Goal For The Green

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Imagine being a young girl living in poverty. Then add to that, not being able to afford feminine hygiene products.  Many young girls in poverty stricken countries miss a week of school or even drop out every month.  It happens because they are scared of leakage and embarrassed about these problems associated with their periods happening at school.

At Ruby Cup Press 2013 there is a call to take action.  The goal is to reduce waste and have a product that can be re-used for up to 10 years, all while helping keep young girls in school!

GoalForTheGreen has partnered with  Ruby Cup to share information about their product and raise awareness about their new campaign at Ruby Cup Press 2013 .Wonderful   pictures of their work at Ruby Cup and stories about how Ruby Cup has helped some girls in Kenya are very inspirational.  At Ruby Cup Press 2013, taking action will help keep young girls in school while sharing the opportunity to try Ruby Cup for yourself.

The Ruby Message

Menstruation is surrounded by stigma and taboo. A red Ruby is something valuable; something to treasure. When you invest in a Ruby Cup it’s an investment in your health, your economy, and your environment. The name Ruby re-brands menstruation from taboo to treasure.     

In the global south menstruation is a main cause of school drop out for girls in poverty.  With every purchase of a Ruby Cup, the company gives a Ruby Cup to a schoolgirl living in poverty. Girls living in poverty can’t afford menstrual hygiene products. Often girls living in poverty stricken countries are scared of leaking in public,so they stay home from school during their period. This amounts to 20% of their school-time. With every Ruby Cup sold and given,the goal is to help save the planet from the environmental impact of waste, while changing the health and lives of girls living in poverty. The folks at Ruby Cup believe the solution is not to start dumping billions of pads in the developing world that will then harm the environment and create dependency on monthly product donations.

The freedom Ruby Cup gives is liberating. Now, instead of these girls being scared of leaking in public they are free to swim, dance, walk, sleep, jump – and even look good naked! Welcome to the modern world, where your period comes with no strings or wings attached. What a phenomenal self esteem booster thanks to these menstrual cups.

Ruby Cup is designed in Denmark by three young women, in collaboration with experts from the world leading healthcare company Coloplast. It has an easy to grab stem and a large capacity which means users can go up to 12 hours without emptying it. Ruby Cup is a healthy, high quality and sustainable menstrual hygiene product made of 100% top Medical Grade Silicone and can be re-used for up to 10 years. Think of all the money that is saved, as well as the help to the environment.

The smooth consistency of Ruby Cup enables soft insertion and removal, and its frosted feel provides an easy to clean surface. When using a Ruby Cup menstrual cup, its almost like forgetting about your period! Get ready to spoil your body with a superior menstrual hygiene product. While treating yourself, why not keep that feel good solution going by  supporting a Kenyan schoolgirl with every purchase!

Ruby Cup was the winner of the Global Social Entrepreneurship program in 2012 as well as Venture Cup 2012, a selected Sustainia100 Solution, Finalist in Ben & Jerry’s Join Our Core 2012, and second prize in the Future Impact Award 2012.

Barbara Rae is owner/author of GoalfortheGreen.com.  Stop by any time and learn to set green goals, become Earth conscious, Energy smart, and optimally Healthy.

Now that you have finished your Spring cleaning, perhaps your room needs that extra something special,or an added glow. Lighted branches are just the answer.

Lighted branches are the perfect addition to any floral arrangement or room decor, because they look realistic while adding additional light to any project. There are some varieties of lighted branches that are able to stand alone on walls or in vases to create a unique, sophisticated look that brightens the mood in any room.     

Other choices such as, willow branches from Batteryoperatedcandles.net are an excellent project addition because they look completely natural, allowing them to blend into any and all other décor in the room. Plus, there are several color choices to choose from, as well as, LED or plug in options for their arrangements.

Unique bunches or branches can be easily incorporated into wedding, anniversary or holiday arrangements to create a one-of-a-kind look. With these beautiful arrangements,anyone can easily eliminate the need for dusty, old lamps and silk flower baskets. These unique lighted bunches or branches, allow you to provide as much light as you like in the room, while creating a special look that is not only stunning, but practical as well.

The glow of the bulbs is perfect for use on end table arrangements, because it provides a perfect reading light that is easy on the eyes. At Battery Operated Candles, they carry a variety of lighted branches suitable for nearly any project, decor, or celebration.

Flowered branches and more simple pieces are available to add a touch of class to your art project or home décor, at any time and for any occasion. They are unique and special, offering you a way to save your arrangements from weddings and other special events, and still keep using them. With many varieties and color choices there is bound to be something for everyone to enjoy at Batteryoperatedcandles.net

The world hasn’t gone to hell in a handbag yet, but scary statistics about pollution and climate change do need to be taken seriously. According to Cleanair.org, each year Americans throw away enough paper and plastic products to wrap around the equator three times, and the oil from one oil change is enough to contaminate a million gallons of fresh water. Paying attention to details and making small changes in our daily lives can make a sizable impact over time.

Recycle Your Cellphone

Your electronic gadgets are pricey because many require precious metals like gold, silver and palladium to work. These precious metals require huge, energy-sucking, toxic mining operations to be extracted, and the outcome isn’t pretty. Gold mines have been equated to nuclear waste dumps in terms of environmental damage, and they’re largely unnecessary. There are 100 to 130 million cellphones carelessly tossed away each year; the amount of wasted precious metals from them equates to more than some gold producing nations. Do the world a huge favor and recycle your out-of-date cellphone.

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Outsource Printing and Scanning

A report by an Australian air researcher revealed that the particulates from many household printers and scanners may be as dangerous as cigarette smoke. Even limited exposure can lodge in the lungs and cause anything from irritation to cancer. The lasers present in some scanners can pose radiation threats and expose you to harmful ultraviolet light. These products require many of the same precious, toxically-mined metals as your cell phone. As technology expands, there is much less need for printers, so a quick run to Kinkos beats buying and breathing printer ink. When it comes to your scanning needs, it’s easier and less expensive to outsource. Let the professionals scan your documents, photos and slides to digital.

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Cold Water for Your Clothes

Your clothes do not need to be washed in hot water. This is one of the easiest ways you can possibly go green. With the literal turn of a dial you can conserve wads of energy each year. Product-giant Procter and Gamble authorities remarked that if every American used cold water in washing machines, enough energy would be saved to light 2.5 million homes for an entire year. Go cold; your pink laundry won’t care.

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Ditch Bad Bottle Habits

You’ve heard it before, yet plastic bottle sales are still going strong. Stop using disposable plastic bottles. Stop today. National Geographic reports that we use 7 billion gallons of bottled water every year; many of them contribute to the destruction of the ocean and soil. What you don’t probably know is that over 1 million barrels of oil is required to produce the “convenient” little bottles, enough to fuel 100,000 cars for a whole year. Instead of contributing to this industry, use a water filter or simply buy huge bottles that last a very long time.

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