Green is Not Just Earth Friendly, It's Good Business
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From The Blue Bag
Recycling is Their Business
The company began with one product, a flattened wine bottle cheese tray that was an improvement on an existing concept that Deby had seen at a friend's house. But the line expanded and business really took off when the food functional serving trays and dishes were developed with a little help from the ingenuity of husband Scott. All of the items in From The Blue Bag's current product line are food functional, meaning they are freezer, oven and dishwasher safe.
From the Blue Bag obtains their materials by engaging local bars and restaurants to join in its bottle recycling program. The company provides a collection receptacle and comes to empty it once a week. They also encourage these companies to recycle their stryofoam peanuts and bubble wrap, both of which do not biodegrade in a landfill.
The gift industry is constantly looking for new and innovative gifts. The green movement is spreading so rapidly some couples have even planned their weddings with completely environmentally aware products and services. From the Blue Bag filled this gift niche by investing in equipment that can laser etch an invitation right onto a bottle. They can also personalize any of their other products.
Who knew trash would be in Deby's future? She sure didn't. From the Blue Bag sells in 35 stores across the US and has shipped products all over the world.
Brooke Cowdin
Freelance Writer

From The Blue Bag's new Destination Wedding Bottle.
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Recycled Bottle Dishware
Companies That Have Used Green to Their Advantage
Green to Gold: How Smart Companies Use Environmental Strategy to Innovate, Create Value, and Build Competitive Advantage
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Green Business Resources
Here is a list of resources on the greening of business and benefits. This is only a starting place, but there is lots of good information here.
Naturally Successful: Entrepreneurship that redefines the bottom line
A new type of entrepreneur is changing industries and more...0 points
Architecture to Zucchini: The people, companies and organizations pioneering sustainability
A two-hour, 12 segment educational video on the pr more...0 points
The Green Marketing Manifesto by John Grant
We are currently eating, sleeping and breathing a new more...0 points
Green Investing: A Guide to Making Money through Environment Friendly Stocks by Jack Uldrich
You can make money and be socially responsible. In more...0 points
Raising the Bar: Integrity and Passion in Life and Business: The Story of Clif Bar & Co. by Gary Erickson
In April of 2000, Gary Erickson turned down a $120 more...0 points
Green Marketing: Opportunity for Innovation by Jacquelyn A. Ottman
Hailed as "definitive text on the subject&quo more...0 points
Greening Your Office: From Cupboard to Corporation, An A-Z Guide (The Chelsea Green Guides) by Jon Clift, Amanda Cuthbert
An alphabetical guide (A-Z) to energy and resource more...0 points
Green Gone Wild: Elevating Nature Above Human Rights by M. David Stirling
Green Gone Wild takes an in depth look at governme more...0 points
Mid-Course Correction: Toward a Sustainable Enterprise: The Interface Model by Ray Anderson
In 1991, Chelsea Green published Beyond the Limits, more...0 points
True Green at Work: 100 Ways You Can Make the Environment Your Business by Kim Mckay, Jenny Bonnin, Tim Wallace
Now, from the authors of the quintessential how-to-go-green more...0 points
The Sustainable Enterprise Fieldbook: When it All Comes Together
Building an organization's commitment to sustainability more...0 points
Green Jobs: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Employment by A. Bronwyn Llewellyn
You're interested in going green and, lucky for you, more...0 points
Investing in Renewable Energy: Making Money on Green Chip Stocks (Angel Series) by Jeff Siegel, Chris Nelder, Nick Hodge
An expert in the area of renewable energy shares his more...0 points
The Sustainability Advantage: Seven Business Case Benefits of a Triple Bottom Line (Conscientious Commerce) by Bob Willard
Corporations are under increasing pressure from customers, more...0 points
Shaklee Corporation
From Shaklee.com
We're Shaklee CorporationAs the number one natural nutrition company in the U.S., we've been making people healthier for over 50 years. And we've made it part of our job to make the planet healthier along the way.
We were doing it back when green was just a color and biodegradable was barely a word. In fact, as early as 1960, we made one of the first biodegradable household cleaners ever. And we were the first company in the world to obtain Climate Neutral%u2122 certification and totally offset our CO2 emissions, resulting in a net zero impact on the environment.
We do what we do because we think it's essential to do our small part as part of the movement to make people and the planet healthier. In doing so, we believe each of our contributions put together will create the major change we wish to see in the
world.
We're about Living
In Harmony with Nature

True words. Spoken in the age of machines and plastic.
Following Dr. Shaklee's advice, we draw from the wisdom of nature in everything we do.
What that means is we make products from the purest natural ingredients. And we take stringent measures to keep out pesticides, contaminants, and other unnatural things that simply don't belong there. But just as important as what we take from nature is what we don't take.
Our company was the first in the world to be Climate Neutral%u2122, which means we operate with a net zero impact on the earth.
Our world headquarters is a renowned model of environmental responsibility. We make products that are gentle on the planet. And we do not test on animals.
Ever since Shaklee was founded, we've been following the laws of nature. So far, we've never gone wrong.
Sometimes, you do things because they're good for business.
And sometimes, you do things just because you should.
Among these are our campaign to plant a million trees. Our sponsorship of three North Pole expeditions to measure the impact of global warming. Our donation of environmentally friendly cleaning supplies, used on board Jacques Cousteau's research vessels. Our donation of vitamins and nutrition drinks to undernourished children and earthquake victims. Our support of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals to promote human rights and end poverty. Our partnership with Dr. Wangari Maathai, the first Nobel Peace laureate recognized for environmental work. Our official sponsorship of Earth Day. Our donation of almost half a million dollars to U.S. hurricane relief. Our annual giving that has topped $3 million.
The list goes on.
And so does our commitment to doing what's right simply because it is.

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The Shaklee Credo
What is your company doing about becoming green?
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aj2008
Jun 8, 2010 @ 5:02 am | delete
- Well this little home business recycles everything we possibly can, but then that is not surprising when there is a resident landfill gas expert living here! We also recycle printer cartridges and mobile phones to raise money for our theatre group.
Thank you for blessing my Tony the Tiger lens :)
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TheGreenerMe
Jan 5, 2009 @ 4:04 pm | delete
- Welcome to the Million Ways to Go Green!
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LaurieBeth
Oct 26, 2008 @ 7:15 pm | delete
- This is very cool! Lensrolled you! I think the demographic that visits my lenses would be really interested in this. Good work! <3
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ecogreenoffice
Aug 9, 2008 @ 8:22 pm | delete
- Fantastic page Paula- well detailed in many 'green' aspects! If you don't mind, I would love to add you as a sustaining friend to my blog.. http://ecogreenoffice.blogspot.com/
cheers,
Bryan- EcoGreenOffice
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DebbieJohnson Aug 7, 2008 @ 2:27 am | delete
- Going green and making money at the same time?
What more can we ask for! Awesome lens!
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ElizabethJeanAllen
Aug 6, 2008 @ 7:15 pm | delete
- We're not nearly 'green' enough. The science club wanted to collect soda cans but the admin said no. The cans, even sitting in bins, attracted roaches. As things stand, the cans are going in the trash.
We need to try again
Lizzy
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Zee7
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- Well to be honest, not much. But thanks for the resources here about going green at work..I will definitely suggest some of these =) nice lens. it's great to know you support local artists. good luck!
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