The first thing you should know about Graham & Brown is that they take great pride in producing beautiful lines of wallpaper. But one line, the Eco-Collection, is very special because it’s earth-friendly. Oh sure, it may look like regular wallpaper, but don’t be fooled by the term “earth-friendly” which could possibly connote something resembling a dull recycled paper bag. No, Graham & Brown’s line of eco-friendly wallpaper is not only gorgeous, unique and fashion-forward, it’s also printed on paper from managed timber sources using purely-water based inks, products are made from at least 50% renewable sources and each roll is even packaged in compostable materials made from corn.Self-proclaimed treehuggers, the Graham & Brown company takes sustainability with style to a whole new level, with nary a granola bar in sight!

Find It Here: Graham & Brown

By Sarah, August 27, 2008  
Filed under: Home, Style, Sustainable

How much can you really fit inside a pretty reusable bag? A LOT! Check out Pretty Green’s founder as she shows you just how many groceries can fit into a Pretty Green Bag. Not only are these bags roomy, but they are so stylish that we can practically guarantee that even your non-green friends will be asking you “Where did you get that bag?” which is a great segue into a subtle plug for reusable bags and how good using one can be for the environment. Made locally in California from a sturdy twill, canvas, or sateen cotton, the patterns are very cute and summery and the water repellent liner makes them practical too. So if you haven’t taken that leap into shopping with a reusable bag yet or if you just want to upgrade your plain canvas tote to something a little more attractive, check out Pretty Green Bag and prepare to start strutting your eco-conscious stuff at the grocery store in gorgeous green style.

Find It Here: Pretty Green Bags

Win It! We’re giving away a Pretty Green Bag in winner’s choice of style. Click here to fill out our simple entry form. Just enter “PG49” as the giveaway name and provide the answer to this question: What is your favorite style of bag from Pretty Green Bag? U.S. residents eligible. Enter by 8/11/08. Contest Closed. Congrats, Bonnie P!

By Sarah, August 4, 2008  
Filed under: Made in USA, Reduce/Reuse, Style, Win, bags

While we’re not normally fans of vinyl for new products, we are in favor of re-using the vinyl that already exists because it does not break down in landfills and thus, it might as well be used again for things that need to be tough and waterproof (obviously not baby/kids products!). What better way to display your fabulous “reduce, re-use and recycle” lifestyle than with a purse, tote or bag made from recycled vinyl billboards? In 2002, the Vy&Elle company (a play on word on ‘vinyl’) started designing and creating women and men’s accessories that were practical works of art. To date, Vy&Elle have reused over 100 tons of billboard vinyl and their manufacturing process includes 100% recycling of all scrap and waste materials, which are turned into garden hoses and flooring by other manufacturers so every bit of those billboards is reused and lives another life as something else — which means LESS NEW VINYL being produced! Of course, we look forward to the day that vinyl is no longer made at all but until then, we think Vy&Elle products are not only good-looking but also gorgeously green!

Find It Here: Vy&Elle

By Sarah, June 7, 2008  
Filed under: Recycle, Reduce/Reuse, Style, Travel, Wear

Featuring positive messages like “Choose Happiness,” “Live Mindfully,” and “Today Matters,” Tees for Change t-shirts are a wonderful way to inspire yourself and those around you to live with purpose and passion. These shirts are super soft, made from 100% organic cotton or organic bamboo, colored with low impact dyes and screen-printed with water-based inks. Cute, eco-friendly and inspirational — oh, and they’ll plant a tree when you buy a tee. What more could you possibly ask for in a tee shirt?

Find It Here: Tees For Change

Congratulations to Annette T., winner of a “Chase Dreams” Organic Cotton Jersey from Tees for Change!

By Amy, March 19, 2008  
Filed under: Mama, Organic, Style, Sustainable, Wear, Win

I love it when I find a product dedicated to raising environmental awareness - like the clothing from Lotus Blossom Style. Founded by singer, songwriter and yoga instructor Tabby Biddle, Lotus Blossom Style sells organic cotton, bamboo, and sweatshop-free clothing for men, women and children. Their unique, original designs are inspired by Yoga and Tibetan Buddhism. I found the baby Buddha peace onesies in organic cotton to be particularly irresistible, but for the older kids check out their Love tees, also in organic cotton and also made with a commitment to honoring the Earth through their design and manufacturing.

Find It Here: Lotus Blossom Style

Congratulations to Jennifer of Texas, winner of the pictured Lotus Blossom Tee!

By Cristina, February 14, 2008  
Filed under: Baby, Kids, Mama, Organic, Style, Toddler, Wear, Win

Just because we’re green doesn’t necessarily mean we all want to carry the same reusable bags, right? Of course not. So for those of you who want a little more edge with your eco-consciousness, Get Hip Get Green brings to the masses this cool and totally NOT girly-mannish reusable black bag with a green skull emblazoned upon it. Unique design aside, there are some other reasons to love Get Hip Get Green’s bags — they’re made from 100% recycled plastic and for each bag sold, Get Hip Get Green will make a donation to the children’s environmental group “The Green Ambassadors.” Very cool, indeed.

Find it Here: Greenloop

Congratulations Stephanie, Monet and Steph, participants in the Eco Moms ACT Eliminate Plastic Bags Challenge for February and random-draw winners of a Greenloop bag!

Win It Again: You will also be entered to win three Greenloop bags (various styles, all hip and reusable of course!), as well as a bunch of other fab prizes, just by subscribing to our newsletter this month!

By Izzy, February 7, 2008  
Filed under: Reduce/Reuse, Style, Travel, Win