Made from Hemp, this shower curtain will definitely bring the outdoors into your bathroom. An environmentally friendly material, hemp gives these shower curtains a beautiful, soft and slightly aromatic presence. These are hand-made and will typically take up to 2 weeks to make.
Not only are these pens practical for any woman who enjoys to carry their favorite perfume or cologne for those always important touch ups, they are beautifully hand-turned in over 50 varieties of non-protected wood. No two pens are alike and the type and color of wood will vary from pen to pen. Don’t worry about it leaking because of it’s rubber seal and you’ll have enough to last roughly a year (1/8 ounce). You can purchase your own for under $50 at Eco-Artware.com.
There’s still time to wish family and friends all the best. So why not send your best wishes with a little something extra. Made from 100% post consumer recycled fiber printed with soy ink, Green Field Paper Company uses a number of different environmentally friendly techniques. These beautifully handcrafted cards are blank for you to personalize your greeting, and then the recipient can plant it and wild flowers will bloom!
Shoes for a healthy planet. Simple Shoes. Back in 2004, they realized that the shoe industry was not the most Earth friendly. That’s when Simple Shoes decided to change themselves first. Starting with two simple designs from all natural materials, they continued to grow to where they are today.
Being committed to making their shoes 100% sustainable, you’ll find sustainable materials such as Organic Cotton, Hemp, Bamboo, Recycled Car Tires, and Recycled Inner Tubes. It’s quite easy to find the level of sustainability in their categories “good, better, best.” Obviously the “best” category represents the most sustainable shoes.
In addition to the Green Toe collection started in 2005, Simple Shoes later added ecoSneaks and Planet Walkers. Later the packaging was reduced in 2006 to 100% post-consumer recycled foot forms and boxes, and biodegradable bags for the flip-flops. Then in 2007 the industry voted and Simple won the first every Footwear Plus Green Award.
Ecologically and socially sustainable, The Good Society label centers around fairly traded 100% organic denim. Not only will you be looking great, but you can rest assured that you just purchased a pair of jeans that is good for the planet.
Boulder, Colorado - A place for the inhabitants love their environment. Biking and hiking trails, parks and open spaces, it’s a beautiful place. Soon 50,000 homes in Boulder will be -decked out- with all the latest in environmentally-friendly, energy-saving technology. Solar panels, electric cars and some with specialized monitoring systems will help turn Boulder into America’s first Smart Grid City.
Xcel, along with several green high-tech companies, has invested $100 million to transform Boulder into a living laboratory.
To read the complete article, highly recommended, please visit Boulder, Colorado: America’s First ‘Smart Grid City’.
BranchHome.com is now selling the Six-Pack Coasters created by JoshJakus. These clever coasters are made of 100% rubber so don’t worry about scratching your table tops. 30% of the rubber used is from post-industrial waste so you’re purchasing an Earth friendly set. And have you seen these? They are inspired by the conventional 6-pack plastic holder! Not only aesthetically pleasing, but practical. Pop out the coaster when needed and pop it back in when you want to put them away for storage. At under $20 they would make a great eco-friendly gift for anyone on your holiday shopping list. Available in three colors; orange, green, and light blue.
Anja. Launched in 2007, this ethical fashion collection is deeply connected with nature. Nature is the inspiration for Anja. You’ll see it in the organic shapes, natural fabrics and earthy shades. Designer Beryl Man wants to promote global fair trade and emphasize a sustainable lifestyle. She envisioned a shift towards a healthier lifestyle and saw that fashion was a reflection of our era. With the movement towards eco-friendly, environmentally-friendly, Earth friendly, “going green,” whatever you wish to call the world’s decision to move towards more natural practices - Beryl Man made it happen with organic and sustainable materials, unique shapes and textures, and inspiration from our planet Earth.
Organic materials abound in every collection. Not only will you find certified organic cotton, bamboo organic cotton, and bamboo cashmere but also see lyocell, blue nankeen, free range alpaca, Himalayan cashmere, Ahimsa silk, and Vermont organic wool. Naturally colored with vegetable dyes, these fabrics are soft, luxurious, and environmentally-friendly. The Ahimsa silk is cultivated from wild silk worms after they become moths and fly out of the cocoon. The silk thread has an uneven, natural look because of this “non violent” method of retrieving silk. You can see the passion behind every design. It’s not for the penny pincher, but has been created to last and treasured.
A pioneer in the industry since 1973, Chicago based ShoreBank focused on economically helping those communities that other banks avoided – whether based on race or income, they were discriminated against. ShoreBank found a niche in helping to revitalize forgotten communities, becoming profitable after only 2 years in operation. In 2000, they realized the world was not as they hoped it would be. Instead of accepting this ShoreBank decided to expand their focus to help environmental issues. They realized that these communities could not fully achieve economic prosperity without simultaneously building strong sustainable communities.
Mission: ShoreBank invests in people and their communities to create economic equity and a healthy environment.
Specifically the ShoreBank Pacific, a partnership between ShoreBank Corporation and EcoTrust, was the first commercial bank to support environmentally sustainable development in our nation. Not only are they contributing jobs to their local communities, the science staff will help their business customers identify sustainable business practices while often helping that client redirect more resources to continue and grow their business.
Dedicated to preserving our communities and environment, ShoreBank has announced they will be making a $25 donation to Green For All for each person who funds a ShoreBank Direct Online High Yield Savings Account through the end of November.
“That’s why we are pleased to work with businesses like ShoreBank who stand up for people and the planet. They will be key partners in the work ahead.” - Green For All
Bottom line: ShoreBank has a compelling mission, is socially responsible, and is environmentally friendly. These are things one would not normally associate with a bank. But that’s just our point. ShoreBank is unlike every other bank out there. With a 35 year history, its’ mission-based and morally conscious ways of being have helped it stand out above the rest. ShoreBank will continue to be a forward thinker in helping to rebuild the planet sustainably and economically.
* Special thanks to Tracy for informing Naturally Earth Friendly about this amazing opportunity to bank with those that believe in protecting our nation’s underserved urban communities while protecting our environment.
Solar panels. Wind power. Geothermal energy. These are some of the great options for Earth friendly electricity, but they leave little to be desired for your wallet in these economic hard times. So what are we to do? Many of us want to do our part in going green at home, but when we can’t afford the solar panels, the wind turbines, or other ways of retrieving environmentally friendly electricity we need to purchase it from green power programs.
The easiest way to start is call up your local electricity provider and ask them if they offer any green options. You might be required to pay a premium over and above your current rate. It might be as high as 20 cents so you’ll probably want to shop around. With the eco-friendly trend gathering more popularity, prices are starting to drop.
The most Earth friendly sources don’t require the burning of any fuel to create the steam most turbines require. This will prevent more greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere. You’ll want to choose wind, solar, wave, tidal and geothermal to be the most environmentally friendly.
Something to watch for is that some governments require so much of electricity be from renewable sources already. If this is the case you’ll be paying more for something you’re already getting to an extent.
Here are websites that let you know who provides green electricity in your area:
United States (USA)
Canada
United Kingdom (UK)
Australia
