tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208406594462473872024-03-27T02:36:40.257-04:00The GreenBox NY BlogGreenBox is a revolutionary re-design of the pizza box. Think of it as the Pizza Box For the 21st Century.The GreenBox from Ecovention, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073323271886906390noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320840659446247387.post-50267787798591764772016-12-21T15:30:00.001-05:002016-12-21T15:30:32.471-05:00D(eco) the Halls<div align="left">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">There's such magic in Christmas. The smell of freshly baked cookies at Grandma's house, rosy cheeks & hot chocolate at the end of a chilly December day, the soft glow of the twinkling pine lighting up the room with love. In an instant, it brings you right back to being a kid again. Tack on a few candy canes and popcorn balls and all of a sudden you're 8, beaming with excitement in your footie pajamas. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">These days, we could all use a little bit more of that... as long as we don't hurt the earth along the way. You already know where we stand on the age-old <a alt="http://thegreenboxnyblog.blogspot.com/2014/12/were-keepin-it-real-are-you.html" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001G5emnwbBRgEgE5y1J6oEGB0T-a3Zp661KeHnfE4u9GHfAed4X53gjldLsG49xL6_2EHX3dnFQw99fS0zBsSAvPLsQ_HjHnJRLRwPJsG98-htiMKIToOsbfzyeyVF94d82hR1RcLnJnTlh3HNvzKRJY5Bzvr5KTczRyv08dJaZcPgiK-5arpTzuzmMYRFQAr1Yz_QLVCG6Uwr-FpmCOb4O22NorlvPTfgJBIlxri2_PKa_0tZ96wB8LR3GRvRB0f_&c=eKPgEkPOE7GHobf_sGgusaSLUAkZbrem6UEfMfP5CeiDK1rgcSi6pQ==&ch=zU9CyBT_PkkooE5-VDcMUufbYZsASHjD37ichn8SXitdq6zNovGDFQ==" linktype="1" shape="rect" style="color: green; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" track="on">tree debate</a>, but your planet-friendly d(eco)r shouldn't stop there. So in the spirit of the season, here are some of our favorite ways to spread Christmas cheer to the only home we'll ever know. We owe her that much. ☺</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;">L, E & D: these three little letters are all the rage - and for good reason. LEDs, or ultra-efficient Light Emitting Diode bulbs use 95% less energy than traditional incandescent lighting. When used indoors, they last up to ten times longer than the alternative. Plus, they don't burn or shatter (are you listening, cat lovers?). It's a Christmas miracle!</span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; text-align: center;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;">How about money as a motivator? 'Cause this time of year, Santa is all tapped out. Powering 500 LED's over a 30 day period will set you back about $0.19, while your go-to set from the 80's racks up an $18 bill. That's almost 20 bucks worth of stocking stuffers we're talking about here. Either way you go (cough, LED, cough), remember that both types of lights are recyclable. Check your local hazardous waste collection site, or donate your broken strands to </span><a alt="http://www.christmas-light-source.com" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001G5emnwbBRgEgE5y1J6oEGB0T-a3Zp661KeHnfE4u9GHfAed4X53gjlikdT7q2zhfDf-mOZljHcpoHwEa4B8txRfgOWHyJtXJAej-XZQi4OdvKuKjjujhqBR45DRzOsisyvPd1cruHIgG-JmMUJnfjxKc35DpdAcCFRvk5snGl6Mu2XTmqegCjgyOqcKBD3VA&c=eKPgEkPOE7GHobf_sGgusaSLUAkZbrem6UEfMfP5CeiDK1rgcSi6pQ==&ch=zU9CyBT_PkkooE5-VDcMUufbYZsASHjD37ichn8SXitdq6zNovGDFQ==" linktype="1" shape="rect" style="color: green; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" track="on">The Christmas Light Source</a><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;">: a non-profit that donates proceeds to </span><a alt="http://www.toysfortots.org/default.aspx" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001G5emnwbBRgEgE5y1J6oEGB0T-a3Zp661KeHnfE4u9GHfAed4X53gjlikdT7q2zhf0PHemZTdms6s5UGaeKEatGQ2oXA-kqyepVB4T9XfNH8l0EbUZ265filnEE73mA6jOoJ-YMKSz_Zrxq0H4w1tAU-8Lw7uwJe5JMb1vYgdyrPUg2aFnM6THX4JOGUmk42_&c=eKPgEkPOE7GHobf_sGgusaSLUAkZbrem6UEfMfP5CeiDK1rgcSi6pQ==&ch=zU9CyBT_PkkooE5-VDcMUufbYZsASHjD37ichn8SXitdq6zNovGDFQ==" linktype="1" shape="rect" style="color: green; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" track="on">Toys for Tots</a><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;">. We're feelin' all holiday time warm & fuzzy over here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;">Remember your 8-year-old self on Christmas morning, buried in an endless sea of crumpled wrapping paper? Well, if you were me, it was nicely folded, but that's another story. Eventually your mom comes in to ruin the fun, massive garbage bag in hand. And since endless rolls of Santa and Rudolph are dyed & laminated, your holiday cheer ends up on one-way trip to the dump. It's a not so festive fact: each year, Americans generate 4 million tons of trash from gift-wrap alone. That's enough red & green to circle the planet 9 times.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">According to <a alt="http://bgm.stanford.edu/pssi_faq_holiday_waste" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001G5emnwbBRgEgE5y1J6oEGB0T-a3Zp661KeHnfE4u9GHfAed4X53gjlikdT7q2zhfvOWb8wCqidQmxDxiVwHYueA45sxWVH2eOJ6Fpp0UAkgOCR2V5tnqeRYlshzlMKoljNKjg3LINEJpDfSOsXAxIq66Vep33oRxvEt0cnhVJRgDMbzSSzB4cxeWA6cKCSieKP_I4ZZmkkg=&c=eKPgEkPOE7GHobf_sGgusaSLUAkZbrem6UEfMfP5CeiDK1rgcSi6pQ==&ch=zU9CyBT_PkkooE5-VDcMUufbYZsASHjD37ichn8SXitdq6zNovGDFQ==" linktype="1" shape="rect" style="color: green; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" track="on">Stanford University</a>, if each American wrapped three gifts in reused materials, the saved paper would cover 14,000 football fields. Think earth-friendly alternatives, like old comic books, paper bags (hello, 7th grade book covers), or funky scraps of fabric. Even old shipping envelopes and clay flowerpots make for one-of-a-kind wrapping. Slap on a repurposed bow (we're loving <a alt="https://www.etsy.com/listing/384909662/handmade-gift-bow-made-with-vintage?ref=unav_listing-other" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001G5emnwbBRgEgE5y1J6oEGB0T-a3Zp661KeHnfE4u9GHfAed4X53gjlikdT7q2zhfTbRW14FKZuVY4DzTR8q-pHIMM70xfItZSmfnp3pXhhOnxkjGAxYW75AXeVRTDyKL9XutxRolnNZelH9aUuKZ5ZCX8wedT7da9T8KiFN86KUXvjumbDuqlRjMOcY27VOrTlFDQHyddPEDjvdqIFc9mCuDr5Rxf8u7mlF6wXfQfho76Rn0voGtfM_rAcfTzoZk35M_1xLiAsJX-2uOZAKxvQ==&c=eKPgEkPOE7GHobf_sGgusaSLUAkZbrem6UEfMfP5CeiDK1rgcSi6pQ==&ch=zU9CyBT_PkkooE5-VDcMUufbYZsASHjD37ichn8SXitdq6zNovGDFQ==" linktype="1" shape="rect" style="color: green; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" track="on">these</a> from a 1940's hymnal!) or some vintage twine, and your fellow flower child will thank you. Mother Earth will, too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">No Christmas tree is complete without ornaments. Unless of course you have toddlers or 6 cats, in which case we'll give you a pass. But while the baubles you've been decorating with for the last few decades might be picture-perfect, they're probably full of more than just memories. Most vintage ornaments contain mercury and lead, making them toxic to handle. If you insist on carrying on tradition, break out the gloves. Your stellar bill of health will thank us later.</span><br />
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The GreenBox from Ecovention, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073323271886906390noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320840659446247387.post-63444923320436801822016-11-21T17:27:00.002-05:002016-11-21T17:44:48.742-05:00Bohemian Dreamin'<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Driving through the northwest hills of Connecticut, a quaint and colorful little place caught my eye. Decked out in Christmas lights (it was August), painted top to bottom in bright, sunny hues, and covered in weathered shingles behind a rainbow of flower boxes, the warm "welcome" sign and open doorway had me feeling like home. I veered off my path and pulled right in to the old, dirt drive.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Stepping onto the creaky, wooden deck, the aroma of freshly-charred pie filled the sticky summer air. I had stumbled upon Litchfield's well-loved <a alt="http://bohemianpizza.com" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012nP8kjcsghgIULO1Aa6uniaeIXmEUCLkJiavnupRC_O06LO7HSastH221vnDGskdDCVfTpubVZWXgvXGnHjcFincocyn5qbBCH7MmBevWHAvKIukju0RAKDmW1xZxORO-XCF1bncnJohLycZc8P_WaJIGN7cEtuA2XiwcEkkNCY=&c=lbehBuYOn5Xc1mbgBbyiTHm7pQHzlAVjlBlsbParQoaLknau_hzZyw==&ch=L229TGEAOl9DK4p_g6hn8q9jc3A7mOb_aLSgP0_xw0ovxMkvWcfRlw==" linktype="1" shape="rect" style="color: green; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" track="on">Bohemian Pizza</a>, and it just happened to be lunchtime. I was there to stay.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Next thing I knew, a small crowd formed as I was breaking down our beloved GreenBox. Ooh's and aah's were plenty, and I could feel myself beaming with pride. The owner eventually joined us, exclaiming how the GreenBox has been the "perfect fit" for Bohemian Pizza. He gave me a hug, and thanked me. I couldn't help but think...this is what it's all about. </span></span><br />
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The GreenBox from Ecovention, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073323271886906390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320840659446247387.post-6059824252704472702016-10-31T16:37:00.000-04:002016-11-02T15:34:04.166-04:00Sorting It All Out: 5 Tree Hugging Toss-Ups<div align="left" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;">
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Back in the day, tossing the cap before recycling the bottle was the way to go. But as of 2012, facilities across the U.S now accept plastic bottles, caps included. And since 25 million of these are recycled per hour, it's nice to know the cap can come too. Simply empty the bottle, crush it (the best part, obviously), replace the top and you're good to go. Sidenote: since not every municipality has hopped on the cap-crazed bandwagon, make sure to check with your recycling center to confirm.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">fact</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, plastic bags are often transformed </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">into playground equipment (weird, but cool), backyard decking, piping, fences and yes.. even new bags.</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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Labels. They're everywhere. And I swear they're super glued on just to bug me. Don't pretend like you haven't spent 20 solid minutes, sweating, trying to remove every last bit of paper from your recyclable container. But come to find out, it's a totally unnecessary step. The same goes for staples or other metal fasteners stuck in cardboard, as recycling centers use massive magnets to do the work for us. So let's save ourselves the stress (or in my case, a freshly manicured set of nails) and toss 'em in - labels, staples and all.</div>
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Think twice before you trash an old CD or 90's video game (especially if it's Mario Kart, in which case we call dibs). Even old appliances, mattresses, furniture and that pile of wire hangers from the dry cleaners could be kept of out landfills based on the rules of your local recycling department. </div>
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<span _mce_style="font-size: 11pt;">Most head to Beantown for the baseball. But us? We’re here for the pie. </span></div>
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The pizza pie, that is. Cause at Brighton’s <a _mce_href="http://bigdaddyspizza.biz/home.html" _mce_style="color: #008000; text-decoration: none;" href="http://bigdaddyspizza.biz/home.html" linktype="1" style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0) !important; text-decoration: none !important;" target="_blank" track="on">Big Daddy's</a>, there’s a “cheese-a-roni” with our name on it. And, lucky for us - it comes in the GreenBox. </div>
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A city staple with a neighborhood feel, Big Daddy’s has been servin’ up old-world style pies for over three decades. From their “mucho meaty” to their mac-n-cheese masterpiece, each BD pizza is baked crispy on fire hot bricks, creating what one Yelper calls “the best in Brighton.” </div>
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Now, tack on an order of fried dough bites - topped with homemade garlic butter & romano cheese - and we’re here to stay. </div>
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While we might be partial to the pizza, the sandwich menu deserves a shout-out. Cause who’d say no to a good ‘ol fashioned New England sub? No friends of ours, that’s for sure. Big Daddy’s “Patriot” features homemade stuffing & cranberry sauce (hello, Thanksgiving), while Wonton noodles are piled high on the “Chinatown Special.” Oh, and their Steak & Cheese is rated #1 in Boston by UrbanSpoon. We could go on, or you could check out the <a _mce_href="http://bigdaddyspizza.biz/images/Big_Daddy_menu_5_2_16.pdf" _mce_style="color: #008000; text-decoration: none;" href="http://bigdaddyspizza.biz/images/Big_Daddy_menu_5_2_16.pdf" linktype="1" style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0) !important; text-decoration: none !important;" target="_blank" track="on">40 different varieties</a> for yourself. </div>
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Dessert, you ask? Pass the homemade raspberry Rangoon: warm dough pockets stuffed with cream cheese & raspberry preserves - each topped with a layer of powered sugar for good measure. Magic. Pure magic. </div>
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Needless to say, when Big Daddy’s <a _mce_href="http://www.pmq.com/August-2016/Boston-Area-Staple-Launches-One-of-a-Kind-Pizza-Box/" _mce_style="color: #008000; text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.pmq.com/August-2016/Boston-Area-Staple-Launches-One-of-a-Kind-Pizza-Box/" linktype="1" style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0) !important; text-decoration: none !important;" target="_blank" track="on">decided to go GreenBox</a>, we were ecstatic. And when they wanted to customize? Cue us jumping for joy. They’ve got a standout design that’s tough to top - and a familiar logo that has fans feeling like home. Plus, check out how good we look in blue. ☺ </div>
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So next time you’re headed to Beantown, grab a pie from Big Daddy’s...and pick up an order of their award-winning dough bites to go. They’re lathered in butter, cinnamon & butterscotch. Need we say more?<br />
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Summer in the Big Apple can't be missed. Fresh flowers on every corner, vibrant garden veggies in Union Square, quaint rooftop bars surrounded by endless city lights. What a time to be a New Yorker.<br />
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But occasionally, we just need to get away from it all (ahem, the subway can get a bit stifling). Whether it's jet-setting across the coast or road-tripping up north, it's not always easy to keep the green theme going. Luckily for you, we know a little bit about that. And, like always, we're here to help. </div>
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1. <span style="color: green;"><strong>Once a Billboard, Now a Bag</strong></span></div>
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California-based <a alt="https://www.rareform.com" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GtZfXpMFno8jyH2os8xszhTZSjPCVSdefnuHc0HffsLsBOV46aeBJpV707Qvifr0gSXnSIXWIUqPHtbMZFEgdjfj4AidMpu--XYI2FvxHyZwjzqcJF7puNUCFfHAYbyCanzd-r5q0FamlUAp2piyVjljqEHzU1Vr7Jmjx-2ex90=&c=ppX_vff2BZzfywqKkrTXHuL_LVqJge8JbCiHL6kR0p6FOttS3Tgeqg==&ch=8AKZ3-cZvCTAthNxPDjKsqkWwnsIOlyucTmME1cuHhefhjbQNNaqsg==" linktype="1" shape="rect" style="color: green; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" track="on">Rareform</a> is transforming billboards into beauties, upcycling old ads into new bags. Their water-resistant <a alt="https://www.rareform.com/products/weekender-duffle-19" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GtZfXpMFno8jyH2os8xszhTZSjPCVSdefnuHc0HffsLsBOV46aeBJpV707Qvifr0u9YChzpOkRHAJDkwMXHYYBIjCQN3zwLHVjispHsdhrYqOqNb7CX0-lolF7bQxHk0Qxpvo2TazlM1ZoYye1DGHDf1sS7A5nRAqVqjYk8UuQZ4O7oolVbyFxk-b6AoIToCUgIWcKGm-WPd6i1wrFuOhQ==&c=ppX_vff2BZzfywqKkrTXHuL_LVqJge8JbCiHL6kR0p6FOttS3Tgeqg==&ch=8AKZ3-cZvCTAthNxPDjKsqkWwnsIOlyucTmME1cuHhefhjbQNNaqsg==" linktype="1" shape="rect" style="color: green; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" track="on">weekender duffle</a> is hand-cut in the Golden State, creating a one-of-a-kind way to gear up in style. (Side note - who would've ever thought the <a alt="https://www.rareform.com/collections/hip-packs" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GtZfXpMFno8jyH2os8xszhTZSjPCVSdefnuHc0HffsLsBOV46aeBJpV707Qvifr0RbMWB1ncLUowDcydHrFtfN0LzIVB7wIBRlmukk9EAoSQcbTAxhL_UggjLCfnIFUMcv1Ha90mH2R1YolPNkK3jbllcTwk1TP2JT7zabfcA3fquBb8eiVU1ir2_ar4y0ZZ3EWmHE2otss=&c=ppX_vff2BZzfywqKkrTXHuL_LVqJge8JbCiHL6kR0p6FOttS3Tgeqg==&ch=8AKZ3-cZvCTAthNxPDjKsqkWwnsIOlyucTmME1cuHhefhjbQNNaqsg==" linktype="1" shape="rect" style="color: green; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" track="on">fanny pack</a> would be cool again? Not us, but we just added two of these bad boys to our cart.) Plus, the company donates 1% of all proceeds to preserving and protecting the environment - because there's nothing better than looking good while doing good. Sold. <span style="text-align: center;"> </span></div>
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2. <span style="color: green;"><strong>Rise and Shine</strong></span></div>
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We know what you're thinking. Who needs an alarm clock on vacation? When free breakfast ends at 9, we do. Sausage is calling. Anyway, hunger aside... Bedol's <a alt="http://www.bedolwhatsnext.com/water-powered-clock-c-89_199.html" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GtZfXpMFno8jyH2os8xszhTZSjPCVSdefnuHc0HffsLsBOV46aeBJpV707Qvifr0PA66UwtX6hwxQNXTV0vyCUOvknVBsnUlieYL_a4HZZmcuodxEZUppqqwyDlfu6H8FMrnr6ktgIZDoW5kxfm-yTCpruMVvn8zLwUj-aOhV5Yaw-4p09z7VzTU1QHBLHIHxImE8hrOfdZl1IrVQvpdG0czQ9cAPdVV&c=ppX_vff2BZzfywqKkrTXHuL_LVqJge8JbCiHL6kR0p6FOttS3Tgeqg==&ch=8AKZ3-cZvCTAthNxPDjKsqkWwnsIOlyucTmME1cuHhefhjbQNNaqsg==" linktype="1" shape="rect" style="color: green; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" track="on">water-powered travel alarm clock</a> is a responsible traveler's dream. The electrodes in the device harvest energy from water to power the LCD screen, making sure you're up in time for a sunrise hike, beachside jog, or... biscuits. Most importantly biscuits. </div>
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How fun is the mini toiletry section at CVS? Everything is so much cuter tiny. Except for pizza, which we prefer extra large and extra cheesy. Regardless, <a alt="http://www.humangear.com/gear/gotoob" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GtZfXpMFno8jyH2os8xszhTZSjPCVSdefnuHc0HffsLsBOV46aeBJpV707Qvifr0c-sKVMGHkWYX46j-lY35XLXet4k3kpzo9l6AemQ5w46x0G7759ZEVvzbqLqxAbBEo-jhBWxwp0eDkwawn9x50kCbwAQVM0gD0YcVqAX11xJqk60hB-Ry4a_gSn5vdPkZ&c=ppX_vff2BZzfywqKkrTXHuL_LVqJge8JbCiHL6kR0p6FOttS3Tgeqg==&ch=8AKZ3-cZvCTAthNxPDjKsqkWwnsIOlyucTmME1cuHhefhjbQNNaqsg==" linktype="1" shape="rect" style="color: green; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" track="on">GoToobs</a> are our new go-tos for eco air travel (or mini-lovin' fun in general). These airline approved, reusable & food-safe tubes are made of 100% BPA and PC-free plastic - ideal for making minis out of all your favorite products. Plus, they're perfectly squeezable, leak-proof and have handy dandy space for labeling. We're stockin' up.</div>
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38 billion plastic water bottles are tossed each year - and it's <a alt="http://www.waterbobble.com" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GtZfXpMFno8jyH2os8xszhTZSjPCVSdefnuHc0HffsLsBOV46aeBJpV707Qvifr0JiMR4SGh9Ju9JuR5WCQIZdpq7u01OPXb3Shq-SxXcyWAtNtNOxF2MgDKJTS-K4OXsMDCuc3_mmT7E7ZqhXPmz1QLljPPc2jHyRbVDXJ3lSQ=&c=ppX_vff2BZzfywqKkrTXHuL_LVqJge8JbCiHL6kR0p6FOttS3Tgeqg==&ch=8AKZ3-cZvCTAthNxPDjKsqkWwnsIOlyucTmME1cuHhefhjbQNNaqsg==" linktype="1" shape="rect" style="color: green; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" track="on">Water Bobble</a>'s mission to #endthetrend. Today, their sleek yet sustainable products are revolutionizing reusable drinking... and we couldn't be bigger fans. (It doesn't hurt that they've got the catchiest company name around). Motivated by "taste over waste," BPA-free Water Bobbles are made in the good 'ol USA and incorporate their very own filtration systems. Most customers go for the trusty <a alt="http://www.waterbobble.com/classic-filtered-water-bottle-large" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GtZfXpMFno8jyH2os8xszhTZSjPCVSdefnuHc0HffsLsBOV46aeBJpV707Qvifr0RZ9mzrQbaq5JyXwscmssZeMZ02IB-hcGobg-k0fVg15CWnttxMX0AdfkYnGl7ovzh6jKGC-8BiELVaVArryRyfxwvKUp0EoiTzYQ4psIuYC05jjwvROcrFMIeRi8KkFqNFokKYNs_X79GAcl53-ke_xmGYiRaj6a&c=ppX_vff2BZzfywqKkrTXHuL_LVqJge8JbCiHL6kR0p6FOttS3Tgeqg==&ch=8AKZ3-cZvCTAthNxPDjKsqkWwnsIOlyucTmME1cuHhefhjbQNNaqsg==" linktype="1" shape="rect" style="color: green; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" track="on">classic</a>, but why not <a alt="http://www.waterbobble.com/custom-water-bottle?id=351" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GtZfXpMFno8jyH2os8xszhTZSjPCVSdefnuHc0HffsLsBOV46aeBJpV707Qvifr0y7INnAYG-jGZfcgkkHhZGrtNblF0A6T7v1IDM22sPpIVNr34EirFnDJ8x_Ub5jovZB7V0rW31Dm1iUn0U2rN21sFCSYxoLpIFUs5HW8samJZLfHy82ZV7Hysjy5AsQuwbHcLbL6lQguNpDmwCv8okw==&c=ppX_vff2BZzfywqKkrTXHuL_LVqJge8JbCiHL6kR0p6FOttS3Tgeqg==&ch=8AKZ3-cZvCTAthNxPDjKsqkWwnsIOlyucTmME1cuHhefhjbQNNaqsg==" linktype="1" shape="rect" style="color: green; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" track="on">build your own Bobble</a>? Ahh, tap has never been tastier.</div>
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<span style="color: #212334;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Let’s be
honest. We could all be a little bit nicer to Mother Earth. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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there’s an app for that. And, not surprisingly – we’ve given them all a whirl.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #212334;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Now, let’s
make every day Earth Day. Because it’s the only place we have to live. ☺</span></span><br />
