Go Green Gifts

Personalized Grocery Bag

2009-02-02T13:11:00.000-08:00

Personalized Grocery Bag

Help America Go Green with our Personalized Grocery Bags. Mom, Grandma, Nana & Aunt will all love helping the environment will grocery shopping with their stylish Personalized Grocery Tote Bag. Our cotton/poly blend Canvas Reusable Tote Bag measuring 16" h x 14" w is made especially strong to hold your groceries. Use these personalized canvas bags instead of paper or plastic to help the planet. Grocery Bag quantity pricing is available; please check below for cheap prices. Personalized shopping bags include FREE personalization! Personalize your grocery shopping bags with any name.

Personalized Grocery Bag
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Go Green Stocking Stuffers - Personalized Grocery Bag

2008-11-24T12:47:00.000-08:00

Just because items need to be small to stuff into a (organic) stocking it doesn’t mean they can’t be green. Good things come in small packages!

1. "Green" Jewelry
As you know, going green doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style. For the jewelry lover, our favorites include: BtheNV made from recycled magazines; Tarma made from recycled stainless steel; Spacefruit made from recycled plastic found on beaches; The Cork Cuff made from, well, cork and; Verde pieces made from various sustainable elements.

2. Organic Tea
We gave you our top tea picks and, in addition, check out Today Was Fun tea and Heredia tea. And don’t forget to stuff a Tea Infuser or Teastick in that stocking as well.

3. Vere Chocolate
Chocolate couldn’t possibly be good for you, but Vere’s chocolate would have you thinking twice. Their variety of beautiful chocolates make a great host or hostess gift as well.

4. Looolo Scarves
The scarf is the essential accessory in the winter time, and Looolo’s biodegradable scarves are irresistible. Made from organic wool, ramie, vicose with zero impact dyes these are available in eight different styles.

5. A Recycled Grocery tote Bag
Our personal favorite! Help America Go Green with our Personalized Grocery Bags. Mom, Grandma, Nana & Aunt will all love helping the environment will grocery shopping with their stylish Personalized Grocery Tote Bag. tote bag comes From GIFTSFORYOUNOW.com

6. Nature Girl
Body care is a popular stocking stuffer and the line of all-natural, organic products from Nature Girl has something for everyone. One of our other favorites, Aveda, offers an Eco-Overnight Pack, perfect for holiday traveling.

7. Jimi Recycled iPod Case
Still searching for a stocking stuffer for your teen or significant other? Put the Jimi Recycled iPod Nano Case on your list. Made from 100% recycled materials, the switchable/swapable color combo case keeps both your tunes and your style in good shape.

8. Hedgerow Herbals
Here’s another idea for the tub. Hedgerow Herbals makes skin and beauty products made from natural ingredients and are free from parabens, synthetic chemicals and petroleum and paraffin products.

9. BuenoStyle Organic Undies
Looking to spice up her stocking with some undies? Check out BuenoStyle’s range of organic cotton panties, by designer Christi York. They are simple, boy cut briefs in fun and funky colors with a fruity twist.

10. The Razor Saver
As one of the handiest gadgets that TreeHugger has seen, the Razor Saver claims to sharpen your used disposable razor heads for up to 130 shaves. using their math, that's a 75% reduction!

Go Green This Holiday Season

2008-11-12T11:51:00.000-08:00

Christmas is a holiday noted for conspicuous consumption. Show your respect for the planet by adopting some new Christmas traditions this year. Going green is becoming more popular, but even more important, it's good sense: for you, your family, and the entire world.

Christmas Cards that Protect the Environment
Let's face it; most Christmas cards end up in landfill. They can be loving reminders to people far away, but this year why not consider sending e-cards to loved ones who have computers. That way you can send loving thoughts of the season while showing your love for the planet.

Holiday Wrapping Paper and the Environment
I don't think there is anyone who hasn't had a moment’s pause when disposing of all of that wrapping paper the day after Christmas. What a waste. This year, why not try wrapping smaller gifts with fabric. There are thousands of Christmas fabrics available that can be cut with pinking shears (so they don't ravel) and used to wrap smaller gifts.

These decorative wraps can be used year after year. The average bolt of cotton fabric is 42” to 45” wide, and many seasonal fabrics are very reasonably priced. Fabric makes a unique and impressive presentation when used to dress a gift, and it is also good for the environment.

Buy Local at Christmas
It is a good practice to get into the habit of buying local. When you buy local seasonal produce or buy from local artisans, you are saving on packaging and transportation costs.

Your Christmas Tree
There is some controversy over whether an artificial or real tree is the most environmentally responsible way to go, but it is a sure bet that if you buy a living tree that you are planning on planting after the holiday, you'll be doing the planet a favor.

When you shop for a living tree, select one that will grow in your area and can be kept in a pot outdoors until your ground thaws in spring. Plan on bringing your living tree indoors no more than a week before Christmas, and put it back outdoors right after Christmas. If you live in an apartment, or don't have room in your yard for an evergreen, check into the option of donating it to a local rest home or children's center after the holiday.

