Here’s something brand-spanking new… Eco-Panda’s recycled nylon swimwear. It’s the first swimwear of it’s sort to be fashioned from material made of discarded nylon fishing nets. How cool is that?  And it’s cute, too.
There are quite a few styles availables. There’s a one-piece that is really more like a two-piece with a tummy cover. There’s a tankini with lots of coverage for sporty beach girls. There are a few tops – the triangle-string type, a halter, a bandeau, and the type with a banded bottom. The bottoms are basic, string, banded, and a boy short. Lots of options. The suits are …read more

Macy’s is doing their part to help the environment by holding a special savings event that will benefit both local organizations as well at the National Park Foundation. Tomorrow, April 25th, you can save 20% on store purchases or 10% on online purchases.

Here are few ways that Macy’s is working toward becoming a greener company:
*They’ve changed to a packing material that is 100% biodegradable. It’s made of corn and potato  starch and it dissolves in water. Or you can add it to compost. You can even throw it away, because no matter where you put it, this stuff is going …read more

I plan to run a marathon in October, the Bizz Johnson. That means a lot of hours logged both on my treadmill and on the trail. I prefer trail running infinitely more, both because it’s more fun and because the scenery is better. The downside, too much sun. I use sunblock every day, whether running the trail or running errands, but so many of them are unpleasant or have that uncomfortable chemical-burn feeling.
KINeSYS  is a green company and their products are cruelty-free, the bottle is free of Bisphenol-A which means it can be recycled, and all of the company’s …read more

Part of what makes a “green” product green comes from cutting down on the energy used in production.  EcoZuzu is a company that understands that eco-friendly philosophy. Think globally, shop, or in this case create, locally, as the saying goes. EcoZuzu apparel for men and women, features illustrations and graphics created by local artists, printed by local printers .
Everything is handcrafted, no sweatshops. They feature apparel and accessories made out of 100% certified organic cotton as well as materials produced from recycled products. All graphics are printed with low impact dyes. 

Biplane Eco T-shirt
Made using recycled fabric and a mixture …read more

Still searching for something special to celebrate your love this Valentine’s Day?
I have a suggestion. How about this lovely lacy heart charm that hangs on a black cord? It is jewelry that is also a modern piece of sculpture.  Available in rose gold, white gold, and yellow gold. It retails for $275.00 and it’s available at Green Karat.com.  Green Karat is a company that strives to change the traditional practices of mining. They use recycled materials to create something beautiful and new.

Lacy Heart
Product ID: AKP001
Category: Responsible Indulgences
Green Assay
Description: Hearts and Doves Pendant
The exquisite detail of Lacy Heart includes multiple …read more

 
Another great place for Holiday Gift ideas is Sephora. Of course Sephora. They have tons of gift options and limited collections from your favorite brands. I personally love samplers because you get to try out lots of products without the commitment of a full size and it saves packaging. Cargo’s Plant Love Collections are always a hit. I recommend the Green Goddess Collection that comes with four eye shadows and two blushes. The Plant Love Collection is free of parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrance, dyes, petro- chemicals and phthalates. Did I mention the packaging is also compostable. Plus since there are …read more

I’m very excited for this year’s round of Holiday parties, mostly due to the fact that we will actually be in town to attend said parties this year. Hallelujah for no more traveling on Christmas. Thank you recession…officially. Anyway so I actually am going to be able to get dressed up and go places. The first being for my birthday next week ( you can send those presents anytime folks). So to prepare I picked up 100% Pure’s Fruit Pigmented Lip and Cheek Stains. I am such a fan of the multi-purpose creamy stain products. This one happens to come …read more

 
When I was younger my mother used to swear by using baking soda as a toothpaste. I rebelled and bought some conventional toothpaste as soon as I could and never looked back. However recently a dentist recommended my husband try it out to lighten his teeth since all of the over-the- counter stuff caused him tooth and gum pain. She said that it would not produce immediate or dramatic results but it does in fact work for lightening and plaque. She did say that we probably should not use it on a long term basis but maybe a month or …read more

What is body dew you ask? Well I have to tell you I’m not quite sure. I think it’s somewhere between a mist and a splash of fragrance. I’ve wanted to try some of Jo Wood’s fragrances for a while but to be honest the prices are quite dear and I didn’t want to waste it if I didn’t like it. I really have to wear a scent all day in my normal atmosphere in order to be sure if I like it or not. The artificial surroundings of a store will just not cut it. So I picked this up …read more

Check out this article over at Planet Green for more home beauty treatments. This one involves a lovely salt scrub and a warm milk bath. Sounds inviting. Throw some honey and/or essential oils in that puppy and you’re golden. Add a glass of wine to the mix and you will have reached nirvana. It’s cheap, it’s green and you’ll love it.