We’ve highlighted charity shopping bags before on this site dating back to 2007 when we highlighted the FEED Bag. As people become more environmentally conscious, they’re getting into the habit of eschewing the paper or plastic at the grocery store or drug store and bringing their own bags. This saves landfills from being polluted, and […]
Entries Tagged as 'Conservation'
Fashionable Reusable Shopping Bags from Envirosax
December 16th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Conservation
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Honest Ade – A Good Iced Tea that Does Good
August 18th, 2011 · No Comments · Amazon, Conservation
A few weeks ago, Honest Ade did something pretty fun. As part of the Honest Cities campaign, they set up stands of Honest Ade drinks in twelve cities around the United States. Then, they put a donation box where people who took the drinks were asked to deposit a dollar. The results are in. In […]
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Men’s Boxers that Save the Sea
August 12th, 2011 · No Comments · Conservation
Nordstrom has a number of very stylish boxers for men by PACT. And a lot of them are marked down for a limited time, so get them while you can! PACT is an interesting company whose slogan is “Change starts with your underwear”. That’s right, it’s a company that produces men’s and women’s fashion underwear. The […]
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College Textbooks Rental Websites that Save You Money and Help Great Causes
August 9th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Conservation
One of the biggest practical jokes perpetrated upon college students (and parents) is that of the college textbook. After paying the equivalent of several cars-worth of money for college, the poor student (and parent) finds out during orientation that they have to pay $100 for a book that anywhere else wouldn’t cost more than $5. […]
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Christmas Cards 2011
August 3rd, 2011 · No Comments · Animal Causes, Conservation
Every year, my post about Christmas cards is always a very popular one, and so we’re back for 2012. Some of my favorite nature Christmas cards are from the National Wildlife Federation. From now until the end of the month, they’re offering a deal to Get $7 off per box of Christmas cards (exp. 8-31). […]
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Kauzbots Plush Robots to Help Autism, Trees, and Clean Water
July 22nd, 2011 · No Comments · Amazon, Autism, Conservation, Developing Areas
Kauzbots are ridiculously cute robots where 10% of the purchase price goes to help various charities. Pictured here is Karthy Kauzbot, which helps support Talk About Curing Autism, an organization providing resources to provide information, help, and support to families affected by autism. Karthy’s green sister Kale is dedicated to helping the environment, with proceeds […]
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World of Good by eBay
May 15th, 2011 · No Comments · Animal Causes, Conservation, Developing Areas, eBay
Disclosure: We participate in the eBay Partner Network (EPN) meaning we may earn a commission when users click on links to eBay and make purchases. On the right of CharitableGiftGiving.com, you’ll see eBay auctions for mostly used stuff where a portion of proceeds will go to charity through eBay’s “Giving Works” program. But did you know […]
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Sell Electronics on eBay, Get $5 and Give $5 to a Great Cause
April 24th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Conservation, eBay
Disclosure: We participate in the eBay Partner Network (EPN) meaning we may earn a commission when users click on links to eBay and make purchases. Do you have some old electronics lying around? eBay is going green by encouraging you to sell selected old electronics. Until April 30, check out their special site at green.ebay.com. You […]
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Beautiful Sari Scarf
March 1st, 2011 · No Comments · Conservation
This Sari Scarf from Uncommon Goods is available in blue, cinnamon, or red/cream color. It is an incredibly beautiful silk scarf, handmade in India. The process these scarves are made with is fascinating. Fine vintage saris are selected, cut into strips, and hand-stitched together with others to create beautiful, unique patterns (it’s almost like “quilting” […]
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Groupon Superbowl Commercials – Are they Using Charity for Crass Commercialism?
February 7th, 2011 · No Comments · Conservation, Developing Areas
Every year, it seems every Superbowl advertiser wants to be The One that everyone talks about the next day. It’s no wonder, since advertisers can pay $2.5 million to $2.8 million for a 30 second spot. That’s $93,333 each second they’re on the air. So each year, advertisers get more and more outrageous. As a […]
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