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Poopbags gives a Poop!

Differences Between Biodegradable, Oxo-Biodegradable and Degradable Dog Waste Bags (This is the full length version...the system inadvertently sent the last email. Apologies!) I'm not going to pull any punches... The Deepwater Horizon Gulf Oil Spill has really pissed me off and it disgusts me. We are going to paying for this, both financially and environmentally, for decades to come. So, why is PoopBags sending you an email on something that is endlessly covered in the daily news? Actually, this subject is directly tied to business decisions on which we have made to base the PoopBags, Inc. company. Let me explain. There are basically three types of poop bags ...

The 3-Day for the Boys

 Susan G Komen 3-Day for the Boys and Girls and Cure.  We are now donating $6 for each Ice Blue and Orchid Pink  KOR ONE vessels sold. As we mentioned in a previous blog, for reasons very dear to us we have partnered with Cheyenne P. to raise funds for the Susan G Komen 3-Day for the Cure.  Cheyenne will be participating in San Diego's  3-Day 60 mile walk.  To help Cheyenne reach her donation goals we will donate $6 from the sale of each and every bpa free pink and now blue KOR ONE hydration vessels sold May 14th - June 10th.  To learn more about Cheyenne, the Susan G Komen 3-Day for the Cure or to donate directly to Cheyenne please&...

Susan G Komen 3 day walk Fundraiser

                                                                          So Check it, when you buy a KOR ONE Hydration Vessel in Orchid Pink over the next 2 weeks from Maku EcoShop we will donate $6.00 for each bottle sold!  This is a great Eco Friendly gift for your friends doing the walk and a great way for them to stay hydrated over the 3 days and 60 miles.   In the meantime, check out Cheyenne P's website for some great ideas and updated info.  Cheyenne and her friends have already started dialing in their hydration ne...

Community Supported Agriculture

 Had a great dinner last night with Ricardo and Anna of Vapor Studios as the meal was served we started talking about Community Supported Agriculture and some of the organic fruits and veggies that were included in dishes we ate.   CSA was first started in New England during the mid 80's as a way of supporting social and ecological responsibility in the local communities.  25 years later there are more than 3000 CSA's Farms across the country.  The majority of which are Organic!  There are some very cool advantages of owning shares in a CSA.  (all info via Local Harvest)  Advantages for farmers: Get to spend time marketing the food early in the year, before their 16 hour days in the field ...

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That's right, A1 has been a busy little eco-geek continuing to source and load in the most exciting and new Eco-frieindly products on the planet.  Nice work A1!  Check em out!