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The Gap has just started a two week campaign to entice us consumers to bring in our old denim to get a discount on a new pair of jeans. Cotton Incorporated, a cotton-industry funded research and marketing company, has partnered with the Gap do to this drive in about 1,000 of their stores across North America and Puerto Rico.
Your old denim will be given a "new life" by being converted into UltraTouch natural cotton fiber insulation and donated to communities in need. For more information about eco-friendly ...
EDIBLESRather than giving your guests something they may not use and will probably give or throw away, give them food! Some great options are organic milk and cookies at the end of the night, a wrapped cookie at each place setting (see photo above) a caramel apple for a fall wedding, organic fair trade chocolates, sweets - a ...
One of the ways in which couples celebrate Valentines day is to have a romantic meal for two at their favorite restaurant. Good food, good wine and good company. But this is not a time to get carried away in the moment and forget about your global footprint! We need to be aware of our impact on the environment wherever and whatever we may be celebrating.
Go local
Try and eat somewhere close to home and at a restaurant locally owned. When a restaurant is locally owned they usually buy from local resources. You can also browse Certified Green Restaurants. Going local also means you could take public transport, ...
According to studies by Hallmark 32% of US households will choose to celebrate Valentines day by sending flowers. 73% of flowers are bought by men, and just 27% are by women, and 22% purchase flowers for themselves. Valentines and Mother's Day are head to head in 2nd place for the biggest bloom festivities, second to the Christmas holidays. Roses are the most commonly purchased flower for Valentines day and the most traditional. But whether plastic or real let's look at the environmental impact of purchasing those floral bouquets for your loved ones!
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One of the sure fire "couldn't think what else to get you" gifts on Valentines day is... chocolates. Valentines day is the third biggest candy/chocolate holiday in the US (Halloween and Easter lead the way in candy sales) but how can we make sure our chocolate isn't causing unnecessary damage to the Earth and the environment? We do that by purchasing sustainable chocolate. That is chocolate that carries a certification log for Organic, Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance or has some other disclaimer on their packaging that the item was produced sustainably and ethically.
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It's one of the craziest time of year, Valentines day! The day when we all get hit by cupid's arrow and give cards, candies and gifts to loved ones. But all those cards, gifts, and wrappings take a toll for the eco-conscious consumer. How about taking some time out this year and making things a little greener, reducing you carbon footprint, whilst still showing you loved ones that you care. Today we'll consider alternatives to Valentines cards. Valentines day is the second biggest card exchanging holiday, second only to Christmas. According to Hallmark half of the population of the US celebrates Valentines day by purchasing at least one greeting card (2006 figures) ...
I discussed yesterday the need to learn lessons from the past, and the old adage of "use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" this rings true today in times of economic and ecological need! Things we can do o help the planet can also help us save money and improve our own financial situation and who doesn't want to save money? I truly believe that the best thing anyone can do to improve their finances is to get back to basics so in this and future posts I'll be discussing ways in which we can do that. One way we saved money and lowered our families carbon footprint was to ditch the paper napkins and opt instead for cloth napkins.
On the heels of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a lesser known national day of observance is taking place this Thursday, January 21, 2010. Yes, it's that time of year when we should all take a moment to reflect on Squirrel Appreciation Day.
As the name indicates, it is a day to simply appreciate ...
I hadn't. Or maybe I had in passing but never really considered taking part in it until I read more.
"The No Impact Project was conceived by Colin Beavan, aka No Impact Man, following the success of his blog, book, and film, which chronicle his family’s year-long experiment living a zero-waste lifestyle in New York City. Central to his thesis is the notion that deep-seated individual behavior change leads to both cultural change and political engagement. Living low-impact provides a clear entry point into the environmental movement. ...
Next time you're planning a birthday party think about what things you can do to make it an eco-friendly event. Here are some tips that can apply to an at-home party for anyone, any age.
(1) INVITATIONS. Invite guests ahead of time via email or e-vite to save paper waste, postage, and the USPS resources. If you like the idea of sending invitations in the mail, try to use 100% recycled paper invitations or paper from another source such as cotton or hemp. Ensure that dyes are natural. If you'd like guests to be aware, ...
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