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Coco-Zen
| Founded: | April 2007 |
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| Company Overview: | WHAT IS COCO-ZEN? Coco-Zen is a state of nirvana achieved by surrendering to the taste and aroma of luscious, rich chocolate. It's knowing that you are helping our planet and its people, because here at Coco-Zen we use only organic and Fair Trade Certified™ chocolate in all of our treats. A state of ecstasy, peace and harmony, Coco-Zen is oneness with chocolate. *********************** |
| Mission: | To help build & promote a more planet & people friendly world - one chocolate truffle at a time. *********************** |
| Products: | Fair Trade Certified™ chocolate treats |
At Coco-Zen we believe that all living things are connected – that all our actions not only affect ourselves but also the world around us.
As chocolatiers, we believe that we should not only strive to create the best chocolate treats, but in doing so, consider how we affect those who grow the cocoa and the land from which it comes. As retailers, we try to limit the impact that running a business has on the environment - from packaging, to marketing collateral, to daily office routine.
We believe in oneness with our planet and its people - we believe in a fair and more sustainable way of doing business.
To learn more about organic production and fair trade of cocoa, visit our Planet & People page.
To learn more about our company and philosophy, read Our Story.
As chocolatiers, we believe that we should not only strive to create the best chocolate treats, but in doing so, consider how we affect those who grow the cocoa and the land from which it comes. As retailers, we try to limit the impact that running a business has on the environment - from packaging, to marketing collateral, to daily office routine.
We believe in oneness with our planet and its people - we believe in a fair and more sustainable way of doing business.
To learn more about organic production and fair trade of cocoa, visit our Planet & People page.
To learn more about our company and philosophy, read Our Story.
"Insanity is doing the same thing in the same way
and expecting a different outcome."
"Insanity is buying chocolate that is not Fair Trade."
and expecting a different outcome."
~Chinese Proverb
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"Insanity is buying chocolate that is not Fair Trade."
~Coco-Zen
Gadgets, E-Waste and the Environment
Facts About Electronics & the Environment
The Secret Life of Cell Phones - Video from Inform, Inc.
Recycling Used Electronics
We may not be able to control what goes into our gadgets, but we can control what we do with our gadgets when we're done with them...RECYCLE!
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Recycling By Brand:
General E-Waste Recycling:
Buying Green Electronics
Okay, so you're dying to treat yourself to a new gadget this holiday (assuming the economy hasn't curbed your taste for new tech). Before you do, check out the Guide to Greener Electronics from Greenpeace (downloadable PDF). You can also read highlights of this guide on TheDailyGreen.
Digital TV Converter Box
Adding to the holiday sales of electronics, TV switches to all-digital programming on February 17, 2009.
According to TheDailyGreen:
Fortunately, there are DTA convertor boxes that have earned the government's Energy Star rating. According to Energy Star:
So...LOOK FOR THE STICKER! For additional information, you can also refer to the Consumer Reports DTV Converter Box Guide.
A Greener Electronic Future
Although our gadgets may not be the greenest things on the planet, there are positive changes that are happening as industry leaders realize the need to green-up their products. Take a look at this post from TheDailyGreen:
5 Signs the Computer Industry Is Going Green
Also, be sure to take a look at our daily blog - "Stuff We Found Today". We're constantly posting cool new green tech finds.
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We all love our electronic gadgets - cell phones, iPods, laptops, computers, TVs...and all their nifty accessories and add-ons. However, what many don't think about when purchasing the latest and greatest is that high tech has a huge ecological cost in terms of energy use, resources needed, and disposal. We thought this would be the perfect time to raise this discussion as we head into the holiday season and many of us maybe thinking of "upgrading" our gadgets. |
Facts About Electronics & the Environment
- Electronics are responsible for 25% of home energy use, according to Energy Star.
- The IT industry directly contributes 2% of the U.S.'s overall global warming gases, according to John Solomon of HP.
