Got a student heading back to school this fall? We can’t think of a better way to send him or her off than with this eco friendly hemp backpack from Earth Divas.
There are lots of reasons we love these backpacks. First of all, they are good looking and durable.
In addition, we love the way they are made. The Earth Divas start with wildgrown hemp from the foothills of the Himalayas. Hemp generally does not need as much pesticide or fertilizer as other fibers, and wildgrown hemp doesn’t use any, making it the most earth friendly fibre you can find.
The backpacks are sown in women owned cooperatives in Nepal. Earth Divas works directly with the artisans, and pay significantly over the standard rates.
For middle school through college, (and even into work) we like the deluxe hemp backpack. It even has a built in sleeve for your laptop
For elementary school we like this eco-friendly hemp patch backpack, also by Earth Divas. It is colorful, roomy and durable
As summertime approaches, it is critical that we make sure that we have an ample supply of sunscreen. Overexposure to UV rays is a leading cause of skin cancer.
And, almost as important is choosing the right sunscreen. We want one that is 100% natural, and uses zinc oxide, in our opinion the only safe sunscreen. That’s why, in our opinion, the best sunscreen on the market is Soleo Organincs, all natural zinc oxide sunscreen.
The environmental working group gives Soleo top ranks for both safety and effectiveness.
Is your wallet stuffed, getting a little old and worn? We recommend this eco friendly natural hemp wallet from JenZen. It’s a large wallet, with three pockets for cards, and a see through window for ID, along with plenty of room for bills and papers.
These hemp wallets are made in the US and they are available from Kate’s Caring Gifts
At a press conference in Las Vegas on January 6th, Monster Cable announced the addition of two new PowerCenters to the GreenPower product line to be featured at CES 2010: the HDP 1850G and the HDP 1400G. Both are designed to save energy by turning off power to home theater components when not in use, reducing wasted stand-by mode energy.
The HDP 1850G PowerCenter features GreenPower outlets that automatically shut off to reduce energy waste. Users simply plug theirHDTV into the main “Green Power Control Outlet” which then controls three other outlets for connection of additional entertainment components (DVD/Blu-ray™ player, A/V receiver, and more) When the HDTV is turned off, the other GreenPower outlets automatically shut down, eliminating the energy wasted by components when they’re not in use.
Additionally, both the HDP 1850G and 1400G include two outlets controlled by an included RF remote control. So with the click of a button, you can instantly shut down the outlet/device of your choice.
For the full press release from Monster Cable and additional GreenPower images, please visit:http://www.monstercable.com/press/viewpress.asp?Article=212
And to access press releases and images for all new products, please visit the Monster at CES 2010 page:http://www.monstercable.com/events/ces2010/
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When it comes to green gift giving, it is hard to beat organic chocolate. Organic chocolate tastes better and is better for you than conventionally grown chocolate. In conventional chocolate agriculture, large amounts of dangerous pesticides are used. The residue from these pesticides can be stored by the fatty part of the cacao bean.
In addition, heavy use of pesticides damage the land and water supplies. For all these reasons, we prefer organic chocolate.
Kate’s Caring Gifts has organic chocolate assortments, bars, and gifts. One of our favorites is this outstanding 12 piece organic chocolate assortment from LillieBelle Farms. Five fruit cordials are filled with organic berries from Lillie Belles farm’s own farm. A truly exquisite taste combination
When you are looking for an eco friendly gift, going with something practical is often the best idea. Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel water bottles have been a favorite of ours for a long time. They are safe, long lasting, and reusable. Avoiding the need for plastic bottles. So they reduce landfill, litter, and use less energy.
Now, Klean Kanteen has introduced an insulated bottle. Klean Kanteen insulated stainless steel bottles are great for coffee, soup, or other hot liquids. They have wide mouths for easy cleaning, and can keep liquids hot for up to 6 hours.
Available from Kate’s Caring Gifts in 12, 16, or 20 oz sizes, with optional cafe cap