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As our little contribution to make this economics of recycling more appealing, LivePaths blogs about people and companies that make money selling recycled or reused items, provide gr Site statistics:Click here
How to be Do-Gooders, help save the planet and make a lot of money 2007-08-15 03:21:57 World of Good is a green enterprise that encourage environmentally sustainable practices, helps communities in many ways from paying artisan partners a fair wage, adopting strict ethical business practices, building long-term relationships with both producers and customers, and re-investing in the infrastructure of artisan communities through healthcare, education and development projects. Read more:planet
Government recycles a profitable idea 2007-08-13 08:22:35 This state government initiative showcases innovative recycled-content products and puts consumers in touch directly with their manufacturers. Marketing more than 300 different products, it has helped California reduce its waste by 42 percent. Read more:Government
How to get rich by walking into trash, literally 2007-08-13 08:02:29 The shoe industry is a highly polluting enterprise. It produces hundred of million of pairs using toxic dyes and glues, chemically-tanned leather, synthetics, plastics and petroleum-based rubber, all combining to produce millions of tons of waste Read more:literally
Sharpen your used newspaper into wealth 2007-08-08 04:43:23 Americans use 200 million tons of paper a year -- for everything from daily newspapers to books and cardboard boxes. After a quick use, we throw away at least 100 million tons of paper, almost all of which could be recycled. This means that there's about 8 billion dollars worth of paper out there that can be collected and recycled each year.
One man's trash is another man's treasure: Recycling communities 2007-08-20 09:00:06 Mmm, the smell of bright, shiny new plastic as you unwrap that hot little iPhone. It’s hard to believe that a year from now, when you outgrow it and buy a new one, it could end up as part of a mountain of gadgets, polluting someone's drinking water on the other side of the world. Read more:Recycling
Greening your income, one investment at a time 2007-08-24 04:07:36 Investments in renewable energy hit a record $30 billion last year (20-25% of the total investment
in the energy industry worldwide); meanwhile the organic food industry just keeps growing. The clean technology era we are entering is often compared in scale to the rise of the telecommunications industry in the early 1980s and has been called the 'mother of all markets.'
The business of rainwater harvesting 2007-08-23 08:33:42 Even though the earth is 2/3 water, only 3/10 of one percent is suitable for domestic use. Most of the water falling from the sky never gets absorbed by plants, but rather goes into our sewer systems or simply drains to the ocean eroding our unprotected soil. Rainwater harvesting is also effective in reducing storm water runoff pollution.
Make your own Biodiesel and save big bucks 2007-08-22 04:09:37 Biodiesel is a diesel-equivalent processed fuel derived from biological sources (such as vegetable oils) which can be used in unmodified diesel-engine vehicles. It is biodegradable and non-toxic, typically producing about 60% less net carbon dioxide emissions than petroleum-based diesel.
How to sell elephants' poo for a living! 2007-08-27 10:14:16 Bet you never thought you’d be hanging poo on your walls. The Great Elephant PooPoo Paper Company sells works of art made out of real elephant waste from conservation parks. It won’t stink up your living room and at very reasonable prices, these unique paper items could become quite popular! Read more:elephants
Keep your money in… a license plate? 2007-08-26 11:20:35 With millions of license plates currently in circulation, the government is encouraging motorists to recycle their old license plates rather
than throw them away. Littlearth creates license plate purses, from actual license plates wrapped around baby moon hubcaps. Insides are felt lined and include elastic lipstick holder. Read more:hellip
Money to save the planet, one loan at a time 2007-08-30 01:33:26 Poor people don't have access to bank loans because they charge very high interest rates.
This makes it difficult for them to access funds and start small income generation activities like sustainable farming, recycling outfits or eco-friendly businesses Read more:Money
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Recycle your Rabbit 2007-08-29 01:27:31 As you probably know, all electrical equipment should be disposed of at an appropriate waste collection centre, which is fine if your throw-out is a toaster, a cooker or a hairdryer. But not so good if what you're taking to the bin is a collection of vibrators. Read more:Recycle
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Get paid for Green dog services 2007-09-25 01:24:06 The annual cost of maintaining a small dog is about $420. Make that $620 for a medium dog and $780 for a large pooch. This figure doesn’t include capital expenses for spay/neuter surgery, collar and leash, carrier and crate. Add that to health care, training and grooming and you'll see why this is one of the fastest growing markets in the country. Read more:Green
The Biggest Trash Compactor in the World 2007-09-24 01:33:45 Our planet is running out of landfill space and some countries now have to export their garbage because they don’t have any place to put it. With millions of tons of waste generated daily, the problem is only getting worse. PowerMaster's ReCyclone technology turns garbage into fuel, fertilizer, compost, and recyclable materials. Read more:Trash
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Turn your Pee into Electricity 2007-09-21 01:28:45 Hydrogen gas is seen as a great energy source because it is renewable, does not produce 'greenhouse gas' in combustion, liberates large amounts of energy and is easily converted to electricity by fuel cells. One company patented a production method that creates hydrogen from waste water using bacteria in a bioreactor.