- 95% of computers in the U.S. simply do not have their built-in power management settings turned on or optimized, according to Intel.
- 20 to 50 million tons of electronics waste (e-waste) is discarded globally every year, according to Greenpeace.
- Only 21% of consumers recycle old electronics, according to TheDailyGreen.
The Secret Life of Cell Phones - Video from Inform, Inc.
Recycling Used Electronics
We may not be able to control what goes into our gadgets, but we can control what we do with our gadgets when we're done with them...RECYCLE!
Post from TheDailyGreen:
| If all that e-rubbish were put into containers on a train it would go once around the world! E-waste is the fastest growing component of the municipal solid waste stream, and currently makes up five percent of all municipal solid waste...these days engineers have taken notice that electronics usually contain a wealth of valuable materials. Plus, recycling almost always means lower net carbon emissions, which is something everyone is now paying closer attention to because of global warming. Finally, electronics are made with a sizable amount of lead, cadmium, brominated fire retardants and plastics that can leach toxic breakdown products - that's stuff no one wants in their water supply! |
Recycling By Brand:
General E-Waste Recycling:
- Radio Shack - In exchange for your old gadgets, they'll give you a gift card to exchange for merchandise. You can even do an online appraisal of your gadget to see how much of a gift card you can get.
- MyGreenElectronics.org - Check out their Energy Calculator that tells you how much juice your gadget is using.
- E-cycling Central
- eRecycle.org
Buying Green Electronics
Okay, so you're dying to treat yourself to a new gadget this holiday (assuming the economy hasn't curbed your taste for new tech). Before you do, check out the Guide to Greener Electronics from Greenpeace (downloadable PDF). You can also read highlights of this guide on TheDailyGreen.
Digital TV Converter Box
Adding to the holiday sales of electronics, TV switches to all-digital programming on February 17, 2009.
According to TheDailyGreen:
| That means anyone who does not pay for cable or satellite TV will have to have a DTA (digital-to-analog) converter box, to the tune of 22 million units. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that conventional DTAs could consume more than 3 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) per year and cost $270 million annually in electricity. |
Fortunately, there are DTA convertor boxes that have earned the government's Energy Star rating. According to Energy Star:
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DTA converter boxes that have earned the ENERGY STAR consume no more than 8 watts in On Mode and 1 watt in Sleep Mode and automatically power down after 4 hours or less of user inactivity.
If all DTA converter boxes sold in the U.S. met the ENERGY STAR specification, over the lifetime of the products Americans could save approximately 13 billion kWh and $1 billion in energy costs - reducing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to taking more than 1 million cars off the road. |
So...LOOK FOR THE STICKER! For additional information, you can also refer to the Consumer Reports DTV Converter Box Guide.
A Greener Electronic Future
Although our gadgets may not be the greenest things on the planet, there are positive changes that are happening as industry leaders realize the need to green-up their products. Take a look at this post from TheDailyGreen:
5 Signs the Computer Industry Is Going Green
Also, be sure to take a look at our daily blog - "Stuff We Found Today". We're constantly posting cool new green tech finds.
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To learn more about Fair Trade and sustainable farming go to:
www.transfairusa.org
www.coopamerica.org
www.globalexchange.org
www.sare.org
www.newfarm.org
To learn more about cocoa farmers in West Africa go to:
www.worldcocoafoundation.org
www.cocoainitiative.org
Read our Blog
Follow us on Twitter
Sign up for our Email Newsletter
Coco-Zen Website Links
Home Page
Our Story
Planet & People
Flavor Guide
Recipes
Personalized Favors
Resources & Links
Email & Newsletter Archives
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To learn more about Fair Trade and sustainable farming go to:
www.transfairusa.org
www.coopamerica.org
www.globalexchange.org
www.sare.org
www.newfarm.org
To learn more about cocoa farmers in West Africa go to:
www.worldcocoafoundation.org
www.cocoainitiative.org
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