Eco Toys: This holiday season, it’s very easy being green
December 9, 2009 by admin · 4 Comments
Filed under: Kids and Money , Shopping , Green According to Kermit, It’s not easy being green , but the frog is going to have to change his tune. Being green is getting easier every day. What was once labeled ‘hippie’ has become hip and whether we’ve embraced the eco-centric lifestyle or are taking baby steps, most of us have realized it’s not just cool, but important to care about our environment. As the demand for earth-friendly choices trickles into every aspect of the marketplace, “green” toys are getting increasingly easier to find and cheaper to buy — just in time for the holidays. The power of the purse has always been an effective way for consumers to communicate which business practices they support and which they do not. Money talks. The 2009 Cone Consumer Environmental Survey found that in spite of the economy, 34% of American consumers said they are more likely to buy environmentally responsible products than they did one year ago. Some 70% of Americans indicated that they are paying attention to what companies are doing with regard to the environment today, even if they aren’t buying right now. “The fact that consumers continue to be interested in the environment and mindful of corporate efforts, even in the midst of a grueling recession, is evidence that this is more than just a passing trend,” said Jonathan Yohannan, senior vice president of corporate responsibility for Boston-based Cone. “Environmental responsibility is not just an expectation in times of prosperity.” Continue reading Eco Toys: This holiday season, it’s very easy being green Eco Toys: This holiday season, it’s very easy being green originally appeared on WalletPop Blog on Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:30:00 EST
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Going green? Not so much
December 9, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Home Green may be the buzzword of the day in the construction industry, but buyers are increasingly skeptical when they find out green homes may cost more greenbacks. A recent NAHB survey of its members showed this trend holding strong. “Buyers have consistently said they want to be energy efficient, but stop when the better windows, insulation and appliances begin to cost too much – over $5,000 for an average new home,” Stephen Melman, economics director for the National Association of Home Builders, told WalletPop . Continue reading Going green?
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Make Thanksgiving meal, and not just the turkey, a deal
November 16, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Food , Shopping , Economizer Is it possible to make Thanksgiving dinner for eight with all the trimmings for less than $20? Walmart says yes, but I think you can bring the cost down even more by shopping at multiple stores. Walmart is selling select birds for 40 cents a pound, which means a 12-pound bird is less than $5. You can buy up to two of them. Here’s how they figure you can spend your other $15 to create a big ‘ol turkey meal. Buy… Canned Green Giant vegetables (check if fresh, in-season veggies like Brussels sprouts are cheaper). Canned cranberry sauce (again, I wonder if fresh berries would be cheaper). Stove Top stuffing (with a coupon and/or sale this is your cheapest option)
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