One Steaming Mug at a Time

scleaver — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

A new organic tea company is working to save the world one tea bag at a time. Ocean of Tea was recently started by Terry Godier and Bob Liddle in St. Louis, MO. As Eat. Drink. Better. explained, so far Ocean of Tea is off to the right start in terms of making a sustainable business, they’re recycling, using compact fluorescent lights, using carbon stats to manage their carbon footprint to set the base and, within three years, they hope to be 70 to 80% off the grid.

What’s in it for you? Organic tea in eco-friendly packaging, a program that encourages consumers to send back tea tins to reduce waste, and, a portion of your order goes towards carbon credits to offset the emissions produced sending the tea to your door.

Join the green tea conversation during a Twitter Tea Party Friday at their Twitter page. Bottoms Up!

Image of Ocean of Tea’s Green Tea.

10 Products that Get a Tree Planted

HunterGreen — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:20:04 -0400

“Going Green” has turned into big business for many. With the world consciousness becoming more aware of our destructive direction as a society, more businesses are turning to eco-friendly solutions to not only help the world, but also to help their reputation.

This article at We Heart World talks about buying products from companies that plant trees when you make some sort of purchase. It is an excellent way for people to do just a little more for the environment by supporting these companies in their initiative.

It shouldn't always be about price and convenience. We have the power to show confidence and consideration to those companies who are trying to make a difference.

Here are links to the companies in the article that DO make a difference. If you have any interest in buying the types of products that they sell, please stop by and compare. All things being equal, it makes sense to do the secondary things that make a difference such as showing your support with your purchases.