Skip to main content

Did you know?? (Crayola)

Image
By Praises from a Wife and Mommy!
As my daughter was coloring the other day I started reading the box on her colored pencil's.  I was pleasantly surprised with the info I read about how Crayola is doing their part to be "green."

Some ways Crayola is going green include:


Powered By The Sun

With the help of 26,000 solar panels that are installed at Crayola headquarters in Easton, Pa., we are powering our factory with electricity made from the sun. On August 5, 2010 the factory was officially "plugged in."

Crayons Made With Solar Power

  • A billion crayons a year will be made using solar power. How will you know? Look for specially marked boxes of Crayola crayons.
  • During the crayon making process any chipped or broken crayons are remelted in the mixer so there is no waste.

Marker Barrels Made With Recycled Plastic

  • Crayola marker barrels and plugs are made with recycled plastic.
  • Plastic scraps from making marker casings are crushed into tiny pellets and put back into the system. There is very little waste.

Colored Pencils Made With Reforested Wood

  • All of the wood used in Crayola colored pencils comes from reforested trees.
  • For every tree used, another of the same kind is planted.
  • We do not use wood from tropical rainforests or endangered species.







They have a video explaining some of the changes they have made and are making.




I thought this was awesome!  So when you are looking for art supplies look for symbol on the package to know it is one of their "green" products.  :)  
Labels:

Comments

K.M. said…
Thats neat. I had no idea :)
Hope you have a great weekend!
March 11, 2011 at 10:53 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

"The Reading Game" Review and Giveaway

By Praises from a Wife and Mommy!
Description: The first book in  The Reading Game  learn-to-read series tells the story of a skunk without a stripe who is rejected by the other skunks but finds acceptance among some cats and becomes their defender.  It’s told in rhyme, is beautifully illustrated, and is 32 pages long.  It will be the first book the student reads, and there are five more to follow in this groundbreaking learn to read program. Each of The Reading Game's six stories is told using just thirty new words.  These are broken down into six sets of five words.  The student learns to read each set of five words by playing a simple word matching game.  Frequent exposure through play hard wires these words into long-term memory.  Rote learning is transformed into a fast-paced game with a winner every few seconds. After completing Skunk, Game 1, the student has learned five words (can, cat, is, me, not).  Playing Game 2 adds an additional five w...
5 comments
Read more

Common Mistakes Made When Writing a Will

By Praises from a Wife and Mommy!
  Writing a will should, by all means, be a simple thing. You want to make sure that your assets are being left to your loved ones and that your final wishes are being fulfilled. Usually, they are rather straightforward, but that doesn’t mean that they are entirely foolproof. Here, we’re going to look at some common issues that can lead to disputes or delays in carrying out your will. Image - CC0 License Not Having It Witnessed Correctly One of the most common mistakes when writing a will is not having it witnessed correctly. Wills generally require the signatures of at least two witnesses who are not beneficiaries or spouses of beneficiaries. If the will is not witnessed in accordance with legal requirements, it may be declared invalid, meaning your estate would be distributed according to intestacy laws, which may not align with your wishes. It’s important to follow the witnessing procedures exactly as outlined in your jurisdiction to ensure the will is legally enforceable. Chan...
Post a Comment
Read more

Challenger Sports Summer Camp

By Praises from a Wife and Mommy!
  Families and players have trusted Challenger Camps for over 30 years as North America's largest soccer camp provider. We provide week-long summer camp experiences for kids of all ages and ability levels, all over North America. Our tried and tested curriculum is implemented by our professionally trained team of international coaches to deliver a week of education, fun and development. We offer different camp models to suit the needs of the individual player and family. The #1 Soccer Camp in North America! Sign-up early to save up to $40 with Early Bird Pricing Enter code USFAMILY to get 5% off as well! You will receive a camp jersey, a soccer ball, FREE virtual training and a Camp Certificate! #ChallengerSports #EarlyBirdOffer https://challengersports.com/soccer-camps/ Titus has done this camp several times!   HE loves soccer!  Hoping to get him signed up for another week before going back to school.  
Post a Comment
Read more