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Hot Summer Days and Cool Recycled Flip Flops

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Who doesn’t love a nice, comfortable pair of flip flops?

The summer is almost here, so flip flops are the perfect shoes for guys to wear with shorts and a t-shirt, or for ladies to make a fashion statement in a cool summer dress.

One way you can sport flip flops while also saving the environment is to purchase recycled flip flops…

10 Green Mother’s Day Gifts

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Mother’s Day is only a few days away, and if you haven’t bought your mom a gift you still have time to send something unique and eco-friendly.

There are many websites that offer green alternatives to the traditional gifts that people buy on this holiday. The usual flowers and chocolates can be replaced with organic gifts that are made of healthy and natural products…

The Story of Stuff

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Do you have 20 minutes to spare? What if I told you that those 20 minutes might change your entire way of thinking and living?

Take a break from your studies. Shut off your television. Sit comfortably at your computer chair and visit the website TheStoryOfStuff.com…

Eco Air Jordans: A Slam Dunk?

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For many sports fans, Michael Jordan is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time, and his Air Jordan sneakers may be some of the most popular shoes ever made. Of course everyone knows that Jordan’s jersey number is 23, and this year will mark the 23rd version of his infamous name brand shoe to hit the market.

What makes this year extra special is that this time around the Air Jordan XX3 is going green…

Organic Clothing: Sustainable Threads for College

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I think that ‘comfortable’ is one word that every college student would use to describe their clothing style. Most college students like to wear comfortable clothes that they can lounge around in, but most importantly, that they can go to class in. I remember getting up for 7:00 a.m. Monday morning classes and not even changing out of my sleepwear because it was so comfortable. A basic cotton t-shirt, a pair of jeans or sweatpants and some sneakers did the trick for me…

Heather’s Natural & Organic Cleaning Products

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There’s no denying that most college students pay little, if any, attention to the cleanliness of their dorm rooms and apartments.

When you walk into a typical student’s room you are very likely to see half-eaten burritos and spilt soda forming some sort of protective layer over the floor. The room slowly transforms into a haven for germs and other scary microorganisms…

Get Involved in the College Green Scene with Red Apple School Supplies

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As a college student you probably don’t pay much attention to the school supplies you buy. If you’re like me, you go to Wal-Mart the day before classes begin and grab whatever’s the cheapest. That means not paying attention to name brands or what the products are made of. But it’s important to know the products that you’re buying and where they came from because it could mean the difference between damaging the environment and saving it…