Green Product Reviews

Green Products – A Necessity

‘Green products’ is a term which is quickly gaining popularity. It implies products that are environment-friendly and safeguard human health. The product ingredients are healthy and non-toxic. There are numerous green cleaning products available in the market now. Eco-friendly cleaning products enhance the durability and efficiency of articles. Recent polls show that about 87 % consumers worry about environmental changes and purchase products, keeping in mind their impact on nature.

Our daily floor cleaner is a simple example of a multi-benefit green cleaning product. From houses to corporate enterprises, floor care solutions are an indispensable necessity. The advantage of such products is that they can be used on any hard surface and provide excellent results. Unlike other surface-type oriented products, these products are better suited to address all cleaning requirements in a safe way. Dishwashing detergents, laundry treatment/fabric conditioners, stain removers are all cleaning products that are turning ‘green’. Environment pollution is estimated to decrease significantly if people all over the world realize the benefits of these new age products.

There are other green products which are commonly available. Grocery bags made of non-plastic material are more durable and reusable compared to plastic bags. CFL bulbs are close to overtaking conventional bulbs; not only do the former consume 75% less energy, they are also economical in the long run. Reusable travel mugs are handy and apt replacement for paper/plastic cups; usage of these mugs will help decrease the cutting down of virgin trees which are fast disappearing from the face of the earth.

Awareness and climatic changes have made people conscious of their surroundings. Remedial measures are now being taken to help safeguard nature for the next generation.

Nature-friendly companies producing green products for cleaning, disinfecting, and laundry are cropping up in the hope to secure the environment from further deterioration. It is fortunate that these measures are being recognized and appreciated.

About the Author

Value Plus Paper is a leading supplier of cleaning products including air fresheners & sanitizers, dispensers, green products and more. Value Plus Paper offers a wide selection of green cleaning products to any size business organization and individual consumers.

ORGANIC Nutrition and GOING GREEN Products! Front of a Worldwide Trend. Distributors Encouraged!

American Baby Company Organic Waterproof Quilted Crib and Toddler Pad $33.50 Our organic fitted waterproof quilted mattress pad fits all 28′ x 52 standard crib and toddler bed mattresses. The top layer is made of soft and breathable 100% organic cotton for baby’s comfort. Middle layer is 100% soft and breathable polyester for absorbency. The bottom layer is wayerproof and breathable polyester to protect mattress from soil. Elastic all around secures the pad in position. T…

Exaco Trading ECO-2000 2.4 Gallon Kitchen Compost Waste Collector $18.99 Start making your own compost by collecting and using your organic Kitchen scraps. As much as 30% 0f household waste can be composted and should not be sent into a landfill -composting is the answer – and using the Kitchen Compost Collector is the most practical way to collect all your organic waste….

Twin Draft Guard Brown $7.59 Leave your high heating and cooling costs out in the cold with this Twin Draft Guard! Forget jamming towels under your door. Slide the double-sided Draft Guard under the door instead. It’s easy to install and stays in place, no need to reposition it each time like a towel. It works on all floor surfaces too, even carpet! It saves energy in the winter by preventing cold drafts; energy in the summer…

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Streamlight 66118 Stylus Pro Black LED Pen Flashlight with Holster $15.65 Penlights Type: Penlight Power Source: Disposable Battery Battery Type: AAA Number of Batteries: 2 Color: Black Length: 5.300 In., 5-3/8 Material: Aluminum Trade Name: Stylus Pro…

Gerber Suspension Multi-Plier $34.99 The Gerber® Suspension™ Multi-Plier® is a classic workhorse with spring-loaded pliers, a Saf.T.Plus™ component locking system, and stainless-steel construction with reliable structural integrity. The open-frame configuration gives it a sleek look and makes it easy to handle….

TDK D2407-LTO4 – LTO Ultrium 4 – 800 GB / 1.6 TB – bar code labeled – blue green – storage media $24.99 TDK48989 Industry-leading performance is provided, in part, by an exclusive magnetic particle tape coating. Unmatched data storage longevity is also achieved via the manufacturer’s various advancements in cartridge mechanism technologies. For quick and easy incorporation, these cartridges are also backward-compatible and interchangeable. For Drive Type: LTO; Global Product Type: Data Cartridges T…

Redisharp Marker, Permanent, Fine Point, 12/DZ, Green. $11.99 Redisharp Marker, Permanent, Fine Point, 12/DZ, Green Packaged quantity: 12/DZ….

