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You know how they saw the thing about changes is how size doesn’t matter and every bit counts? Well it is true. Think about it from the context of making a planetary difference. Everyone wants to help the environment as best they can so if you said everyone should only buy organic you’d probably get say 3 out of every 10 people you ask to pledge to it, but if you said every little bit counts and you can help by simply buying local you can probably get 8 out of 10 to pledge to that. So in the end, much like the effect of ‘cleaner cotton’, through the all little steps you’ve actually walked more miles in saving the earth than the bigger steps combined.



Draft Dodger By GAIAM

Remember a time before when everyone knew what a draft stopper was and actually used them? Well maybe it’s because houses are just built better insulated these days and windows and doors are more efficient at keeping the dreaded chilly draft out that many are forgetting about them.


I suppose draft stoppers were born out of the simplistic yet ingenious design of combining the concept of rolled up towels to block out drafts concept with fabric scraps.



Recycle NowComputers are simply an inevitable part of life. Like it or not, the world has changed and our dependency on the technology has made us slaves of dependency.


And as time pushes us on to live in the era of technological breakthroughs and advancements, it seems obvious that modernization has taken a toll on more than just our lives…even machines have not be spared from a hasty existence.



A major part of the holiday waste is the wrapping from all those gifts and decorations we use. To make this Christmas an eco-Christmas, instead of using store-bought paper consider some more eco-friendly options for wrapping this holiday season. 
Brown postal paper is a clean and cheap way to wrap any gift you have. This thick, durable wrapping can be individually decorated with markers, stamps, crayons, or any craft materials you have. What’s better is, not only is this paper free of additional chemical dyes, but it can be used for any occasion, helping save on the many roles of specialty wrapping paper usually bought year-round. Postal paper is also durable enough to create boxes out of, and even be re-used either by you or the recipient. All in all, it’s a great way to wrap happy! 


New York Fashion Week

I’m proud to say that in the past few years, eco sustainability seems to have moved up into the fashion spotlight. Sure it took a while for it to get there but better late than never right?


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



EPS's Environmental Kids Club


Teaching your child about sustainable living is no different from teaching him to share his toys with his sibling or putting them away after each play. It is neither easier nor harder but certainly no less important than the 3Rs of education (reading, writing, research)

Children should be taught of the 3 Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle) of living as a way of life,-their life! That way they will not have to ‘remember’ or ‘try to incorporate’ it into their lives because it’s the only one they know.

So with that said what better way to teach a child then by exploiting their youthful talent of possessing a natural sponge like brain and such warm compassionate hearts?

Children are great observers, and natural mocking birds. They are easily impressionable and can pick anything up on a whim. So if you really want to instill in them the 3Rs of living, you should lead by example and live on them yourself!



Christmas decorations

Christmas is not too far away. For holiday fanatics like me, it’s just about enough time to get everything prepared for the festive season and that includes everything from deciding the Christmas dinner menu to ensuring everyone gets their perfect presents.


Now to most people, preparing Christmas gifts would simply mean a dedicated few days of Christmas gift shopping with a slimmer wallet/purse to show for it; to some others who prefer a more personal touch to their gifts or can’t exactly afford to buy everything off the shelf, it means it’s time to get working on Christmas arts and crafts.


I hope you don’t mistaken people who make their own gifts or decorations as cheapskates, because it’s not necessarily true.


On top of the love and dedication it actually takes to knit a sweater, weave/stitch a beaded tapestry or even bake those cute cookies; some monetary investment is required for raw materials. Of course the idea is to work with what you already have but sometimes you might not have enough of it or if it’s about a specific project, you might have to go out and buy all the materials from scratch.



Silk tie side panties by Green Knickers

Do you know the Garden of Eden? No not the posh club in the City of Angels…but instead the famed garden where Adam first met Eve and where they first disobeyed God. You know, the garden where the ‘Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil stood in its center along with the Tree of Life?

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.



Every women loves her shoes, it's simply
just a natural instinct to her. But if you're an environment loving lass then
that your love for shoes can leave you in quite a muddle because let’s face it,
fashion doesn't always put nature first.



Are you now frowning and thinking about
how you'll have to submit yourself to a lifetime of wearing the more casual
styled eco-friendly footwears such as hemp sandals, organic cotton flip-flops
and organic cotton canvas slip-on flats?



If you are, then stop because all is not
lost. I agree that most eco-friendly shoes you find sold are casual in style
and often leaving you parched for choice, they also don’t make for very
suitable accessories/necessities in formal work space.



I’m sure you’d agree it wouldn’t be very
professional looking to enter the courthouse in a pair of eco-friendly
moccasins. Don’t get me wrong, they are lovely and absolutely comfortable but
again not very well suited, matched with a power suit.



Making recycled jewelry is a great rainy-day or family activity and not only helps chips away at the amount of waste we usually toss, but also makes unique and fashionable pieces for wear. Here are three methods of using recycled objects to make personal jewelry pieces.Silverware: Flatware is a popular starting point in jewelry making. Real silverware can come in beautiful designs and mis-matched pieces are easily found in antique shops and at flea markets. Bracelets are some of the most popular bangles to make, but rings and earrings can also be crafted. 

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. 


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