Living Green
Hippest Ways To Go Green
We have found some fabulous websites that are not just earth-friendly but fashionable. We always love to pass along the good finds-- especially when they're green.
Pictured Above: Psychedelic Butterfly Wallet $18
Green fashion is more popular than ever. GreenEnvy is an environmentally conscious company that offers eco-savvy fashion, accessories, beauty products and more! GreenEnvy is the brainchild of a trendy, international fashion designer and a philanthropic, business savvy vegetarian.
These eco-fashion handbags range from $55 to $122. Our favorite-- The Black Vinyl Record Clutch. It's made from reclaimed polyethylene and is a fair trade product.
GreenEnvy uses recycled materials, organic fabrics, natural ingredients and only sell eco-friendly products. Their products are fair trade and often manufactured from materials that would have ended up in landfills.
If beauty is your bag-- recycled of course-- check out Beautorium.com. This website is loaded with products for the face, hair and body.
Pictured Left: Trilogy CoQ10 Booster Serum $44.00
According to Beautorium, all of the products are organic and natural. But what do they mean by organic and natural?
Organic does not mean natural, and vice-versa. Organic means that the ingredients are grown without toxins, chemical pesticides or herbicides, using sustainable farming practices. The soil is rich in natural nutrients and the farmers use renewable resources. Organic ingredients have higher levels of antioxidants and nutrients particular to that ingredient.
Natural means the ingredient is just that. Natural. But that doesn’t mean it is organic, or organically grown. Lavender can be natural, but grown using pesticides, for example. We avoid ingredients that aren’t from natural, certified organic sources. If something is grown Biodynamically, it means that the oldest, most holistic methods of organic farming are used.
Here are some of the products we found:
Skin & Bones Luxurious Face & Body Liquid Cleanser $40
Dr. Hauschka Holistic Skin Care Line
Now let's talk toys! Nothing makes a mother feel better than knowing she's given her child that is something wonderful to play with and enjoy.
Green Toys Inc. makes a line of classic children’s toys constructed from recycled plastic and other environmentally friendly materials. Their philosophy-- help reduce fossil fuel use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improving the overall health and happiness of the planet.
Firetruck $24.99 
*Made from 100% recycled plastic milk containers. No metal axles.
Race Cars -- Coming Soon
| *The ultra-eco design has no metal axles. No BPA, PVC, phthalates, or external coatings. Available in red, blue, or pink. | |
Get Cooking - Chef Set $14.99
Built It - Tool Set $24.99