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handful of sun-kissed strawberries? How
about a bushel of crisp, organic lettuce? Mmmm…sounds like a sweet summer salad
in the making! Luckily for you (and your taste buds), Farmstand is here to
help. With a list of over 8,700 farmers markets worldwide, this app is your
guide to fresh, local produce – complete with community photos, directions,
open times and more. Your new favorite market – and your strawberry salad –
awaits. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #212334;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. <a href="https://www.gocarma.com/" target="_blank">Carma Carpooling</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #212334;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Being in the
pizza industry, we’re all about sharing. Most of the time. (“Hangriness” is
very, very real, guys). So, when we hear about an app that combines sharing with
sustainability – you know we’ve gotta have it. Enter Carma Carpooling: the
real-time ride-sharing app that helps you find nearby commuters to ride and
drive with. Because, on top of reducing traffic, carbon emissions and even the
cost of your trip, who doesn’t want a car-full of new friends? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">How
socially responsible is your shampoo? How “eco” is your Aveeno? In a world
where it’s cool to be “all-natural,” GoodGuide is separating Earth-friendly
fact from fiction – and all you need is a barcode. Simply scan a product to
reveal its health, environmental and social rating, each based on extensive
research from an in-house team of experts. From your laundry detergent to your
lipstick, GoodGuide’s got your green-lovin’ life covered. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a newsfeed chock full of eco-friendly tips and photos, to an ever-growing list
of green activities in your area, the app is designed to spread sustainability
– the social way. Complete with “Eco-points” and rewards, a leaderboard reveals
how your environmental impact rates among your friends (come on, who doesn’t
love a little competition?!). Plus, they plant one tree for every download. Sold!</span></div>
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The GreenBox from Ecovention, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073323271886906390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320840659446247387.post-48891230018657738732016-06-02T15:04:00.000-04:002016-06-02T15:04:47.157-04:00Great Wolf Lodge Goes GreenBox!<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">They've got six-story funnel slides, 4D movie theaters, water fort tree houses, indoor mazes & lazy rivers. </span></div>
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<br />And now, they've got the GreenBox.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's official:</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://www.greatwolf.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Great Wolf Resorts</span></a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">, America's largest family of indoor water parks is makin' a sustainable splash across the nation. </span></div>
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<br />From the east coast to the west, from the Rockies to the Plains - all 13 Great Wolf Lodge destinations across 12 states have gone GreenBox. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">That sounds like something to "howl" about. ☺ </span></div>
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<br />So next time you're <a href="https://www.greatwolf.com/southern-california/dining-shopping/dining/hungry-wolf" target="_blank">Hungry As A Wolf</a>, stop by Great Wolf Lodge's on-site pizzeria: the newest home to our planet-friendly pizza box. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br />How lucky are we to be hanging out in the throws of signature 5 cheese pies, massive meatball subs & cheesy loaves of garlic bread? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /> Yup. We're definitely going to stay.<br /></span><br />
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But going GreenBox isn't the only way that Great Wolf Resorts is putting the Earth first. </div>
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In 2007, they launched Project Green Wolf: a company-wide dedication to environmental sustainability. Think composting, food sharing, recycling and most importantly - water conservation. </div>
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That settles it then. We call top bunk in the Wolf Den!</div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">For Great Wolf, the GreenBox was the missing piece in the Project Green Wolf puzzle. And we couldn't be happier knowing it's the perfect fit.</span></div>
The GreenBox from Ecovention, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073323271886906390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320840659446247387.post-77823319832904292502016-05-25T17:29:00.001-04:002016-05-25T17:29:04.410-04:00Food Fact or Fiction?<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We could
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">You heard
that right. Across the U.S., 40% of food is tossed annually. That equates to
over $165 billion of wasted meals – while 1 in every 6 Americans go hungry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">What’s
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Maybe the
fact that the 1.3 billion tons of food we waste each year would be enough to
feed all the hungry in the world… 4 times. Or that, if discarded food was a
country, it would be the third-largest producer of carbon dioxide in the world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Well, that’s
good enough reason for us. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It’s time
to acknowledge the top three myths that help contribute to food waste. Then, we
must ask ourselves: Which am I guilty of believing? And, most importantly, how
will I make a difference?</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">Myth #1: “Sell By” or Die</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We’ve all
been there. Your morning bowl of Cheerios is begging to be drenched in a sea of
fresh, cold milk. But it’s “best before” two days ago, so you and your Cheerios
are out of luck. Because who wants to start their day off with a hefty dose of
food poisoning?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">But, according
to the <a href="https://www.nrdc.org/">Natural Resources Defense Council</a>
(NRDC), that carton of milk is best before… well, whenever your nose and taste
buds say so. And – for non-refrigerated foods, there is no difference in taste
or quality after the expiration date.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It’s a
fact: most dates on products are simply an indicator of peak freshness, not
edibility. Oh, and what about “sell by”? Surprise, surprise… it’s a marketing
tool that ensures proper turnover in retail stores. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">But confusion
over “sell by” dates causes 9 out of 10 Americans to toss their food, good or
bad. While your box of easy mac might be “expired” this June, we promise it’ll taste
just as creamy, cheesy and delicious a whole year from now. <a href="http://healthland.time.com/2013/09/18/foods-you-are-probably-throwing-away-too-early/slide/think-before-you-toss/">Even
eggs can be consumed</a> well past those arbitrary sell by dates. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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bet? Go grandma-style and practice the good ‘ol fashioned sniff test. Your
Cheerios, your wallet and your full belly will thank you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">Myth #2: Misfits Must Go</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">26% of
produce never makes it to grocery store shelves. Why? Because it’s ugly. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Due to
retailers’ strict cosmetic standards, that lumpy carrot or bumpy tomato won’t
even see the fluorescent light of day. The smallest blemish will have it cast
aside like a leper, despite being both perfectly tasty and nutritious. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So, where
does this freaky fruit end up? The mouths of the homeless? The tables of the
hungry? Not even close. It’s transported to landfills… by the truckload. The
worst offender is the potato, with 35% getting the boot for its flaws. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Wait – are
potatoes even “pretty” to begin with? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Up to 30%
of a farm’s harvest succumbs to the strict beauty standards of the produce
aisle. And, if the farmer complains, well – the store will just find another
farmer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Just ask
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The GreenBox from Ecovention, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073323271886906390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320840659446247387.post-6956940655487927652016-05-03T12:19:00.000-04:002016-05-03T12:19:39.242-04:00An Eco Extravaganza<div align="left" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;">
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Tack on a petting zoo, a Ferris wheel and a whole lot of GreenBox-lovin' college students, and we're in.</div>
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So when <a href="http://www.stjohns.edu/" linktype="1" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" style="color: green; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" track="on">St. John's University</a> invited us to be a part of this year's Earth Fest, it was a no-brainer. And when they decided to combine the event with their Spring Carnival - well, we even considered bringing along our sleeping bags.</div>
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Between the beautiful spring day and the fluffy alpaca in our sight line, it was one heck of an Earth-lovin' afternoon. The piping hot pie from our friends at <a href="http://www.skinnypizza.com/" linktype="1" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" style="color: green; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" track="on">SkinnyPizza</a> was the icing on the cake - making for a one-of-a-kind event we'll never forget.</div>
