December 31st, 2008 | by earthfriendlymoving | published in buzz, recognition
Spencer Brown, Founder of Rentagreenbox.com and Inventor of the Recopack, a recycled ecological packing solution, believes he will change the way America packs and moves. Made entirely from trash, the Recopack completely eliminates the need for cardboard boxes. Spencer tells how his products will cut the cost of moving in half while eliminating the [...]
September 19th, 2008 | by earthfriendlymoving | published in buzz, featured, media, recognition
August 30th, 2008 | by earthfriendlymoving | published in recognition
We’re deviating from our regular schedule to bring you the best new business ideas of 2007, featuring our personal favourites. This isn’t a trip down memory lane-all of these smart concepts will continue to provide entrepreneurs with plenty of opportunities in 2008. Next up, green-green-green: eco & sustainability.
August 29th, 2008 | by earthfriendlymoving | published in recognition
After spending $800 on cardboard boxes he knew would end up in landfills, this eco-entrepreneur took action by founding the first zero-waste moving company. Congratulations to Spencer Brown, founder of Rent-a-Green Box and the inventor of the Recopack for winning the grand prize for….
August 29th, 2008 | by earthfriendlymoving | published in recognition
What is Greenwashing? It’s Whitewashing, But With a Green Brush!
Everyone’s heard the expression “whitewashing” - it’s defined as “a coordinated attempt to hide unpleasant facts, especially in a political context.”"Greenwashing” is the same premise, but in an environmental context.
It’s greenwashing when a company or organization spends more time and money claiming to be “green” through advertising and marketing than actually implementing business practices that minimize environmental impact. It’s whitewashing, but with a green brush.
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August 28th, 2008 | by earthfriendlymoving | published in recognition
When dumping $800 worth of cardboard boxes at a local landfill one day, he had what he calls an “ahhhaaa” moment. Upon seeing the piles of dumped plastic household detergent bottles, Brown decided, “I’ll take that plastic trash and convert it into a reusable, rentable moving box.”
August 27th, 2008 | by earthfriendlymoving | published in recognition
Fueled by a desire to create a less-wasteful world for his children, he started to clean up how America moves….
August 26th, 2008 | by earthfriendlymoving | published in recognition
ZapRoot is an unconventional bite-sized news show that covers the fast changing world of the modern Green Revolution. With sarcasm, silliness, & sanity, host Jessica Wlliamson encourages you to have a better time while making a better world….
August 19th, 2008 | by earthfriendlymoving | published in recognition
We were recently featured on lime.com and the video was very cool and hip. We are so thankful to have lime.com and the entire GAIAM companies supporting our efforts that we wanted to post a huge green hug for everyone involved in the filming, editing and production of this very cool green video about Rent-a-Green Box.
Sincerely Green,
Spencer Brown
August 19th, 2008 | by earthfriendlymoving | published in recognition
It’s Easy Being Green-Ultimate Recycling • Episode FLEBG-102
It’s not about throwing away everything you have and changing your lifestyle dramatically; it’s about infusing your life with options that make sense. Hosted by noted organic chef, author and green lifestyle consultant Renee Loux, we find out how easy it really is with Fine Living’s It’s Easy Being Green!
Host Renee Loux visits with the co-owners of Motoart, a company that turns vintage aircraft into museum-quality furniture. Then Renee is off to FarmAid to get the scoop on biofuel from those in the know. Finally, she gets the lowdown on an eco-friendly moving company.
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