| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Aug 21, 2008 at 5:00 am by Kim Derby Make the Green Grade: Eco School Supplies Checklist As a young girl my favorite time of year was the week before school started every September. Not because I went shopping for new clothes - a plaid skirt and white blouse were the extent of my “uniform”. I equated back-to-school with school supplies. A new binder with a plastic zip-lock envelope packed full of brand new pens and pencils - thrilling! Those were the days…when new meant something good and fresh and exciting, but the world was eco-oblivious. Fast forward a few decades and it’s easier than 1-2-3 to green that school supplies list. Here are some tips to get you and your little greenies started: Encourage your kids to adopt an older sibling’s backpack from last year. Rips can be mended and ink stains can be covered with cool patches. If reuse isn’t an option, go green with this Hemp Cinch Backpack from EcoBodyWear. Available in natural, black and brown for $53. For older kids who carry laptops, there’s this Billboard Messenger Bag for $99.95 at YourGuidetoGreen or see A Guide to Eco Laptop Bags for other ideas. Eating in the school cafeteria has become less fattening, but there’s nothing healthier and greener than bringing a bag from home. And lunch is an area where the eco-possibilities are endless. Go vintage with an old metal lunchbox or try ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
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| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Aug 14, 2008 at 5:00 am by Kim Derby How to Choose the Right Shade Tree to Reduce Energy Costs and Beautify Your Home Certain things in life I admit I take for granted. Trees are not one of them. When I sit in the park, under the lush branches of a tree to enjoy a break from the blazing hot sun, I am truly grateful. Trees provide us with shade on a hot day or cover on a rainy one. They are nature’s jungle-gyms and give us privacy from our neighbors. ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Aug 8, 2008 at 5:00 am by Kim Derby Eco Poo Bags: Worth Their Weight in Clever, Clean and Green? I admit it - I used to buy those brand-new blue bags in a roll to pick up my dog’s poop. Not the greenest item, actually not green at all, but very convenient and clean. Then I switched to re-using the plastic bags from my trips to the grocery store, but having one too many “accidents” with a holey bag, I soon ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Aug 7, 2008 at 6:00 am by Kim Derby How to Win the Battle of the Junk Drawer Everyone has one; it doesn’t matter where you live or how organized you are or which candidate you vote for. The junk drawer does not discriminate. And unless you're a Zen monk, the idea of emptying and sorting said drawer sends you running for cover. Yes, I’m fairly certain most of us have done battle with our junk drawer at one ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Aug 19, 2008 at 5:00 am by Kim Derby A Sweet Ending for Candy Wrappers Candy is a girl's best friend, no wait, that’s diamonds. I’ll tell you what candy does do - it creates cavities and a boat load of trash. Take all those candy wrappers, put them together and what do you get? Would you believe…a handbag? Believe it. The ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Aug 18, 2008 at 5:00 am by Kim Derby Hanging with Ada The oh-so-sophisticated you might say “vaaaaaz”, but however you pronounce it, a vase is really just a vase. Not so with the ada hanging vase from ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Aug 15, 2008 at 10:34 am by Kim Derby Eco-Concrete by Gore Design Co. Fortunately, we’ve reached the point where it is not only un-cool, but offensive when companies ignore their footprint and don’t face eco-reality. Despite the plethora of green-going ventures out there, I’m still impressed when I come across another design studio forging ahead, breaking new green ground without compromising creative ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Aug 13, 2008 at 5:00 am by Kim Derby Steam-Bent and Rolling Through A Garden Near You According to our calendars, summer is almost over. Kids are returning home from camp, school supplies are being purchased and I’m wondering where the time goes. Want your summer to last forever? The Rolling Summer House may be just ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Aug 11, 2008 at 5:00 am by Kim Derby Seeing BlindWood The first thing that caught my eye about this coffee table is the orange. My favorite color, and this table runs through a glorious slew of orange hues. Candy for my eyes. And eco for my soul. table433 is made from reclaimed BlindWood, otherwise known as ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Aug 12, 2008 at 5:00 am by Kim Derby Tame Those Tresses: Best Eco Friendly Shampoo, Conditioner, and Hair Care Just as we can’t judge a book by its cover, we shouldn’t choose a shampoo simply for its smell. It may smell terrific, but is it filled with chemicals and artificial fragrances that will weigh down your wavy mane? Or maybe it boasts “fragrance-free” but lists unpronounceable ingredients that are sure to damage your 'do. Despite ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |