To celebrate Earth Day's 40th Anniversary today and our "Green Pop" eco-themed market at Poppytalk Handmade this month, we are excited to be offering a giveaway starting tonight here on the blog!
We're offering up a $150 gift certificate at Poppytalk Handmade (from something in the current Green Pop Market) to the lucky winner who comments in this post's comments box (and offers a tip on being good to the Earth and visits our market telling us their favourite piece). One entry per person, and a bonus entry if you tweet about this giveaway (adding @poppytalk to the tweet along with a link to the tweet in the comments).
The $150 gift certificate must be used before the end of our current market, May 7th, 2010. Choose one thing, or many as long as it adds up to $150 (total). You can leave a comment at this post anytime from now until next Wednesday (April 28/10) at 12pm noon. We will pick a winner and announce Thursday (April 29th)! Good luck and thanks for visiting our artists at our eco-themed market.
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Tip: Use a dry erase marker on your leftover containers so that you know how old everything is and can eat your leftovers before sending them to the landfill. Also, take your tupperware containers with your when you go out to eat so you don't have to get a throwaway container from the restaurant.
I'm in love with the Wedge tote - Cedar by scrappy robot
I heard this tip on NPR the other day: Close a dollar bill in your frig door. If you can slide it out you need to install a new seal. It'll help you cut down your energy use.
i LOOOOVE your "Be Happy" charm bracelet. it really is the most perfect and simple phrase.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/43755366/word-bracelet-hand-stamped-be-happy
One of the several ways I try to be kinder to the earth is by supporting smaller, local businesses and my local farmers market. It saves money on gas so many ways.
my tip? not to buy any more plastic bottles of anything.
Jessica Louin
Tip: Try and remove yourself from junk mail list and put a "no flyer" sign on your mail box.
My tip - spend time in nature/surrounded by natural things. Go to the park, go camping (but remember leave nothing behind!)...go swimming in the ocean if you can. I think often people are disconnected from natural spaces living in cities (those that do).
Tazim
I have become most diligent this year about not using water in plastic bottles. I carry a foodgrade stainless steel water bottle with me every where and reuse it over and over. And carrying my own shopping bags with me instead of using plastic ones.
and the pink : http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/node/6646
I don't trow clothes away : I give them to friends, I keep beautiful fabric for sewing or I reuse them for cleaning (after taking off the buttons, zippers, lace, bows, ribbon. I embellish my gift wrap with them).
Thanks for the giveaway and the great discovery I'm doing here !
My tip is to buy a lunchbox and use tupperware instead of using disposable lunch bags and ziplock baggies.
We use the burlap bags that our rice comes in as tote bags/grocery bags.
My oldest daughter is part of a group that collects toner/printer cartridges from local businesses and schools. They turn them in to be reused. The group earns money and that's even less in our landfills!
I also reuse mailers/packing materials when I send out our Etsy orders. No matter how small it may seem, every little bit helps.
(LOVE that tip of bringing a tupperware container to a restaurant for your leftovers - I hate those foam containers.)
SO hard to choose just one item it totally is.
I've been eyeing the little music box pendants in Clockwork Fantastica's shop for a while. I love the red mermaid one.
As for being green -- a really fun DIY project is to make a chandelier using plastic water bottle bottoms, string and wire. I have also had a friend used colored soda bottle caps and a large bucket to make a lamp shade!
I love the banners from Bliss In A Teacup.
Tip: Well, we quit drinking soda this year. So, I say QUIT DRINKING SODA. It's hard but oh, so worth it.
hugs hugs and more hugs,
Fritzi Marie
I'm adoring Chase Dream's moustache crayons and anything from Bliss in a Teacup!
A tip for loving Mother Earth? Lead by example; it's so rewarding to have friends, family and strangers show curiousity about why you eat from the Farmer's market; why you ride your bike in the rain; and why you mix up crazy concotions to clean your house.
my tip? i reuse everything i've got - scrap wood gets turned into paintings to sell at the farmer's market, the grass & moss i've pulled outta the yard when making a garden got recycled into a shallow box to make a living bathmat, and i make fruit and veggie chips with a dehydrator when things pass their ripeness peak.
yeah!
thanks for the generosity!
