There was much talk when computers first became common within the workplace and in our homes, that paper would become a thing of the past. While it is true that we live in an increasingly digital world somehow intuitively I know that the use of paper is alive and well. Naturally when I read an [...]

AUSTIN, Texas – March 4, 2008 – EcoBox, the leading supplier of used moving boxes and shipping supplies in Texas, wants to get the word out about how easy, economical and effective it is to REUSE instead of RECYCLE when it comes to cardboard moving boxes.   (more…)

  The concept of buying local is something that up until the time of industrialization most people were quite familiar with. When people needed eggs, milk or bread they would go to their local farmer’s market or to the nearest farm to purchase these items and bring them home in order to feed their family. Of [...]

With the cost of energy steadily rising and no shortage of sun in the southern United States, it is not surprising that the State of California has jumped aboard the solar power bandwagon with the lofty goal of creating 3,000 megawatts of new solar produced electricity by 2017. The California Solar Power Initiative brainchild of [...]

Recycling is an important part of everyday life. Built on the idea of taking the products that we use, breaking them down and then recreating another product out of the recycled materials, recycling can help us reduce and reuse the products that make our lives simpler. Buying recycled or reused products can also help you [...]

To live consciously means (at least to me) that I must become more aware of how my daily actions impact on the environment and on others. This awareness of how my actions affect the world will inevitably lead me to make positive changes to lessen my impact. How is this different from making a resolution? [...]

There are a lot of fun ways to teach & inspire your kids to recycle. Here is a short list of fun activities you can do with your kids with everyday items from around the house. This will help show your kids how to make something out of nothing, reduce waste and illustrate how recycling [...]

10 Eco Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas for the Green at HeartShopping during the holidays can be challenging even for the spirited among us. Throw in the extra environmental concerns of the one you love and you may be wondering what you can possibly do for them this holiday season. Worry not; here are 10 great [...]

EcoBox is dedicated to helping you recycle & save money, even after your move. One great, often overlooked resource is the Habitat For Humanity ReStore located at 310 Comal St right here in Austin. When outfitting your new home or apartment, we encourage you to take advantage of their great selection of new & used [...]

The plastic shopping bag, most of us can admit to receiving them when we head out on our weekly grocery shopping trek, but have you ever noticed that they seem to multiply under your kitchen sink or in your hall closet? Hundreds of crinkly plastic bags that most of us (including me) are guilty of [...]