New acronym helps us keep green in mind
Bamboo To-Go!
I hate it when I go to a take-out restaurant or I'm grabbing a bite in the airport (where I seem to be frequently these days) and I have nothing else to use but plastic silverware. Fortunately, while reading FitYoga magazine today I came across something portable and most likely airport friendly. To-Go Ware Bamboo Utensil set includes a fork, knife, spoon, and chopsticks for your eating pleasure without the guilt over the waste of plastic. It comes in a fold-and-wrap cotton holder which is handmade by a women's cooperative on the Thai-Burma border. There are some other great reusable products from To-Go Ware, featured in the gallery below, which makes eating on the run much more green!Natural body care that is responsible.
Beekman 1802: Homemade goats milk soap
Yesterday I was watching snippets of the Martha Stewart Show while straightening up my house when I saw Dr. Brent Ridge share his goat milk soap recipe. For those of you who like to DIY here is the recipe -- those of you who are less inclined to break out the lye and fresh goat's milk you can purchase these beautiful bars from their source: Beekman 1802. The handmade, artisanal, chemical-free soaps are made at the Beekman farm just north of New York City where Dr. Ridge raises his own goats. You can choose from unscented or scented selections which change every month. This would be a wonderful Mother's Day gift too!Beautify with these top-quality tools
On Guerilla Gardening: A new book helps you green your urban landscape
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PositiviTee: Clothing with Meaning
Organic fibers plus a philanthropic message equals one fantastic shirt. PositiviTee offers clothing with meaning marketing tanks and tees that have beautiful graphics and simple messages with $5 per shirt going to support the organization highlighted on the shirt. From Heifer International to Oceana, Greenpeace to Free Maggie, there are a variety of great organizations to support. There are a number of them on sale at the moment too which is always a good thing! Sustainable style is super.[via Gorgeously Green]
Sophie Uliano is 'Gorgeously Green'
If you were watching Oprah on Earth Day then you would have seen Julia Roberts' friend and green guru Sophie Uliano sharing her eco-ways and her new book, Gorgeously Green. Meant to be a convenient way for women to go green and help their friends and families join in too, the book is a fantastic resource "from your compact to your compost". And along with the book Sophie has created a website and community where her latest ideas, recipes, eco-finds and advice can be shared with all of us ladies! Here's to approachable and energetic guide to the green goddess in all of us.Kimpton 70 Park Avenue Hotel offers Eco-Step Challenge
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Pure & Natural products get an eco-makeover
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Steam clean with a conscience
Looking to get your carpets extra clean -- especially, if like me you are blessed with contemporary shag carpeting and a long-haired dog? Spring seems to get most of us in the mood to do some heavy-duty sprucing and if you find yourself in such a mood consider some greener options to chemically-cleaning your carpet. - Hoover Steam Vac -- for heavy-duty jobs
- Shark Steam Mop -- has re-usable pads (I own one of these and LOVE it for wood floors!)
- Ultra Steam Blaster -- sure sounds like it will get the job done!
- AFM SafeChoice Carpet Shampoo -- in case you need more than just steam :)
- Zoots -- leave it to the professionals
Eco-Me kit makes green cleaning a cinch
Drop the white picket fence for something more natural.
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