tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164605971283211677Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:55:44 +0000LED lightsorganic cottonseed paper cardsorganic onesiesazo free dyeseco-friendlyrecyclingFair Tradecontestsholiday tipseco-friendly productsgreen tipssocially responsible giftseco friendly giftsText Message Babyenvironmental issuesbamboo beddingeco boutiquebamboo clothingsustainable livinghttp://ecostylish.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (EcoStylish)Blogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164605971283211677.post-2810022035645888636Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:30:00 +00002010-06-05T23:45:02.855-04:00green tipseco-friendlyMyth #6: Changing over my lightbulbs will save me money, but the payback on everything else just takes too long. Actually, many changes (like rechargeable batteries and energy star appliances) payback quickly too...often in less than 3 years. Myth #7:  Small changes won't make any difference. Actually, I did a post earlier this year talking about the difference that small changes make when you http://ecostylish.blogspot.com/2010/06/busting-five-more-green-myths.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EcoStylish)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164605971283211677.post-5070145086149222552Mon, 31 May 2010 15:12:00 +00002010-06-05T23:28:18.501-04:00green tipseco-friendly Many people think it's just too hard to go green. I'm here to tell you that it's far easier than you think.  Here are some common myths about going green: Myth #1: I can't afford to go green. You can't afford not to! This can be true for somethings, but is definitely not true for most. Eating organic can be a bit more expensive.  However, using eco-friendly lightbulbs and following some of the http://ecostylish.blogspot.com/2010/05/busting-five-green-myths.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EcoStylish)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164605971283211677.post-7854479697165973371Fri, 09 Apr 2010 02:47:00 +00002010-06-05T23:12:28.684-04:00eco friendly giftssocially responsible giftsorganic cottoncontestsAs we, at EcoStylish living, prepare to launch our new website on Earth Day, we've put together a fun contest! Below you will find potential logos for our 2010 environmental fundraising campaign. YOU get to decide which logo we'll use this year! Once the votes are in, the T-shirt will go up for sale on our website and we will donate 100% of the profit to the World Wildlife Fund to address http://ecostylish.blogspot.com/2010/04/contest-help-us-choose-our-charity-t.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EcoStylish)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164605971283211677.post-4482410248381126063Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:18:00 +00002010-04-04T16:25:55.186-04:00green tipssustainable livingThis year, why not make the choice to join the One Million Acts of Green initiative that allows you to watch the difference that small acts make--one by one. Log in and pick an act of green--like replacing your light bulbs with CFLs--that you can commit to doing and then witness firsthand the difference one small act can make. So far, in Canada alone, we have passed 1.8 million acts of green http://ecostylish.blogspot.com/2010/03/admit-it-you-arent-sure-that-going.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EcoStylish)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164605971283211677.post-6249376863752358417Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:52:00 +00002010-04-04T16:14:14.610-04:00green tipssustainable living Here are five more green tips for living a green lifestyle. You can also check out our past tips in Volume I, Volume II and Volume III. 16. Eat locally as much as you can.  The average distance a piece of fruit or vegetable has travelled to get to your plate is 2400km.  That has a heavy cost in CO2 released into the atmosphere.  Check out local farmer's markets or specialty stores to see what http://ecostylish.blogspot.com/2010/03/green-is-new-black-volume-iv.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EcoStylish)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164605971283211677.post-4162425337472129141Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:49:00 +00002010-04-08T09:15:46.825-04:00 We are proud to announce that EcoStylish Living is now a member of Fashion Takes Action. FTA began in 2007 as a Green Gala fundraiser in support of Environmental Defence. Ten of Canada's leading fashion designers each made three outfits from sustainable fabrics for the event. The goal was to demonstrate, both to consumers and to the fashion industry, that sustainable materials could be used in http://ecostylish.blogspot.com/2010/02/fashion-takes-action.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EcoStylish)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164605971283211677.post-8454901156576412462Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:19:00 +00002010-04-04T12:40:29.028-04:00green tipseco-friendlyWith Spring quickly approaching, a fresh start to going green may be on your mind.  If so, here are a few quick tips that you may find helpful: 1. Talk to your children about ways to make your life a little bit greener.  You may be surprised by what they already know. Brainstorm with them and come up with ideas that they can actively do to help make a difference for the environment.  With warmerhttp://ecostylish.blogspot.com/2010/02/eco-friendly-fresh-start-for-spring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EcoStylish)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164605971283211677.post-3551393320322719261Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:13:00 +00002010-04-04T13:44:57.391-04:00environmental issuesgreen tipsrecyclingsustainable living The "five green tips" series continues!  To see volume I click here.  Volume II in the series can be found here. It truly is easy being green.  Anything you do to improve your carbon footprint is a win!  You don't need to go "off grid" and become a vegan to live lightly. It's all about making good choices that are easier on the earth. Regular people like you and I with busy lives, children and http://ecostylish.blogspot.com/2010/01/green-is-new-black-volume-iii.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EcoStylish)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164605971283211677.post-8213750945229803727Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:08:00 +00002010-01-30T19:13:13.936-05:00environmental issuesgreen tipseco-friendly productssustainable livingI just posted a new article on Squidoo about living a greener life.  You can check it out by clicking on the title of this blog post. Let me know if you find it helpful!http://ecostylish.blogspot.com/2010/01/carbon-brutal-to-carbon-neutral-in-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EcoStylish)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164605971283211677.post-761685542411601083Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:42:00 +00002010-01-19T23:01:32.206-05:00Here are a few sticky notes off my wall with tips I've come across for living a greener life.  