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2 April 2010 3 Comments

Click, Vote and Help Deb Raise $500 for ShopToEarth Foundation Via Cadillac

Click, Vote and Help Deb Raise $500 for ShopToEarth Foundation Via Cadillac

Looking for an act of green goodness? When it comes to saving the planet, the ShopToEarth network strives to be part of the solution and Palm Beach, FL-based Deb Cunningham found a way to raise $500 for the charity of her choice via a promotion sponsored by Cadillac.
ShopToEarth needs your vote!
If Deb gets the most [...]

25 March 2010 1 Comment

Earth Hour is March 27. Turn it off with ShopToEarth

Earth Hour is March 27. Turn it off with ShopToEarth

Turns Off the Lights to Save the Planet from 8:30 – 9:30 Local Time
What’s green, black and can help save the planet? It’s Earth hour! ShopToEarth is proud to be participating in the 2010 Earth Hour event happening this and encourages ShopToEarth representatives to show green love for the planet by participating as well.
Saturday, March [...]

9 March 2010 2 Comments

ShopToEarth Announces Think Global Act Local Initiative with Random Acts of Greenness

ShopToEarth Announces Think Global Act Local Initiative with Random Acts of Greenness

When it comes to saving the planet, ShopToEarth representatives know how to put their money where their mouth is. ShopToEarth unveils a new green program on Earth Day, April 22, 2010, called Think Global Act Local.
“The initial response to Think Global, Act Local has been incredible! It’s very exciting to see ShopToEarth representatives have such [...]

8 March 2010 0 Comments

Ed Begley Talks Eco-Solutions with CNN (and ShopToEarth)

Ed Begley Talks Eco-Solutions with CNN (and ShopToEarth)

Turn off the lights, turn off the water and be conservative, Ed Begley tells CNN. Check out the online article in today’s CNN where Begley talks about green living and his reality show, “Living with Ed,”  In case you missed the inspiring appearance of celebrity environmental activist Ed Begley, you can catch some highlights on [...]

26 January 2010 2 Comments

ShopToEarth Shares 4 Reasons Why You Should Purchase Fair Trade

ShopToEarth Shares 4 Reasons Why You Should Purchase Fair Trade

ShopToEarth fully supports sustainable living which is why we are excited about Fair Trade. Fair Trade is a social movement that endeavors to ensure producers in developing countries earn a fair wage for the products they generate. The basic premise of the Fair Trade movement is to promote sustainability and provide a win-win situation for [...]

26 January 2010 5 Comments

4 Reasons Paper Bags are Just as Bad As Plastic Bags

4 Reasons Paper Bags are Just as Bad As Plastic Bags

It is a common misconception that paper bags are safer to use than plastic bags. Because they decompose much faster than plastic bags, it is assumed that they are more eco-friendly. Recently, ShoptoEarth came across a few factoids that demonstrate that paper bags are just as bad as plastic bags:

- It took 14 millions trees [...]

26 January 2010 3 Comments

ShopToEarth Gives 4 Reasons to Bottle Your Own Water

ShopToEarth Gives 4 Reasons to Bottle Your Own Water

At ShopToEarth we are all about saving both our checkbooks and the environment. In addition to saving you up to $500 per year, bottling your own water in reusable containers is an eco-friendly way to reduce the plastic waste go to the landfills.

- Although most plastic bottles are recyclable, only 2 out of 10 bottles [...]

26 January 2010 2 Comments

ShopToEarth On Using Cloth Bags

ShopToEarth On Using Cloth Bags

Plastic and paper bags have a huge negative impact on the environment and should be avoided as much as possible. ShopToEarth members should know that:

- It can take up to a thousands years for a plastic bag to decompose.
- While they are decomposing, plastic bags leach toxins into the ground and water supply.
- Paper bags [...]

17 December 2009 1 Comment

Eco-Enthusiast Ana Rust Wins Facebook Fan of the Week

Eco-Enthusiast Ana Rust Wins Facebook Fan of the Week

Ana Rust of Doral Florida wins this week’s ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth Facebook Fan of the Week. This Mexico City native has had a commitment to doing her part to save the planet since she was a child.

“I spent countless summers in our family ranch in contact with animals, nature and natural products so I know the importance of doing my part for our precious Earth,” reports Ana.

17 December 2009 1 Comment

ShopToEarth Says Save the Earth: Bottle Your Own Water

ShopToEarth Says Save the Earth: Bottle Your Own Water

If you think that bottling your own water is going to be a colossal hassle, think again. Modern day water filtration systems make bottling your own water easy and affordable.

The process begins with selecting the right water filtration system for you. Filtration systems come in four different types that meet a variety of needs. The first is a pitcher filter that strains water through a specially lined top and deposits the filtered water in a connected jug. It can take several minutes for water to be fully processed so this type of system is best for occasional use.