12 Days of GREEN! Day 5: Green Cookware!

Day 5: Green Cooking!

You can become an Eco-Friendly Chef with Cuisinart's new line of cookware, GreenGourmet Eco-Friendly Cookware and save 55-67% off at Amazon.com!  The GreenGourmet line is made from environmentally friendly petroleum-free materials with handles made from 70% recycled stainless steel and energy efficient technology. 

From the Cuisinart website:
Cuisinart® is leading the way in eco-friendly branded cookware with our new GreenGourmet™ line. Exclusive Cuisinart Ceramica™ nonstick technology is ceramic based instead of petroleum based, helping to conserve existing oil supplies and the coating is applied at a temperature one half that of conventional nonsticks. And it’s completely free of PTFE and PFOA. The cookware’s hard anodized construction provides high heat conductivity, which requires less energy to reach desired cooking temperatures. Riveted stainless handles stay cool on the stovetop and are made from 70% recycled stainless steel. Today, more and more home cooks are going green… and so is Cuisinart® cookware!

I received an 8" skillet for my birthday and I absolutely love it! It's non-stick surface makes cooking and cleaning a breeze AND healthier since I don't need to use oil!  The packaging is also environmentally friendly - Packaging is made from 100% recycled materials and is printed with soy ink!  (It's also easy to open, doesn't use too much packaging, and obviously can be recycled!) These pans come in Hard Anodized, Aluminum or Stainless Steel to match any kitchen or personal style!

Help green your kitchen with these great pots and pans and incredible prices (makes great gifts for the chef on your list!):  

 8" Green Gourmet Skillet - 60% off
10" Green Gourmet Skillet - 58% off 12" Green Gourmet Skillet - 61% off
11" Green Gourmet Grill Pan - 57% off

10"x18" Double Burner Griddle - 40% off
1 Quart Sauce Pan - 50% off
Green Gourmet 10 pc Set - 63% off   
 
 
If you make a purchase by Tuesday, you can still get it shipped before Christmas using their FREE 2-day Shipping!  For more info see: Amazon's Holiday Shipping Schedule

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12 Days of GREEN! Day 4: Waste-free Music Downloads

Day 4: Waste-free Music Downloads

Music Downloads – A great way to bring joy to your ears and the environment since you are not wasting packaging or buying packaging and discs that use petroleum or plastics, cut down trees or have to be shipped (by vehicles that use gas). …And if you are a late shopper, this is perfect for you to give because it’s instant! Or you can give a gift certificate to let the gift recipient choose their own MP3 downloads!


From The American Consumer: This ConsumerGram focuses on the positive environmental impact of buying online and finds that just downloading music has resulted in 6.5 billion fewer miles driven each year. Less driving benefits the environment. Specifically, we estimate that music downloads alone have spared the emission of 23.6 million tons of greenhouse gases in the last 10 years, and is likely to contribute another 9.8 million in the next ten years.

The substitution of digital downloads for the purchase of physical recordings means that consumers no longer need to drive to the store.

source: http://www.theamericanconsumer.org/2008/07/08/going-green-downloading-music-is-good-for-the-environment/

Plus you can reduce the waste of CDs and DVDs by only buying the songs that you really like instead of buying a whole album when you really only like 3 or 4 songs.

You can also support artists who support the environment! Here are some of my favorites:
(from Amazon.com)
 
Jack Johnson: Co-founded the Kokua Hawaii Foundation which supports environmental education in the schools and communities of Hawai'i and his label, Brushfire Records is a member of the 1% for the Planet organization.







 
Dave Matthews Band: Dave Matthews Band has worked with NativeEnergy and Clean Air-Cool Planet to offset 100% of the carbon dioxide pollution their touring has created.







 

Pearl Jam: Donated over $100,000 to nine different charities devoted to green causes.

Radiohead: Supports many environmental movements including protectoceans.com and reducing fossil fuel dependency.



BTW – downloading MP3’s from Amazon is usually cheaper than iTunes AND it is super easy with Amazon’s MP3 downloader. It automatically saves MP3s into your iTunes player as well! 

