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'Green' Rings & Things celebrates Earth Day…every day

With Earth Day (April 22) approaching, Spokane jewelry-parts wholesaler Rings & Things announces some efforts to be Earth-friendly in an industry that can be pretty tough on the planet. Some of the measures the company takes include:

• Using eco-friendly packing peanuts made of cornstarch instead of styrofoam.

• Equipping the warehouse with a tankless water heater that heats small amounts of water only as needed. This saves money and conserves energy that would otherwise be wasted to keep unneeded water hot.

• Selling cottage-industry items. Recycled-glass beads from Africa and Indonesia, resin beads from Indonesia, and Karen Hill Tribe fine silver from Thailand help sustain traditional, low-impact lifestyles on our planet.

• Voluntarily participating in the state's Commute Trip Reduction program, to help reduce pollution and congestion. Currently 84% of Rings & Things employees walk, bike, take the bus, carpool, or work from home instead of riding alone.

Business owners can learn about Earth-friendly practices, Earth Day events and environmental news at the Earth Day Network. For general recycling information, see The Internet Consumer Recycling Guide.

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