See us live at Arkansas first ever Earth Day Bottle Free™ event! We’ll be at booth K-3 for a beautiful day of fun, sunshine and everything eco. See you there!
What: Arkansas Earth Day Festival
Where: North Little Rock River Front Park
When: April 25, 2009
Who: CynerGreen and CG Kidz
We are often asked what the differences are between the various types of materials that are used to make water bottles and other common household products.
We thought we would outline the differences so you, the consumer, can make an informed decision about which products you choose to use in the future:
Plastic
• Depending on which kind of plastic it is, it will leach a chemical called Bisphenol A which is harmful to our bodies. (BPA) Just google BPA, scary.
• It’s made from petroleum – not a good product for our body’s to consume.
• Seen your local landfill lately? The mounds and piles of plastic water bottles collecting is unacceptable. It takes one plastic water bottle 700 years to decompose in a landfill. Americans use somewhere around 38 billion plastic water bottles per year. Less than 14% are recycled.
Aluminum
• In recent studies there has been a link between aluminum and Alzheimer’s Disease.
• Aluminum bottles (we hope) have what they are calling a food safe liner. That liner has been reported to:
o Break down over time
o Leach BPA
o Mold if not properly washed or closed before drying
Stainless Steel
• No liner, made from 304 virgin stainless steel (CynerGreen bottles)
• BPA free, toxin free
• Cap is #5 polypropylene – the safest plastic to date, non leaching
• Heavy duty, light weight
• Recyclable, Reusable
As a leading manufacturer of stainless steel water bottles, and a green organization, CynerGreen takes extra steps to ensure its bottles are manufactured safely, tested, toxin free and with fair labor standards in place.
Hopefully we have provided you with enough information to make an informed decision about which product material you choose to use in your personal life!
Passionate about – LIFE! LOVE! HAPPINESS! I love being a wife, I love the thought of being a mother, I take pride in being a good friend! I am passionate about being over-all good person any way I can, and making a positive impact on others lives and the world around me!
What do I do? - I work for an amazing company that cares about the world around them! I sell stainless steel water bottles and other eco-friendly products to universities, corporations, and individuals in an effort to help reduce waste in peoples day-to-day lives! I also help educate people about what is going on with our environment, and what they can do to make a difference! I am also constantly learning about myself!
Earth Day 2009 for me – I’m staying local – there are few local Earth Day festivities, I plan to visit one or more to support what is going on in my community! On Earth Day and throughout the week I am planting some trees that we have purchased from the Arbor Day Foundation – we are going to share them with our neighbors!
What would I tell others – Care enough about yourself to think about something other than yourself! Little things can make a big difference to a lot of people! Do little things, you might be surprised where it leads you!
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Trish Lawler works with schools, fundraisers and just about anyone who will listen to her message about CynerGreen! We love her passionate spirit and willingness to go the extra mile each and every day. To reach Trish, email her at trish@cynergreen.com
Don’t get me wrong, printing is absolutely essential, not only for marketing and advertising, but our daily visual experience.
The internet has become such an effective marketing tool, printers are suffering. But I believe there will always be a need for printed pieces. With the advent of “Green Awareness”, designers are required to become more educated as to the necessities of “Green Design” and production. Exactly what does that mean?
Let’s start with paper.
Some papers claim they’re recycled but that’s a bit misleading. There’s a difference between “recovering paper” and actually using “post consumer waste” to produce stock. In my opinion, truly recycled paper contains at least “10% post consumer waste.” That means the paper has actually been used by us, the consumer. Make sure if you want to use post-consumer, recycled stock, it contains at least 10% post-consumer waste. Your printer can provide that information.
People expect to see lots of flecks, fibers, even bugs along with other irregularities in recycled papers! Not true. Realistically, recycled papers are visually nearly indistinguishable from non-recycled papers. They will generally have lower brightness than most virgin stocks, but that’s about it.*
Green-conscious typeface.
There is a really cool typeface developed by SPRANQ Creative Communications in the Netherlands called “Spranq Eco Sans”. The premise behind the design of this face is that laser printers not only use paper, they use ink. Using this font will make your ink cartridges, or toner, last longer. Why? The font has small “holes” in it. It’s use results in up to 20% less ink output. It’s free to download for both PC and Mac at: http://www.ecofont.eu/downloads_en.html
Here’s an example of how the font appears enlarged. When used at normal 10 to 12 pt., the “holes” are barely noticeable. A brilliant concept.
Final Tidbits.
Since “Green Info” is a bit overwhelming, I’ll cite some information I’ve found that may be of interest.
Ø On average, you receive 230 pieces of unsolicited mail per year. Try safely transacting online as much as possible. When you receive “junk” mail, shred it and place it in your recycling bin.
Ø Advertising and marketing campaigns that fail waste resources and the dollars spent to produce them. If there is an alternate way to market your product, opt for such.