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The GreenBox from Ecovention, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073323271886906390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320840659446247387.post-42722794196907957662016-04-27T15:25:00.000-04:002016-04-27T15:25:08.589-04:00Conscious Campuses<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For 69% of college hopefuls, conservation is key.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">More than ever, university applicants are thinking green – and not just when it comes to their pockets. Students want to know: when it comes to sustainability, how is your campus making a difference?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And, higher ed is responding. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">From banning bottled water to going gung-ho for gardening, there’s no mistaking: nationwide, an environmental revolution has erupted. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Here are just a few ways that campuses are putting an emphasis on the Earth. Because one day, she will thank us. ☺ </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. <span style="color: red;"><b>Tree-hugging Transport</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It’s a fact: cars and trucks account for nearly one-fifth of all U.S. emissions – producing 333 million tons of CO2 annually. Even more sobering? Last year, over <a href="http://time.com/4219575/air-pollution-deaths/" target="_blank">80,000 people lost their lives</a> due to air pollution.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And our college campuses aren’t having it. Universities across the country are re-thinking transportation, taking students out of their cars – and onto the sidewalks. At the <a href="http://www.wisc.edu/" target="_blank">University of Wisconsin at Madison</a>, 22% of students bike to class... all thanks to <a href="https://madison.bcycle.com/" target="_blank">BCycle</a>: the school’s bike share program. They even offer free bike valet on game days. Now that’s our kinda campus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But UW isn’t alone. Over 30 American universities have implemented some sort of bike sharing program – from Ohio State’s “<a href="http://www.cogobikeshare.com/" target="_blank">CoGo</a>” to “<a href="https://www.parking.uci.edu/zotwheels/about.cfm" target="_blank">Zotwheels</a>” at the <a href="https://uci.edu/" target="_blank">University of California at Irvine</a> (how cool are those names?!). At <a href="http://www.ripon.edu/" target="_blank">Ripon College</a>, first year students who agree to leave their cars at home receive a free bike, helmet and bike lock – each saving one pound of CO2 for every mile they pedal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It might not jive with the biking theme... but an honorable mention goes to the <a href="https://www.alaska.edu/alaska/" target="_blank">University of Alaska</a>, who’s ditched diesel fuel to run their recycling truck on cafeteria cooking oil. Because what eco-friendly blog would be complete without “greasel”?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. <span style="color: red;"><b>Conscious Containers</b> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Planet-friendly packaging? Yeah, we know a little bit about that. Nowadays, sustainable swaps are all the rage – and we couldn’t be more pumped up about the trend. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As part of their sustainability initiative, the <a href="http://www.uga.edu/" target="_blank">University of Georgia</a> conducted a one-of-a-kind experiment: for one week, all dining halls would ditch their trays. Just seven days of tray-free eating resulted in striking statistics: a 26.7% reduction in plate waste and 16.4% cut in water usage. So, that was that. Because once you go trayless, you don’t go back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And the eco-packaging shift continues. The <a href="http://www.uwgb.edu/" target="_blank">University of Wisconsin at Green Bay</a> uses biodegradable dishware (made from corn, potatoes and limestone!), while Florida’s <a href="http://www.eckerd.edu/" target="_blank">Eckerd College</a> has made the switch to Eco-Clamshell: a re-usable takeout container made of durable, dishwasher-safe plastic. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But our favorite conscious container of all? The <a href="http://greenboxny.com/" target="_blank">GreenBox</a>. ☺ </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Schools like the University of Georgia (these guys are doing things right), <a href="https://www1.jwu.edu/" target="_blank">Johnson & Wales</a>, <a href="http://www.umass.edu/" target="_blank">UMass</a>, <a href="http://www.harvard.edu/" target="_blank">Harvard</a>, <a href="https://www.brown.edu/" target="_blank">Brown</a> and <a href="https://www.law.yale.edu/" target="_blank">Yale Law</a> are all proud users of our pretty cool pizza box. And, by replacing just 0.04% of traditional pizza boxes with the GreenBox, we preserve approximately 6,000 trees, 2.4 million gallons of water and over 200,000 pounds of air pollution every year. We might be biased, but this seems like a no-brainer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. <span style="color: red;"><b>Down in the Dirt</b></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ta-ta, Taco Bell. These days, students are getting their hands dirty - bringing farm to dining hall, one patch of Earth at a time. Campuses nationwide are either supporting local growers, or growing local produce themselves... with students even running on-campus farm stands in between classes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This makes our green-loving hearts so happy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Olympia, WA’s <a href="http://evergreen.edu/" target="_blank">Evergreen State College</a> is a prime example. Their 5-acres of farmland (certified organic by the <a href="http://agr.wa.gov/" target="_blank">Washington State Department of Agriculture</a>) produces fresh fruit and veggies during the growing season – while also acting as a “living laboratory” for the agricultural sciences. Hankering for a farm fresh apple? Stop by the student farm stand in front of the Olympia Campus library every Tuesday and Thursday</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. Mmmm... we can just taste the crunch. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Even urban schools like <a href="http://www.upenn.edu/" target="_blank">UPenn</a> and <a href="https://www.gwu.edu/" target="_blank">George Washington University</a> are gettin’ in on the gardening, each encouraging students to work in campus green spaces (and, for class credit!). Ugh. A time machine would be key for us right now. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">At dining halls, local love is strong. 80% of the produce served at <a href="https://www.scu.edu/" target="_blank">Santa Clara University</a> is from local farms. <a href="http://stanford.edu/" target="_blank">Stanford</a> even invites local farmers and fisherman to meet with students, while <a href="http://www.princeton.edu/main/" target="_blank">Princeton</a> collects food waste from dining halls and sends it along to a nearby pig farm for feed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In 2009, <a href="https://wustl.edu/" target="_blank">Washington University in St. Louis</a> became the first in the country to ban bottled water. To date, more than 90 schools – including Brown, Harvard & <a href="https://www.seattleu.edu/" target="_blank">Seattle University</a> have either cut or restricted the sale of bottle water on campus. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And – for good reason; last year, 38 billion water bottles were piled in landfills. The kicker? Nearly half of all bottled water is reprocessed tap water, sold at prices up to 3,000 times higher than consumers pay for tap. Yikes...just let that sink in for a bit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But banning bottled isn’t the only way colleges are getting smart about water. Yale has incorporated a “water harvesting system” atop <a href="http://environment.yale.edu/kroon/" target="_blank">Kroon Hall</a>: one that filters storm water for re-use – saving the school about 634,000 gallons each year. Georgia Tech has a similar initiative in place – all a part of a larger mission to reduce their storm water footprint to that of 1950. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ahh, the good ‘ol days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>So, whether you’re embarking on the college hunt (or just want to relive your golden years), we want to hear from you – what are your favorite ways that universities are getting into a “green routine”?</b></span><br />
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The GreenBox from Ecovention, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073323271886906390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320840659446247387.post-56570001177049355732016-03-29T11:10:00.000-04:002016-03-29T11:16:55.216-04:00Recycle by Colors<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We're big fans of recycling around here. In fact, as I look up across my desk, I catch a glimpse of our extra large green bin - piled high, overflowing with reusable goodness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Ah. Be still my heart.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So when we saw that our recent post, <a href="http://thegreenboxnyblog.blogspot.com/2016/01/recycle-by-numbers.html" target="_blank">Recycle by Numbers</a> was a hit with readers - we figured, why stop there? Let's keep this educational train running.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Today, we bring you a handy guide on how best to re-use and recycle some of the most common materials. From your car battery to that 90's TV and everything in between, we guarantee you'll think twice about how to get rid of that hot pink Razr phone.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Oh, stop. We know you have one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Americans discard about 2.7 million tons of aluminum each year. But - only half that amount is recycled.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">And, there's no excuse. Across the U.S., over 10,000 locations buy back aluminum cans. Plus, who doesn't love some extra cash? 100% recyclable, cans return to the shelves as new within only 60 days after dropping them into the bin. Oh, and recycling just one saves enough energy to run your TV for three hours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Now that's a lot of Netflix binging.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Aluminum foil is no exception. Last year, Americans discarded almost 500,000 tons of the material - all of which could've been recycled. Re-use it as much as possible (it's easily wiped down) and give it a good rinse before dropping it into your bin. Better yet? Splurge a little for the 100% recycled foil. This kind uses 5% less energy than traditional foil during the manufacturing process.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In the U.S. today, most glass bottles contain at least 27% recycled material. But, when it comes to recycling this sturdy substance, even the smallest remnants of food waste or dirt can contaminate the entire batch. Cue memories of mom nagging you to "rinse out the recyclables!" Yup, she was right... again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Here's an interesting tidbit: brown glass, the most common color for beer bottles, is manufactured by adding nickel, sulfur and carbon to molten glass. Since this brown color can't be removed, recycled brown bottles = more brown bottles!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Pizza & a brew, anyone?! In the GreenBox, of course. ☺</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So, feel free to toss your clear, green and amber glass into the recycling (rinsed clean!) - but mirrors, Pyrex and ceramics (such as dishware and ovenware) aren't accepted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Car batteries are the most recycled product in America. That's right - in the U.S. alone, about 100 million batteries are replaced a year, and 99% of these are recycled. Cool, huh?