Energizer Ultimate L91BP-4 Lithium AA Battery 4 Pack $2.25 Energizer e2 Lithium batteries deliver long-lasting power to keep up with today’s high-tech, power hungry devices like digital and photo flash cameras, MP3 and portable CD players, and hand-held games. Energizer e2 AA’s in convenient 4 pack….

The Advantages of Green Cleaning

In an increasingly competitive economy, more and more companies are taking the heart the need to protect their most valuable asset: their employees. Helping them work in a healthy operating environment is becoming even more vital as climate change and global warming are beginning to impact businesses around the world.

It’s a fact that buildings that go green, or ones that are sustainable, have reaped financial awards that can actually be measured. These include better employee health, increased productivity and better overall employee retention, not to mention lower operating costs and certain government incentives. And, as more and more businesses benefit from green cleaning, their individual impact grows exponentially to reach a global scale.

John Pletz, CEO of ServiceMaster Clean by Pletz, based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, likes to point out to his clients that the benefits of green cleaning are far-reaching. Recent research has shown that facilities that switch to green cleaning have:

Healthier employees as green products contain no volatile organic compounds (VOCS) which can contribute to asthma etc
Lower operating costs and greater access to governmental financial incentives
Positive environmental impact which is almost immediately visible
Suffer from less detergent residue, which keeps carpet and fabrics clean for longer
Have products which have no odor and are solvent-free

A green cleaning process is generally considered one of the easiest and quickest ways for building managers to make their facilities healthier. That means they are also safer for employees, and better for the environment as a whole. Another value of green cleaning is if you’re working toward a LEED-certified building, which is a rating system by the US Green Building Council. Green cleaning will give you points towards LEED certification, which means you’re on the journey toward sustainability.

Taking the first step toward going green often starting on a journey that will help everyone, one that will benefit your business, your employees, and the entire planet. It’s one that we all should be taking – so take the first step by going green in the workplace.

About the Author

John Pletz is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a Professional Cleaners or more cleaning articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. The Advantages of Green Cleaning

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mini kick Scooter – BLUE, for kids age 3-5. Winner of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold and Platinum Award Seals – ALSO available in Green, Yellow, Aqua, Orange and Pink $69.99 Designed for kids ages 3-5, the mini kick is the quality choice in children’s scooters. The mini kick won the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold and the Platinum Award Seals for Best Toy in 2009. The mini also was named ‘Best Pre-School Scooter’ by Toy Report and ‘Best Outdoor Toy’ by Learning Express Stores. What makes the mini unique is its quality construction and its ‘lean-and-steer’ design, which …

GrillGrates for Large Big Green Egg $73.99 Three 13.75″ Interlocking GrillGrate panels are trimmed to cover 95% of the grill surface of the Large Big Green Egg…

Southworth Parchment Paper Certificates with CD, 8.5 x 11 Inches, Green Border, 25 per Pack (CT3) $6.06 SOUCT3 Make sure to recognize individuals who have exceeded expectations and performed wonderfully whether they’re students, athletes or employees. Preprinted, professional looking 24-lb. fine parchment certificates are foil-enhanced and laser, ink jet and copier guaranteed. With easy-to-use CD with over 50 certificates and award templates for the certificate design Global Product Type: Awards & …

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Partners Artisan Hors D’oeuvre Crackers Sun Dried Tomato & Herb, 5.6-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6) $12.07 Manufactured by a 16 year old company that is family owned. Light, crispy texture. Tasty. Hors D’Oeuvre Style Crackers. Certified Kosher. All Natural. Healthy Gourmet. Award Winning. No Hydrogenated Oils. No Trans Fats. Artisan Products. Competitive Prices. Grocery. Deli. Gift Sizes. Sun-Dried Tomato & Herb. Roasted Garlic & Rosemary. Parmesan & Herb. Olive Oil & Sea Salt. Asiago & Black Pep…

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LeapFrog Clickstart My First Computer $28.00 LeapFrog’s ClickStart My First Computer is the first preschool learning system featuring a desktop experience that looks and works like a grownup PC. The ClickStart platform turns any TV into a child’s first computer, simultaneously introducing core preschool skills and basic computer functionality. A friendly green puppy named Scout accompanies little ones on their learning journeys, appearing on…

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Bridal Industry Advice: an Insider’s Tips for Brand Exposure

Over $120 billion dollars are spent by soon-to-be newlyweds on items needed leading up to and after a wedding. It is an incredible industry to become a part of and one that welcomes tradition and trend. Not sure where to start or are looking for a new way to get coverage for your product? Pierce Mattie PR (www.piercemattie.com) can help you sort through the clutter with some advice on how to get your brand better exposure in the vastness of the bridal industry.