Ø When getting an item printed, ask your printer if they use soy- or water-based inks. There are a myriad of on-line printers who offer green-focused printing at unbelievably reasonable prices, even if you only need a few pieces. Now everyone can enjoy eco-focused, professionally printed pieces. One of the printers I’ve had outstanding results with is www.printingforless.com
Green Designers.
By nature, designers are problem-solvers. Use a green-conscious designer that creatively encourages Sustainable Practices, those habits which protect and reinvigorate the environment while honoring those who participate.
Finally, a light bulb is a visual representation of a good idea. However, a great designer is able to think outside the bulb. Use a green-knowledgable designer when possible.
*www.greenerprinter.com
Susan Tate is a “green” designer in Ft. Worth who thinks, creates and innovates while being environmentally responsible. She is a frequent contributor for CynerGreen projects both in design and copywriting.
Vicki Dabrowka - Mom, Wife, Teacher, Co-Leader in our school’s Green Effort, and “Green Team Gazette” writer for www.cgkidz.com
PASSIONATE ABOUT…. My family, engaging the minds of my students, & protecting our planet
WHAT DO YOU DO?… I teach third grade at Gibson Island Country School in Pasadena, MD (www.gics.org). We are a Maryland Green School with a heavy commitment to honoring the environment in everything we do. In my classroom, I urge my students to take action and responsibility in small and big ways, from turning out lights to reducing waste to making informed personal decisions. At Gibson Island Country School we recycle paper, glass/plastic/aluminum, Capri Sun juice pouches, glue sticks as well as compost our food waste. All of these habits have also become habits in my own home, with my 3 year old son and my 7 year old daughter active in the process as well! I also am affiliated with CGKidz by writing their monthly “Green Team Gazette” to share environmental ideas, books, information, and more with parents, teachers, and young adults. In addition, I share eco-lesson plans and educational information with CGKidz for them to include with their environmental education outreach program.
Earth Day 2009 for you? At Gibson Island Country School, Earth Day is a week long celebration called “Bay Week,” where every grade (PreK to 5th grade) is actively involved in environmental awareness. Pre-K’ers & Kindergartners are heading to the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center; First graders, who just released to the wild the two diamond back terrapins they’ve been raising, will continue their study of turtles; second graders will go birding and later go sailing on the Magothy River from our very own school dock; 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will be working with author Jennifer Curtis Keats to research and write environmental articles on bay wildlife; all classes will be involved in an Earth Day presentation of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax; and we’ll culminate the week with an outdoor, river-view concert of student-created eco-songs written with visiting singer/storyteller Linda Richards. Add in, this week we will hit the magic number of 5,000 juice pouches we’ve kept out of the trash by upcycling them to www.terracycle.net. It’s going to be a great week & I wouldn’t want to be anywhere other than my school!
What would you tell others? Life is about education–continuing to grow, learning more every day. It’s the most powerful element to bringing about change. As you learn more (whether it be about the environment, politics, or personal pursuits), actively do what you can to respectfully share what you know. What may feel little to you can make a huge difference in a broader scheme.
Earth Day “Week” has come fast and furious and for us, has quickly become a national holiday. The team at CynerGreen would like to encourage everyone to get out and enjoy all of the festivals, activities and community events happening this week. Take the opportunity to figure out what’s important to you when it comes to environmental awareness. We all have causes that we’re passionat about. We’d really like to hear yours.
This week, we’ll be sharing a little about everyone on our team and what we’ll be up to in the various parts of the country we live in. Community involvement and volunteering for the CynerGreen team is a part of daily life so we thought it was important that this week, more than ever, you got to know us better.
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Danelle Hoffer – Mom, Wife, Environmental Activist, CynerGreen’s Co-Founder
PASSIONATE ABOUT…. Kids and the environment
WHAT DO YOU DO?… I helped my daughter, Riley found the non-profit www.cgkidz.com We speak to kids about what it means to be involved in their community and the definition of being “green”. We talk to people, schools, kids, community groups and anyone that will listen about the importance of kids and environmental education. I’m active on the Board of Directors for Arkansas Earth Day as well as with the Green Meetings Industry Council, sharing the message about environmental responsibility in the meetings and hospitality industry.
Earth Day 2009 for you? WOW, it means Monday through next Saturday getting out, spreading the word and week full of activities! Riley and I run the green club at her middle school so we’re doing everything from a grocery sack project with the 800+ kids to a big Earth Day Celebration on Wednesday with a big presentation, and then Saturday is the Arkansas Earth Day Festival in Little Rock. We’re excited to be a part of it and that Earth Week is finally here. We say Every Day is Earth Day but really, this is the one week we can be extra vocal!
What would you tell others? Figure out what you’re passionate about and find a way to make a difference. I have gained so much by being involved with kids and schools this year. There’s really something for everyone – whether it’s learning more about organic gardening to sitting on a sustainability committee, just do something to help.
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