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The Tip is 'Don't procrastinate' For years I've been buying ink jet cartridges from a big box office supply store. These cartridges were made overseas and labeled with the well-known brand of a large American printer company. One I remembered a local store that advertised quality cartridges. I had traveled by this local store hundreds of times but never stopped. This time I stopped at the local store. To my surprise I discovered that they carried the cartridge I needed and it was a Made in USA cartridge. Made in Chicago, to be precise, and it was half the price of the imported ones I had been buying for years. The quality is exceptional and they last longer too. Who knew? After that experience, I make a point to stop at every store I can. By doing so, I've been finding more and more Made in America products. Occasionally the clerks don't know the country of origin; this can be discouraging but finding the origin information yourself isn't difficult I've come to realize. Believe it not, there are actually a number of computers made in the US including laptops made in the USA. When the label is not visibly displayed I use the other Made in America buying tips to help me find Made in US. If the store doesn't carry what you are looking for, use Made in America Secrets to find it and tell the manager about your experience at their store. If enough people are asking for Made in America products stores will begin to carry them. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Planet Wise Planet Wise Inc.? is a privately owned family corporation, founded by Nicki Maynard and later joined by husband Jesse. As a husband and wife team, we are working together to ensure the highest quality products while following responsible environmental and social business practices. How Does Planet Wise Inc? Help the Environment? To reduce our environmental impact, all products have been thoroughly researched and are all PVC-free and lead-free (a surprising fact is that many zippers have been painted using paint that contains lead). All the products we have developed are reusable and have been designed to replace disposable items which help to reduce waste that ends up in the landfills. Planet Wise Wet Bags? have been designed to be useful for every age - from young children in diapers to the mature adult -and for transporting shoes, cosmetics, swimwear, or gym wear. Planet Wise Snack Bags?, our newest addition, are made with environmentally friendly FDA food safe material. Also, our packaging is printed on recycled/recyclable paper using soy-based ink. How Is Planet Wise Inc? Socially Conscious? Community and family has always been a leading value for Planet Wise Inc.?. Multi-generations are employed as well as fellow neighbors. Employees are given the opportunity for flexible schedules allowing them to work around family time and school schedules. To further promote family values, employees are welcome to bring their young children to work with them. How Does Planet Wise Inc.? Do It? During development we carefully researched raw materials and chose as many USA-made materials as possible. While abiding by this high standard of quality, we also continually strive to keep the price affordable for all families. All products are manufactured in a locally women-owned facility helping to support the local economy and reduce our environmental impact. All business decisions, either big or small, are evaluated with our planet's health and social harmony in mind. |
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