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December 24, 2009
Check out the 350 Project
Thinking alot lately about how to use on-line to drive local community and local purchases. Was in my favorite men’s store in Seattle, Oslo’s the other day and picked up the 3/50 project flyer. Very cool project. Didn’t know anyone had quantified the impact of shopping local. Forget Obama’s stimulus funneled through DC and the politicians. Shop local.
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December 21, 2009
Tis the season for Kashless.org
We launched Kashless.org last year after Christmas in Seattle. I was surprised to see that the first item posted was a Christmas tree and Christmas decorations. When I think back, it makes alot of sense. What to do with all that extra stuff after Christmas? All the extra trimmings, all the old things that you now have new ones of, the double gifts you received, the wrapping paper, boxes, etc. Thoughtful people look to reuse and recycle all that and along came Kashless.org. I expect a similar trend this year.
Interestingly though, we have seen quite a spike in traffic, membership and postings this year BEFORE Christmas. Not sure if it is people making room for all the new stuff coming, or looking for free Christmas presents, but traffic is up about 30% this last week and over 5,000 new members have joined in the last month. Many new people are finding us through our recent partnership with RecycleBank. Many members are also finding holiday shopping deals through our partnership with eBates to get cash back web shopping. I have also found our partnership with NextWorth personally useful as they sent me cash for an old cell phone!
Merry Christmas all and to all good reuse and recycling!
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December 3, 2009
No I don't know why the BioDiesel plant blew up
Got called by four media people today on the tank explosion at Imperium renewables in grays harbor. Check out their web site for the official story. Some highlights: No injuries. The site has full containment burm (I rode the atv over it). The vapor cloud was water. They are fully cooperating.
I hope John has been paying the insurance bills....
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December 2, 2009
Great promotion over at Citizen Coffee.
My friend Susanna over at Citizen Coffee has decided to do a get in on this group buying craze (see Groupon) and is offering $10 of coffee and yummie grinds for $5 (no joke). But you can buy direct from her. I bought two already. Check it out.
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