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.

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!