I LOVE the Brad and Donna original painting by Vivienne Strauss!
My tip:
In cooler months open your oven after you're done cooking in it (and its shut off). You've already used the energy to cook, now let it warm you up!
http://twitter.com/studioahimsa
Tazim
My eco tip? I use reusable containers when packing my lunch. Those plastic baggies really add up so I use glass containers or fabric pouches to replace them. Easy to do!
I would say one thing I have a habit of doing is turning old pillow cases into shoulder bags.
it gives new life to something old that is if you are sew savvy even though it is super easy. Also my sister in law takes old take out containers and such and rinses them out and uses them to mix her paint and such in. Such a good idea also reusing them for food is good to haha
my fav thing would have to be the stella romper by Shirin Handmade
i have been having my husband use tupperware instead of plastic baggies. it works well until he forgets to bring them home with him!
We are starting a community garden at my daughter's elementary school. We will be starting a fairly large compost and recycled rain water system.
There are so many wonderful items in your store. I'm especially fond of Alexandra Ferguson's humorous pillows - cozy and funny at the same time. What could be better?
Earth tip: instead of windex, clean your windows and mirrors with a vinegar/water solution.
I love the stash clutches. So cute!
My tip - before you throw out that cardboard piece, that old magazine/newspaper, those old napkins of your mother-in-laws from the 70's..whatever...think about it. Can you re-purpose it somehow? I have used all sorts of old paper/cardboard/2x4's etc in my art...and I did use my mother-in-laws old napkins to make myself a little shoulder bag and also to wrap a gift uniquely. Use your imagination!!
I am using washable cloths to clean rather than endless rolls of paper towels!
my earth day tip is to unplug appliances that you don't use frequently, and put your cable box on a power strip so that you can shut it off at night...it uses half as much energy off as it does on! :(
thanks for the great giveaway and raising earth day awareness!
My green tip is to opt for a rich bar of cold-processed soap for all you personal cleaning: hand soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, shaving, etc. That's ONE bar and ZERO bottles! And trust me - those handmade soaps are better than any conditioner I've ever used!
Even better - buy them local: it's a win for you, for the environment and for a member of your community.
Let's see, Green Tip. Well, for a business (I'm a photographer), I have my client forms available for online signature and submission, to save paper. I try not to use marketing materials, but when I do I have them printed on recycled paper. For anyone wanting to convert their paper forms to online, check out http://www.appnitro.com/
Love the blog!!
I LOVE Alexandra's "Call Your Mother" pillow... love love love!
http://twitter.com/EcoRetroBling
And just 'cause I wanna: Another eco tip: for using the minimum of water to do the dishes - use a large roasting pan as a second sink (for those who don't have a double kitchen sink). I fill it half way or less with hot soapy water with the dirty dishes. Rinse everything at once in the sink when everything's been scrubbed.
My tip is to make art on found or recycled paper! You can draw on endpapers of old books for an antique look.. or make collages for birthday presents, etc.
And right now I'm really, REALLY into Kiki & Polly's art. Especially the paintings of the playgrounds...whimsical and oh-so-unique.
I love the eco friendly lap trays by world on lap. My lap would be much more comfortable right now if I had one of those :)
p.s. if you are interested in a quick tutorial for making postcards or journals, visit my blog http://www.kaotickrafter.blogspot.com
My favorite thing - I love the Wonderful Tea teapot from Atelier Oker.
Cheers!
My favorite tip to be green is to recycle old magazines and packaging materials to use for kids craft projects (The place where I work has daily crafting opportunities for preschool aged children). While they work, I talk to them about how using recycled materials is good for the planet.
Not only am I reusing magazines, bottle caps, cardboard tubes, cash register receipt rolls,egg carton cups, etc.. I'm also teaching the kids about recycling!
I've been in love with Figs and Ginger jewelry for a while - one of their fawn necklaces would be fabulous!
http://twitter.com/RubysUpcycleDes
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Mother's Necklace!!!
