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Archive for July, 2008

Below, I recommended Jill Bliss’ weekly planner. Here is another that is made from 100% recycled materials. It is also printed with vegetable-based inks. Graphic designer Martine Workman teamed up with Little Otsu to design a fun planner that will make you excited to turn the page. Each page has its own unique design. If [...]

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Beklina

Beklina is an online shop for green items for the home, clothing and accessories. They offer free shipping, and there’s a sale section too. You will find items from Parkvogel, Stewart & Brown, Jill Bliss, and many more! Most of the items on the website are made in the USA (or are fair-trade) using sustainable [...]

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Here are a few tips for deciding whether or not the clothing (or any other item) you are buying is socially and environmentally friendly. Ask yourself:
1) Was it made in a sweatshop? How does this company treat its workers?
2) Where was it made? Something that was made in your home country takes much less fuel [...]

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Jill Bliss is one of the leaders in sustainable paper products with style. The items she sells on her website are made with recycled paper and post-consumer waste. Not only are they sustainable, but they are also colorfully designed and very pleasant to use for those of us who love to be organized. To purchase [...]

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Angela Adams is a great designer who is best known for her unique rugs inspired by the coast of Maine, but she also designs handbags and items for the home. Last fall, she launched a sustainable handbag line that is created from recycled fibers. In addition, many of the products she sells on her website [...]

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Style Statement

Part self-discovery journal, and part book, Style Statement by Carrie McCarthy and Danielle LaPorte is a great tool to help learn more about yourself. It focuses on sections of your life such as Learning, Nature, Body, Wellness, Fashion, Sensuality, Creativity, etc, and prompts you with questions to help discover what is working in your life, [...]

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One way to make your life more green is to practice mindful shopping. Before you buy something new, ask yourself the following questions:
Is this something of quality that will be timeless or meaningful?
Will it help me have the lifestyle that I am striving for?
Will I regret it a month from now if I don’t buy [...]

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