Before you toss your old clothes, used boxes or used cardboard into the garbage, here are 15 ways and examples that can inspire you to recycle, reuse and even redesign.

Strong and clever branding is a mandatory in every product and material that will be in the public eye, and packaging is absolutely no exception. When it comes to label printing or other ways of leaving your mark on your products, its packaging or shipping boxes, your brand should be not only clear and recognizable but also memorable. Here are some of the most interesting and creative packaging designs to inspire your own packages to greatness. I especially love the sustainable ones!

The week is almost over and if you’ve been held up by the neck with work as much as I do, then you’ll enjoy a refreshing break. We’ve looked around to look for a refreshing collection of green websites to soothe your eyes and your mind. As always, feel free to add your own green refreshing favorites!

1. Glass Centerpiece
You’ve probably got jars and empty glass bottles all around your house. By grouping them together in a tight-knit centerpiece, you have an eye-catching centerpiece that didn’t cost you or the Earth, a thing. Put marbles, leaves or small twigs with flowers in random jars. Take some inspiration from Martha Stewart.

Write down normal notes and to-dos for the day on these extraordinary notepads and journals. Check out the creative ideas of these designers in designing and creating a very unique piece of paper art. From clever messages and checklists to recycled materials to clay, see what other materials you can use to create your own personal unique notepad or journal.

Are you GREEN-minded? With this year’s tidal wave of eco-centric movements, you might as well be! Saving the planet seems to have a stronger voice than ever. Here are some cards and other printed materials made from 100% recycled and eco-friendly materials that show you just how printing is doing its part in saving our dear ol’ planet.

Now that we’re into the first full week of 2009, many people have already flaked on their “usual” New Year’s resolutions – you know, losing weight, eating healthier, quit smoking/drinking [vice of choice goes here]. How about making some resolutions that will not only help you, but help the environment, habitats and others around the world? Green, or environmental, resolutions can do just that. And, the best part is that they’re easy to stick with. Here are the top green resolutions I’ve found across the blogosphere. Read more about it in an article from PrintPlace.com.

These days, it’s easy to find a printing company to get business cards, brochures and the like from; what’s not easy is finding a green printing company that offers these products. PrintPlace is one printing company that has taken the initiative to be greener while still keeping prices below the outrageous mark.