unruly things

happy Earth day! since today is all about Earth awareness, I thought I’d focus my posts today on environmentally friendly products and easy ways to go green. I’d say that looking back on where I was this time last year, I’ve made a strong effort at being more green. I’m conscious of my footprint and I’m making an effort to leave as little as possible behind. it can be difficult and I must say that I’m not 100% perfect when it comes to being eco-friendly, but it makes me feel better to know that I’m making an effort to become a better person for our Earth.
so with that being said, today… start thinking GREEN!

I absolutely love these shoes from Terra Plana. modern, recycled, and practical. it’s nice to see eco-friendly shoes becoming more stylish.
{from terra plana}

I love these looks from John Patrick Organic. not only are they fully sustainable and natural garments, they have a classic, fresh look.
{from john patrick}

while I’m on the topic of soap, I will admit, I don’t always buy soaps just because they look pretty. I also buy soap that makes me feel good and works with my skin. Oregon Soap Company, located here in Portland, is a soap company dedicated to a greener environment. the company plants one tree for each 10 bars of soap that it sells, which offsets it’s carbon emissions. plus, all of their soaps are created with 100% certified organic ingredients. I use the Honey Oatmeal soap for my face and it smells good and gently exfoliates my skin. you can find it at either Whole Foods or New Seasons.
{from oregon soap company}

how sweet are these? I’d likely whip up a delicious meal for dlb any day with these heart shaped kitchen goodies. and since they are made from bamboo, they’re eco-friendly!
{from dci}

did you know that the average, non-organic, cotton T-shirt is only 73% cotton fiber? the rest is chemicals and resins. An organic cotton tee with a clean, modern print sends a thoughtful, environmentally minded message. I like these by Zooey, though at $82 a pop, it’s sure hard to afford to be environmentally friendly. good thing there are some great companies that have some basic organic tees.
{images from nordstrom}
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I won’t be doing 100% handmade this year, but I love this idea.
I’m shooting for 75%.
{and you know what’s handmade? a mixed cd! join the in the moment swap!}
{via kitty genius}