Cup of the Earth 
It's not exactly news that Styrofoam can sit in landfills for hundreds of years. Now you can sip your Joe from a cup which can biodegrade in 60 days or less.  These compostable hot cups are lined with a vegetable-based coating instead of the usual plastic. The cups come in 12, 16, and 20-ounce sizes, and dome lids and recycled "EcoGrip" hot cup sleeves (made of 100 percent recycled material) are also available.  Prices vary by cup size and quantity.  To order, visit http://letsgogreen.biz.  Type in the word "friend" at checkout and get a 25 percent discount.

On a Roll 
Bamboo is the tough guy of wood, known for its durability.  What better material to support the weight of your office chair?  Available in smooth natural bamboo or dark cherry finish colors, these roll-up bamboo office chair mats will add a touch of green to your office or home work station by offering a natural alternative to those unsightly vinyl mats.  Comes in various sizes and finishes. $149.95.  Visit www.greenandmore.com to order.

Quit Wining 
Join in the fight against plastic bags by carrying around your favorite bottle of bubbly in a sack that won't end up in the trash.  Ideal Bite now offers an ecofriendly wine tote bag you can take to your next dinner party to show your friends you care about the earth.  The bag is made of biodegradable jute, complete with a vegetable fiber handle. $7 each.  Order at www.idealbite.com.

Going Green = Saving Green
Get a jumpstart on saving the environment and save some cash while you're at it, with the Eco Starter Kit, which can potentially save you more than $260 a year in utility costs and cut your household's CO2 emissions by 2.5 metric tons.  The kit includes a home water quality test, an appliance energy monitor, home insulation products and more—all with an accompanying booklet to help you get started.  $97.50. Available at www.ecohatchery.com.

Natural Aroma
These handmade reed diffusers from k. hall designs are made with all-natural ingredients, including the highest quality essential and fragrance oils.  There are no fillers or enhancers used in these products, resulting in the best scent possible for your home, office—or even your body, as ingredients are cosmetic grade and safe for application as a personal body scent.  All of k. hall's products are a minimum of 95 percent natural, packaged in 100 percent recyclable containers. www.khalldesigns.com.

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