Who would have thought that there is a profile on who decides to go solar at home.  The results of a survey are here in this info- graphic by 1Bog. By clicking on the link you will be able to view the graphic full size.

The surprising thing to me on the information presented here, is the fact that most people don’t do go solar for the sake of helping the environment.  The decision is made primarily to help the wallet of the purchaser.  Most purchasers of solar systems are middle of the road income earners, who are liberal conservatives.  They care more about jobs, than they do about the environment, and regard their decision to purchase a solar system, basically as a wise and sound financial investment.

Solar systems can be paid off  in as little as five years. Depending on the cost of electricity in your area, they give you a good return on your investment, especially after they are paid for.

I hope you find this idea as interesting and informative as I did.  Consider solar in your “green” future, while working toward a better tomorrow!

Soap Hope is working to end poverty

Soap Hope is a company with a purpose.  That purpose is ending global poverty. As a leading online retailer of premium, all-natural body care products, Soap Hope, invests 100 percent of its profits each year into anti-poverty organizations.  They enable women to start and grow their own businesses through micro lending.

Soap Hope offers healthful products online.  They deliver them in an eco-friendly “Ugly Box,” that they make themselves, to cut down on cost and waste.  Then, they invest every dollar of profit into programs that lift women up from poverty around the world. Not just a portion of proceeds, or a matching product, but, every single dollar of profit that their customers generate goes to lift women from poverty.

Soap Hope, operates a website store where they sell high quality, all-natural soaps,lotions, shampoo and other personal care products.  All Soap Hope products, are 100 percent natural and free of artificial preservatives, fragrances, and colors. There is NO use of paraben- and all products are cruelty-free.  Soap Hope’s operations have been designed to minimize its environmental impact. They even use reclaimed cardboard, to package (the ugly box) and ship customer orders, saving cost to you, and the company.

Soap Hope has integrated responsible business practices into every aspect of its operations. First of all, they offer top quality, name brand and amazing products.  Every product  is 100% natural, healthful, wholesome and top of the class.  They offer brands like, Indigo Wild, Pangea Organics and Zum, all names you will recognize, that offer top quality. Another comfort is, they do all the research for you, so you know you are getting the best products at the lowest prices.  Then, they offer real customer service, because YOU matter.  They also guarantee your satisfaction, with every purchase.

When I received my “ugly box,” I couldn’t believe the wonderful smell, before I even opened it up. It filled the room with wonderful, natural fragrance. The Lavender Mint soap bar, is heavenly.  It’s great knowing that you smell good and look good, while using all natural products. They even have “green” cleaning and laundry products.

Soap Hope has an Amazing Mission

Soap Hope is a for-profit company with a Heart and a Mind, and for this reason they operate with a non-profit mission.  They designed the Good Returns model on purpose, Read the rest of this entry »

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If one of your goals this year, is to give your business image a boost, you’ll be happy to know, you can do it and be “green.”

Print Runner has gone green.

As part of PrintRunner’s commitment to a greener planet, they have adopted, some of the most environmentally friendly printing practices in the industry.

They use only vegetable-based inks! By eliminating petroleum based inks, they are reducing their environmental impact. Vegetable-based inks are made from a renewable resource, and are low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Secondly, they don’t use chemicals for the development of their plates. By using a state-of-the-art direct-to-plate impositioning system, they have eliminated the chemical waste associated with traditional wet plate processing methods. Their printing, is done on the LS 540 Komori, one of the most efficient printing presses in the world! Then they recycle all of their waste paper and printing plates. Read the rest of this entry »