If you opt for a cut tree, try to locate a lot that sells trees that are locally grown, and recycle it after the holiday.

Christmas Gifts
If you are buying electronic gifts to replace items in your home, dispose of old electronic components and batteries responsibly. Whenever possible, purchase gifts made from recycled materials or from retailers that support eco-friendly businesses.

Consider making a eco-aware donation on a gift recipient's behalf this year. Teaching someone the value of giving is a great gift in itself.

Energy Awareness Over the Holidays
Cut back on your Christmas lighting. It's tempting to want to share your Christmas spirit with the neighborhood, but consider the ways in which the energy might be better spent. If you love Christmas lights and won't consider spending Christmas without them, switch to energy efficient LED lights. You can save up to 90% on your energy costs that way.

Use good energy conservation practices in your kitchen by monitoring your use of the oven and controlling how long you leave your refrigerator door open. These seem like a small things, but waste adds up.

Holiday Food
Don’t buy more food than you can eat. Use leftover vegetables to make soup after the holiday. If you have extra, share by donating it to a local charity or soup kitchen.

Going green is an every day commitment, but you can make a start during the holidays. Give a gift to the planet and everyone who lives on it by being ecologically conscious.

2008-11-12T11:41:00.000-08:00

GiftsForYouNow.com Gets to the Heart of Sweetest Day With a Unique Selection of One-of-a-Kind Keepsakes

2008-10-02T13:50:00.000-07:00

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - October 2, 2008) - Box of chocolates? Yawn. A dozen red roses? Been there. This Sweetest Day, go the extra smile and surprise a loved one with a custom crafted gift from GiftsForYouNow.com to convey your love and appreciation. From romantic keepsakes to playful presents, GiftsForYouNow.com offers a variety of ways to spoil your sweetie and show that you care.
Gift-givers will make their sweetie smile with creative keepsakes like Heart-Shaped Jig Saw Puzzles and Couple Cubes adorned with sentimental and meaningful photos. Hearts will melt when loved ones turn up the heat with custom-crafted camisole sets, boxers and cotton pajamas. And nothing says sweet dreams like Always Kiss Me Goodnight or Make Me Late personalized pillowcases.
"Sweetest Day is the perfect opportunity to show your love to the Sweetheart in your life," said Chuck Albanese, General Manager of GiftsForYouNow.com. "Spending a few extra minutes to create something personal for your Sweetie will be greatly appreciated."
Say it with style this Sweetest Day by using the following tips to create a one-of-a-kind sweet surprise:
-- Unleash your inner "Bennifer" and create a clever name for you and a
loved one. Seal the deal by personalizing t-shirts or sweatshirts so you
can match.
-- Design a personalized keepsake box to go with the jewelry you're
buying her.
-- Sweeten up that cup of java with a unique I Love You Personalized
Coffee Mug.
-- Create an original love note for someone special, incorporate it into
an Endless Love Message in a Bottle, and present it to your loved one on an
intimate outing.

In addition to Sweetest Day gifts, GiftsForYouNow.com offers an extensive selection of affordable personalized presents and keepsakes that can be individually tailored for a variety of holidays and special occasions including Halloween, Christmas, Hanukkah, weddings and baby showers. GiftsForYouNow.com provides a unique alternative for gift giving, with inexpensive, convenient, gas-saving shipping and shopping options.
For additional questions or to speak with the general manager of GiftsForYouNow.com contact Chuck Albanese at (630) 771-0095 ext. 207 or email CAlbanese@giftsforyounow.com.

Earth Day Shirt

2008-09-23T14:08:00.001-07:00

Earth Day Shirt
Earth Day is celebrated every March but you do not need to wait until Earth day to do your part to help the enviroment.
Make it a "GREEN CHRISTMAS" this year. GiftsForYouNow.com, a Personalized Gift Company located just outside of Chicago, IL has come up with some really neat GREEN Gifts. These gifts can be used for many occasions especially Christmas.

Give these GREEN GIFTS for Christmas. The Earth will appreciate it!

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Personalized Go Green Gifts

2008-07-07T12:58:00.000-07:00

Our environment requires us to act in in Eco Friendly ways, and Go Green has become a popular buzzword for being more conscious about the environment.

With this in mind, GiftsForYouNow.com has created a line of Eco Friendly Gifts, or Go Green Gifts if you like, that are made with organic materials and make perfect earth day gifts, that are sustainable and yet wonderful to give as gifts, especially to someone who appreciate concern for the environment.

New rules to curb emissions call for a 30 percent cut by 2020

2008-06-27T13:50:00.000-07:00

California's next great experiment starts today.
The state Air Resources Board will outline this morning a plan to slash greenhouse gas emissions 30 percent by 2020 and prepare the state for much deeper cuts in the years beyond.
The bottom line for consumers, according to the agency's analysis: Electricity and fuel prices will rise.