Bonus: Get a $5.00 promotional code for use on Amazon Video On Demand when you buy a qualifying album or playlist for $7.99 or more on Amazon MP3 during the promotion. Limit of one code per customer

To shop now for great MP3 downloads: Click here for more GREEN Music

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12 Days of GREEN! Day 3: Eco-minded DVDs

Day 3 - Eco-Minded DVDs

Learn and care more about the environment with some of the most incredible TV and Movie DVD collections at amazing prices!  Amazon has a HUGE promo right now (through Dec. 20) on DVDS - click here for details and special  Lightning Deals until Dec 17: Save up to 75% off Movies and DVDs - save some green too!  If you are shipping gifts for Christmas, better hurry - time is running out to have gifts shipped before Christmas!
Here are some ideas for educational, environmental awareness and Green DVDs:  





Planet Earth - the complete series for a great price: $23.99 (60% off)


Life - the complete mini-series only $24.49 (59% off)
 
Planet Earth AND The Blue Planet Seas of Life Special Collector's Edition - 65% off - only $41.99!





National Geographic: Six Degrees Could Change the World starring Alec Baldwin - only $10.99

Planet in Peril starring Anderson Cooper, Jeff Corwin and Sanjay Gupta - only $17.99

Human Footprints - Elizabeth Vargas - only $10.99 


 
Don't forget - to order items to be shipped using Amazon's FREE 2-day shipping, you need to order on or before Tuesday, December 21.

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12 Days of GREEN! Day 2: Recycled Wine Bottle Glasses

Anything that can be recycled or made from recycled materials is a good thing... anything that can be recycled TWICE and given a very useful new life just plain ROCKS!  I found some really cool recycled wine bottle tumblers last week - they are made from glass wine bottles (made from recycled glass) then when the wine is all gone they are recycled into tumbler glasses!  They're fun, practical and eco-friendly!  Made by Oenophilia, These Recycled Glass Wine Bottle Tumblers, Set of 4, Assorted Colors are available at a great price on Amazon.com.

Here's a description from Oenophilia's website:

Greenophile takes ecological responsibility very seriously. Our tumblers were bottles made from recycled glass in their first life. The tops of the bottles have been used as globes for our Tealight Holders. In deep and subtle greens and cobalt blue, they are the perfect size for your favorite cold beverage.

Assorted colors and diameters.
Set of 4.
Gift Boxed in Greenophile Packaging.

These would go great on the recycled vinyl record coasters from my last post!  Here are some other great GREEN gift ideas:
1.  If you are going to a party and want to bring a bottle of wine, choose something local - ask your wine store to recommend something or better yet: if you live in a state that produces wine, take a little trip to the vineyard, do a tasting and purchase your favorite ones for gifts - you'll have a nice story and your own recommendation for the wine you give!  Obviously California, Oregon and Washington are know for their wines but if you live in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut or Michigan you also have plenty of local wineries to choose from. (more about this on a future post!)
2.  If you give wine as a gift, choose Eco friendly and reusable wrapping or bags like the ones below instead of the standard issue mylar or plastic bags that most wine stores carry: 






















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12 days of GREEN! Gifts and Ideas to make your holidays Greener! Day 1: Recycled LP Records

Day 1: Recycled LP Records

LP records are a thing of the past (although I still have some of mine!) but they have been given new life with these fantastic recycled beverage coasters! When I saw these listed on Inhabitat.com I was so excited! I was looking for good eco-friendly gifts and my sister is a huge music lover (she's a performer and rock star!) and I thought this would be perfect for her! These coasters are created from the center of actual vinyl LP records with the labels still intact and cut around the label then coated with a clear mylar seal. East set includes 6 coaster with different labels from a wide assortment of artists, genres and colors. Another great feature? They are MADE in the USA!

Get these for your nostalgic music lover - they are sure to be the talk of their next party! $18.95 (+ $3.98 shipping) Gift Wrap available at checkout

Click here to purchase: Vintage Vinyl LP Record Coasters - Set of 6

More Great Gift Ideas from Recycled LPs:


Small Recycled LP Bowls - from cereal to snacks, these 6.5" bowls are perfect for your music fan and are only $6.44 with FREE shipping!

