Posted on Monday, April 22, 2013 by Martha the Mouse Detective
Don't be ashamed by these alarming facts. We have all been guilty of littering once or twice, accident or not, and we can't go back to change that. We can, however, change the way we look and feel about our future and the futures of generations to come with this information. Let’s all take a step in the right direction to make this world a better and cleaner place for all of us!
What's
that
smell?
This
question
can
go
one
of
two
ways.
It
is
either
embarrassing,
offensive,
and
a
cause
for
distress
if
it
is
in
reference
to
an
unpleasant
odor.
Or
it
can
be
a
great
compliment
if
referring
to
a
pleasant
fragrance
or
appealing
aroma.
Even
the
words
we
use
to
refer
to
the
same
subject
can
influence
your
feelings
one
way
or
another
such
as
saying
odor
vs.
aroma.
You
probably
wouldn't
think
it's
a
good
idea
to
fill
your
home
with
toxic
chemicals,
but
that
is
usually
what
happens
when
you
grab
an
air
freshener.
Whether
you
are
trying
to
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Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 by Earth-Kind
When you put out poison to get rid of mice, you are also putting area pets in harm as well as many birds that will eat the dead or dying rodent. The poison you laid out to get rid of the mouse can also kill the neighbor’s dog or cat or a wonderful bird of prey like owls, hawks and even bald eagles.
Posted on Friday, January 18, 2013 by Rita Stadler, Earth-Kind Retail Outreach Coordinator
DIY
is
more
than
just
some
trendy
acronym.
Saving
money,
making
greener
choices,
or
just
getting
that
sense
of
accomplishment
from
doing
something
yourself
are
only
a
few
reasons
DIY
books,
websites,
magazines,
and
TV
shows
have
earned
a
place
in
our
lives.
Have
you
tried
getting
rid
of
rats
yourself?
Do
you
want
to
know
how
to
get
rid
of
mice
the
DIY
way?
We've
got
the
answer
and
its
easy,
inexpensive,
and
effective.
Searching
the
internet
is
a
great
place
to
start
when
you
want
to
do
something
yourself
-
that's
probably
how
you
found
this
page.
The
trick
is
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Posted on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 by Rita Stadler, Earth-Kind Retail Outreach Coordinator
After
solving
your
rodent
problems
with
Fresh
Cab
Natural
Rodent
Repellent,
you
may
find
yourself
wondering
what
to
do
with
those
ineffective
methods
of
mouse
control
after
you
no
longer
need
them?
While
some
products
should
be
handled
carefully
and
disposed
of
properly
such
as
poisons,
other
products
can
be
repurposed.
Snap
traps
Here
is
a
clever
quote
we
found
that
may
solve
2
problems
at
once:
"A
mouse
trap
placed
on
top
of
your
alarm
clock
will
prevent
you
from
rolling
over
and
going
back
to
sleep."
We
don't
know
who
said
that,
and
we
wouldn't
really
recommend
doing
it,
but
it
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Posted on Wednesday, November 07, 2012 by Rita Stadler, Earth-Kind Retail Outreach Coordinator
Reduce.
Reuse.
Recycle.
These
3
R's
of
the
environment are
just
3
small
steps
we
can
each
take
to
help
make
our
world
a
better
place.
A
Native
American
proverb
states,
"We
do
not
inherit
the
Earth
from
our
ancestors,
we
borrow
it
from
our
children."
These
are
words
to
remember
in
everything
that
we
do.
Earth-Kind
was
created
with
the
goal
of
finding
natural
solutions
to
natural
problems
while
being
kind
to
the
Earth,
kind
to
the
people
and
pets
who
make
and
use
our
productsoffer
superior
value
for
the
consumer.
By
following
the
3
R's,
we
are
able
to
stay
true
to
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Posted on Monday, October 29, 2012 by Kari Warberg Block
People
care
about
the
environment
and
are
trying
to
make
better
choices
for
the
earth.
Business
owners,
sales
people,
and
marketing
departments
have
cottoned
on
to
this
trend
and
are
slapping
labels
on
every
product
and
package
they
can
to
make
it
sound
more
eco-friendly,
hoping
you'll
buy
what
they're
selling.