I try to be green by re-using old magazines and old supplies to make my pieces! ie. Instead of buy new colored paper and such to make my garlands, I cut out circles from the magazines I get in the mail!!!
I also use old clothes as the fabric of my pieces!
eco friendly tip is to do multiple loads of clothes in the washer and then put them all in the dryer for only one cycle!
jennifer young
jmt413@gmail.com
For my mum I would choose illuminated perfum, but for this mum (me) I love sweetharvey
Thanks for organising the fantastic give away
Ally <'v'>
I've just experienced how much a home energy audit can do to help owners and renters alike make easy fixes that save tons of energy and money.
Its a great way to get intimate with your living space and learn specific action items that will make all of your "green" activities count even more (check with your local Cooperative Extension or municipality to see if there are grant-funded, third-party, or non-profit audit options in your area.)
One thing learned from the audit: a $4 can of insulating spray foam and a few hours filling all of the holes around outlets and switches and in the attic can have a huge effect on energy usage all year long.
Now off to lust after the Inklore Design linen napkins, my favorite item d'jour in the market.
My tip: Teach your children when they are young to embrace and respect nature. You'll plant the seed of happy obligation for future generations. Lead by example. It shouldn't be just one thing, but be mindful in all that you do to conserve, recycle, consume less, etc. Every little bit counts. We teach our 3 year old daughter that we did not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, but we are borrowing it from our children. Be kind to your Mother (Earth)....
catherine s.
imaginethatdesign (at) yahoo (dot) com
My favorite things from the market are Katherine Lee's pillows!!! So perfect for our homes!
Thank you!
I also love the canvas tote from jill bent!
The items in the marketplace are to die for: Karen French, Emilie Friday and Brin&Nohl..come to me baby!!
I almost never throw anything away. I love to recycle my my old favorite tops and tshirts to make anything from a zipper pouches to travel-laundry bags.
I also have been carpooling to work everyday since the first of the year. Hooray for saving the planet and saving extra money at the same time.
Happy Earth Day All.
My green tip: As a college student, renting my textbooks saves money and trees! Always try to buy used and never throw away outdated editions! Save the pages for crafts - history books always have cool pictures.
Also, my tweet: http://twitter.com/vchen24
I'm trying hard to teach my daughter to make and grow her own so that she will be less of a consumer. Everything tastes so much better and we're much more connected with our food.
http://twitter.com/petitemeg
My eco-friendly tip is to carry your own water bottle and bring a tote bag for shopping.
Hmm, for an earth-saving suggestion, I'd say living within walking or biking distance of where you work is a good one. For me, it's just down the hallway ;)
Also, growing your own strawberries rules!
decided to confess my love in a poem!
figs & ginger wink in my eye,
silver glisten birds on a line,
"mother's necklace",
so divine,
"tiny bird ring"
sings in my mind.
o isphotography!
"twinkle" is the frame,
"a little flirt" also whispers my name...
how i help the earth:
take them brown, wrinkled trader joe bags,
whole food bags, sprouts bags
and turn them into wrapping books,
and surprises.
send them to dear friends.
me no spend money on envelopes,
nope,
me no spend some green, yup
but, alas,
i make More green. (hopefully)
:)
thank you
decided to confess my love in a poem!
figs & ginger wink in my eye,
silver glisten birds on a line,
"mother's necklace",
so divine,
"tiny bird ring"
sings in my mind.
o isphotography!
"twinkle" is the frame,
"a little flirt" also whispers my name...
how i help the earth:
take them brown, wrinkled trader joe bags,
whole food bags, sprouts bags
and turn them into wrapping books,
and surprises.
send them to dear friends.
me no spend money on envelopes,
nope,
me no spend some green, yup
but, alas,
i make More green. (hopefully)
:)
thank you
I've had my eye on the Stash messanger bags, and now have discovered all the knitted goodies in Kove's shop. Beautiful stuff!
A wonderful thing to do for the earth is to explore all the goodies in charity thrift shops. There are so many treasures waiting to be found/reused/repurposed, and you'd be supporting other good causes as well.
and i know this sounds obvious, but recycling is so important! there are so many things that can be recycled that people throw away on a daily basis. and use re-usable bags for grocery shopping and packed lunches!
