eco herbs

these cute, potato shaped pots are adorable! chose either tall & slim, or short & stout - each pot comes with seeds for one of three yummy herbs [oregano, basil, or mint]. when you're done, reuse your taterpot to grow more herbs or stick it in your kid's bedroom for a little bit of funky decor.

[taterpots /$12.50, by sprout home]

beautiful scraps

this jewelry line takes a new approach to recycling::taking scraps of pieces that you would normally look beyond re-using and turning them into beautiful pieces of handmade, wearable, live-able jewelry. bullet casings and sushi contanters? who woulda thought?

from top to bottom: bullet brass necklace (made from pieces of spent bullet casings, $99), petal metal brass necklace (petals are shaped from spent bullet casings, hung on a vintage chain, $99), sushi styro necklace (made from recycled containers with gold-leaf application, $30),

shake your groove thang

 need tunes to keep you moving?

how about moving to keep your tunes playing?

kinetic power dance pants power your mp3 player as you run:: these leggings convert the kinetic energy you produce from moving your feet into electricity to power your mp3'er. cool, eh?

eco-bottle

this clear2o bpa-free bottle is awesome for people who do a lot of traveling. since you can't take your own water bottle through airport security, your only option is to buy a water bottle once you get through, right? well, instead - put this empty bottle in your carry-on bag and once you get through security, fill it up with tap water from the water fountain. the bottle filters tap water straight into the bottle! one filter is good for some 100-gallons of water.

save mucho money and help keep 757 plastic bottles out of landfills. cool, huh?!

[[$15.99/24-oz bottle from clear2o]]

stay dry!

these eco-friendly umbrellas from london undercover are made from all recycled materials - recycled fabrics, metal shafts and frames, biodegradable handles, and even recycled packaging & tags - each 'brella produces very little waste in the production process too.

stay dry & be green :)

local finding::pattycake bakery

a friend of mine introduced me to this fabulous vegan bakery located in columbus, ohio. they have gluten-free, 100% whole wheat, wheat-free, and all vegan sweets! yum!

not only are they a vegan bakery, but they are "green" too! pattycake bakery composts all their food waste, recycles everything they use, re-use all cardboard boxes that come into their shop, most of their packaging material is biodegradable or recylced, and their local deliveries are made via bicycle! how cool is that?!

[[p.s. check out pattycake's holiday menu::perfect little treats for this holiday season!]]

GUESS goes organic

it all began when the Invisible Children partnered with denim label GUESS back in 2006. last month, GUESS and Vanity Fair magazine unveiled the 2009 designs at the Beverly Hills event. GUESS’ 2009 designs benefiting underprivileged youth are both homespun and organic, made from edun organic cotton::grown and harvested in uganda. both sets of apparel will benefit education and economic rebuilding in the war-ravaged country of uganda.

the Invisible Children story is incredible. since it's formation in 2003, the non-profit organization has provided ugandian's with education, mentors, financial stability, redevelopment of local schools, and resettlement from the solider camps. click here to read more about the visionaries, story-tellers, humanitarians, and film-makers who developed this remarkable movement.

[[men's tee::$29, women's tee::$26]]

fresh from the farmers market

this awesome book is a perfect guide for those of you who do lots of shopping at your local farmers market::and kudoos to you for buying local :)

this book has tons of yummy recipes, tips on how to select your items, and great storage recommendations for your fresh produce.

[[ps: click here to find a local farmers market near you!]]

eco-home

this awesome coffee table is a gorgeous way to keep your home eco-friendly.

 

materials used: non-toxic adhesives, non-toxic wood finishes, renewable and sustainable kirei grass and wheat boards.  [[keiro coffee table:: PURE by ami mckay::$2,700]]

use this::not that

i know it's not something people usually think about, but those little sandwich bags you use for lunch everyday are just as harmful as those big plastic grocery bags you use.

so, pack your goodies in these reusable snack bags.
save money and reduce your waste...one snack bag at a time :)

[[$6 each; from green goose bags]].

handmade nation

for anyone who is a DIY'er or for anyone who fully supports handmade:

handmade nation 

a documentary of artists, crafters, and designers who have been influenced and inspired by the world's current events, with a focus on their community that is based on creativity, determination, and promoting one's individual work.
inspiring.
[[check out their blog and book for more info]]

green guides

learn how to reduce your impact on the environment with tips and green practices from these books.

raise a paw

your four-legged best friend will love these homemade, healthy snacks from polka dog bakery. treats are made with whole wheat, corn, and soy-free yummy-ness.

got a puppy b-day coming up? celebrate with your pooch by giving them one of these peanut butter and yogurt dipped mini-cupcakes (also from polka dog)

eco soles

robeez, a massachusetts based company, is going green and introducing an eco collection of childrens shoes. their shoes will be made of 60 percent recycled leathers, 100 percent organic cotton canvas and water-soluble inks for prints. the outsoles are made with 30 percent recycled rubber and naturally tanned leather linings. packaging will be recyclable too::shoe boxes will be made of recycled materials.

the new plastic

only 23% of the billions of water bottles used every year ever get recycled.

stop using plastic bottles!

sigg bottles are BPA-free and are tagged "the worlds toughest water bottle"...just be sure to buy the real thing - there are tons of imitation bottles out there that don't offer the same benefits. sigg bottles are also made in an eco-friendly environment and are 100% recyclable (if you ever decide to stop using your bottle..)

[[the sigg company is a member of "1% for the planet"::an organization of 1,289 companies that donate 1% of their sales to various environmental organizations worldwide.]]

groomsmen gifts

these recycled beer bottles are a great way to give green this year.

[[my husband gave these as gifts to his groomsmen this year]]

recycled storage

i love these little glass storage containers from crate & barrell::made from recycled glass materials and topped with natural cork lids.

vintage travels

an adorable vintage carry-on/weekend bag to carry with you on your next trip.

toaster alternative

these personalized note cards [[with a custom return address stamp]] are a fabulous alternative to the traditional bridal shower gift.