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Composting can be gorgeous

Posted by geri on December 8th, 2010

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I’ve been looking FOREVER for a composter that didn’t look like an ugly plastic bin sitting in the middle of my garden, and I think I’ve finally found one! 

Algreen was kind enough to send me a sample of their new tumbling composter.  The Algreen tumbling composter not only looks like a piece of art, but it also makes compost fun!  Instead of having to worry about turning a compost heap, I can just spin the compost tumbler with ease.

Algreen Tumbling Composter, Assembled

 

 
I was able to install this compost tumbler in a matter of minutes because the stand just snaps together (no components required).  It’s too early to compost yet, but I’ll keep you posted on my progress in the spring.
 
The Algreen compost tumbler should be available soon from gardensupermart.com
 

Shopping Online is Better For the Environment Than Mall Shopping

Posted by geri on October 14th, 2008

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I’ve startegd my Christmas shopping.  And I find that I’m buying more and more from online toy stores.  When I shop online, not only does it save me time, but it also reduces my carbon footprint.

According to “Economic and Environmental Implications of Online Retailing in the United States” (Matthews et Hendrickson), e-commerce sales have both a cost advantage, and environmental benefits.  According to their study, a product purchased online has a carbon footprint because it may be shipped partially by airfreight across the country, and require local truck delivery.  Furthermore, the product is likely to be packaged and the packaging cannot be re-used.  However, the adverse effects of repeated trips to shopping malls and brick-and-mortar retailers outweighs the carbon footprint of online shopping.

So this Christmas, I’m going to shop online to say time, money, and the environment!