I'd love to use one of Jill Bent's beautiful totes to take to the grocery store! Another easy way to be green :)
Buy organic produce from a local farmer is something you can do to support soil health and your local economy. Super green!
my son and i have been planting a tree on earth day today we planted a cherry tree;}
Thank you for the opprotunity!
http://twitter.com/Ma21cuteboy/status/12685483620
Maybe I just need it!
My tip: Use recycled packing material...almost everything I use to package my vintage items is taken from the "trash" of a local store.
My tip is to use misc. fax spam at work as note paper!
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http://twitter.com/sammade
Reuse used paper before you recycle it. I am a teacher and am surrounded by mounds of paper that gets recycled; I always try to use it once if not twice more before I recycle it (ideas: packaging, recycled paper journals or notepads!)
I love Nest Pretty Things and definitely could spend 150 there!
My favorite item is the olid natural perfume pack includes five "different" all natural cream perfume minis from Illuminated Perfume
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really like the prettynpreppy water bottle because it looks like it's easy to clean.
one tip i have is while you are showering, turn the water off while you are shavivng, lathering your hair with shampoo and conditioner. it will save a lot of money!
one item i LOVE is the fiarview wrap! that would be perfect for chilly summer nights!!
kshuttle@uoguelph.ca
no disposables!
rain water for plants!
line dry clothes!
support local economy!
keep the country country! ;) (defendoahucoalition.org)
i love this planet...
http://www.hellotreecookies.com/2009/05/first-of-recent-photos-saved-in-my.html
oh, and i love to keep a rolled up reusable bag in my purse, for when surprise shopping happens. my most favorite from the shop is blackbird letterpress` grizzly bear hug. its soo awesome! happy earth day! hearts
I love the work of Samantha French and especially her painting "Lake Waters," there is something so calming and inspiring about this painting and the woman swimming in it.
With so many lovely lovely things in the Shop it was difficult to name my favourites, but I would be most delighted to take the wedge tote in Cedar on an adventure, with a blue Recycle Bin Book tucked inside to write it all down, and three Grizzly Bear Hug cards to send back home to family and friends!
i love the bento boxes by urban harmonie!
as for the items... perhaps a birdie necklace from figs and ginger, and a douche bag boating. or just the music box pendant from clockwork fantastica .
Figs and Ginger jewelry always have such amazing pieces!! I just want to gobble up their whole collection.
Happy Earth Day!
Though I really love Halfpint Salvages repurposed chalkboards, and Junxtapositions hang tags made me laugh out Loud!
When my daughter was born I had made 20 or so small wipes out of flannel (same size as the store bought) just serging the edges...easy peasy...She's 3.5yrs now...and they're still in perfect shape and great for messy bottoms. no chemical wipes...less paper...save the pennies!
& my favorite thing from the market: I love the bird necklaces from figs & ginger! So pretty!
Thanks for the giveaway!
it's so hard to choose one thing in the market but i do love the letterpress house kit by 1canoe2, i've always been drawn to miniature & fantasy and would love to put this in my house somewhere for someone to find "accidentally" :)
thank you!
x
candice
x
bradandcandicekay(at)bigpond(dot)com
I am a teacher, and my tip is to involve kids. We are now recycling water bottles, juice packets and chip bags at school. The kids are more aware of recycling and keep each other on task. We read a great book about composting on Earth Day as well as watched a video called "I Love the Earth and the Eartyh Loves Me."
Earth Day tip- ride your bike. Everywhere. Biking a mile takes under ten minutes.
My husband and I just started using cloth napkins to cut down on how much paper towels and napkins we were using.
And pick one item from your collection! hah yeah right! how bout everything! I am serious! i love it all!
Jessicapeppel(at)gmail(dot)com
It is hard to pick a favorite thing, but I love the Figs and Ginger Bird necklace, i already have the ear rings. :)
Wow. So much great earth-friendly talent here!