Vinyl Record Bowls - 70's/80's Pop Genre - 12" bowls with labels from artists such as Madonna, Duran Duran, Blondie, etc.

Vinyl Album Record Bowl - Rock Essentials - also 12" may have labels such as Aerosmith, The Kinks, Hendrix, and Eagles

Recycled Vinyl LP Record Bowl - Crooners Genre includes labels such as Sinatra, Tony Bennett or Dean Martin

Horticulture - Types of Christmas Trees

This week I thought I'd share an article I read on the different types of Christmas trees that are commonly available.  Do you know the difference?  Are you looking more for a tree that holds on to it's needles longer or one that is very fragrant?  Do you want a soft bushy Pine or a sturdy Spruce?   Check out this article for more info:
Horticulture - The Art & Science of Smart Gardening

And if you buy a potted tree that you can plant after the holidays, be sure to keep it moist and keep your room cool and a little more humid so it will last longer.  Set your tree near a window or door and away from any heat sources. 



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Amazon's Holiday Shopping - More Great Deals!

Cyber Monday week is over but that is not stopping Amazon.com from offering fantastic deals for holiday shopping...  Here are links to all the best deals to save you time and money this holiday season!

For all the latest Amazon Holiday Deals - click here: Top Holiday Deals Page

Amazon has a WIDE selection of music and MP3's that you can download and use with any MP3 player including iTunes (and are usually less expensive than iTunes Store) plus for the Holiday Season, Amazon has $5 Holiday Albums AND On top of that they are offering one new holiday song to download FOR FREE between now and December 25 as part of their annual 25 Days of FREE promotion!  Great way to build up your music library!

Here are the Links:

Amazon MP3 Holiday Store: http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=2474740011&tag=green01d-20

Amazon MP3 Gift Guide: http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=2479514011&tag=green01d-20

Great selection of 200 $5 MP3 Album Deals for the Holiday: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000371251&tag=green01d-20

Still looking for great ideas for the kids and great toy deals? Save 25% or more on popular kids' gift items in the Holiday Toy List - click here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/holidaytoylist?filters=discount25discount50&tag=green01d-20

They still have great deals on Melissa and Doug puzzles, Legos, Hasbro Games, Barbie, Leapfrog and many more!  Plus they have a toy outlet with incredible savings of 50-70%!  You can also view great stocking stuffer toys or sort gifts by price range to make shopping fit your budget.  See my previous blog posts for specific deals or:
Click Here for Top Holiday Toy Deals

One of the top items on wish lists across Amazon is easily their new and improved Kindle Reader - at such great prices for the different levels plus huge savings on Kindle Books, this makes a perfect gift for the tech-savy or avid reader on your lists (they are also so great for traveling!)

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More Green Gift Ideas and Savings!

There are still so many great deals online for the holidays - here are some hand selected Green Gift Ideas that won't break your budget!  All are under $25 with reduced prices!

Green Toys are one of my favorite companies because they create durable, safe and fun toys out of recycled milk jugs AND their toys are packaged in Eco-friendly recycled cardboard that are also easy to open!  My kids really love their Green Toys Dish Set they just received for Hanukkah!  Here are some of Amazon's current deals on Green Toys:

Dump Truck - 27% off (save $6.83)
Dish Set - 27% off (save $6.83)Tea Set - 15% off (save $3.63)


Recycle Truck - 28% off (save $6.99)
Chef Set - 30% off (save $4.49)





Plan Toys are also great because they are made from the wood of rubber trees after they are done producing rubber (thus recycling the trees!) Many Plan Toys are on sale for 10% off and are under $25 like:


Shape and Sort It Out $22.40
Assorted Fruits and Vegetables $22.41
50 Construction Blocks $20.00
Road and Rail Starter Kit $18.15
Activity Blocks $20.76
Oval Xylophone $21.95



There is plenty more to choose from - Click HERE for more Green Gift Ideas

Are you an Amazon Mom yet?  It's a free program and just by making purchases for baby and kids items you earn FREE PRIME MEMBERSHIP and get FREE 2-day shipping!! Check out my blog post on this program: Click Here

Happy GREEN Holidays!