Making New Products from Deconstructed Buildings


There is a movement afoot in Cleveland, Ohio connected to the construction industry that is very forward thinking. And one of the key players in this movement is a company called A Piece of Cleveland.

What APOC is doing is fascinating. They are working with construction and demolition experts in deconstructing buildings in order to recycle the reusable wood, bricks, and metal to make into new furniture, and other custom items.

APOC has been successful selling their custom work as well as a burgeoning retail line. To read more about APOC, click here.

Are You Sleeping on a Healthy Mattress?


We often take things in life for granted. In our homes, unless we are really on the ball, most of us do not think about our mattresses until we go to bed at night, exhausted from the days trials. Some of us spend a lot of money on our bedding, finding the softest, most comfortable pillows, sheets and blankets.

But how many times a year do we think about the foundation of our bed that we are sleeping on, breathing in every night, and how healthy it is? Usually unless a mattress is brand new or really old, we just don't think about it very much. It is just there waiting for us to sleep on it.

Well, I am inviting you to take a second look at your mattress. If indeed your mattress is no longer the support you need, and it is time to replace it, or if you are suffering from allergies or the common cold, you may want to reconsider the type of mattress you have and whether it is really healthy for you.

Keetsa Eco-Friendly Mattresses is a company that prides itself on leading the industry when it comes to eco-friendly mattresses for your home.

Here is what they say about themselves:

"Keetsa is committed to presenting a line of sleep products that has a minimum impact on your pocketbook and on the environment. We have innovated many changes resulting in a more eco-friendly product line and process. Keetsa continues to seek out new innovations to create sleep products that you and your family can purchase with confidence.

A majority of Keetsa products are made from recycled materials and our company's mission is geared towards making a better environment by cutting carbon footprint.

Because our mattresses are so durable and well designed, we are able to compress them in a box, which accounts for reduced shipping costs, smaller carbon footprint and no delivery trucks. Not just any mattress can be compressed!"

So if you are looking to reduce your carbon footprint, think of Keetsa Eco-Friendly Mattresses when it comes time to replace your old one.

Getting Frustrated Looking for Green Gifts?

Sometimes it is hard to find green gifts at a reasonable price especially if you want to spend $25 or less. With the economy still being sluggish this year, $25 seems to be the magical price threshold that most people want to spend on family that they do not see very often or good friends.

I have been spending quite a bit of time lately exploring eBay's World of Good. It is a growing shopping mall for green gifts, and specialty items, and really fun to browse.

I recommend that you browse eBay's World of Good to see what they have to offer and bookmark some items for your friends and relatives. It is always good to know that you are contributing to the health and well being of your friends and family.

Here is one of my personal favorites this week:


Alex and Ani St. Christopher Bracelet
I think that I might have to get one of these for myself.

For my friends, this is a great gift:

Natural Handmade Balm for Dry Skin

To go directly to the World of Good website, click here.