Wednesday, December 23, 2009

The Green Genius

Thank you for sticking around and being so sweet to my guests! In case you missed it, my blog-sitters took great care and kept everything tidy while I was away. I'm feeling much better, thank you for all the well wishes.


Ok, so my comeback post is about trash bags, but it's not as bad as it sounds. I honestly don't remember how I heard about this but I signed up for a couple of samples from the company The Green Genius for some of their biodegradable trash bags. I love the idea of anything biodegradable, especially a trash bag. The name says it all, Green Genius.

I have a small apartment, with 3 cats. Even with The Robot Litter, you can decide how it smells. I'm really hesitant anything would work besides our heavy duty trash bags to cover up the odors and hold well. I received the samples this week, and behold! Not only does this trash bag hold thrice as much as what I would normally buy in a store bought trash bag (even the same size), but our home was stench-free until I had to change out the bag again.

I'm not getting paid for this (fyi) but I also don't want to impose environmental terrorism on you. I care about the environment, and I should recycle more (like I said, small apartment).
The bags are not expensive. For a couple dollars more, you get more for your money. They expand better, are stronger and benefit the environment.

Go get yer sample here, buy them here, read their blog here!


14 comments:

Parapluie said...

That's a great idea!

muchlove said...

I love this idea! I hope I can find these, or something similar, in Australia. It's always great to find new ways to do our bit for the environment.

Rebecca said...

Glad you're back and feeling better, Diana! I'm totally going to go for the sample of these - and then perhaps we'll have to switch to them! :) I love the idea of biodegradable trash bags, but it's hard to see the bigger picture when so many green products are more expensive! (But also, when you do look at the big picture, it makes you feel like a cheap tool, haha)

Hanako66 said...

this is great! i recently purchased biodegradable trash bags from henry's, but have not heard of this brand...i will look for it! i'm always looking for new ways to be as green as i can!

Kristin said...

Oh you totally sold me sister. The kitty smell kills me!

Kristin said...

And I'm so glad to hear you are feeling better in time for the holidays!

Iva said...

this is great!! thank you so much for sharing! I love everything and anything green! seriously. So glad you are feeling better! ;)

alexkeller said...

glad you are feeling better! sadly (or not) i don't have kitty smells anymore - miss the kitties, not the smell. if you have a small apartment, you may want to consider a diaper pail instead of a trash can - like a diaper genie. we got one for when our son was born, but we now keep it in the garage for doggy doodoo and the inevitable #2 accidents. probably not as big, so you'd have to take out the trash more often, though.

LENORENEVERMORE said...

Genius i think!
Peace & Joy be yours always~ Merry Christmas* to you & hubby!
xo

Andi said...

Thanks for your all enthusiasm--and nice blog! We're really proud of our new biodegradable bags, and we've worked hard to make them the same price as conventional ones. For those of you who are new to them, let us know what you think--leave a comment on biodegradablog.com. Cheers! Andi, Green Genius blogger

Mamushka Marie said...

really fantastic idea!

i'm so glad to hear you're back and feeling better...btw, i just noticed my lil button on the side and couldn't help but smile! you're such a doll! :)
hope you have the happiest holiday!
fondly,
claire

Sam said...

Green is the go for sure - this is terrific - thank you so much!!

Very pleased to hear you are better!! Well done you for taking the time to mend yourself!!

Merry, merry Christmas dear Diana and lots of XXX's and OOO's from me!!

Vanny said...

Such an amazing idea!<3

Down and Out Chic said...

we use biodegradable bags to pick up the dogs poo and i really like them. i'll have to check these out too!