But improvements in efficiency should, on average, result in a net savings on household fuel and energy bills will drop.
"It's a plan that we believe will make our state more efficient in ways that will also help us grow," said Mary Nichols, chairman of the Air Resources Board.
The cuts to climate-warming emissions are required under Assembly Bill 32, a state law passed in 2006 that committed California to the nation's most aggressive global warming strategy. The air board's proposals are being watched closely around the country.
The release of the plan launches what is likely to be many months of haggling among state officials and dozens of environmental groups, utilities and businesses, including automakers, oil companies, appliance manufacturers and builders.
While the air board is required to adopt an outline of its emissions-cutting strategy by the end of the year, it has until the end of 2010 to finalize the policy details.
This week, both industry and environmental representatives expressed general support for the emissions-cutting plan – though rifts are already developing over parts of the plan industry groups say would dramatically drive up the cost of doing business.
"It takes away capital from what you want to do – including investing in ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions," said Shelly Sullivan, executive director of the AB 32 Implementation Group, a coalition of businesses.
Jim Shetler, assistant general manager for energy supplies for the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, said the plan puts an undue burden on the electricity sector.
While power plants account for only 25 percent of the state's greenhouse gas emissions, the plan counts on energy suppliers to make 35 percent to 40 percent of the pollution reductions, he said.
"We are being asked to contribute more than we are imposing on the environment," Shetland said.
The air board's mission may already have been made easier by changes in the economy. Today's high energy prices are driving many of the sorts of emissions-cutting changes called for under the plan.
Sales of fuel-efficient cars are up, transit ridership is breaking records and businesses are investing in ways to save fuel and electricity.
But officials and energy experts say regulations are needed to keep those trends going should fuel prices drop. The new standards should also help drive investment in green technology, they said.
"The California plan will make the low-carbon energy market grow faster than it would on its own," said Bob Epstein, a venture capitalist who has advised the air board on the financial aspects of climate regulation. "When investors know there is going to be a regulatory limit on something, they can target that and not just wait until there's a price increase."
The core of the air board's plan – amounting to about 80 percent of the required cuts – is a suite of regulations, including some programs already under way.
Some of the biggest sources of emissions cuts:
• Electric utilities would by 2020 provide a third of their power from renewable sources like wind, solar and geothermal – compared with current levels of around 11 percent.
• Automakers would be required to curb emissions of greenhouse gases from new California vehicles more quickly than required under federal mileage standards – a proposal currently blocked by the Bush administration.
• The average energy efficiency of the state's buildings would improve by 25 percent through stricter rules on new construction and new efforts to retrofit existing structures.
To get the last 20 percent of the emissions cuts, the board has called for the creation of a market that would put a price on the right to produce greenhouse gases.
The "cap and trade" system, set to begin in 2012, would allow firms to buy and sell emissions permits. The state would control the volume of permits available, and ratchet down the supply over time. Economists say such a system should help minimize the overall cost of cutting emissions.
California is designing its trading rules to be consistent with those being developed by six other Western states and three Canadian provinces.
In the long run, the system may plug into a nationwide market, which Congress is considering.
Enlarging the trading market will benefit California industry by reducing the price of the greenhouse gas pollution credits and will reduce the chance of companies avoiding pollution control costs by relocating facilities to states without greenhouse gas limits, said Michael Gibbs, assistant secretary for climate change at the California Environmental Protection Agency.
Business and environmental groups disagree on key details of how the cap and trade system ought to work, such as whether the emissions permits should be auctioned off or given away for free.
Industry groups argue auctioning the permits amounts to a heavy tax that will hurt businesses and increase prices for consumers.
Environmental groups say granting the valuable credits amounts to a gift to industry.
"We don't think there's any justification for giving away any emissions credits to polluters," said Bill Magavern, director of Sierra Club California.
The air board, Nichols said, is trying to split the difference – auctioning only a few permits at first, and more in future years.

Reusable Tote bags

2008-06-10T14:15:00.000-07:00

Billions of plastic bags are choking our planet.
All of these "free" bags ultimately cost both consumers and the environment plenty:
Each year billions of bags end up as ugly litter. Eventually they break down into tiny toxic bits polluting our soil, river, lakes and oceans. Production requires vast amounts of oil. Countless animals needlessly die each year

GiftsForYouNow.com, a Personalized Gift Company located in Downers Grove IL, is doing it's part to save Mother Earth with Reusable Tote Bags. These Reusable Tote Bags are made of 100% organic cotton & have been uniquely decorated with the Slogan "DoingMy Part to help the Earth." GiftsforYouNow.com offers a wide range of Personalized Gifts that are Eco Friendly.
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Reusable Tote Bags
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Go Green Gifts from GiftsForYouNow.com

2008-05-30T13:51:00.000-07:00

GiftsForYouNow.com goes GREEN.

GiftsForYouNow.com a Personalized Gift company located in the Chicagoland area is doing it's part to help the enviroment. GiftsForYouNow.com has recently added a series of GO GREEN Gifts.
These ECO Friendly Gifts include Personalized Eco Frindly themed T-shirts made of 100% Organic Cotton & Personalized GO Green tote bags which can be used at the Grocery Store in place of Plastic Bags. These Tote bags are 100% Organic Cotton & have been feautured on the Oprah Show.

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