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Each car battery is made up of about 60% lead and contains three pounds of plastic - most of which can be reclaimed to produce new batteries. Oh, and the sulfuric acid contained within the product can be neutralized, purified & released as clean water.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Minds. Blown.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Bottom line? Many retailers (like <a href="http://www.autozone.com/landing/page.jsp?name=batteries" target="_blank">AutoZone</a>!) will take back batteries, but contact your local municipality to find out where to recycle yours. Easy as pie.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Each day, over 130,000 computers are dumped in landfills. But, guess what? Nearly 100% of your old computer can be re-used. Plastic, metal, glass... it's a recycling center's dream!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So, no need to chuck that dust-gathering laptop. Apple, Dell, HP and IBM are just a few of <a href="http://www.electronicstakeback.com/how-to-recycle-electronics/manufacturer-takeback-programs/" target="_blank">many manufacturers</a> that offer trade-in options. Circuit City and Best Buy will also accept your "e-waste," and Staples even welcomes desktop printers, faxes and all-in-ones. Ta da!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Making the switch to a 75", HD, wall-mounted flat screen? Us too. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that only 18% of TVs discarded last year were recycled. That leaves 20 million televisions, each containing about 8 pounds of lead, polluting our landfills.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Check with your local municipality for drop-off centers, or find a retailer that offers a TV recycling program (LG and Sony do!). Or, if your TV is still in working condition, <a href="http://donationtown.org/charity/" target="_blank">here's a list</a> of non-profit organizations that would gladly take that clunker off your hands. They'll even scoop it up for free. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">At this moment, over 1 billion gadgets are catching cobwebs in our junk drawers. And - only 10% of these will be recycled.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Trashed cell phones (hello, Blackberry) represent about 65,000 tons of electronic waste each year. For every 1 million cell phones we recycle, 35 thousand pounds of copper, 772 pounds of silver, 75 pounds of gold and 33 pounds of palladium can be recovered.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Yeah, we said it. Gold.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Before you toss that iPhone 4 (we know, it's so yesterday), consider a program like <a href="http://www.eco-cell.com/" target="_blank">Eco-cell</a>. They'll even pay you for your old smartphone! <a href="http://www.att.com/gen/general?pid=20369" target="_blank">AT&T</a> and <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/landingpages/device-trade-in/" target="_blank">Verizon</a> both offer trade-in programs, and our personal favorite - <a href="https://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/" target="_blank">Cell Phones for Soldiers</a> - will ensure that your working device gets into the best of hands.</span><br />
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The GreenBox from Ecovention, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073323271886906390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320840659446247387.post-84357089611600489982016-03-19T15:26:00.001-04:002016-03-19T15:26:23.708-04:00Red, Green & Reindeer All Over<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Cheese-less “pizza”? Oh my!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Just ask the Aussies, who top their pies with good ‘ol BBQ – and extra crocodile. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Yeah, we said it. Forget the pepperoni. Down under, kangaroo is king. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">But they’re not the only ones putting a spin on this saucy staple.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In India, they’re mad about mutton. Which, if you didn’t know... is minced sheep. Perfectly complimented by pickled ginger and cottage cheese.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">To each his own, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Now, we might be partial to extra cheese, but in a world where 5 billion pizzas are consumed annually - you've gotta expect some variation (even if this does mean swapping out traditional sauce for ketchup).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">...Not gonna lie, that stings a little.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Anyway, we digress. Check out some of the ways the world is "thinking outside the pie". Caviar included.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Cold pizza? We thought that was only for breakfast. And midnight snacking in the dark when no one's watching. Don't judge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">But, the Russians prefer their pizza chilled at all hours – topped with mockba (a "four fish" combo of sardines, tuna, mackerel, salmon & onions). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Hmmm. This one's debatable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Shrimp, mayo & a whole lot of mini hot dogs. Need we say more?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In these parts, "Pizza Berlusconi" </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">is a delicacy. This combo of smoked reindeer, onions & </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">chanterelles (aka golden mushrooms) looks pretty good to us. But, b</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">etter not tell Rudolph.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Thin crust, a layer of ketchup, and.... peas. Oh, and maybe a quail egg or two. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Brazilians are also best-known for their dessert toppings - ranging from fresh plantains to "guava paste." Who even knew that was a thing?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In Germany, canned tuna is a go-to. Mix in some onions & olives and you’ve got yourself a fishy favorite. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Even in Japan, Domino’s delivers. Their most popular pie is a “mayo jaga” – a mayo, bacon, onion, corn & potato pizza. Oh, and it’s not uncommon to tack on some eel or squid. You know, just to keep things interesting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">For the Swedes, curry is classic. Paired with ham, sweet bananas & pineapple rings, it's a tangy twist on the Hawaiian pie.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And, when it involves pizza - well... that's just fabulous.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, when CBS' <a href="https://www.thehenryford.org/innovationnation/" target="_blank">The Henry Ford Innovation Nation</a> invited the GreenBox to be featured on an upcoming episode, it was a no-brainer. Cause us pizza lovers gotta stick together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">"A weekly celebration of the inventor's spirit," Innovation Nation has touted the likes of solar roads, pocket-sized printers & microscopic windmills. Oh, and "plastic" made from banana peels.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hosted by CBS News correspondent Mo Rocca, Innovation Nation applauds American innovators who have changed our world forever - praising the GreenBox as a "dream come true for pizza eaters." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And that, my friends, is one of our best compliments yet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The episode aired this past Saturday (<a href="http://cbsdreamteam.com/the-henry-fords-innovation-nation/episodes/lung-growing/" target="_blank">here's a link</a> if you missed it!), but who doesn't love a little behind-the-scenes action? Here are a few shots of the fun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">GreenBox, our friends at <a href="http://twoboots.com/" target="_blank">Two Boots</a> pizza & one darn cool TV crew. Now that's a DreamTeam.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">11 states, 700+ locations & XL pizzas made fresh to order. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">...All home to a custom-designed GreenBox pizza box. ☺</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">From “by the slice” to “full-size,” convenience store giant <a href="http://www.quiktrip.com/" target="_blank">QuikTrip</a> has gone carryout, introducing a 12-slice pie with a focus on freshness. From a breakfast pizza (all day!) to their standout supreme, QT Kitchens are crisping up pies while you wait. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">And our gussied-up GreenBox gets to be a part of it. One-of-a-kind artwork and all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">With savory slices too good not to share, QT customers are gettin’ in on the GreenBox fun – capitalizing on the “perfect pizza box” for their crunchy, cheesy goodness.</span></div>
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The GreenBox from Ecovention, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073323271886906390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320840659446247387.post-45593802233271432062016-01-13T15:07:00.001-05:002016-01-13T15:07:46.606-05:00Rox On<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">They’re So-Cal hip with a chill Florida vibe, and their signature pie is a “Superfreak.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">At <a href="http://www.pizzarox.com/" target="_blank">PizzaRox</a>, the pizza... rocks. And they’ve got a custom GreenBox to boot. ☺ </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A fresh spin on fast-casual dining, this brand new Boynton Beach hotspot is well loved for their artisan-style pies, local craft beers and delectable desserts – all served amidst warm, trendy décor with a funky twist. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Unless we’re talkin’ slices, the PizzaRox crew doesn’t cut corners. Their double zero, Neapolitan-style dough is prepared in-house daily, perfectly complimented by homemade San Marzano tomato sauce, antibiotic-free meats & organic, non-GMO veggies. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">These guys have green living down pat. Did we mention that even their <a href="http://begreenpackaging.com/" target="_blank">salad bowls</a> are Earth-friendly?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you’re the trendsetter type, PizzaRox’s “Build Your Own” concept is the way to go. Craving half alfredo, half pesto & double the mozzarella? No judgment here. In fact, all are encouraged to “Free Your Pizza.” Your pie, your way, and no Debbie Downers allowed. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br />PizzaRox & GreenBox, a match made in pizza paradise. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Peruse the <a href="http://www.pizzarox.com/pizzaroxmenu.pdf" target="_blank">menu</a> a bit, and you’ll find yourself drooling over their standout signature pies. With music-themed titles like “Californiacation,” “I Wanna Rox"</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> and our personal favorite – “Hot for Teacher,” unique combos like hot honey, fior di latte, jalapenos & sopressata will blow your pie-lovin’ minds. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But don’t you forget about the "White Wedding." A customer go-to, this bad boy is a delectable blend of cannoli cream, strawberry, banana, nutella and of course – powdered sugar. Yes, it’s a dessert pizza. And no, we’re not one bit sorry. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Simply put, PizzaRox is a darn cool place to hang. And GreenBox is in the best of company.</span>The GreenBox from Ecovention, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073323271886906390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320840659446247387.post-69057142022274493882016-01-07T17:50:00.000-05:002016-01-14T10:23:52.597-05:00Recycle by Numbers<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Did you know that not all plastic is created equal?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As a matter of fact, each type or “resin” has a unique chemical formula & special properties, categorized by a number ranging one through seven. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As fellow gung-ho greenies, we bet you’re no stranger to the recycling symbols imprinted beneath your plastic purchases. V? PS? 6? HDPE? What is this, Morse code? Never fear - we’re here to help you embrace the differences, make earth-friendly decisions & dispose of your waste the eco way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So next time you’re wondering if “PETE” signed the bottom of your water bottle, revisit this list, toss that bad boy into your recycling bin & know we’ve got your back. While we might be all about the papery brown stuff here at GB HQ, when it comes to recycling – we don’t play favorites.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Number 1:</b> PET or PETE (polyethylene terephthalate)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Common uses:</b> Water bottles, salad-dressing containers, peanut butter jars</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Did You Know? </b>Beware! A number of recent studies reveal that PET leaches endocrine disruptors into contents under certain conditions. Prolonged high heat is a no-no when it comes to PET! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Number 2:</b> HDPE (high density polyethylene)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Common uses:</b> Detergent bottles, hard hats, milk jugs, bottle caps, hula hoops</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>DYK?</b> A versatile material, HDPE is readily recycled (and it’s non-leaching!). However, a number of curbside recycling programs will only allow containers that... wait for it...have “necks.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Number 3:</b> PVC (polyvinyl chloride)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Common uses:</b> Plastic wrap, medical equipment, siding & windows</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Recyclable?</span> </b>No. It is known as a “poison plastic”!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>DYK?</b> According to the Environmental Protection Agency, PVC is classified as a human carcinogen. Stay safe and keep number 3 plastic far, far away from last night’s leftovers. (better yet, store them in a GreenBox!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Number 4:</b> LDPE (low density polyethylene)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Common uses:</b> Squeezable bottles, shopping bags, carpet, furniture</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Recyclable?</span></b> Sometimes! While LDPE is reusable, it is not always recyclable.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>DYK?</b> A flexible plastic, LDPE is more readily accepted by local recycling programs than it once was. FYI – plastic shopping bags can be returned to many stores for recycling purposes (better yet, get yourself a reusable tote!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Number 5:</b> PP (polypropylene)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Common uses:</b> Syrup & ketchup bottles, straws, caps, yogurt containers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Recyclable?</span> </b>Sometimes! Check with your local recycling department.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>DYK?</b> Durable & BPA-free, PP is a favorite for reusable bags and food storage containers. Health-conscious consumers, rejoice!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Number 6:</b> PS (polystyrene)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Common uses:</b> Egg cartons, packing pellets, disposable plates & cups</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>DYK?</b> Popularly known as Styrofoam, polystyrene is notorious for its environmental burden. Non-biodegradable and non-recyclable, the material occupies approximately 30% of landfill space. In 2006, the U.S. was discarding over 14 million tons of polystyrene products annually. Say no to Styro!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Number 7:</b> Miscellaneous</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Common uses:</b> Sunglasses, DVDs, nylon, signs & displays</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>DYK?</b> Number 7 is a catch-all category. All are welcome. </span>☺<br />
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<br />The GreenBox from Ecovention, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073323271886906390noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320840659446247387.post-80775452194240460272015-12-09T17:38:00.000-05:002015-12-09T17:40:21.540-05:00Sani-Stak, Givin’ Back<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Here at GreenBox, we’re gung-ho about innovative design. I mean, we’re home of the “Swiss Army knife of pizza boxes,” after all. ☺</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So when we stumble across a company that shares <a href="http://www.greenboxny.com/company/" target="_blank">our passion</a> for the green life, we can’t help but send them some love. And where nifty takeout containers are concerned – it’s a no brainer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Enter the <a href="http://www.gotocontainers.com/" target="_blank">Sani-Stak</a>. Much more than just a catchy name, this patented, eco-friendly masterpiece is about to take Seamless by storm. With built-in space for condiment cups on top of the box, the Sani-Stak is focused on functionality, sustainability & food safety.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We’ve all been there. The deliveryman comes a knockin’ with your Cobb salad (extra bacon, obviously), and you open the container to find your cup of dressing spilled, drenching your once-crunchy lettuce, dribbling out the side and onto your brand new pair of flannel PJs. Not fun, and the Sani-Stak gets it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">With condiments gettin’ comfy on top, rather than inside, the container – we can all revel in the fact that our next to-go meal is ultra hygienic and far less drippy. The stackable & practical factors don’t hurt, either. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">But the green features of the Sani-Stak really get us fired up. Cause you know, we’re kind of about that here. Available in two Earth-friendly materials – <a href="http://www.greenhome.co.za/raw-materials/sugar-cane/" target="_blank">bagasse</a> & recyclable <a href="http://www.napcor.com/PET/whatispet.html" target="_blank">PET plastic</a>, Styrofoam has never been so yesterday. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We know what you’re thinking. “Wait. Bagasse? Is that some trendy Italian restaurant?” No, no – it’s far “sweeter.” A by-product of sugar cane, bagasse is compostable and biodegradable, decomposing within just 90 days (plastic takes a whopping 400 years and Styrofoam sticks around for life). Plus, it’s totally microwaveable. No clean dishes? No problem. We’re all about that at GB HQ. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Sani-Stak is givin’ back. And that’s our kind of packaging.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's official: white Christmases are so yesterday. This year, we're goin' green - and we think Santa would be proud. Check out some "out of the box" ways to keep your holiday season eco-friendly. Literally though, lay off the unrecyclable gift boxes. They’re horrible for the environment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Why spend 45 solid minutes lovingly wrapping a gift (or is that just us...) when someone is just going to tear it apart? That doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. Instead of buying wrapping paper that’s sure to beeline its way to the trash on Christmas morning, take advantage of what you already have at home. Old newspapers or magazines work like a charm and look cool, too. Better yet? Buy a <a href="http://thegreenboxnyblog.blogspot.com/2014/05/wearing-white-giving-green.html" target="_blank">gift that doesn’t need wrapping</a>, like concert tickets or a yoga class package. Those are the best kinds, anyway.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Now, onto Christmas cards. You know, the ones that get piled up and tossed on January 1st (again, maybe just us...). Regardless, among a sea of endless texts and e-vites, a holiday greeting card is gold. So, we won’t fight you on it. But, instead of running to Hallmark, check out <a href="http://shop.arborday.org/give-a-tree.aspx" target="_blank">Give-A-Tree</a>. For every card purchased, a tree is planted. So shop your holiday heart out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Green Blingin’</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">To real or not to real? That is the question. We’ve laid it out for the blogosphere <a href="http://thegreenboxnyblog.blogspot.com/2014/12/were-keepin-it-real-are-you.html" target="_blank">once before</a>, but it’s worth repeating: a fake Christmas tree is, in every sense, an environmental burden. From its “made in China” sticker (hello, greenhouse gases!) to the PVC and lead emitted from your imposter pine, there’s never a better time to go green. Plus, that carcinogen-filled candle just doesn’t do the scent justice. We know, we know. Bah humbug.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Are we the only ones that park ourselves in the kitchen at family get togethers? Cause grandma’s freshly baked cookies are what the holidays are about. Oh, and love. And hope. And all those nice things. But, according to the National Resource Defense Council, 40% of your feast will go to waste. So, instead of tossing those leftovers in the trash, donate the extras to your local food pantry. Here’s a <a href="http://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank/?referrer=https://www.google.com.ec/" target="_blank">handy locator tool</a> to find a food bank in your area. Or, just drop them off at our house. We’d love to have you.</span> ☺<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1320840659446247387" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1320840659446247387" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a>The GreenBox from Ecovention, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073323271886906390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320840659446247387.post-70795434305595637762015-11-10T13:54:00.000-05:002015-11-10T13:54:56.808-05:00Greener & Cleaner<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today, 80% of consumers consider themselves environmentally concerned. And, in a nation where restaurants use 7 times more energy than any other commercial building, they darn well should be.