Always on a reusable bag tangent, a while back I went on a search for a great beach bag. I wanted a beach tote that didn’t have pink flamingos or “Life’s a Beach” splashed across it. I know you all have more style than that and want to express even while trekking across the sand. I found a company called Bring it in a Bag. I love the straight-forward approach to their name and love their bags even more.
Bring it in a Bag makes a number of different styles and uses:
The Large Round Totes are great for my beach bag option; since they have a thin laminate lining, which makes them great for wet and sandy clothes. They are all made of natural jute, so sand just falls right off. I got the Coco Brown one!
Wine Bags will go to use, since we can give a bag that we know they will reuse and they come in a wealth of fun designs. Realizing the holidays are fast approaching where I will find myself toting many a bottle of wine to the latest holiday bash, I will be sure to get a few of these.
Gift Bags will come in handy for other gift gifting needs over the holidays. They come in different colors and patterns such as snowflakes, flowers, or just solids. Check out their Mini Jute Bags. So cute.
The other beauty of all these bags is that they will personalize them in any way, which makes them great not only for gifts, but for promotional uses for your business or special event.
All Bring it in a Bag products are made with recyclable materials, as well as the main ingredient being Jute. If you aren’t familiar with jute, it is a plant fiber that grows along coastal waters, and has a high strength quality as well as being biodegradable. Bring it in a Bag also works hard to promote philanthropy through the communities they live in and the organizations they help support such as EarthShare and AIM for Seva.
So whether you need a new tote to bring home your groceries or want to bring your gift bags up a notch, Bring it in a Bag has something for all your toting needs.
Extra tip: Right now if you go to Bring it in a Bag, you will get 20% of a purchase of $50!
Just type in the code save20.
After comprising my Eco-fashion fall style look; I received a press release about another Eco foward fashion designer, Indigenous Design. I LOVE LOVE LOVE their Eco-friendly knits. Not only Indigenous Design purveyers of Organic fabrics but they are also Fair-trade. A definite plus in Jolly Green Girl’s eyes. These stylish duds are J- Crewish but made Eco-conscious in their use of Organic cotton and knits.
Indigenous Design support Fair Trade by establishing cooperatives with textile artisans from all over the world. “Each Indigenous garment is handmade in Indigenous-initiated fair-trade cooperatives in which the female knitters generally make two to three times more than they would have made otherwise.” And now you can get these Eco-fashion duds in World of Goods by Ebay. In a press release by the Press Room:
Consumers have come to trust and recognize the Indigenous brand to stand for integrity and quality in fair-trade and organic apparel,” said Indigenous CEO and co-founder Scott Leonard. “We are involved with WorldofGood.com because we believe the site furthers the message of fair-trade values to consumers and empowers them to make socially responsible decisions.”
By joining World of Good, Indigenous will have the opportunity to reach eBay’s more than 84 million active users, exposing them to the Indigenous’ high-quality, organic and fair-trade apparel that honors both people and planet. Way to step up the game there Indigenous. It’s nice to see that a company will get a high profile exposure while maintaining their green standards.
I long for the day… that one day that we can settle down and call a piece of land our own. Of course, the land really belongs to Mother Earth. But we can always dream of our own private Idaho. Although I am not a fan of pre-fab houses; the HingeHouse modern and ecofabulous Prefabs just might change my mind. Designed with the environment in mind; they are stylish, modern, and the perfect place for the Eco-conscious and the modernist.
At less than 2000 sq feet of space; it uses cross ventilation, path of the sun, and climate appropriate exposures to create a more energy efficient space. The “hinge” itself is an outdoor living room with a built in fireplace. A perfect place to commune with nature.
HingeHouse if a fully customizeable and is in partnership with Dwell Magazine and Maryann Tompson Architects. Empyrean Internation is a 60 year old company that has been using sustainable construction practices and is part of this prefab team.
