<p><img src="http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/104/butterflyrest.jpg" width="323" height="241" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p><p>For many people these days, it’s all about our carbon footprint. Others are concerned about the total value of the input energy used to create new products and many are wondering if our consumer based society is actually sustainable.</p> <p>Here at Glendale Pawn &amp; Jewelry we think that these are valid issues that deserve thought and consideration.</p> <p>Let’s take a hypothetical situation and see which is the more “Green” method of purchasing the things we want and need.</p> <p>Okay, for the sake of discussion let’s say you’re interested in purchasing a pair of Bose, Model 201 direct reflecting speakers. Now these are some excellent speakers that will compliment almost any audio system or home theater. Superb sound and legendary Bose quality. Buying these speakers new will set you back about $220.00</p> <p>The environmental impact of the new speakers includes the energy and raw materials required to manufacture them, the packing materials and boxes <strong>(Anyone who has un-boxed a new piece of electronic equipment these days can testify to the incredible amount of waste involved in packaging)</strong> and finally the energy involved in transporting the speakers to the point of sale.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ever wonder where all that packaging goes?</strong></p><p><img src="http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/9981/800pxlandfillface.jpg" width="430" height="322" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p> <p>These same speakers are available at Glendale Pawn &amp; Jewelry for $49.99</p> <p>The environmental impact of the packaging is zero. You take them home, plug them in and you’re good-to-go. The first owner has absorbed the “hit” from the carbon footprint involved in the manufacturing and transportation of the item, so you’re free from that impact and you saved over $150.00 in purchasing these speakers.</p><p><a href="http://www.arizonapawnshops.com/home-entertainment/323517-1-bose-quality-amazing-price"><img src="http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/7426/3235171.jpg" width="391" height="293" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></a></p> <p><strong>Can we get a “WOW”?</strong></p> <p><strong>Thought so…</strong></p> <p>Now we could get much more detailed and break it down even further, but our first mission here at the Glendale Pawn &amp; Jewelry Blog is to never bore you to tears. (Remember when we promised that early on in our blogging Career?).</p> <p><strong>In closing, if you’d like to save over $150.00 and be a little nicer to the planet, just click the image below.</strong></p> <p>Be nice to the planet...buy some speakers!</p> <p><strong>As always, thanks for stopping by,</strong></p> <p><strong>gpawn</strong></p><p><strong><img src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4360/gpawnavatar.jpg" width="100" height="125" /></strong></p><p><strong>Send your comments about this blog posting to: <a href="mailto:info@arizonapawnshops.com">info@arizonapawnshops.com</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Please include your permission to make your comments public, or let us know if you’d rather keep them private. </strong></p> <p><strong>We love to hear from you!</strong></p> <p>Tags: environment, Glendale pawn and Jewelry, green, packaging, waste</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>