In
some
instances,
market
offerings
truly
are
changing
to
reflect
customer
desires
and
the
products
that
are
available
are
in
fact
better
for
the
user
and
the
environment,
both
in
the
manner
they
are
produced
and
because
of
the
ingredients
used
to
make
them.
Unfortunately,
some
products
are
just
labeled
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Posted on Friday, September 21, 2012 by Rita Stadler, Earth-Kind Retail Outreach Coordinator
International
Day
of
Peace
has
been
recognized
since
1982.
Observed
on
September
21st,
it
is
a
day
when
people
are
asked
to
observe
a
ceasefire
from
all
forms
of
violence
and
conflict.
This
ceasefire
can
be
crucial
in
war-torn
areas
as
it
gives
humanitarian
aid
a
chance
to
reach
those
who
need
it
most,
but
it
can
be
observed
and
make
a
difference
in
everyday
life
for
people
in
areas
not
affected
by
war
or
widespread
violence
as
well.
Imagine
the
impact
of
a
day
without
conflict.
On
your
morning
drive
to
school
or
work,
there
could
be
no
honking
horns,
obscene
... Continue Reading
Posted on Friday, August 31, 2012 by Kari Block, Earth-Kind Farmer in Charge
I
have
to
admit
that
one
of
the
most
rewarding
aspects
of
running
a
business
is
the
effect
that
you,
as
a
leader,
have
on
the
workforce
and
their
families.
Here’s
what
I’ve
learned:
Happy
workers
=
happy
customers=
business
success.
It’s
a
bottom-up
approach
to
leading
that
consistently
creates
sustainable
business
success
for
us
at
Earth-Kind,
and
other
socially
focused
companies
like
7th
Generation,
Devine
Chocolate,
and
MoJo
Roast.
This
approach
has
never
failed
in
all
three
companies
I’ve
founded.
It’s
a
simple
business
philosophy,
not
one
based
on
complex
formulas,
or
the
newest
management
theory.
To
explain
in
more
detail:
I
serve
our
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Posted on Friday, August 17, 2012 by Rita Stadler, Earth-Kind Retail Outreach Coordinator
During
these
dog
days
of
summer,
it
can
be
hard
to
think
of
anything
but
finding
some
relief
from
the
heat.
We
can't
be
consumed
by
our
own
quest
for
comfort
though,
we
must
remember
that
we
are
not
the
only
ones
experiencing
these
extremes.
Extreme
heat
also
poses
serious
health
risks
for
our
furry
friends.
Like
us,
they
are
at
risk
of
dehydration
and
heat
exhaustion.
Young
puppies
and
kittens
(less
than
6
months
of
age),
geriatric
pets,
and
overweight
pets
are
especially
at
risk
of
heat
related
illness.
The
Iowa
Veterinary
Medical
Association
has
more
information
about
how
heat
affects
... Continue Reading
Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2012 by Rita Stadler, Earth-Kind Retail Outreach Coordinator
Just
because
a
product
works
does
not
always
mean
that
you
as
a
consumer
want
to
give
your
hard
earned
dollars,
your
endorsement,
or
your
loyalty
to
the
company
that
makes
it.
We
are
proud
to
offer
products
that
work,
but
we
also
want
to
build
relationships
with
our
customers
that
extend
beyond
a
basic
transaction.
One
of
the
ways
Earth-Kind
and
our
Farmer
in
Charge,
Kari
Block,
sets
out
to
build
these
relationships
is
by
sticking
fast
to
a
core
set
of
values:
Lean,
Mean,
and
All
About
Green.
We
make
sure
we
are
lean
by
continually
improving
every
aspect
of
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One of the greatest blessings I've experienced is the opportunity to support women in business. Sharing the knowledge I've gained through trial and error lets me see my struggles and successes come full circle. Helping to nurture the next crop of successful female entrepreneurs has become increasingly important to me as I strive to be an agent of change.
Posted on Monday, June 04, 2012 by Rita Stadler, Earth-Kind Retail Outreach Coordinator
Driving
a
car
is
something
most
people
don't
even
think
about,
we
consider
it
a
necessity.
