Biodegradable, Compostable Bagasse Sugarcane Plates are suitable for hot and cold food

green | June 3rd, 2010 - 12:13 AM

Biodegradable, compostable plates made of bagasse, sugarcane extract are perfect solution for cafeteria, picnics, office supplies or home event where disposable foodservice products are needed. Our line of sugarcane plates and bowls are produced by utilizing sugarcane fiber that is normally discarded or burned. We help the environment by utilizing the waste products. We also carry [...]

Pick Up Biodegradable Doggie Bags

green | May 27th, 2010 - 12:01 AM

Choose pet waste bags that will actually break down in the environment, instead of sticking around for thousands of years.
When it comes time to pick up after your beloved pooch, choose a biodegradable bag instead of regular plastic. Otherwise, you are wrapping one of nature’s quickest degrading substances in something that takes decades to break [...]

Styrofoam cups

green | February 18th, 2010 - 10:59 AM

Styrofoam is not biodegradable, which means it’s here forever. Next time, get your coffee to go in a reusable coffee mug or thermos. Skip the fast food, and use glass and metal storage containers whenever possible.

Paper products and plastic utensils

green | February 15th, 2010 - 10:00 AM

Properly managed, paper is a renewable resource. But many of us tend to use more paper products than necessary. Paper towels and napkins are particularly wasteful of forest resources, landfill space, and your money. If you do purchase paper towels or napkins, make sure you buy an eco-friendly variety.

The Diaper Debate

green | February 6th, 2010 - 10:22 AM

The baby goes through thousands of diapers before being potty trained. If you’re concerned about the waste caused by disposable diapers, you can go the reusable route and buy cloth diapers. Since cloth diapers can be washed and used over and over, the higher initial cost will be offset in a short period of time. [...]

Simple Green Resolution 4

green | December 31st, 2009 - 11:40 AM

Resolution 4 : Green your Laundry Habits
Give Up Conventional Detergents
Many natural detergents today are made to clean clothes just as effectively in cooler water temperatures.

Degradable, Biodegradable and Compostable, what does it all mean?

green | November 9th, 2009 - 11:38 AM

Do you sometimes wonder what on earth the terms degradable, biodegradable and compostable mean? Or what the actual difference between them is? It is easy to be confused when they are bandied about without accompanying explanation. Here we explain the difference between the three, giving people a greater understanding so they can take an informed [...]

Green, Chemical Free, Non Toxic Dry Cleaning.

green | August 20th, 2009 - 12:30 PM

Green Trash Can Chief Marketing Officer, Michelle Whitehurst, seen in Port Melbourne proudly pick up her green, chemical free, non toxic dry cleaning.
Daisy is Australia’s first retail chain of environmentally friendly garment cleaning outlets, with plans to open many more of their unique H2O cleaning retail outlets over the coming years.

South Australia Bans Plastics Bags

green | May 4th, 2009 - 7:04 AM
"Kill Off Plastic Bags, Not Wildlife".

One of the most damaging sources of consumer waste comes from plastic shopping bags. If we all say NO to plastic bags, what a big difference it would make for such little effort.