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">According to the <a href="http://www.restaurant.org/Home" target="_blank">National Restaurant Association</a>, “environmental sustainability” will be a hot trend in 2016, with eateries taking action to reduce their carbon footprints. And, after switching to the GreenBox (of course ☺), there are all sorts of ways - big and small - to go green.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">These are just a few of our favorites.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. <b>Local Lovin’</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Love thy neighbor, source locally! When you purchase from a farmer’s market or other local vendor, you’re investing back into the community - and saving big on fuel, too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here in NYC, pizzerias have it made. Thanks to <a href="http://thegreenboxnyblog.blogspot.com/2015/03/a-greenhouse-grows-in-brooklyn.html" target="_blank">Gotham Greens</a>, a 15,000 square foot greenhouse sits atop Brooklyn’s <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/service/greenhouse-0" target="_blank">Whole Foods</a>, where over 100 tons of leafy greens are harvested annually. GreenBox users <a href="http://twoboots.com/" target="_blank">Two Boots</a> and <a href="http://pizzalovesemily.com/" target="_blank">Emily</a> both take advantage of this urban rooftop garden, layering their artisan pies with fresh basil, arugula and “rooftop red” tomatoes 365 days per year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. <b>Durable Décor</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Why have regular chairs when you can rock recycled ones? Yes, that’s a thing - and we’re all about it. At Manhattan’s <a href="http://www.certenyc.com/pizzabycerte.html" target="_blank">Pizza by Certe</a>, the countertops are crafted from recycled bottles and the architectural millwork has been sourced from wheat. Even their walls, ceiling panels and cabinets are made from reclaimed materials. Certe’s “vertical garden” is a showstopper, growing fresh basil during the warmer months. We know, we know. These guys bring <a href="https://www.dinegreen.com/" target="_blank">Certified 3-Star Green Restaurant</a> to a whole new level. And we love ‘em for it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. <b>Earthy Equipment</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When it comes to sustainability, small changes add up. According to <a href="http://www.pizzatoday.com/more/ledsgogreen/" target="_blank">Pizza Today,</a> a restaurant can cut 10% of its total electric bill just by switching to LED light bulbs. If you’re hoping to preserve water, incorporating flow-restricted faucets is the way to go, saving up to 73,000 gallons of water per year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But, if you’re lookin’ to go green all the way, <a href="http://www.neapolitanexpress.com/" target="_blank">Neapolitan Express</a> is the fleet to beat. The first mobile restaurant powered entirely by natural energy, their planet-friendly practices <a href="http://gothamist.com/2013/02/21/pizza_truck.php" target="_blank">drew the attention</a> of former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg. Their brick and mortar location - the very first pizzeria on Wall Street - just wouldn’t be complete without a solar-paneled roof & community garden.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Tweet for pizza? You got it. Domino’s delivery has been decked out, emoji-style.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The pizza pioneer has rolled out “<a href="https://anyware.dominos.com/" target="_blank">Domino's Anyware</a>,” a fresh feature that invites dedicated diners to order oven-baked goodness via text, tweet, smart watch and more. When you’ve got a craving, a pizza emoji to <a href="https://twitter.com/dominos" target="_blank">@Dominos</a> will do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">These guys have got it down to a 5 second science. Or should we say, slice. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Deep in the greasy gooey trenches of pizza paradise, the GB crew isn’t shocked by much. But my golly, our pie-lovin’ selves are floored. Why ruin a perfectly good couch dent when dinner is at your fingertips? Oh, Domino’s, you get us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Anyway, all this pizza talk has us thinking about some of our favorite marketing campaigns of yesteryear. Yeah, we’re feeling nostalgic. What of it? </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">They're</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> not pizza tweeting, but they’re pizza something. And that’s all we need to know. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1. <a href="https://order.pizzahut.com/home?" target="_blank"><b>Pizza Hut</b></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This little ditty is credited for introducing the nation to what is now one of the most iconic pizza chains in the world. “Putt Putt to the Pizza Hut” premiered in 1965, and is known today as the musical jingle that started it all. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">(Psst - what's up with bag delivery? Break out the boxes!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. <a href="https://www.pizzahut.ae/" target="_blank"><b>Pizza Hut...Middle East</b></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A hybrid pie? My oh my. For customers in the Middle East, Pizza Hut introduced a selection of mix n' match meals as part of their "Crown Crust" campaign. (Think mini cheeseburgers baked into the crust. An entire dozen of them.) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Hot dog, chicken sandwich and cheese stick combos were also a part of this marketing masterpiece. Indecisive eaters, rejoice!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3. <b><a href="https://www.donatos.com/" target="_blank">Donatos</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Hi-yah, high-tech. Billboards are bomb. Not even Cindy Crawford could resist that melty mozzarella. These guys get an A+ for creativity (and a few good chuckles). Extra cheese, please!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4. <a href="http://www.bigmamaspizza.com/" target="_blank"><b>Big Mama’s & Papa’s Pizzeria</b></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Where else can you fit a record-holding 54”-by-54” giant Sicilian pizza? Directly on top of a smart car, of course! </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This LA-based chain has incorporated jumbo-sized pizza warmers onto their pint-sized pie carriers, even garnering the attention of the 2014 Oscars. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A smoked-wood aroma fills the walls of this Aurora hotspot, where the crust is crispy and the beer is Colorado craft. A 5,000-pound, Italian-made Stefano Ferrara oven is the focal point of the space, where A-Town’s 12” pies are baked in less than two minutes – and in a scorching 700 degrees. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It’s “pizza born from fire,” alright. And customers are lovin’ it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One Yelp reviewer couldn’t have put it better: "I went here on a first date today... I really liked A-Town, maybe even more than the guy.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The secret to A-Town’s sizzling success is in the dough, prepared in-house daily and made from aged Italian flour. The addition of Sweet San Marzano tomatoes and hand-stretched mozzarella doesn’t hurt, either. ☺ </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Like their wood-fired pizza, A-Town’s <a href="http://a-townpizza.com/menu/" target="_blank">menu</a> is anything but ordinary. Kick off the night with an order of A-Town poppers: light and airy dough balls stuffed with pancetta, jalapeños, cream cheese and garlic oil. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For the main course, “Gray Grandma,” “Bix Tex” and “Maui Wowi” are just a few of their signature pies (they have over 30!), with “The Bookie” being a fan-favorite. Topped with olive oil, garlic, mozzarella, onion, artichoke, green olives and prosciutto, word is that this best-seller is named after the A-Town accountant. In fact, we’d even bet you on it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In the mood for a sweet treat? A-Town’s “Hailey Girl” hits the spot. You just can’t go wrong with toasted pizza crust filled with honey and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. And, for all you nutella lovers, the Nutty Isaac can't be beat. Gotta love that hazelnut goodness! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To say we’re flattered to call A-Town GreenBox users is an understatement (just look at that <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ATownPizza/videos/875189515898508/" target="_blank">custom box</a>!). It’s been about a week since we've officially welcomed them as members of the GreenBox family, but we are already proud to call them friends. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">With only a few simple ingredients, pizza artists across the globe are transforming pepperoni pies into “pizza perfect” strokes of genius. From Glasgow, Scotland to Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, top pizzaiolos are rapidly sculpting their way into the craft of pizza art. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We like to think of it as deep-dish design. ☺</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bellanapoliglasgow.com/" target="_blank">Bella Napoli</a> owner and Italian chef <a href="http://www.crolla.com/" target="_blank">Domenico Crolla</a> is the best-known master of pizza portraiture, using just cheese and sauce to re-create some of the most famous faces. His fashionista pizzas have earned him a cult following – with fans frenzying over his crusty creations. Rihanna, Beyonce and Cristiano Ronaldo have all personally thanked Crollo for his delicious depictions. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Truthfully, we’d take the pizza version of Kim Kardashian over the real thing any day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But Crolla isn’t the only one mastering the mozzarella montage. Wilhelm Rodriguez, chef at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/papaspizzacaborojo" target="_blank">Papa’s Pizza</a> in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico is notorious for his recreations of some of the most iconic faces. Steve Jobs, Miley Cyrus (along with her massive tongue), and even Freddy Kreuger have “made the cut”. Today, Papa’s Pizza has more than 50k Facebook followers... all anxious to see what saucy smile he decides to slice up next. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In the realm of pizza art, playing with your food has never been more on-trend. Care to take a bite?