I have always cringed at wastefulness. Long before the terms eco-friendly or green were ever part of my vocabulary unnecessary waste was something that aggravated me intensely. I guess I can thank my mom for that- she always taught me that life was not disposable, that things should be made to last and that even the simplest things have value or make an impact.
How true.
Consider those little spoons you see when you're out shopping and the grocery stores are offering free samples and taste treats. Little paper bowls and tiny little plastic disposable spoons are handed out by the hundreds and thousands. Then get tossed in the trash by the hundreds and thousands.
All those tiny little plastic spoons can have a huge impact- especially when they end up in landfills by the thousands.
In addition to all the time, money and resources it takes to create them the impact they have on our world can be immense- because plastic takes forever to break down and most plastic products are made from petroleum based materials. Petroleum is a non-renewable resource.
Not only that but according to a Scientific American article , there are all kinds of nasty stuff connected to the use and disposable of plastic for example-chemicals added to plastics can be absorbed by the human body- some of these chemicals can disrupt hormone levels and have serious health risks- some studies suggest over exposure can even lead to cancer. Plastics that are buried in landfills can continue to cause health problems when the chemicals leach into groundwater.
Keep reading here.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
A Review of Native Remedies ClearSkin Acne Products
A Review of Native Remedies ClearSkin Acne Products
Have you tried all of the traditional acne clearing products but still face regular breakouts?Maybe it's time to opt for a more natural approach to fighting acne.
Studies show that diet, exercise and hormonal balance all play a part in what makes your skin breakout- as do chemicals, toxins and dirt that find their way into your pores.
Sometimes the very products that claim to fight acne can cause more damage because of the harsh chemicals and skin irritating ingredients they are made with.
If you want to ditch the chemical laden acne products and try something more natural then consider ClearSkin acne fighting cleanser and gel from Native Remedies.
Native Remedies ClearSkin products are 100% natural and safe herbal products designed to naturally clear the skin without upsetting the delicate pH balance or drying out the skin. I personally love the ClearSkin Skin Wash . I use it for my face and on other acne prone areas- like my back and shoulders which have a tendency to break out in winter after being hidden under so many layers of cloths.
Keep reading here.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Plan an Eco Friendly Party with GreenPartyGoods.Com
Are you planning a green get together or an eco event but are having a hard time finding the perfect disposable yet eco-friendly party supplies?
Then check out GreenPartyGoods.com, they have everything you need to plan a fabulous green party from eco tableware to green party favors even décor and a great reusable cupcake stand.
I love their selection of forest friendly and eco-friendly napkins. Many green sites have plain old boring brown or "natural" napkins.
Not Green Party Goods, they have fun patterns, pretty solid colors and all kinds of themes- monkeys, roses, wine bottles and wine glasses, cameos, turtles, leopard print, zebra striped, even skulls which my daughter would totally love for her next birthday party. The napkins have a pink background with little white skulls and crossbones on them.
Green Party Goods sells cute goodie bags and boxes along with eco-friendly goodie bag toys and gorgeous green gifts for adults and children.From the décor to the table top Green Party Goods has what you need to make your next party as green and eco as possible.
I've personally had the chance to try the cupcake stand- in fact this wonderful invention has been used at several parties and get together.
Who needs a cake when you can have lots of cupcakes...displayed on a fun, reusable stand that can be redecorated for each event (or buy one of the fun pre-decorated ones in polka dot or zebra stripe). Green Party Goods also has cupcakes accessories and fun wrappers for your adorable little cakes.
Keep reading here.
Then check out GreenPartyGoods.com, they have everything you need to plan a fabulous green party from eco tableware to green party favors even décor and a great reusable cupcake stand.
I love their selection of forest friendly and eco-friendly napkins. Many green sites have plain old boring brown or "natural" napkins.
Not Green Party Goods, they have fun patterns, pretty solid colors and all kinds of themes- monkeys, roses, wine bottles and wine glasses, cameos, turtles, leopard print, zebra striped, even skulls which my daughter would totally love for her next birthday party. The napkins have a pink background with little white skulls and crossbones on them.
Green Party Goods sells cute goodie bags and boxes along with eco-friendly goodie bag toys and gorgeous green gifts for adults and children.From the décor to the table top Green Party Goods has what you need to make your next party as green and eco as possible.
I've personally had the chance to try the cupcake stand- in fact this wonderful invention has been used at several parties and get together.
Who needs a cake when you can have lots of cupcakes...displayed on a fun, reusable stand that can be redecorated for each event (or buy one of the fun pre-decorated ones in polka dot or zebra stripe). Green Party Goods also has cupcakes accessories and fun wrappers for your adorable little cakes.
Keep reading here.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
A Review of Eco Clean Non-Toxic Cleaning Products
Eco Clean is the newest line of eco-friendly cleaning products that I've had the opportunity to try.
Eco Clean products are made in Scandinavia from local Danish ingredients. Danish scientist Jens Erik Hansen worked for over five years developing the formula called AEB which stands for Active Bio Boost.
The AEB is a natural amino acid derivative that causes little skin irritation combined with plant and sugar based surfactants and scented with essential oils the natural cleaning properties of the solutions offer high quality cleaning without toxic chemicals. The products are eco, child and allergy friendly and fully biodegradable. They are free of parabens, phosphates, bleach, ammonia, and petro chemicals. Even the water supply used to create the products is pure by being naturally filtered through flowing under the Danish island's natural limestone deposits.
Eco Clean products are manufactured in a SWAN certified facility and packaged in recyclable PET bottles. SWAN is the official Nordic eco-label. The SWAN criteria evaluate environmental impact during the entire life cycle of the product. They focus on reducing factors that are considered environmentally harmful. The criteria are updated every three years to take account of new knowledge and production methods.Eco Clean products include apple and thyme dish soap, orange and rosemary kitchen counter cleaner, spicy lavender all purpose cleaner, lavender and mint bath cleaner, cool mint toilet cleaner, white tea and sage glass cleaner and hand wash that comes in grapefruit and lemon scent and in lavender and wild fruits scent.
Keep reading here.
Eco Clean products are made in Scandinavia from local Danish ingredients. Danish scientist Jens Erik Hansen worked for over five years developing the formula called AEB which stands for Active Bio Boost.
The AEB is a natural amino acid derivative that causes little skin irritation combined with plant and sugar based surfactants and scented with essential oils the natural cleaning properties of the solutions offer high quality cleaning without toxic chemicals. The products are eco, child and allergy friendly and fully biodegradable. They are free of parabens, phosphates, bleach, ammonia, and petro chemicals. Even the water supply used to create the products is pure by being naturally filtered through flowing under the Danish island's natural limestone deposits.
Eco Clean products are manufactured in a SWAN certified facility and packaged in recyclable PET bottles. SWAN is the official Nordic eco-label. The SWAN criteria evaluate environmental impact during the entire life cycle of the product. They focus on reducing factors that are considered environmentally harmful. The criteria are updated every three years to take account of new knowledge and production methods.Eco Clean products include apple and thyme dish soap, orange and rosemary kitchen counter cleaner, spicy lavender all purpose cleaner, lavender and mint bath cleaner, cool mint toilet cleaner, white tea and sage glass cleaner and hand wash that comes in grapefruit and lemon scent and in lavender and wild fruits scent.
Keep reading here.
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