My favorite item in the PHM this month has to be Jane Heller's Spring Calf photo. http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/node/5870
I love thinking of the photographer out in the pasture, or in the barn, getting up close to this sweet animal.
For me, the curiosity and trust in the animal's face says so much about how we should respect other creatures on the planet...and live alongside them, rather than off of them.
Not sure how to link to a tweet - but you can see my shout out to the market here! http://twitter.com/susyjack
Thanks, Jan + Earl!
Thanks for the giveaway!
i'm in love with anything jill bent does, and i would love to have a vivienne strauss piece!
thank you!
Tip: cloth diapers...its way easier than you think!
Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!
hopefully, the lucky winner will be me!! :-)
My favourite green tip is to use white vinegar! You can stop buying window spray, jet dry if you have a dishwasher, fabric softener, bug spray, floor cleaner, and save your leather boots in the winter salt (if you live in a cold climate)... Everyday is earth day!
There are so many delicious items in the market right now, but I'm definitely digging half pint salvage's re-purposed chalkboard at the moment!
ooh, i LOVE the figs and ginger bird ring!!
I'm digging the Bananasaurus Rex buntings. I would love to hang one in my son's bedroom!
My tip is... I´ve always used paper in both sides, but I still run through loooots of it... so what I do now is at the end of the week I let all the used pages soak for a night and the next day I play with papier maché making. If you have a blender and frames you could also go directly into making your own recycled paper!
here's my tip:
Never throw away water in the sink; always give it away to your house plants.
favorite piece in the current market:
I love the succulent journal by inklore. It's simple, functional and biodegradable :) Succulents are my favorite plants so would be cool to add to my garden with an inked variety!
it is so hard to pick my favorite, but I've been in love with the brin and nohl's Coffee Sack Basket - Black Swiss Cross!!!
My fav market item: Definitely Lisa Congdon's Birch Forest Painting! $150 would go a long way with that!
angela_jeon at yahoo dot com
My tip - save any bags you get from shopping (when not using your reusable bags!) and use them as table covers for kid art projects - or make them an art project by painting on them and cutting them up!
I love the woodgrain clock by Bliss in a Teacup.
Jennifer
jennifereladd at yahoo dot com
I love "paris is a feeling" from irene suchocki - ISPhotography and Scabby Robot's Raw leather clutches...AMAZING!!!
My earth day tip is to encourage people to buy digital music and movies. Think about all the plastic cases and discs that are made, then just thrown away- ending up in the ocean and landfills. Most of us put our music on ipods anyway, so why not start there.
And for an extra entry - http://twitter.com/rsanmarchi/status/12705345955
The green market is beautiful and diverse. I absolutely love, love, love A Flower of Bowls by Atelier Oker.
Thanks!
If I am the lucky commenter, I am definitely looking at the beautiful Samantha French paintings...
And I love the Iron Bird Hook by monkey & squirrel! Very cute!
ncsteinberg@gmail.com
Tip: I use reusable mest bags for all my produce at the farmers markets or grocery store, no more plastic bags for me
Favorite item: Call your mother pillow a. fruguson
eco tip: try growing as much of your own food as possible, even if it's in pots on your patio! then, freeze anything you don't use so that you can eat from it in the winter, too!
tweeted! http://twitter.com/gohometoroost
Tip: recycle, reuse, not take things for granted.
Green tip: Just say "NO" to plastic bags, every store, every time. If I forget my reusable cloth market totes in the car, I make myself go back out and get them. If I forget them at home, I jungle all my purchases in my arms. A couple of times trying to carry out $50 worth of groceries without bags will make you remember to bring the cloth totes with, every time.
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My favorite item: red plaid small messenger bag from stash.
Tip: Really seek out public transportation in your area. The buses/trains are running all day anyway so you might as well hop on and leave your car at home.
I love everything in this shop
http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/gallery89
but there is soo much to choose from. Great giveaway!
http://twitter.com/Clock_workLemon
I volunteer for the Million Trees Project in NYC. They have planting days in parks and housing developments across all 5 boroughs, and also teach people to care of the trees in their hoods. Great way to meet people, too! =)
My Earth Day tip is to go play outside. Turn all the electronics off in your home and go for a walk, take a moment to refresh and unplug yourself. You will be happier, healthier and your computer will finally get a much deserved break.
i'm loving the Let's Go Ride Bikes print from 1canoe2.
