Archive for the ‘Eco-Products’ Category

Product of the Week – ReBinder

ReBinderI love being organized and staying green at the same time. ReBinder helps me do this with their office supplies made from recycled materials and that are also fully recyclable.

ReBinder is the only true zero waste office supply manufacturer and the brand of choice for customers looking for sustainable, quality office supplies. Assembled by a local, AbilityOne certified disabled workforce, all ReBinder product materials are sourced from responsibly managed forests and verified FSC and SFI certified sources. With each purchase of ReBinder products, solid waste, greenhouse gas, energy, tree and water consumption are reduced.

ReBinder offers recycled binders, presentation folders, notebooks and CD sleeves…perfect for the organizing freak on your holiday gift list.

Tip of the Week – Holiday eCards

Sending holiday cards this holiday season? Consider using an ecard instead to save paper & postage money.

If you would like to send printed paper cards consider a card which is from 100% post consumer recycled paper and is printed with soy inks.

Product of the Week – Tofurky

TofurkyIt’s Turkey Day today!
Or for all you vegetarians it’s Tofurky Day!

Holidays are now easier and more delicious for vegetarians, vegans, and turkeys everywhere! This Stuffed Tofurky Roast is a pre-cooked vegetarian feast designed to be the delicious centerpiece of your holiday table or everyday meal. Made from a revolutionary tofu-wheat protein blend, Tofurky is known for its incredible, turkey-like texture and flavor. Filled with delicious stuffing made of bread crumbs, brown and wild rice, onions, celery, garlic, herbs, and spices. You’ll now have a high-protein entree of your own to place in the middle of your holiday dinner table!

Gobble Gobble!

Product of the Week – From Scratch Doggie Tees

From Scratch Doggie TeesLooking for trendy yet socially responsible clothes to keep your pooch warm this winter? Well, From Scratch is just the company for you. They offer eco-friendly doggie apparel & accessories that are way cute.

From Scratch Doggie TeesAll of From Scratch dog tees are made from 100% recycled ringspun cotton/poly jersey that was reclaimed from 65% cotton waste + 35% plastic bottles (approx. 1.5 plastic bottles is in every shirt that is made). Plus each tee features a “Go Green” message and everything is 100% handmade in USA.

Love the planet & your pup by buying a comfy cozy eco tee for the winter from From Scratch.

DIY – Coffee Cup Cozy

coffee cup cozyFor all you coffee and tea lovers that don’t bring their own travel mug when getting their daily java, this one’s for you.

It maybe a hassle or you just forget, well just because you’re stuck with the disposable paper cup doesn’t mean you have to be stuck with the cardboard sleeve too. It’s easy to toss your DIY cup cozy in your purse or computer bag. There’s no washing or big clunky cup to deal with.

Supplies Needed:

  • Old sweater
  • Scissors
  • Sewing machine
  • Pins

Let’s Get Started:

Step 1:
Cut about six inches or less of a sleeve off an old sweater.

Step 2:
Flip the material inside out and pin a slightly curved line just below the recently cut line.

Step 3:
Sew along the pined curved line and cut off the extra fabric and flip right side out.

Tip of the Week – Use A Reusable Straw

reusable glass strawInstead of using plastic straws and constantly throwing them away, invest in a reusable glass straw! No BPA and no plastic waste!

It’s as easy as B.Y.O.S.!

Product of the Week – Macbeth Vegan Footwear

Macbeth Eilot Womans Shoe - Black Orchid Flower PrintMacbeth Footwear is a super fun shoe company that was founded back in 2002-2003 by Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus, who are members of the punk rock band, Blink-182.

As you can image, Macbeth is heavily influenced by music due to it’s founders, but they are also influenced by the eco lifestyle. All of Macbeth’s shoe styles are offered in a vegan version, and the company as a whole has gone above and beyond to create shoes in an environmentally sustainable way.

Macbeth offers a wide variety of shapes and styles, however, The Eliot was the first style that they created and remains one of their most successful today.

The Eliot Vegan Footwear From Macbeth Features:

  • Premium quality heat molded natural rubber for flexibility and comfort
  • Glue made from custom water based synthetic adhesive that is 100% free from animal by-products
  • Upper materials that are either organic canvas, denim or other unique woven vegetable fibers

Love animals & your feet by buying Vegan shoes from Macbeth today.

Product of the Week – 31 Bits

31 bits31 Bits is an inspirational do-good company that sells jewelry made from 100% recycled paper by internally displaced women in Northern Uganda.

31 Bits was formed in 2008 when 5 Southern California college students traveled to Uganda and met some of the local women. The students saw there was a need for change: the women needed shelter, food, medication, school fees for their children, etc. The women attempted to provide for their families by creating hand-made jewelry, but due to the lack of market, their income was hardly sustainable.

And that’s when 31 Bits was born!31 Bits Bracelets

31 Bits works directly with the women in Uganda, providing access to the international market for their fashion forward jewelry. This allows the woman to earn an instant income, and provide homes, food, and education for their families.

31 Bits offers bracelets, necklaces, headbands, and more. Buy yours today! Not only will you look super stylish, you’ll also be helping families in Uganda, and keeping trash from going into the landfill.

Tip of the Week – Eco-Friendly Halloween Candy

Yummy Earth LollipopsHalloween is fast approaching!

Be prepared for all those treat-or-treaters this year by buying candy treats that are made from organic ingredients, and are naturally colored & flavored. When buying chocolate treats, look for fair trade goodies.

Product of the Week – Snail’s Pace Stationery

Snail's PaceSnail’s Pace is a socially and environmentally responsible stationery brand that features a collection of beautiful nature designs all printed with soy-based inks on paper that is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and packaged in plant-based, compostable bags.

The unique part of Snail’s Pace is, the product line comes from the monks of Abbey Press at Saint Meinrad Archabbey in Southern Indiana. These monks have a long-standing Benedictine tradition to be kind to their environment and strive to make the most ecologically sound choices in materials they use.

Every step of the Snail’s Pace production process is designed to be as eco-responsible as possible. By buying your holiday, birthday or next special occasion card & gift wrap from Snail’s Pace you will not only be supporting the monks, but also the Earth.