housegreening gifts
it’s surprising that with all the attention going green is getting these days, so many people are resistant to the idea. i’ve tried sending personal emails, guilt-tripping, begging and bribing, but my success rate has been admittedly pathetic. it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that the reason my methods fail is that none of what i am doing is making my friends to want to be eco-conscious. all they wonder is “what is in it for me?” and the answer that i am presenting is “nothing.”
when facebook first started gaining popularity, i turned a blind eye to my friends’ claims that it was the social networking tool and that i simply needed to join. i eventually gave in because a boy that i liked invited me, but more importantly because i saw something that i wanted at the end of the rope - the boy. good news - i got him in the end!
what does all of this have to do with anything? well, one of my girlfriends recently purchased a home, and i’ve been bugging about what to give her as a housewarming gift.
my original plans were wild and not really well thought out:
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“a set of natty ice beer can cups would be eco-friendly and hip!” i thought. no.
but a great alternative for a guy’s housewarming!
plan b: my friend is already somewhat green, but what better way to boost her eco-consciousness to the next level than by giving her the tools she needs to greenify her new place?!
green lemonaide’s ‘get started’ toolkit does just that, and it’s a present, which will positively associate eco-friendliness to getting gifts in my friend’s mind!
get yours at greenloop.
green lemonaide’s kit is super-pretty and very matchy, but you could certainly put together your own, personalizing it to suit your friend’s tastes. remember, the 99¢ store is your friend.
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paperless recession specials
these deals are perfect for these uncertain economic times and you don’t even have to print them out! just text the paperless coupon to yourself and show the cashier on your cell.
free bean burrito or taco when you buy one at taco bell
free order of burgers ($15 value) with purchase of specialty drink in lounge at pop burger
88¢ falafel sandwiches at snackalicious
free pitcher of beer with 5 or more friends at wicked willy’s
deals courtesy of 8coupons.com
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how to get people to recycle their beer cans without resorting to violence
intriguing, i say. i don’t think there is any need to explain, because a picture = 1000 words.
idea by brenda osorio / rodrigo ambriz
via idealist
seems like there is some contention about the fact that the concept might fail because partygoers love to leave floaters. what happens if a half-full can is inserted into one of the slots in the cardboard? things would be so much easier if people would just drink their whole drink!
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why is this a site?
swyyne has always been an experiment for me. with all of the other super eco sites out there, i've been feeling like i want to contribute something just a bit different. so for now, here are my random musings.
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