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FSC vs. PCW Papers – Which is Better for the Environment?

February 17, 2010

PCW papers are made from recycled materials that might otherwise have ended up in a landfill. Both FSC and PCW papers are environmentally responsible. Paper made from trees in well-managed forests is a sustainable resource.

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No Ban on Plastic Bags by California Court

February 8, 2010

If recycling is involved, then neither paper nor plastic bags constitute a huge negative impact, but with plastic coming out ahead in the measure of carbon footprint.

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Sinamay Ribbon and Other Sustainable Gift Packaging Tips

January 19, 2010

I’m one of the crafty folks around here and I could hardly wait to get my hands on the gift wraps, tissues and natural ribbons. So naturally I was excited when I saw our new handmade products from Distant Village.

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2010 Economic Forecast

January 5, 2010

Did those businesses not offer the products or services that their customers really wanted? For example: There are several small car lots now vacant because the CARMAX lot allows its customers to shop online.

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What is Fair Trade?

December 10, 2009

Fair Trade empowers farmers and workers thereby making them to feel responsible to produce foods that are clean, competitive in prices, and are healthy for consumption.

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Where is your recycled paper from?

November 30, 2009

Much to their chagrin they found out that 30% recycled PCW paper actually contained 70% virgin pulp from Indonesian rain forests.

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Lessons on Sustainability in a Distant Village

November 16, 2009

Unlike many concepts of sustainability today that only include the environmental aspect, Distant Village’s philosophy is different and refreshing, but more importantly it is a great model for all of us.

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