Cool Green Businesses

More and more renting seems like an easier way to “go green” while cutting costs. While not everything should be rented, (toothbrushes, underwear, etc.) most things can be, and it shouldn’t come as a surprise that you can borrow just about anything without having to leave your home, or office, or coffee shop – basically anywhere you use your computer. Check these rental outlets and see if they fit your needs: There are a number of “Netflix for books” businesses that allow bookworms to read...Read Full Story

         So you’ve used your Quiznos coupons and you’ve got a nice, toasty sub. But nothing ruins enjoyment of a toasty torpedo like Captain Planet crashing in to chastise you and to confiscate the eco-unfriendly packaging your lunch came in. Quiznos knows this, so they have launched an “Eat Toasty, Go Green,” campaign that they consider a holistic effort toward more environmentally sound corporate policy. Packaging is one component of that grand scheme, and so every packaging element used in...Read Full Story

            Roast beef is going green.              Um, maybe I should rephrase that. This post has nothing whatsoever to do with bad beef – in fact, quite the opposite.             The restaurant known for great roast beef and great prices (from the “5 for 5.95” menu to Arbys coupons ) wants to be known for its commitment to the environment. Arby’s is following in the footsteps of fast food giants McDonald’s and Starbucks and is going “green” to help protect the environment. The chain...Read Full Story

Breezer Uptown Infinity 2011 - These Infinity bikes are known for setting the standard in the Commuter Bike market after being the recipient of numerous awards from Bicycling magazine. New for 2011, Breezer has created the Uptown Infinity. The Infinity Commuter Bike takes Breezer's proprietary frame technology and comfortable geometry to combine with a Nuvinci N360 Hub and Twist Shifter for seamless shifting.Read Full Story

It used to be that when we saw a bank of brown weeds, it meant an application of pesticide. Now we won’t have to avoid that little patch of death. Not anymore. This new machine kills the weed by applying high-temperature stream directly to the pest. Each machine runs on a couple of gallons of water, a 12-volt battery, and a small propane tank. Apparently the direct application of high-temperature stream “explodes the cells” of the offending plant, killing it down to its roots. Whoa. The...Read Full Story