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ThredUp: Online Swapping Just Keeps Growing
Don’t you just love when a company that does good also does well?
ThredUp, the online clothing swap company, narrowed its focus last July to just swapping kids’ clothes. Now, the the San Francisco company has raised $8.7 million to help expand its services to even more parents.
Are We Burying Ourselves In A Mountain Of E-Waste?
As with so many things we depend on in life, it’s important to think about the entire life cycle of our electronics, and not just the few years they spend in our possession.
Team Eco Etsy on Sprint’s New Green ID Pack
Supporting small scale, handmade artists is better for the planet, especially when those artists focus on eco-friendly business practices. While buying handmade might seem like a no-brainer to many of us, not everyone immediately thinks of handmade marketplaces when they think of shopping. Thanks to a new, very exciting partnership, it’s going to be easier than ever for Sprint customers to shop handmade and green!
Buy Local: Good for Business and Communities
Once you get in the habit of thinking local, it’s easy as pie to support your loconomy. Here are some tips for different ways to shop local.
Apartment Recycling When Your Apartment Doesn’t Recycle
Apartment living definitely has its upsides. A smaller space means you use less energy to heat and cool, and it also means less square footage to clean. The downside to an apartment is that you don’t have a lot of control over certain aspects of your home. While curbside recycling is becoming the norm, many apartment buildings still don’t offer recycling pickup. Here are some tips to help you take charge of your apartment’s waste!