Riding your bike, instead of driving, not only saves your wallet but also cuts down on air pollution! Plus it's a lot of fun, and sometimes you see things that you wouldn't necessarily see if you were riding in your car.
But, be sure to be safe and wear a helmet! :)
I re-use not only cloth shopping bags when going to the grocery store
but also wash and re-use produce bags for veggies and bulk goods, hardly ever use new ones..that's saving a lot of plastic..
my favorite item from the market is..
'Aqua birch print', by: Lisa Cogdon
i love Ottoman's Moss for your Wall, but i most confess i already own one of her lovely pieces, so i would probably indulge in one of Scabby Robot's wedge totes - in cedar or chocolat. this is such a gorgeous market!
thanks for the oh-so-lovely giveaway! xo
Be nice to the earth by using chemical free beauty products, I do. I recommend Dr. Bronners Tea Tree Bar Soap and everything from Wash The Day Away's etsy shop.
I LOVE fabrics!!!!!!
My main concern is to use my own bags (Eco-bags) instead of using the plastic!
Use both sides of the paper ever!
Learn to recycle paper is one of my dreams!
Every package here at home is transformed into something useful!
I' m from Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL !
One tip is basic, but effective: stop eating processed foods, esp. with extraneous packaging and additives like high fructose corn syrup and other nasty, non-essential grossness. It's so much better tasting, better for you, and better for the planet! :)
My favourite piece is the NaturalPerfume Locket from Illuminated Perfume.
http://twitter.com/amt946/status/12713289458
and hmm, my favourite would me humunuku's "je t'aime" silkscreened cards.
-leah
An Earth Day tip would be to take advantage of eating outdoors. It cuts down on electricity for lighting and who doesn't love a picnic?
There's one green tip I'd like to offer up to cat owners. Many people don't know that the most cat litter is not biodegradeable. The typical clay cat litter will basically just sit in a dump forever. On top of that, it can be terrible for your cat's (and your own) respiratory systems and fatal to small cats and kittens. There are a several brands of cedar, corn, and newspaper litters out on the market now that are conveniently flushable and safe on the environment and pets. I highly suggest that all cat owners switch to a better litter.
My tip is to take your own (glass, reusable) tupperware to the restaurant with you. No more take out boxes clogging up the dump!
I've been challenging myself to not touch the heater or AC- if I'm cold, I bundle up and if I'm hot, I open doors and windows! We are too spoiled ;-)
The prints by Matte Stephens and Stephanie Levy are lovely!
I love Samantha french and monkey & squirrel. So much things I like in the shop.
My earth day tip: it's not earth-shattering, but we always unplug everything except the fridge before leaving for the day - saves $$$ and electricity.
My tip: When I print something on one side of paper that I don't need to keep, instead of recycling it right away, I print on the other side too.
http://twitter.com/AnaliFirst/status/12717057375
We compost everything possible around these parts - gets rid of about 50% of the household waste... combined with the recycling, the waste bin takes a few weeks to fill up!
:-)
I love the monkey & squirrel coat-racks from the Poppytalk handmade market.
The teapot by atelier oker is absolutely gorgeous.
tips for Earth Day:
Keep browsing on internet about upcycled fashion, find out what you can make from your old stuffs.
Be creative so you won't throw a waste, you'll retouch and make it reusable.
I've done some, and i spread the good news through social networking!
A very simple rule to show our love to mother earth, don't littering.
sandyalamode(at)gmail(dot)com
these billfold wallets by stash are my favorite. they come in some awesome fabrics. - I'd love a padded 15" mac book sleeve to match!
Earth tip: Teach your kids everything you know about recycling, conserving, planting, composting, organic living, nurturing, etc., etc., etc. They are the ones who will be turning things around. Fingers crossed!
