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Greenista Girl Shivani
Want to add a little cutesy to your baby’s room without going overboard? Grab some Darling Clementine pillows ($36) and prints ($46). They are adorable enough for babies to tots and can even grace your home, not just the nursery, when baby is old enough. The pillows come in cool shades like coral, navy, yellow, brown, and ice blue … no over-the-top pastels here. Pick from a cat, elephant, fox, or panda in a cushy pillow or wood block print. Did we mention they are eco too? The prints are made on plywood from sustainable harvested sources and the pillows have a 100% organic cotton shell.
Written by Greenista Girl Shivani
Image via Branches
Although the sustainable forestry definition is vague, sustainable wood basically means that the trees and land where taken care of in such a manner that the forest will thrive for years from come. They only take what they need and leave the rest undisturbed.
You can also go green by buying a vintage dress instead of a brand new one.
Greenista Girl Neha
Half the fun of New Year’s Eve is dressing up. This time, ring in the New Year the eco way with an adorable green cocktail dress. More and more top designers are creating eco garb so you can expect a lot more than just a burlap sack … there are luxe fabrics and yes, even bright colors. Here are our NYE picks for the hottest and most eco cocktail dresses …
Fin Oslo – Look sophisticated in this silky-looking Sophie dress is made from organic bamboo jersey. It comes in Dark Shadow Grey and is blousy on top, cinched at the waist with matching belt, and has a fitted secretary skirt on the bottom. ($284)
Bahar Shahpar – Stand out in this Speckled Silk Cotton Layered Tank Dress. This two layer dress has a colorgrown organic cotton base and a silk overlay splattered with iron powder. ($254.99)
Ryann – Go trendy with this Jerry White Organic Cotton Dress. It’s made with organic cotton and wool and has a one shoulder look with black buttons and a black cuff. ($192)
Linda Loudermilk – Be sexy in this Silk Floret Dress in emerald green. It’s made from super soft eco-silk and has an asymmetrical hem, large keyhole opening in the back, and a high ruffled collar. ($189.99)
Roberta Oaks – Look classic in this handmade, fair labor Tomato Re Tan Stretch Cotton Twiggy Dress. It’s red on the bottom and white on top with a black ruffle embellish. ($89.99)
Written by Greenista Girl Neha
Photo by Nancy’s Gone Green
2.5% of all farmland worldwide is used to grow cotton, yet 10% of all chemical pesticides and 22% of insecticides are sprayed on cotton. Do a bit of math, and you find that eight times more pesticide is used on one hectare of conventional cotton, than on other crops.
moreTrees productions has given away over 500 baby trees.
Greenista Girl Neha
Chances are your Christmas tree is already up so try saving a different tree with moreTrees street wear clothing. Shop graphic tees, hoodies, skirts, pants, and jackets for women, men, and babies. All the tees have an eco message like polar bears, trees, watering cans, flying birds, and more. We’re eyeing the Plum Tree tee and the Sweetest Sweats yoga pants. Their line is made with blends of organic cotton, hemp, and recycled PET (recycled soda bottles) and everything is made right here in the USA. They have also given away over 500 baby trees, produce videos about guerilla urban gardening, and plant trees with Nobel Peace Prize Winner Wangari Maathaï’s Greenbelt Movement to help make the whole process sustainable.
Written by Greenista Girl Neha
Photo by moreTrees
Conventional cotton is the #1 user of pesticides in the world and pollutes the water, the soil, cotton workers, and our bodies.
Kristin Cavallari from “The Hills” is a fan of VBN and dons the “doleman.”
Greenista Girl Neha
Feeling pulled toward colorful duds. Skip the bland whites, creams, and taupes most organic clothes come in and go for bold hues with Vicarious by Nature. This sustainably organic clothing line gives eco-friendly clothing a contemporary edge us fashionistas can appreciate. With bold colors and unique designs VBN gives everyday eco-wear a little nudge in the trend direction. Their new fall collection includes bold pullovers and chic tops. VBN always strives to use organic production methods besides using 100% organic cotton and other recycled fabrics. The eco-friendly clothing line not only cares about the environment but VBN gives back to its community through partnerships with non-profit organizations like Eco Nation and Ocean Conservation Society.
Written by Greenista Girl Neha
Photos by Vicarious By Nature
During processing, conventional cotton is subjected to chlorine bleach, heavy metal dyes, and formaldehyde resins. Yuck!
Greenista Girl Brianne remembers having a panda bear purse as a young lass. It wasn't eco but hey, it was the '80s.
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This time of year, back- to- school is on the minds of many Greenista Mamas. So what better way to send your child to school in eco-style than with a conversation piece like the cute Eco Zoo backpacks. At less than $30 a pop, these backpacks are not only affordable, but also are non-toxic. It’s made with natural cotton canvas and rope, sustainable wood, recycled plastic, non-toxic dyes, and most importantly, it’s PVC-free. After being tested on the roughest toddlers, this backpack will surely be a pleaser not only for its longevity but also for the thoughtful crafting that went into making it super organized with compartments galore. You can find the Eco Zoo Backpacks in various pet shapes such as pandas, piggies, and puppies and other useful (and eco) back-to-school items at Eco Gear Products.
Written by Greenista Guest Jessica Zapatero
Photo by Eco Gear
PVC stands for an acronym for Polyvinyl chloride, which is a plastic that contains chlorine. These plastics are often combined with lead and cadium as a stabilizer which creates high levels of toxicity. Halting your child’s exposure to PVC will help keep their minds and bodies sharp and focused.
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Good blog! I like it.