NEWSWORTHY TRENDS

Going "Green" Easier Than Ever

(NAPSI)-With over 30 percent of Americans willing to pay 20 percent more for eco-friendly products, according to the Natural Marketing Institute, companies are developing more environmentally conscious products and offerings that are good for consumers' health and the planet.

These include:

• Plastic made from 100 percent natural, renewable plants grown on American soil. For example, Primo Water Corporation has introduced a single-serve water in a renewable water bottle made from Ingeo™ natural plastic, not crude oil, like other plastic bottles.

• What's known as sustainable materials, such as organically grown natural fibers (e.g., hemp, silk, cotton and wool), soy-based inks, bio-plastics and man-made cellulosics, which reduce harmful chemical and energy use

• Hydrogen fuel cells for powering cell phones

• Solar-powered laptop bags using a single solar panel for charging laptops

• Reusable grocery bags

For families on the go, incorporating these growing trends into their lifestyles is more attainable than ever. New products and services make it easy to integrate small changes that can make a big impact on the environment.

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