Shop for local foods when possible and cook with what's in season! Use your farmers markets :)
b) and on that same theme I love Claudia Pearson's "buy local" tea towels
thanks for sharing!
I love the jewelry by Figs & Ginger (also their plant a tree giveaway!). I'd pick up two birds on a wire necklaces; one for me and one for my beautiful mom!
A fig and Ginger bird necklace for my mum. And maybe a laptop holder.
A good tip I heard in cooking class this week- be conscious of all containers you buy your food in. And compost all you can! The instructor of the course composts two 96 gallon bins of material a week and wastes almost nothing. Now THAT'S impressive and something to strive for :)
My tip would be to do what the people from your market do, to recycle and reuse things. People have this consumerist way of looking at things where we throw out so we can buy more, but if we reuse things from our daily life, then we are doing the planet such a huge favor. For instance, I like to make things out of wrapping paper. Think about all the parties and events that require wrapping paper, even when someone ships you something in a ups box or when you buy new shoes, there is wrapping paper involved. Do something with it! Or how about not using plastic bags fromn Publix but buying some cute and reusable bags or totes to lug your groceries around? Or you can do something simple like turn off the lights, the fan, the electricity for just one day every month...it all adds up to a whole lot of awesome planet healing stuff.
Keeping my fingers crossed!
~Andrea L.
p.s. thanks for the opportunity to win this! :)
Thanks for such a generous giveaway!
Thank you!
Looooove Lisa Congdon's art (p.s. Did you see her featured in Martha Stewart Living Magazine??!), the adorable rabbit pillows in Green Thread (who cares that I'm not a kid and don't have any) and all that beautiful jewelery in Nest Pretty Things, and the moose in Monkey & Squirrel!!!
My tip:
Invest in a re-usable water bottle.
Trash studies between 2000-2005 showed that only 1 in 10 disposable waters bottles where recycled. We should stop buying and trashing bottled waters. It will save you hundreds and eliminate trash that will never bio-degrade.
I try to practice earth day everyday by teaching my son how to recycle and it is something that easy to but makes a big difference!
I could easily get lost in the Half Pint Salvage, Monkey & Squirrel & Coucou Salut sections of the Market!
eco-tip: support your local farms by resourcing your veggies, meat & dairy from local sources (farm itself, local farmer's markets, businesses that deal with locally grown foods).
http://twitter.com/buttercupcaren/status/12740449734
@buttercupcarem
My tip is: don't use wrapping paper or those bags full of tissue paper. Instead, make your own with old magazines. You can make cute bowls to decorate the gift with the magazines too. Looks very different!
Everyday is Earth Day!!!
My favourite Earth Day tip is to unplug small appliances that you are not using. I sort of make a game of it to help me remember to do it.
Tip: Become Vegetarian: meat production is responsible for around 18% of global CO2 emissions. 5,214 gallons of water are required to produce a single pound of beef, and the EPA estimates that more than 27,000 miles of US rivers have been polluted by livestock waste.
It was impossible for me to choose just one item from the market, but I love the pink and brown handbag from Karen Meyers!!!
My tip? We have a worm farm at our house that we put all our leftover food scraps into. We can then use it on our vegie gardens later!!
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My fave market item: Bananasaurus Rex's reusable snack bags ~ she uses such beautiful fabrics!
I made a new years resolution a few years ago to 'buy nothing'. I wasn't completely hardcore but I did no shops, no thrift stores and no internet. Still had normal food shop and went out for the occasional meal. I started with 3 months and that was easy and did a year in the end, ( I think in that time i bought a pair of sunglasses, 2 vests all needed and had 1 lapse and bought some japanese craft books). It was really great and now my shopping habits have changed. Now I am trying to buy handmade a lot for this years resolution.
And a great earth day tip, and every day tip is where you can use natural cleaning products! I use vinegar and some lemon juice to wipe down counters, and vinegar to wipe down windows, and borax to my laundry! People got their homes clean for hundreds of years before that chemical stuff came around!
here's my tweet about it!
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buy what you need size wise - a house you fit rather than having unused rooms, giant t.v. really i think not - make the smallest dent you can
kim miler