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Planet Shoes Weekly Give Away | Free Shoes

2011-12-28T08:36:00.001+08:00

Can you believe this? an Eco friendly shop giving away a pair of shoes every week to anyone!
Wow! I 've never seen this before.

All you have to do is register your name once a week and you could be a lucky winner of a pair of top brand shoes.

PlanetShoes Weekly Giveaway

Book mark this page, the banner updates each week with a new pair of free shoes to give away.

For more Eco Friendly and Natural and Organic Shopping products visit naturalbodyproductshops.com

Planet Shoes | Green Shoe Shopping

2011-12-15T13:32:00.003+08:00

Planet Shoes
When I first applied to this company to advertise for them I was rather hesitant at how they could make such good quality and affordable shoes and still call themselves an eco friendly company?

Since the moral behind my blog site is "Only Eco Friendly companies Allowed", Did they met the standards?

I wondered whether it complied, upon investigating what they actually used to make their shoes out of I was surprisingly shocked at how many materials that can be recycled and come from sustainable sources to actually make a product that we need and still be good for the environment.
So what makes this shoe company any different from the rest of them out.
Let me tell you about them.

Who are they: Planet Shoes Eco Shop are an Eco friendly shoe making company that use a variety of organic, natural, recycled, and sustainable materials.

What do they do: They make a variety of styles of shoes for • Men • Woman • Kids and also • Eco Bags

They use recycled and sustainable materials to make
• high quality dress boots
• long and and short leg boots
• sandals
• thongs
• handbags
• hats
• scarves
• socks
• casual shoes
• wallets
• accessories
• tote bags
• duffel bags
• laptop
• iPad sleeves
• luggage
Now your bound to find something that you really need at this store.

I was very impressed to see the vast range of resources that came from sustainable farming. They also impressed me with the amount of natural fibres and organic materials that can be used to make shoes and bags, I really had no idea as to what when into making shoes. So when I read there list of materials and how they use them to try and eliminate waste and be Eco friendly, i was more than impressed.

It can be done...... those companies out there that say it can't need to take a look at Planet Shoes and learn from them how they can be sustainable and Eco friendly.

Here are some of the natural and organic materials used to create great quality fashionable and functional bags and shoes.

Eco Materials:
Bamboo: this is a very sustainable plant, it can grow up to 24 inches a day making it a resource that can be quickly utilised. The bamboo fibre derived from the bamboo pulp is woven into a fabric that is naturally soft, UV resistant, anti-bacterial, temperature regulating and absorbent. making it great for footwear material.

Organic Cotton: is grown without any pesticides or genetically modified grain. Cotton is produced without petrochemicals which is made from oil.

Coconut: The coconut plant is a sustainable resource because it is fast growing and easy farming because of the great properties it makes it a viable Eco friendly embellishment material for shoe makers.

Cork: is a natural substance that is sustainable and recyclable, it is stripped from the cork oak tree and the section regrows quickly. The cork materials acts like a shock absorber and its elasticity and density make it great for shoe making.

Crepe Rubber: is made from natural latex rubber that has gone through a creper, to give it its rough hewn textured look. The latex rubber is produced natural and tapped from rubber trees. It is often used in the soles of shoes as it reduces the impact of your feet and adds traction.

Hemp: is another plant that grows quickly with little to no pesticides or herbicides, also making it more sustainable to farming. it products over 250% more fibre than cotton. Hemp has been an ancient fibre material used for many generations in footwear to make material soft, breathable and strong.

Eco Latex: and natural rubber are harvested from a variety of laytex producing plants. Such as; the Para Rubber tree, rubber fig tree, spurges, lettuces and even dandelions. Not all produce large amounts but the Para Rubber tree is great it produces more late the more you tap into it. Now that has to be sustainable!

Recycled Rubber: is primarily from care tyres, one the steel has been taken out the rubber is pulverised to small particles and then powerised and then made into shoe soles.

Jute: is a natural wonder plant is doesn't require pesticides or fertiliser so that makes is a really sustainable and eco friendly plant. The course fibres of the Jute plant can be woven in to jute cloth. Making it biodegradable, strong, durable and UV Resistant.

