Money Saving Eco-Friendly Items for Earth Day

Chicago, IL, April 15, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Just in time for Earth Day, Ecoscene (www.ecosceneinc.com), an online green information resource, has chosen eight Ecoscene Approved products and services that are also cost effective. These eight products and services have been independently researched and reviewed by Ecoscene testers and have been found to be exceptional green items while providing short and long term cost savings for consumers facing this difficult economic environment. Each option is easily available to consumers online.

The list includes:

1. GreenPan - Skip the restaurant and cook at home with this nonstick saute pan that is better for you and the environment. (cost: $44.95)
2. Skoy Wipes - Buy fewer paper towels with these absorbent, biodegradable, and natural multi-use cloths. (cost: $5.99 per pkg)
3. Niagara Shower Head - This showerhead uses only 1.5 gallons per minute (GPM) of water, compared to the standard issue 2.5 GPM. This equates to saving 3,650 gallons annually, assuming a daily 10-minute shower. It's also affordable and easy to install. (cost: $7.90)
4. Cartridge World- Refill your empty printer cartridges, reducing waste, costs, and plastic production. (cost: avg. $12)
5. Annie Chun's- Save on lunch costs. Bring a soup bowl, which promises the convenience of fast food in a biodegradable bowl. (cost: $3.50 per bowl)
6. Igo Carsharing - Car sharing option reduces traffic congestion, the expenses of owning a vehicle, and your carbon footprint. (cost: avg. $100 per month)
7. ByeBye Standby- Reduces individual energy consumption and cost by providing a standby mode for your devices. (cost: $16.48)
8. Blue Q Bar Soaps - Decreased packaging and cost over pump soaps, plus natural ingredients makes this soap a winner. (cost: $4.99)

For more information on these products and services and to read full reviews please visit www.ecosceneinc.com or contact Aimee Heilbrunn at 312.485.3681 or at aimee@ecosceneinc.com.

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