We know that an eco-friendly resort does its best to protect the local land and culture and being easy on the planet, while simultaneously providing a beautiful paradise that fulfills our desire to have the ultimate vacation. So how do they do that? How do we know we are choosing a resort for our next vacation that holds our same beliefs and actually “walk the walk”?
When looking for an eco-friendly resorts there are a few characteristics you should look for:
1. Were the grounds kept as close as possible to its natural state?
Stop trying to be so high-fallutin’.
This goes without saying.
This just scratches the surface on the things hotels and resorts can do to be more environmentally conscious. Spend time at the ones that are taking steps in the right direction.
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This is for all you guys out there who have concerns about hair loss. I am sure it is a sore spot like how it is with my EC. He’s looking for natural hair alternatives that’s not damaging to the planet while being beneficial to his… err… dwindling hair line. Have no fear, there are natural alternatives to all you green metro-guys who care about the environment and their appearance.
Natural Hair Loss Treatment is a site that’s dedicated to providing alternative and more natural treatments than conventional method like surgery. Many hair loss treatment requires hair transplant which can’t abode well to your health. Instead of going under; why not try Provillus contains a FDA approved ingredient Minoxidil, a hair growth treatment for both men and women. No prescription is required and has no known side effects. It’s a better alternative to surgery and transplants. It is used to treat hereditary hair loss. There a formula geared specifically towards men and women which addresses different problem each one has.
Are you looking for safe, effective, and natural hair loss treatment? Then consider, procerin. According to the Natural Hair Loss Treatment website:
Procerin claims to use only natural ingredients with a special blend of vitamins, herbs, and DHT inhibitors. This product does not come in shampoo or spray form and it has no negative side effects. Procerin tablets are taken twice a day and are proven to be and effective way to regrow hair. The company boasts a 90 day guarantee of their product as well as an 88% success rate.
EC has asked me about natural hair loss remedies and so I found some alternatives for him. Hopefully this information will help others who are seeking more natural hair therapy. Check out the Natural Hair Loss Treatment to get additional information. They have a chock full of alternative ways you can regrow your hair.
Seeking an Eco-friendly hotel close to San Francisco? Gaia Anderson named after the Mother Earth Herself is a LEED certified Full Amenities Hotel. Located in the Shasta Casades Mountains in the Northern California region, this Eco-lodge is only 2 hours away from San Fran. Located within minutes of Redding Airport, Gaia Anderson is the perfect place to lay your Eco-conscious head down and explore the nature northern California has to offer. Should I mention that Gaia Anderson is first of its kind? It achieved the first Gold Leed Certification in the U.S. Even Eco-purists are impressed.
This Eco-friendly lodge is a full service hotel offering loads of amenities including their own spa services. What’s also great about Gaia is that it’s a pet friendly hotel…. so bring your furry friend along. A vacation is not a vacation without your pooch along beside you exploring the breathtaking California mountains. Gaia Anderson also offers an complimentary Organic breakfast to start your day off right. Feel like reading the (not delivered but located in the lobby to conserve paper, after all; it’s Eco-friendly).
Lounge along side the pool for some R & R or get a work-out in their state of the art fitness center. Gaia Anderson also offers full service spa and an upscale restaurant is set to open this fall. With a grand ballroom and conference rooms available to its lodgers; it is also geared toward business travelers as well as families looking to get away from it all. The entire property is non-smoking; so enjoy the beautiful sunsets in a smog free environment.
Ways Gaia Anderson is Environmentally friendly
- Its solar powered. I am impressed with anyone going solar and Gaia Anderson does
- All the rooms are equipped with recycling bins to encourage recycling.
- The bath mats are made with post consumer recycled materials. So is the granite and the tiles in the bathrooms.
- Low flow shower and toilets. Water Conservation anyone?
I am highly impressed with this Eco lodge and they offer plenty of nature oriented activities from hiking to a bit main stream activities like Golf. If you are seeking an Eco-friendly vacation without sacrificing comforts or modern amenities; Gaia Anderson has your name written all over it.
Image Source: Gaia Anderson
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