To see the first five tips click here. As always, we'd love to hear your tips for living a greener lifestyle.  Please leave us a comment or chat with us on Twitter. http://ecostylish.blogspot.com/2010/01/more-easy-tips-for-green-living.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EcoStylish)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164605971283211677.post-8206965967079543031Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:19:00 +00002010-01-19T22:39:50.138-05:00organic cottoneco boutiquebamboo clothing We are so very excited to share with you the launch of ANGeLRoX products at EcoStylish! The ANGeLRoX collection is designed by Roxi Sugar who is, by the way, an absolutely delightful and brilliantly talented lady. Not only do we love her beautiful designs, but we are delighted that Roxi is so committed to sustainability and the impact of her clothing on the environment. Her designs are http://ecostylish.blogspot.com/2010/01/we-are-so-very-excited-to-share-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EcoStylish)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164605971283211677.post-631460504527231530Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:38:00 +00002010-01-18T22:49:11.251-05:00environmental issuesgreen tips You don't have to wait until Earth Day to make some relatively small changes to your habits that can have a big effect!  Here are a few of my favorite "green" tips: 1. When you are in the market for a new computer, why not consider a laptop.  It saves space, is portable, and uses 5 times less energy than a desktop! 2. This is one of my recent favorites! Instead of sending your old rugs to thehttp://ecostylish.blogspot.com/2010/01/green-is-new-black.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EcoStylish)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164605971283211677.post-7046833591787991053Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:23:00 +00002009-12-31T14:57:22.989-05:00eco friendly giftssocially responsible giftssustainable living My family is slowly beginning to understand my desire to be a socially conscious consumer and it shows in the gifts I received this year! I'm a gadget geek and the number one gift on my list this year was an iPod touch.  Not only do I love Apple's intuitive designs and cutting edge technology, but I wholly support their mission to report the environmental impact of their products in a http://ecostylish.blogspot.com/2009/12/gifts-that-give-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EcoStylish)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164605971283211677.post-1618748969341642018Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:43:00 +00002009-12-31T15:16:12.952-05:00recycling I've heard a lot of statistics this year about recycling and some of them are outright jaw dropping.  Here are a few that stand out: 1. An aluminum can that ends up in a landfill site will still be an aluminum can 500 years from now. Recycling that very same aluminum can save enough energy to power a TV for 3 to 4 hours. Wow. 2. If all Americans recycled just 1/10th of their newspapers, it http://ecostylish.blogspot.com/2009/12/four-fun-facts-about-recycling-that.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EcoStylish)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164605971283211677.post-3642834166303583862Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:14:00 +00002009-11-29T20:27:10.770-05:00environmental issuesFair Tradegreen tipseco-friendly productssustainable living So often I come across blogs offering tips for living a more sustainable lifestyle, but the tips that they offer are not necessarily realistic for busy moms and dads. It would be great if we could all ride our bicycles everywhere we go, but that's just not realistic for everyone. Electric cars? Another great idea, but not (yet) realistic for people who have to travel long distances. I think wehttp://ecostylish.blogspot.com/2009/11/5-tips-for-sustainable-living-that-real.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EcoStylish)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164605971283211677.post-9016690322657162923Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:15:00 +00002009-11-22T15:59:12.741-05:00Text Message Babyorganic onesiesorganic cotton We are excited to announce that we now carry hip organic onesies by Text Message Baby. These trendy and hilarious onesies are a perfect gift for that little one in your life.  These silky soft 100% SKAL certified organic onesies are made with low impact dyes and are printed with natural inks (in chocolate or cream) derived from soy beans and orange oils, which are 100% biodegradable and http://ecostylish.blogspot.com/2009/11/ecostylish-now-carries-text-message.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EcoStylish)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164605971283211677.post-7119513227663652160Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:59:00 +00002009-11-22T10:51:46.158-05:00environmental issuesazo free dyesbamboo clothingbamboo bedding Bamboo has attracted some controversy in the past year about whether bamboo products, and in particular bamboo fabrics, are truly environmentally friendly. There is no question that Bamboo is one of the most interesting and sustainable resources we have available to us. It is the fastest growing plant on earth reaching 50 feet tall within 5 years versus a hardwood tree that can take 30 years tohttp://ecostylish.blogspot.com/2009/11/are-bamboo-products-environmentally.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EcoStylish)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164605971283211677.post-8952652383300334351Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:17:00 +00002009-11-22T10:53:04.682-05:00holiday tipsLED lightsseed paper cardsrecyclingeco-friendly With the holidays quickly approaching, I thought I would share a few quick ideas to help 'green' your holidays. When you filter through all the information, there are some really interesting ideas available on the web that you can take advantage when planning your holiday season: 1. Holiday Greeting Cards: The most environmentally friendly option is, of course, to send your family and http://ecostylish.blogspot.com/2009/11/top-3-eco-tips-for-holidays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EcoStylish)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164605971283211677.post-3921929717285904537Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:07:00 +00002009-11-22T10:53:52.244-05:00Fair Tradeeco-friendly productseco boutiquesustainable living From Mom to Baby we've got you covered! EcoStylish was launched for one reason and one reason only.  We want to offer you the very best we can find in stylish Organic, Fair trade, and Eco-Friendly products from socially conscious designers. We want people to feel good about the purchases they make!  Wouldn't it be nice if the dollars you spent on your family also helped the planet? We've donehttp://ecostylish.blogspot.com/2009/10/welcome-to-ecostylish-living-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EcoStylish)0