The guest list is made, the date has been set and now the nitty-gritty of party planning really begins. Whether planning for a back yard barbeque, an elegant wedding, or a six-year old birthday party, you can help the planet by incorporating eco friendly party supplies into your plan. I’ve been to a lot of [...]
The US and, in fact, most developed countries around the world have an obsession with bottled water. This obsession is creating an obscene amount of waste; waste that can be greatly reduced by using reusable water bottles. Between the years 2002 and 2005, the sale of bottled water in the US doubled, going from 15 [...]
According to their website, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is an independent, charitable organization that promotes sustainable forest management. It’s a certification body that labels products and companies that have met a set of carefully considered standards. SFI is one of many forestry certification bodies operating around the globe. While these certification labels are a [...]
Flowers are a beautiful gesture, whether to commemorate a special day, say thank you, or simply just because. However, unless you buy fair trade flowers your beautiful gesture may not be as rosy as you hoped. Flower farms are big business and the US imports the majority of its flowers, particularly roses, from Ecuador and [...]
If you’re trying to go green for your upcoming wedding, eco friendly wedding invitations are a good place to start. Believe it or not, the wedding industry can have a big impact on our forests. Over 2 million people get married each year in the US, which is about 5,500 marriages per day. With an average [...]