Shipping a Nutcracker to Japan

Saving money on international shipping Is a benefit to the customer and the seller. Green shipping works well keeping the cost low.

First I rolled the nutcracker in a few recycled plastic bags Then I rolled it with recycled bubble wrap.

Then I rolled it in newspaper only because I like to include newspaper in all my international shipping,I feel that it keeps it interesting!

Next I inserted it into a recycled large brown paper shopping bag and rolled that up tight and secure and covered it all with shipping tape.

Items like this I only offer express mail shipping but when a potential buyer contacts me and asks me to ship first class I will review their eBay feedback and if I feel they are trustworthy I will offer them international first class and adjust the price at checkout!

International green shipping rocks keeping the price down which allows the item to sell for more money it's a win-win!

Irish oatmeal and green shipping

Green shipping rocks!
When you use a recycled box such as this one is Irish oatmeal be sure to put a note greenshippingrocks.com on it to show your support for shipping green and your customer will understand !

Also never use boxes that are damaged or soiled. Use clean sturdy boxes!

My PayPal Story: Danna Crawford, PowerSellingMom.com, Ocala, Florida

Happy Daddy's Day From Mom!

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Daddy-s-Day-from-Mom----.html?soid=1102552146207&aid=oi25m9T6xCY

Can you answer a Green riddle?

Can you answer a Green riddle?

If you follow the eBay Green team page on Facebook you might notice there is a photo guessing game recently. The first couple were easy but the last image was hard to identify. I thought it was some kind of riddle or word play. Anyway I came across this cute riddle and thought I would share it just for fun.

Riddle:
A time when they’re green, a time when they’re brown,
But both of these times, cause me to frown.
But just in between, for a very short while,
They’re perfect and yellow, and cause me to smile!
What am I talking about here?

Do you have any idea?

Here is the eBay Green Team Facebook address
http://www.facebook.com/eBayGreen

Hint: They have nothing to do with shipping supplies



Answer:



Bananas!

Tip: Look for Organic, Whole Trade bananas. They are farmed on sustainable plantations.
Whole trade agreements protect the environment and the farm workers and provide us with healthier bananas to eat!

Egg carton Shipping

Egg cartons can be recycled and used as packaging material! They cut up nicely to protect fragile items.

Here you can see how I used an eighteen egg carton to help protect this super 8 film projector I sold on eBay!

Green Goal number 2 for the year 2011

As a green eBay seller I am living green and trying to improve my lifestyle. Here is another goal on my list for 2011.

Goal 2: Practice healthy living habits.

This is really important to me. When I feel better I have more energy. I can be a better global citizen. I focus on getting my work done and enjoy my down time. For me healthy living habits include drinking lots of water everyday, exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, and reducing stress at work. I encourage you to seek out the habits that make you feel your best and practice them daily.
When the going gets tough I stick to the basics - drink water and eat healthy.

There is very little cost involved to try to live healthy as long as you make good choices. Some healthier food choices will be more expensive. For example the best diet includes organic products.
It is your choice but I feel I am voting with my dollar when I buy the best quality food from local and organic sources. There is no such thing as cheap food. I know when I was eating on the go and eating from a can I did not feel so hot. My health suffered from a bad diet. I am back on track now. To be a green business you have to sustain yourself including your own health. If you are an eBay seller you know it takes a lot of energy to run your business. There is always something to do - listing, taking photos, shipping, and finding products. You are the person in charge of so many jobs! So please take care of yourself. A healthier you makes happier people all around you and a healthier planet for all of us!