Will the popularity of the government’s Cash For Clunkers Program A.K.A. The CAR Allowance Rebate System (CARS) help the environment?

On one hand, it would be easy to believe that taking cars that are not fuel efficient off the road would have to have a positive effect on the environment. But does promoting the purchase of new cars, even if it requires a trade in of an old car also encourage people to drive more? What do you think? Please take a second to vote in our poll found in the right column. Also feel free to leave any comments you have below!

Ecoffins USA has recently introduced a line of environmentally friendly banana caskets. These caskets completely break down within a couple of years. This month’s poll question asks if you would seriously consider being buried in one of these coffins. Leave any comments you have below, and be sure to vote!

“Green Store and More is a family run business that strives to offer green products of all kinds at fair prices.”

Check out the May specials at GreenStoreAndMore.com.

The items listed below will be shipped FREE for for the entire month of May! Our April specials were popular and we expect this month to be the same.

SPECIAL ONE:

Heather Recycled Juice Box Beach Tote
Cost: $59.99
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Heather Recycled Juice Box Beach Tote

This extremely popular bag is made from recycled juice boxes that create a unique colorful design. These bags make great gifts for young people and teens.

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SPECIAL TWO:

Flat Tire Footwear Women’s Catalina Taupe Sandals
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Flat Tire Footwear Women's Catalina Taupe Sandals

This traditional slide features corner stitch construction with a neoprene lining allowing for easy-on, easy-off comfort.

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SPECIAL THREE:

Motion-Activated Solar 14 LED Security Floodlight
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Motion-Activated Solar 14 LED Security Floodlight

This solar powered security light features 14 super bright LEDs.

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Did you Participate in Earth Hour 2009?

Our monthly poll question for April is up. You can vote on the sidebar to the right.

Did you participate in Earth Hour 2009? If you did, please leave a comment below detailing your experience!

Our monthly poll question for March is up. You can vote on the sidebar to the right.

This month’s question is: What Will Power the Cars of the Future? Do you think it will be corn based ethanol? Are plug-in cars going to be the next big thing? Or do you think that cars will always be powered by oil based gasoline? If you would like to share your thoughts on this topic, please do so in the comments below.

Our monthly poll question for February is up. You can vote on the sidebar to the right.

This month’s question is: Are items made of 100% natural fibers (cotton, hemp, wool, silk, etc.) GREEN? Let us know what you think. Also, feel free to leave post any thoughts you have on the subject in the comments!

Our monthly poll question for January is up. You can vote on the sidebar to the right.

This month’s question has to do with the place of vegetarianism in the Green Movement. Basically we are asking if the decision to not eat meat has anything to do with being green. If you have an opinion on this topic, please take a second to vote!