Green is the color of money 2007-09-20 01:21:10 As oil prices rising quickly, some of the world's smartest investors are betting billions on clean energy. New technologies and government mandates are driving some investments. Scientific research, media coverage, changes in public policy, and even weather-related disasters such as Hurricane Katrina are creating awareness. Read more:Green
Get rich recycling somebody else's stuff 2007-09-28 01:26:44 We all know by now the importance of recycling. But what if you have A LOT of stuff
to dispose off and do not have enough time or resources? Why don't let somebody else do the disposal for you and even earn some money on the process? Check this company's approach to dispose of other people's high tech equipment.
Profitable recycled computer's art 2007-09-27 01:25:15 Computer recycling is nothing new. What's new is the creative ways people have found to do so. Some companies build computers out of salvaged parts and others donate still working equipment to people that can use them. Check how this artist has decided to recycle his old machines. Read more:Profitable
Money from the center of the Earth 2007-09-26 01:36:53 Geothermal power is energy generated by heat stored beneath the Earth
's surface. Available in an almost unlimited amount, it currently supplies less than half a percentage point of the world's energy. It is becoming increasingly more accessible and is used widely in the Philippines, Italy, Indonesia, Mexico, New Zealand, Japan, China and Iceland. Read more:Money
Save money with truly Sustainable Computing 2007-10-12 01:26:48 PCs equipment consume $8 billion in electricity costs each year in the US. The price is even greater when you factor in carbon emissions caused by this power use. They also contain significant amounts of lead and since the average lifespan of a PC is just three years the toxic effects of disposal are quite high. How can we save energy, money, and the planet with our next PC purchase? Read more:truly
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Become a Green Car Services Entrepreneur 2007-10-11 01:33:50 Electric cars and hybrids are being used more and more in the hired cars services sector (taxis, limos, rentals, etc.) which is bound for a big explosion. Environmentally aware riders are able to travel with a cleaner conscience. Read on and maybe you can profit from this green trend as well. Read more:Become
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Green Consulting as a money opportunity 2007-10-10 01:18:21 Environmental assessment is the ideal way to evaluate businesses ecological footprint and help them become more sustainable as well as saving money in the process. Read on and see how you can offer businesses a practical advice for cutting down energy and water usage thus reducing their ecological impact. Read more:Green
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Can you profit from worm poop? 2007-10-09 01:34:04 It all started in 2001 when two students changed the way to do business. Inspired by a box of worms, they proved that a company could be financially successful while being ecologically and socially responsible. Determined to turn the concept into a commercially viable process, a prototype was developed to reprocess solid waste from dining halls at Princeton University. Read more:profit
Green Partying: A cool businesses idea. 2007-10-17 01:48:44 Clubbing in itself is a non environment-friendly activity. Just think about the waste of bottles, the amount of energy needed to heat and cool the place and to make all the lights work, and about the superfluous flushing of toilets. Imagine the amount of energy, warmth and humidity that a club crowd produces on an evening to see the great potential. Read more:businesses
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Get Rich with Reverse Vending Machines 2007-10-16 01:17:47 Vending machines that allow consumers to deposit used beverage containers. Instead of spewing out junk food, the machines invite people to insert their trash for recycling. Once a customer deposits a used container, the machine sorts it and crushes, compresses or shreds, reading a container's barcode to determine the type of material. They also dispense vouchers that can be exchanged for cash. Read more:Reverse
Ecofriendly Pack & Move Success Venture 2007-10-14 03:06:53 20% of all US residents move every year, and the way we move haven’t changed in 200 years, using environmentally destructive packing such as cardboard boxes, plastic bubble wrap and Styrofoam. Most people toss out this stuff after unpacking and the problem perpetuates as more waste enter the landfill and resources are consumed to replace the materials needed to pack and move. It’s a vicious cycle of destructive environmental behavior. Read more:Venture
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An eco-friendly roach control business 2007-10-19 01:38:26 Roaches are a common and persistent problem in many households. They are repulsive to look at and messy. Baits and chemicals have been used to eliminate them to no avail. Most are toxic and not many eco-friendly products are available. Check out this environmentally friendly and pet-safe alternative.
Is there money in Green Maid Services? 2007-10-18 01:17:16 Completely environmentally friendly Green
maid services are sprouting up across the country, offering a variety of cleaning products and service packages. If you’re concerned about the welfare of your employees or household members, choosing a company that bans harsh chemicals altogether might be a consideration. Some of them even clean only with the quintessential natural ingredients like lemon juice, baking soda, olive oil and vinegar. Read more:Services
Car sharing services. A very sustainable business 2007-10-25 01:24:31 A community rental service where you become a member and then use the service of a car whenever you want. It’s there for you when you need it, but isn’t a hassle when you don’t. Reduce auto usage by individuals and also give the option to share cars instead of everyone buying and using their own, which is good in many green ways.
The Green Thing 2007-10-24 02:26:56 This online community encourages people to take action at least once a month to build a routine of sustainable behavior. It starts with easy actions to persuade them into more significant ones. It uses creativity to turn action on climate change from a chore to a pleasure, by taking a bottom-up, grassroots approach so that eco-friendly behavior is suggested and more widely adopted by an online community for whom this is their thing. Read more:Green
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