GreenBox Spotlight: Pizza Pie-er

Twelve different sauces, four types of crust, over two dozen toppings…and a whole lot of delicious decisions to make. You have arrived at Pizza Pie-er.

With spots in Cambridge, Boston and Providence, Pizza Pie-er’s endless options are changing the way people think about pizza. Gluten-free, multi-grain and whole wheat crust? They've got it. A selection of sauces that will make your head spin – including Cajun, sun-dried pesto and tangy buffalo? Check, check, check.

Here at GreenBox, we’re dying to get our hands on their cilantro pesto sauce: a blend of fresh cilantro, olive oil, Romano, garlic & a hint of jalapeno. Top it off with artichoke hearts, Italian sausage and seasoned spinach, and we’ve got ourselves a perfect pie.

And yes, they even have shrimp. This is magical.

If you’re not in the mood for a traditional pizza pie, don’t you fret. Pizza 
Pie-er comes to the rescue with their “pizza sandwiches”: eggplant parmesan rolls, pizza pockets and ricotta-packed calzones are sure to satisfy. They’ve even got a selection of specialty wraps… the Greek D-liter is calling our name (pure yumminess with freshly chopped garlic, feta cheese, baby spinach, black olives and roasted red peppers).

Just when we thought Pizza Pie-er couldn’t get any better, we caught a glimpse of their “brunch and dessert” pies. It was then and there that we seriously considered transplanting our New York office to Beantown. Locals rave about their dessert calzone – choose your own crust, and have it filled with a succulent blend of strawberries, cream cheese, and chocolate chips. A sweet treat if we’ve ever heard one.

Now that we’re trying to type through the drool, we want to share a heart-warming comment we received from a Pizza Pie-er(er):

“I just got pizza delivered from Pizza Pie-er and they use your "green box ny" pizza box. I had 3 pieces of pizza left and read the instructions for how to fold it into a leftovers box, and it is amazing!!!! I am so impressed and really believe in your product. Great work!” – Rebecca Rhoads

We’re delighted to have the GreenBox at Pizza Pie-er, and feeling giddy over such wonderful comments from fans. You keep us young. ;)

So stop by Pizza Pie-er for one of their extraordinary pies. The combinations are infinite, and your taste buds will thank you. The Earth will thank you, too. 

Wearing White & Giving Green

With the arrival of May comes the pastel colors of spring & the smell of summer just around the bend. It’s officially the busiest time of year for wedded bliss – and your weekends are packed.

Done are the days of traditional wedding gifts - fancy stemware & china you’ll never use just don’t have heart. And, for your eco-friendly couple, there are far more important things than a pair of sheets with a thread count in the thousands.

Let’s start giving gifts of love & memories. Of adventure and soul. Here are some of our top picks for the day they say “I do”:

1. A Culinary Treat: We love the idea of couples cooking classes… they’re a great way for newlyweds to spend time together post-wedding madness. No matter if your friends are advanced chefs or “I master the microwave” types, there’s always something new to learn. Check out local culinary schools, churches & gourmet stores for some of their latest offerings. Another option is to contact the couple’s most loved restaurants to see if the executive chef holds private classes. Food & love… you can’t go wrong.

2. Wine & Dine: For the wine-loving couple, a membership to the “Wine of the Month Club” is a no-brainer. Based in San Francisco, The Organic Wine Company offers a monthly membership for just $50, and all of their products are made from local & organic grapes. A lovely compliment to this gift is a wine rack made of salvaged wood – sure to be appreciated by your eco-friendly pair.

3. Farm Fresh: One of our favorite green gifts is a CSA farm share. It stands for Community Supported Agriculture, and through a local farm, your newlyweds will be showered with fresh veggies weekly throughout the growing season. Don’t know where to start? LocalHarvest.com is an amazing resource for learning more about CSAs and finding local farms that participate. If your couple wants to learn the garden-growing ropes, an Italian Herb Window set is just the thing. Complete with ceramic pots, organic soil & seeds to plant their favorite herbs…all that’s needed is a sunny spot & some TLC.  

4. Adventure Time: For the Mother Earth mavens, there’s nothing quite like The National Parks & Federal Recreation Lands Annual Pass. For just $80, the pass grants access to each of the 58 national parks and 74 national monuments across the country. Even better? It’s good for a whole year, and just one covers the happy couple in addition to two friends (hint, hint!). And, for when they get home, an artisan-made hammock will be just what the doctor ordered. 

Let's all give the gift of our thoughtful hearts to the ones we love most. Stand mixers are so overrated.

Wandering through the Wonder

There’s just something about a snow-capped mountain view, a salty ocean breeze, or the feeling of a warm summer rain.

The Earth is a beautiful place.

Really, though. You could be having the worst day, and all it takes is a breath of autumn air or a walk through a woodsy trail. You forget about your troubles for a while & just let go. Is there anything more spectacular?

With Earth Day coming up next month, we wanted to start getting you all in the spirit. So, we’ve gathered a list of the top 10 most amazing facts about our beautiful, incredible, mind-boggling planet.

It will never cease to amaze us.  

The largest mountain range on Earth, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, is underwater. It is almost 20 times longer than the Andes Mountains.

8.6 million lightning bolts hit the earth on a daily basis. Just one bolt can heat the air up to 30,000 degrees.

Only 14% of the world’s species have been identified. In fact, while oceans are home to over 1 million species, 2/3 have yet to be described.

99% of Earth’s gold lies in its core. That’s enough to form a 1.5-foot coat around the entire planet.

The Sahara, the largest desert on Earth, is about the size of the continental U.S. It is constantly expanding.

Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world – over one mile, or 5,371 feet down.

Earth is home to the smallest mammal: Asia’s “bumblebee bat.” They weigh less than 2 grams and are about 1 inch long.

The coldest temperature ever recorded was in Antarctica in 1983: -136°! The hottest was recorded in 1913 in Furance Creek (coincidence?), CA: 134°. We’re pretty sure the name is no coincidence.

The word “planet” comes from the Greek word planetai for “wanderer.”

 

Want to take part in a local Earth Day event? Awesome! We’ve put together a handy list to help you find your way. Now you don’t have any excuses ;)

Here’s to loving our planet & making sure she knows it.

East Coast

New York, NY

Litchfield County, CT

Washington, DC

Boston, MA

Baltimore, MD

Midwest

St. Louis, MO

Detroit, MI

Columbus, OH

Chicago, IL

Denver, CO

West Coast

San Francisco, CA

Portland, OR

Los Angeles, CA

Santa Barbara, CA

South

Nashville, TN

Central FL

Asheville, NC

New Orleans, LA

Southwest

Austin, TX

Phoenix, AZ