BGC-Shop - Part 23

Are Recycled Products More Attractive to the Customer?

By: Nicholas Murphy|In: Recycling Plastic|Last Updated: November 22, 2019

Recycled products are more attractive to customers for many reasons. As the population increases and the availability of natural resources decreases, people begin to look for options that are environmentally friendly. With that in mind, they prefer to purchase from those companies that offer products made with recycled goods.

Many consumers specifically look to see if the item they are looking for contains recycled materials before they make a purchase. They are willing to go out of their way to find a company that uses at least some percentage of recycled materials in their manufacturing process. Buying recycled items conveys a message that the purchaser wants to play a role in helping to save our planet and maintain a healthy environment for future generations. Many people are willing to pay more in order to help with this effort.

Recycling keeps millions of tons of waste out of landfills – another …

By: Nicholas Murphy|In: Green Living Room Furniture|Last Updated: October 25, 2019

Recently climate change and pollution have become polarizing words and though experts may disagree about whether or not the ice caps are melting most people can tell that something is happening to the world. Really, when is the last time New York could boast a 70-degree day in January? Shorter milder winters and drastic weather around the world lends credence to the global warming theory. With all that, being said what could one person or family do to make a difference. The problem seems so monumentally huge and the idea of selling all the appliances and living off the land simply does not appeal to many. The good news is by using green products and making small changes in your life you can have a big impact on the environment.

Light Bulbs

Something as small, as changing your light bulbs can have a positive impact on the environment. Research suggests …

By: Nicholas Murphy|In: Green Furniture|Last Updated: October 14, 2019

Green Product Claims: What Does It Really Mean To Be “Eco-Friendly”?

Consumers are increasingly interested in taking steps toward a greener lifestyle, and going green includes buying products that are consistent with greener living. Businesses have responded to this demand from customers with claims of a wide range of environmental benefits. A Products now boast a wide range of sometimes mystifying claims about being eco-friendly, biodegradable, natural, or organic. But what do the words “environmentally-friendly” on a household cleaner really mean? The fact is that in many cases the meaning is unclear.

The Federal Trace Commissions (FTC) is taking steps to remedy this situation. No longer will companies be ale to make vague claims about far-reaching environmental benefits. These claims must be more specific and the words used must have meanings that are better defined.

For example, the FTC’s new proposal would clarify the meaning of the tern “Biodegradable.”A Under current law, biodegradable simply means that a product decomposes “within a …

By: Nicholas Murphy|In: Eco Friendly Clothing|Last Updated: September 25, 2019

If you’re in the market to purchase a new washing machine and you haven’t shopped for a washer recently, or perhaps ever before, you might be surprised by the sheer number of choices to choose from. These days there are more brands than ever before to choose from. On top of that, some brands offer 10 or more models to choose from. Also, gone are the days where washers came in only a bland white color, for a premium price, most brands offer premium colors, like red or blue. With all these choices, shopping for a washer can be a daunting task these days.

One bonus for consumers these days is the availability of online resources to aid in shopping. For example, say you’ve got a family that produces a lot of laundry and you’re thinking about getting amid sized front load washer, and you’ve gone to your local appliance …

By: Nicholas Murphy|In: Green Cleaning Products|Last Updated: September 5, 2019

Are you one of those people who grabs on to a certain manufacturer and never lets go? All over the country, you will find loyal Ford lovers, or those people who will buy nothing less than a Toyota, BMW, or Chevrolet. What makes them so loyal to a certain company or another? What makes them so emphatic on putting down all other manufacturers of vehicles? While we certainly cannot discover what deciding factor encourages each of these people to so firmly grasp their preferences, we can tell you some of the differences often found between foreign or domestic cars.

In the past, it was not uncommon to hear that cars made by foreign manufacturers tended to last longer. In fact, some cars of today have been known to have a lifespan of about 250,000 miles if they are treated well. That is an incredible number, especially when you think about …