Saturday, June 9, 2007 more on this date
11:00 PM
Location: 550 BARNEVELD
550 barneveld
sf, ca view map
More Info: www.space550.com
It's T r a s h i o n !
FEATURING ALL-SALVAGE DESIGNERS:
DOMINI www.clothingarchitect.com
Patchwerk Press Trinity Cross + Remade in America www.rahrahrah.org/fieldday www.ReMadeInAmerica.org
miss velvet cream with headpieces by ESTAR www.missvelvetcream.com
Upcycling by Lucid Dawn www.lucidawn.com
Bad Unkl Sista www.badunklsista.com
SHOW TIME : 11PM!
Friday, June 1, 2007
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Organic gardening delivered to your door
Since it's becoming obvious that I will not find my way to the farmers market anytime soon, I signed up for this today. The first delivery comes next week. We'll see how I like it, or if it's worth it.
westsideorganics.com
westsideorganics.com
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
stop Junk Mail
Web sites such as GreenDimes.com and 41pounds.org can remove your name from direct mail advertisers’ lists for a fee ($36 for one year; $41 for five years, respectively). Less pricey alternatives and a few simple tips also can significantly reduce the amount of junk mail sent to your home.
DirectMail.com compiles a list of people who indicate that they don’t want to receive advertisements in the mail. Registration for the list is free, and the Web site then supplies the list to mass mailers, which can choose to check it with their mailing lists and remove names that appear on both.
For a $1 processing fee, the Direct Marketing Association can add your name to its “do not mail” list. The DMA requires its more than 3,600 member companies to match their marketing lists with the “do not mail” list. You will see junk mail decrease about three months after your name gets on the list, which is updated four times a year.
Both services assure that they do not pass along your name or address to any mailing lists. Both work only for home addresses, not business addresses. Neither can guarantee a complete stop to junk mail, and be aware that registering for either list can also prevent you from receiving mail you might want, such as coupons, catalogues, and mail from nonprofit and charitable organizations.
To specifically stop credit card and insurance offers, call (888) 5-OPTOUT [(888) 567-8688] or register at optoutprescreen.com, which removes your name from major credit agencies’ marketing lists for five years, or permanently if you complete a mail-in form.
Don’t be afraid to sign up for things you want. If you’re concerned that your name and address will be added to other mailing lists, write a variation of “please do not sell or trade my name or address” next to your information when making a donation, placing an order, or filling out a form for a warranty, subscription or even for a drawing. That way you’ll get what you want, but nothing more.
When you receive an unwanted solicitation from a specific company, call its toll-free number to directly request removal from its mailing list. Businesses should be accommodating because sending mail only to interested customers saves them money. If you want to minimize the amount of mail you receive from charities you support, ask them to only mail materials to you once a year or under special circumstances. Then reward them by donating when you’re ready.
excerpt from Mother Earth News Article
DirectMail.com compiles a list of people who indicate that they don’t want to receive advertisements in the mail. Registration for the list is free, and the Web site then supplies the list to mass mailers, which can choose to check it with their mailing lists and remove names that appear on both.
For a $1 processing fee, the Direct Marketing Association can add your name to its “do not mail” list. The DMA requires its more than 3,600 member companies to match their marketing lists with the “do not mail” list. You will see junk mail decrease about three months after your name gets on the list, which is updated four times a year.
Both services assure that they do not pass along your name or address to any mailing lists. Both work only for home addresses, not business addresses. Neither can guarantee a complete stop to junk mail, and be aware that registering for either list can also prevent you from receiving mail you might want, such as coupons, catalogues, and mail from nonprofit and charitable organizations.
To specifically stop credit card and insurance offers, call (888) 5-OPTOUT [(888) 567-8688] or register at optoutprescreen.com, which removes your name from major credit agencies’ marketing lists for five years, or permanently if you complete a mail-in form.
Don’t be afraid to sign up for things you want. If you’re concerned that your name and address will be added to other mailing lists, write a variation of “please do not sell or trade my name or address” next to your information when making a donation, placing an order, or filling out a form for a warranty, subscription or even for a drawing. That way you’ll get what you want, but nothing more.
When you receive an unwanted solicitation from a specific company, call its toll-free number to directly request removal from its mailing list. Businesses should be accommodating because sending mail only to interested customers saves them money. If you want to minimize the amount of mail you receive from charities you support, ask them to only mail materials to you once a year or under special circumstances. Then reward them by donating when you’re ready.
excerpt from Mother Earth News Article
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Monday, May 28, 2007
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Reusable Bags
It's very trendy and very good practice to use reusable bags for shopping instead of all the plastic ones they end up giving you at the grocery store...but I'm not sure that it's better to buy one, there are so many bags out there, go to the thrift store and get a giant tote bag there...or better yet, use that one they gave you at the last conference you went to. But if your bag must be trendy and new, go here:
http://www.reusablebags.com/
http://www.reusablebags.com/
Friday, May 25, 2007
Thursday, May 24, 2007
recycle your packing peanuts!
http://www.loosefillpackaging.com/pages/hotline.htm
this place is based out of Oakland, CA but there are only 3 places listed for Oakland, and none listed in Berkeley(supposed capital of recycling). It seems like they need a little more work...
update: apparently, mailboxes etc takes your packing peanuts for re-use (what wouldn't they right? free materials for them...), thanks Jamie!
this place is based out of Oakland, CA but there are only 3 places listed for Oakland, and none listed in Berkeley(supposed capital of recycling). It seems like they need a little more work...
update: apparently, mailboxes etc takes your packing peanuts for re-use (what wouldn't they right? free materials for them...), thanks Jamie!
Cleaning green
from treehugger.com
and article on greener cleaning
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/01/how_to_green_your_cleaning.php
and a list of products
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/01/how_to_green_your_cleaning.php#getit
and article on greener cleaning
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/01/how_to_green_your_cleaning.php
and a list of products
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/01/how_to_green_your_cleaning.php#getit
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
build a cart for your bike
need to tow around some stuff with your bike, but don't have a cart? build one!
http://www.motherearthliving.com/issues/motherearthliving/diy/DIY-Bike-Trailer_443-1.html
http://www.motherearthliving.com/issues/motherearthliving/diy/DIY-Bike-Trailer_443-1.html
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