to upsetting for him after his wife, Margret, had tragically passed away in a car crash. He realised that it would be like going back in time, as there was no technology on the new planet. It was eco friendly – something that earth had never managed to be. Global warming was getting worse, which is why the government had decided to start making a new world. ‘Their best decision yet,’ Timothy had once said once in a drunken stupor.
There were a few exchanged glances, a few nervous looks, before someone finally spoke out.
“I’d keep my mouth shut if I were you, Edmund.” As if from nowhere, a figure appeared from in the shadows. She strode over to Mr Jenkins, who had shrunk back into his chair, and stopped when she was directly facing him. It was Latisha’s daughter, Cleo. She was pretty, with brown hair like her mother’s flowing down her back in elegant curls, yet the look on her face was menacing, frightening.
Mr Jenkins’ face dropped as he caught a glimpse of her eyes. They flashed crimson, as she raised her hands. In one movement, he was on the floor, dead. And so the devastation began.

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Why do some sheets turn brittle and scratchy after one wash while others do not?

I keep buying sheets that feel incredibly soft out of the box, then after one wash they instantly become hard and scratchy. I buy the high thread counts and the Egyptian whoopdeedo sheets but it does not matter. They are all immediately ruined after one wash. I follow all the advice about cold water and ‘delicate’ setting, and use mild, eco–friendly detergents. An exception is an old sheet that I dont know what it is made of (no label)- it stays soft but has a big rip in it now and I can not find a replacement. I have another cheap, old twin bed sheet that stays soft and is made of half cotton and half polyester… why is polyester softer than 750 count Egyptian or sateen?! Am tired of wasting money and NO ONE seems to know what is going on. The only thing I can guess is there is something about the water here in Los Angeles and certain fabrics. I dont notice this problem with clothes, only sheets. How do I find a sheet that wont go hard in the wash? Has anyone else had this problem?

Is powder detergent damaging to washing machine?

Found some eco–friendly detergent at a flea market for $1 a box. It’s called EcoPath, and I’ve used it, like it, and want to buy more. Here’s the prob.

My b/f just bought a new washing machine for the house (it’s about 1 year old now), and he’s old-school enough that he thinks powder will damage the machine in the long run. He’s lived in apartment complexes where the machines’ lids and drums were caked in old powder.

But this powder is very fine-grained, and there are no clumps in it., Further, I use (and plan on using no more than) 1/4 cup per load. As long as I dissolve the powder in the filling water before adding the clothes, I say that getting multiple boxes is ok. He’s VERY iffy about it.

I’d love expert opinions so we can feel good about the decision we finally make about using powder or not. Thanx!
The new washing machine is a top-loader. I forgot to metion that. 🙂