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Our obsession with eco-friendly products & out-of-the-box ideas is no exception. We’re constantly trolling the web for standout designs to incorporate into our green-loving lives, and today we thought we’d share a few of our favorites with you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Come on, guys. Geek out green with us. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. <a href="https://grovelabs.io/" target="_blank"><b>Grove Labs</b></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">“No watering, no weeding, less harvesting.” That’s the motto of Grove Labs: creators of the year-round indoor garden. Through their intuitive ecosystem design, these guys have brought farm-fresh produce to a whole new level. Grove’s sleek, refrigerator style unit grows your favorite fruits and veggies all year long – and all you’ve got to do is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkmFHYcvxFc" target="_blank">feed a few fish</a> to help make it happen. We’ve arrived at the future of food... on your mark, get set, grow!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. <a href="http://miito.de/" target="_blank"><b>Miito</b></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It might be a cool 94 degrees in NYC today, but that won’t stop the dedicated tea drinkers here at GreenBox HQ. You’d be hard-pressed to find our beloved tea kettle silent, as we’re typically fighting (nicely) over who is next in line to boil. Tea is comforting, okay? Don’t judge us. Anyway, this is just one more reason we love Miito: an innovative company that has put a sustainable spin on the modern-day kettle. By replacing an electric kettle with a Miito, the United Kingdom alone would save more than 85 million liters of water every year. Now that’s a lot of Earl Grey. ☺</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. <a href="http://www.wikipearl.com/#wikipearl" target="_blank"><b>WikiPearls</b></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Peace out, packaging. WikiFoods is in town. Inspired by nature (wahoo!), WikiFoods, Inc. is revolutionizing the way food is experienced. One by one, they’re replacing wasteful packaging of old with “WikiFood technology”: an edible “skin” designed as a protective coating for your favorite food and beverages.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ice cream? You got it. Fruits and veggies? No problem! And the best part? WikiPearls are bite-sized, portable & package-free. The company has even teamed up with Stonyfield Farms to create “<a href="http://www.stonyfield.com/products/frozen/frozen-yogurt-pearls/coconut-chocolate" target="_blank">Frozen Yogurt Pearls</a>”: chocolate frozen yogurt surrounded by peach, coconut or strawberry-flavored WikiPearls. Never has it been more fun to play with your food. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. <a href="http://www.ecovativedesign.com/" target="_blank"><b>Ecovative</b></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We’ve all fell victim to packing peanuts. You know, those horrendous little styrofoam puffs that never fail to come pouring out of a newly-opened package. Oh, and forget cleaning them up...those suckers will be EVERYWHERE. Enter Ecovative: a biomaterials company providing sustainable alternatives to wasteful packaging (and keeping the peanuts far, far away). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In short, Ecovative combines plant-based farm waste with fungal matter, creating one-of-a-kind “<a href="http://www.ecovativedesign.com/" target="_blank">mushroom material</a>” as an all-natural substitute that imitates plastic. They call it “disruptive technology,” and their eventual goal is to displace plastics all over the world. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Welcome to the mushroom age. </span><br />
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<br />The GreenBox from Ecovention, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073323271886906390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320840659446247387.post-69421732722298617212015-08-31T17:43:00.001-04:002015-08-31T17:43:47.793-04:00Pizza Power by the Hour<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In America today, we’re facing a harsh reality: 1 in 6 of us struggle to get enough to eat, and in 2014 – 16 million children went hungry. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">New York City is no exception to this sad truth. According to the <a href="http://nyccah.org/learn-about-hunger/hunger-new-york-city" target="_blank">NYC Coalition Against Hunger</a>, 1.4 million New Yorkers - including nearly one in four of the city's children - live in households that lack sufficient food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Enter <a href="http://sliceouthunger.org/" target="_blank">Slice Out Hunger</a>: a citywide event helping to break the cycle of hunger since 2009. One day per year, the city’s top pizzerias unite for $1 slice night, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the <a href="http://www.foodbanknyc.org/" target="_blank">Food Bank for New York City</a>. Each dollar spent funds five meals for New Yorkers in need. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The 2015 event will be held on October 7th at 6pm, with The Lower Hall @ 155 Sullivan Street bustling with some of the biggest names in pizza. With 50 top-notch pizzerias & over 1,200 pizza-obsessed New Yorkers ready to chow down, it’s the biggest pizza party of the year...lasting till the pie runs dry. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Created by our friend <a href="http://thegreenboxnyblog.blogspot.com/2015/03/greenbox-guest-post-scott-wiener-pizza.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scott Wiener</a> (and the only person as obsessed with pizza as we are), Slice Out Hunger has become a city staple – and one we’ve been proud to sponsor for the last six years. In 2014, the event raked in over $30,000 for charity in just three hours. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Having donated over $70,000 since their launch, Slice Out Hunger’s purpose holds steadfast and true: fighting hunger in America through a collective obsession with pizza. Today, the event has inspired <a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/01/14/377033772/philadelphia-pizza-lovers-pay-it-forward-one-slice-at-a-time" target="_blank">other cities </a>to do the same - and we’re humbled to be a part of it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Doing good while eating well, all under one roof. That’s our kind of celebration. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Let’s all come together and share the pizza love with those who need it most – because nothing unites us quite like New York pie & one heck of a good cause.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>“It’s important to remember that you can create something out of nothing. A lot of people have a fun idea, but are afraid to take the first step. I took a baby step, kept pushing, and now it’s become something bigger than I could ever have imagined.” </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">–Scott Wiener, Pizza Leader</span></div>
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<br />The GreenBox from Ecovention, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073323271886906390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320840659446247387.post-72998319135559251062015-08-13T14:22:00.000-04:002015-08-13T14:22:37.922-04:00Slicin' Up Your Daily Meal<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">No matter how you slice it, when it comes to pizza – you can’t go wrong. Square or round, thick or thin, cheesy or cheese-free, this culinary masterpiece simply can’t be topped (unless we’re talking pepperoni & olives). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So today, we’ve got to hand it to our friends at <a href="http://www.thedailymeal.com/" target="_blank">The Daily Meal</a>. These guys scoured the country in search of America’s best pies, and with over 800 pizzerias to taste-test (seriously, how do we get that job?), boy did they have their work cut out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The star-studded roster of pizza experts has compiled their favorites, and the votes are in: feast your eyes – and your taste buds – on the <a href="http://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/101-best-pizzas-america-2015" target="_blank">101 Best Pizzas in America 2015</a>. Care to take a bite?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Naturally, we rounded up a few of our favorites – all of which happen to be proud users of the GreenBox. Celebrities by association? We think so, and we couldn’t be more excited for these guys. Power to the pizza ☺</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">Pick of the Pie: Margherita</span> <i>(Tomato, fresh cow’s milk mozzarella, basil, pecorino and olive oil)</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Best known for their bubbly, char-kissed Neapolitan style pies, Moto’s mobile oven is a city standout. Hand-built by their team of designers and artisans, Moto “rolls” with a one-of-a-kind crew, serving olive oil-drizzled and mozzarella-dotted wood-fired perfection that’s sure to satisfy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://pizzalovesemily.com/" target="_blank">Emily Pizza</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">Pick of the Pie: The Classic </span><i>(Tomato sauce made with puréed Jersey tomatoes, mozzarella and basil)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tucked away in the corner of Brooklyn’s cozy Clinton Hill neighborhood, owners Matt & Emily fell in love over pizza...and they haven’t looked back since. A welcoming spot that feels like home, Emily’s artisan-style pies (and top-notch burgers) are worth crossing the bridge for. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">Pick of the Pie: The Delmar</span> <i>(Deep-dish with mozzarella, cheddar, barbecue sauce, chicken, red and green peppers, red onion and fresh cilantro)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">“There’s more than meets the Pi” at this St. Louis staple, where their signature deep-dish isn’t complete without a side of spicy pickles and a prime craft beer. Pi is a presidential favorite, with Mr. Obama himself declaring their pizza the “<a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2011/08/30/obamas-favorite-pizza-finally-comes-to-dc/" target="_blank">best he’s ever had</a>.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">From Pi’s sustainable practices to their commitment to the community, these guys know how to do good by doing well – and we love ‘em for it. </span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pick of the Pie: Pepperoni</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Not officially GreenBox users – yet!, but we couldn’t help but give this classic NYC pizzeria (and GreenBox team favorite) a shout-out. They’ve been feelin’ much-deserved love lately, with <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/tv/rest-in-pizza-jon-stewart-we-say-goodbye-to-the-125763549970.html">Yahoo.com</a> comparing their authenticity to the beloved Jon Stewart (who we miss terribly, but that’s a whole other blog topic). The Daily Meal calls Grimaldi’s one of Brooklyn’s “most storied pizzerias,” and with pie like that, there’s no doubt as to why.</span></div>
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