Something Old, Something New. If you don’t have the budget for advertising your product in long lead bridal publications such as Brides and Modern Bride, seek out their editorial calendar to find an upcoming theme they are working on that you may fit into. Whether your brand is targeted for traditional wedding fare or along the modern & trendy aspect, offer an idea surrounding your product that tells a story that will resonate with the reader. Wedding planning advice, ideas on DIY, how to find the perfect gown/florist/honeymoon destination and so on are always a hit with brides to be. Just be sure to follow the rule of thumb of sending press 3-4 months in advance. Hot Bridal Magazines: Brides, Modern Bride, Elegant Bride, The Knot, InStyle Weddings.

Something Borrowed. Renting a tux is no longer the only thing that is being borrowed for the big day; brides are also taking part in this wedding tradition, but in a whole new way. Just as celebrities don borrowed jewelry and other items for their walk down the red carpet, brides are seeking out retailers who also have a rental option available for their accessory needs. Bag Borrow or Steal (www.bagborroworsteal.com) is one such retailer that allows jewelry rental from such names as Vera Wang, Miriam Haskell and Chanel to handbags from Rafe New York and Badgley Mischka for as little as $10 a week. Developing a rental option for your products and starting the buzz in-store and through your local media will quickly have brides generating word of mouth press for your brand that can be as simple as friend to friend or through posting on wedding forums spreading the word to other brides.

I do—green. Offering DIY advice on how couples can maximize their budget using environmentally friendly ways of giving new life to an old product is one such way to get your brand noticed in the green aspect of the bridal industry. The interest in green weddings has exploded in the last year and Portovert Magazine (www.portovert.com) answered the call to assist brides and grooms with creative ideas to evoke a sense of elegance at the wedding with very little environmental impact. “When Portovert launched in January 2007, we became the voice of glamour in the green movement, showing brides and grooms that green doesn’t have to mean giving up on the idea of a spectacular wedding,” said Megan Yudes, Editorial Director of Portovert, “All brides are looking for ways to stretch their budgets. We’ve been able to do this by showing them how to be creative fixing and recycling items found throughout their surroundings and incorporating these elements into their nuptials in a way that will garner positive attention and make them feel good about using these cost saving measures for the good of the environment.”

I do—dot blog. Just as blogs are being used to generate press from everything from fashion to beauty to food to technology, brides and grooms are also using blogging as a way to communicate with their family and friends about their big day. They are also soliciting advice on anything from which cover band or DJ is the best to getaway choices for their honeymoon. There are also many niche bridal blogs that offer advice on DIY to suggestions for catering and favors. Get involved in the conversation by contacting the blog owner with details about your brand as it would relate to their blog. Be sure to read the “About” page, as well as, the first 1-3 pages of the blog in order to get a good grasp on its voice and preference. Should the blog owner, whether niche blogger or bride and groom, post information about your product, it will be there for the life of the blog and can be found for future brides & grooms to discover. Hot Bridal Blogs: Manolo for the Brides, Bridal Blog by Cassandra Bromfield, The Bridal Bar, Weddingbee.

Bridal from the Runway. It’s no secret that brides come out in droves for Wedding Expo’s and runway shows; about a third of all brides planning a wedding make it to one or more bridal shows each year. They want to know their options, learn about all aspects of planning their wedding and which companies can provide the most value for each dollar spent. Participating in a bridal expo will certainly give you more exposure to your local market, but organizing an event yourself will help you control the message of your brand. Putting together an expo whether one that is small in-store or one that is grand at a larger venue, will allow you to invite vendors to participate that compliment your product, not compete with it. Once you have the event details secured, a website set up and the event well promoted, invite the local media and press to attend making yourself available for an interview as an expert in the bridal industry. It is important to make sure you take the press mentions and add them to your website to bring dimension to your brand and position yourself as a leader in the bridal industry.

About the Author

Launched in 2001 by wellness lifestyle editor and expert Pierce Mattie, Pierce Mattie PR remains the industry leader in communications for luxury beauty, fashion, health and fitness brands alike with growing divisions in home furnishings and fine jewelry. With offices located bi-coastally in New York and Los Angeles, Pierce Mattie PR has their hand on the pulse of the industry and has the capabilities of securing national and regional press for their clients.

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