Whether
you
live
in
a
city,
and
just
like
the
freedom
and
independence
of
having
your
own
vehicle,
or
if
you
live
in
a
rural
area
where
the
distance
and
lack
of
public
transportation
make
it
essential,
many
of
us
wouldn't
want
to
imagine
life
any
other
way.
Since
many
people
spend
a
significant
amount
of
time
in
their
vehicles,
they
find
numerous
ways
to
make
them
more
comfortable.
Steering
wheel
and
seat
covers
can
make
it
feel
nicer
inside
and
look
a
little
more
... Continue Reading
Posted on Monday, April 23, 2012 by Rita Stadler, Earth-Kind Retail Outreach Coordinator
Since
1970,
April
22
has
been
widely
known
as
Earth
Day.
Inspired
by Vietnam
protests,
Wisconsin
Senator
Gaylord
Nelson
sought
to
organize
a
"teach-in"
about
environmental
concerns,
hoping
to
channel
the
energy
of
a
generation
of
protesters
toward
creating
national
awareness
and
policy
to
protect
the
environment.
It
worked.
After
Earth
Day
1970,
the
Environmental
Protection
Agency
(EPA)
was
created,
along
with
the
Clean
Air,
Clean
Water,
and
Endangered
Species
Acts.
Earth
Day
has
since
become
one
of
the
largest
and
most
widely
celebrated
days,
with
more
than
half
a
billion
people
observing
it
each
year.
Earth
Day
Network,
founded
by
Dennis
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Greeting
customers,
friends,
and
Fresh
Cab
community!
Earth-Day
is
the
perfect
time
to
share
why
I
started
this
company,
rather
than
just
how
we
are
‘green’
or
earth
friendly. Being
green
is
secondary
really. I
think
every
successful,
lasting
company,
is
built
first
from
a
vision
that
encompasses
the
why,
as
much
as
the
how
and
what.
Here’s
my
why:
I
wanted
to
create
a
NEW
kind
of
company.
A
company
that
would
solve
natural
problems
in
a
natural
way.
Without
the
use
of
poisons,
or
plastics
in
formulations
or
packaging.
I’ve
always
questioned
myself
why
I
would
buy
a
product
that
runs
out
in
a
weeks,
... Continue Reading
Posted on Friday, April 13, 2012 by Rita Stadler, Earth-Kind Retail Outreach Coordinator
With
a
name
like
Earth-Kind,
it
should
be
obvious
that
we're
all
about
being
green
and
finding
natural
solutions
to
natural
problems.
While
we
were
kicking
around
ideas
recently,
a
team
member
pointed
out
how
close
the
all
important
term
CEO
is
to
another
key
concept,
ECO.
Here
at
Earth-Kind,
we
focus
on
being
both
economically
and
ecologically
kind.
When
we
brought
this
up
to
Kari,
our
very
own
Eco-CEO,
she
elaborated
by
saying,
"In
the
true
green
world,
it
means
as
much...HOW
we
do
business,
as
it
does
WHY
we
do
business."
She
went
on
to
say
that
how
we
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Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 by Martha the Mouse Detective
So,
this
last
week
I
stayed
at
my
in-laws
house
for
a
couple
days
while
I
was
in
town. I
always
enjoy
getting
away
from
the
normalcy
of
everyday
life
and
doing
something
a
little
different.
I
brought
my
luggage
down
to
the
guest
room
where
I
would
be
staying
and
was
instantly
taken
by
the
scent
of
something
very
familiar.
I
knew
right
away
that
it
was
Earth-Kind’s
All
Natural
Air
Fresheners,
just
like
I
use
in
my
house.
The
little
pouch
hung
on
a
dresser
knob
a
couple
feet
away
from
the
bed,
and
I
couldn't
get
enough
of
the
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I wake up every day to the great pleasure of serving the rodent challenged population with the safest, most effective ‘green’ rodent repellent in the world. It’s fun to be the first, and the best, and to see the rodent category change before our eyes as a result of our innovation-Fresh Cab
