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Eco-Action Tip #13
Getting a new cell phone for Christmas? Not sure what to do with the old one? Now, you can drop off that old phone at any Staples store, as part of the Sierra Club cell phone recycling program. Each year, 130 million cell phones are thrown out, weighing approximately 65,000 tons. Recycling your old phone prevents hazardous elements like mercury, cadmium and lead from ending up in our landfills.
Sustainable Waves--Sustainable Energy Solutions
BeGreen has partnered with Sustainable Waves, the nations largest provider of solar powered sound, staging and lighting to help provide sustainable energy solutions for the entertainment industry. From solar stages to innovative products, Sustainable Waves has a unique approach to creating value. They integrate with existing business models and strive to inspire the currents of the global economy.
Also, BeGreen products such as carbon offsets for your car or home can now be purchased at http://www.sustainablewaves.com/.
Energy Efficient Products from EFI
BeGreen is partnering with Energy Federation International (EFI) to bring you energy saving products that help you take important steps towards reducing your households usage and consequently reducing your carbon footprint. To purchase products like compact flourescent lightbulbs or energy monitors, visit http://www.energyfederation.org/begreennow/default.php.
Energy Federation (EFI) is a nonprofit organization working to stimulate increased residential energy efficiency and resource conservation through education, market-transformation services, and product distribution.
Get a Loan - They'll Plant a Tree!
For every member that gets a CPCU loan for a hybrid/alternative fuel vehicle, Carolina Postal will purchase a "Gift of Green" from BeGreenNow of Green Mountain Energy. For each "Gift of Green" a tree is planted in Kootenai National Forest. BeGreenNow is partnering with American Forests to plant trees in the once-majestic Kootenai National Forest in Montana. For this reforestation project, Ponderosa Pine trees are being planted to help the forest recover from large forest fires in 2000. In addition to absorbing CO2, the new trees will also help restore the wildlife habitat that was destroyed, and return the forest to its former glory. Read More
Benevolink - Donating to Charity Through Shopping!
Benevolink is a new movement in corporate giving that links individuals, corporations and nonprofit organizations to improve communities. Now, the simple act of shopping -- when coupled with the power of 'pooled giving' and consumer choice -- creates a win-win-win scenario for consumers, businesses and charitable causes. Their vision is to significantly increase the funding capacity over time for more than one million nonprofit organizations making a difference in their communities across the United States. Their service is free, not only for the charities that benefit, but also for consumers. We hope you find the Benevolink experience a useful and satisfying way to engage in a giving community. It's a new way to look at charitable giving. In fact, it's giving made simple. 
BeGreen products such as carbon offsets for your car or home can now be purchased at http://www.benevolink.com/.
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