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Bamboo your baby. Bamboo him from his or her cute little head all the way down to his twinkle toes!
Well of course when I say bamboo what I really do mean is just that wonderful textile fabricated from the natural
And since it is Christmas time, some of you might be considering buying some organic baby clothes as gifts. But if you think that a practical gift may be a bit of a bore and you’d like to dress the idea up, then I’ve got a suggestion for you.
This eco friendly baby gift combines two of my great loves – flowers and practical gifts!
Now for those who already know about this fantastic product range, hush and go along with me...For the others who don’t know about it…allow me to introduce you to ‘
Watching it grow from being the dream of a small dispersed group of individuals to that of a worldwide united front is truly inspiring if not impressive.
Today we have many individuals and organizations that have turned eco warriors, all fighting for that same cause of environmental sustainability with FutureFashion leading the way in the industry.
Founded as part of Earth Pledge’s 6 initiatives
Of course, needless to say when you want to do beading, you need the essential element of beads! There are many types of beads and each varies by make, pattern, colour, texture, size and shape.
You may be familiar with the more popular ones like Swarovski Cyrstal beads and Pony Beads, but what I really want to do today is introduce you to the eco-friendly Tagua nut beads, which are also known as the Corozo Palm nut beads, Ivory Palm beads or vegetable ivory nut beads.
Tagua nut is the seed of the Corozo palm tree (Phytelephas Aequatorialis Macrocarpa
Now before you yawn and turn away, realize that this obviously isn’t a religious article because it’s is on Girlsustainable- which means it has to somehow be about eco-friendly women.
Therefore, bear with me for a minute and see what I’m getting at. After all, there’s no harm in gaining a bit of general knowledge in the wait now is there?
Quoting chapter 3 of The Book Of Genesis about Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden:
[3:6] So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate; and she also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate.
If you choose a piece of flatware, heating is not usually necessary, and so by using tongs and pliers with some strength a bracelet can be easily crafted by bending to spoon so that the handle end is sitting inside the bowl of the spoon. This can also double as a pendant for a necklace. If you choose a fork, the tongs can either be spiraled for a unique design or curved to fit the wrist.
A new shoes company has emerged to cater to earth and ethics friendly individuals seeking reliable footwear. Simple Shoes produce a variety of sneakers and sandals made from all-natural and recycled materials including hemp, bamboo,
I'm no seamstress (to put it mildly) but even I get excited by the idea of taking something out-dated, old-fashioned, and unappealing and transforming it into a great new item for my closet.
The September 2008 issue of Green Living Idea's newsletter has two helpful articles about repurposing clothes:
Capture Eco-Savvy Style With Recycled Clothing is just a good overview of the whole idea of repurposed clothing, and 5 Tricks from an Eco-Fashionista's Handbag gives you a good idea of where to start looking for second-hand and vintage clothing instead of going back to the same mega-stores for more mass-produced wearables.
To start you’ll need a variety of old papers, anything from tissue paper to junk mail. I like to add interesting fibers too, like fringed hemp or twine, or even flowerpetals (just make sure they’re not completely dry or they’ll crumble.) Colored tissue paper will add colour, while cotton fibers help give the paper a stronger consistency. In all; Experiment! It’s half the fun!
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