Silk: is a protein fibre that is renewable and biodegradable that is produced by the silkworm. their cocoons are unwound and and made into a fibre that is soft and durable. Is has cooling and warming properties great for those mountain boots.

PET Plastics: PET is an abbreviation of Polyethylene Terephthalate, which is the clear plastic that comes from soda and water bottles. The plastic is taken from these bottles and used in shoe laces.



Rice Rubber: is made up of rice husks and latex rubber. Rice husks are usually discarded after harvesting rice for food, but when its combined with natural rubber it makes rice rubber. A sustainable material great for cushioning and shock absorption when used in the soles of shoes

Vegetable Tanned Leather: although its not vegan or vegetarian it is a better option than using synthetic. It is durable and makes a more Eco friendly leather for shoe making.

Water Based glue: Solvent based glue emit chemical compounds in to the air and water. Some of Planet Shoe brand names use water based solvents in their shoe making productions.

Organic Wool: is a great sustainable material that can be used in the shoe making factory. it is biodegradable, renewable, shown from sheep annually. Its insulating and breathable properties make it a fantastic resource.

Vegan Shop: Planet Shoes has a shop dedicated to shoes made entirely without animal-based materials and often feature natural, sustainable materials or man-made synthetics. This means no leathers, furs, wools, or downs are used in favour of using materials such as hemp, canvas and plastics.

A vegan shoe that uses no animal products is critical to supporting the Vegan lifestyle and as you continue to buy Vegan products, you send a message to shoe manufacturers that selling Vegan shoes can be a profitable venue.

In many cases, the Vegan choice is the more environmentally friendly choice - so browse their Vegan shop to find a pair and make a statement

Benefits: This level of commitment by Planet Shoes has to be applaud it is taking the initiative and supplying us consumers without alternative choices so we can contribute towards sustainable living and not reducing the planet to rubble.

How we can use Planet Shoes:
Take these simple steps to reduce our shopping footprints

Avoid air freight
Choose responsible retailers who use corrugated or recycled boxes
Recycle and reuse boxes ourselves
Try to order more than one item in a shipment to consolidate costs
Order Eco-friendly products that have a lower carbon footprint.

I was also very impressed about how Planet Shoes interacts with the community on sustainable matters. These below list of companies they are involved with demonstrates a great commitment to earth care and future sustainable practises.

Planet Care: Planet Shoes is proudly affiliated with:

1% For The Planet. 1% of sales from their own Planet Shoes brand is donated to environmental organisations approved by 1% For The Planet each year.

1% For The Planet is a rapidly growing network of companies that give at least 1% of their annual sales to environmental causes every year. There are more than 450 members in 34 US states and 14 countries. 1% members have contributed more than USD $12 Million to environmental causes.

Planetshoes.com is proud to partner with NuRide, a ride sharing program that promotes a flexible way to share rides, meet friends and earn rewards while saving money and our environment. When people ride together it benefits all of us by reducing traffic congestion and air pollution while easing the stress on ourselves, our communities and our infrastructure. Considering the fact that a 10% increase in ridesharing decreases congestion delays by 50%, everyone could start getting around a bit more quickly if we all shared a ride every once in a while.The PlanetShoes.com-NuRide partnership will result in:

- 250,000 fewer miles driven
- 10,300 fewer car trips
- 6,900 shared rides
- 102 fewer tons of emissions
- 10,400 fewer gallons of gas burned

PlanetShoes.com is a proud partner of the Carbon Fund and you can do your part by picking CarbonFree Plus Shipping at checkout. Every dollar received from CarbonFree Plus shipping will be sent directly to the Carbon Fund.

In 2010, Planetshoes.com partnered with Carbonfung.org on their Million Tree Challenge. Planetshoes.com facilitated the donation of 1 Tree for $1, as well as working with several brands to match donations for Earth Month and on Earth Day!
Learn more about Carbonfund.org

Planet Shoes wishes to encourage all of their customers to re-use and recycle boxes and other recyclable materials, PlanetShoes.com places the logo and URL from the Corrugated Packaging Alliance on their boxes.
The Corrugated Packaging Alliance promotes the recycling of corrugated packaging. According to their organization, 76% of all corrugated packaging gets recycled.
PlanetShoes.com is proud to partner with the Corrugated Packaging Alliance to further this cause!

Shopping Online vs Shopping Brick and Mortar

With a large array of Eco-friendly products and Carbon Free Plus Shipping, it is easy to reduce your footprint at Planetshoes.com.

It takes the sole of a shoe 1,000 years to fully decompose. At Planet Shoes, that's not acceptable. They offer many brands with Eco-friendly shoes to help you shrink your environmental footprint and stay on top of the latest shoe fashions. As technology and design improve, more and more of their brands are taking the environment into consideration as they make their shoes. This can range from using recycled packaging to creating sandals that will compost in 20 years. However they fit in your lifestyle, the shoes in this shop all include elements that help reduce our environmental impact.

I do hope you find this company worth while visitng as I think it quite a reputable company to buy your eco Friendly shoes and bags from.

For more Eco Friendly and Natural and Organic Shopping sites visit naturalbodyproductshops.com

Natural Mosquito Repellent | No DEET Chemicals

2011-11-26T12:39:00.002+08:00

STOP POISONING YOURSELF WITH THE PESTICIDE DEET

Bug's Away Natural Mosquito Repellent $9.95 4oz

Use DEET Free Mosquito Repellent instead.
Bug's Away Natural Mosquito Repellent
Give yourself a Gift from Nature!

Kassie's Natural Essence Products are Loaded with Mother Earth's Goodness and the wonderful Energy of the oils she provides in all her varies forms.

Kassie's Natural Essence 100% natural insect repellent is made using pure essential oils known to repel mosquitoes naturally. Catnip Essential Oil is the most effective essential oil to help repel mosquitoes.

DEET Poisoning Why you shouldn't use it in commercial repellents and look at how harmful it to your organs.

I just read this from Wikipedia | DEET. The United States Environmental Protection Agency‎ (EPA) reported 14 to 46 cases of potential DEET-associated seizures, including 4 deaths. The EPA states: "... it does appear that some cases are likely related to DEET toxicity," but observed that with 30% of the US population using DEET, the likely seizure rate is only about one per 100 million users.

WOW I'm really not using any repellent that has DEET in it any more, even though its more affective than some natural ones, but in the end I'm just poisoning myself and my family. It has to stop!

Natural Mosquito Repellent is Best

Bug's Away Natural Mosquitoes Repellent does not have any DEET in it and claims to work 10 times stronger than deet at repelling mosquitoes. Give it a go and find out if it works for you. Hopefully Bug's Away Natural Mosquito Repellent really works.

Ingredients: Distilled Water; Rice Bran Oil, Palm Oil, Organic Sunflower Oil, Almond Oil, Apricot Oil, Organic Olive Oil, Stearic Acid, Emulsifying Wax, Sodium Lactate, Tapioca Starch, Panthenol (Vit B5), Grapefruit Seed Extract, Aloe Vera Powder, Organic Shea Butter, Mango Butter, Cocoa Butter, Eucalyptus, Citriodora, Catnip, Eucalyptus, Citriodora, Citronella and Lemongrass Essential Oils and LOVE.
A highly effective essential oil to help repel mosquitoes is Eucalyptus citriodora (commonly referred to Lemon Eucalyptus). Eucalyptus citriodora has a higher citronella content than citronella making it more effective. Kassie's Natural Essence also combines Citronella, Rosemary, Lavender, and Lemongrass Essential Oils all known to repel mosquitoes and other insects offering effective and reliable protection.

Bug's Away Natural Mosquitoes Repellent natural insect repellent is non-greasy & will maintain your skin's natural ph. balance. Best of all, it is non-toxic for your family as well as for the environment.

100% Natural and Chemical-Free! Absolutely NO Parabens, NO Chemical Preservatives, NO Pthalates, NO Synthetic Colors or Fragrances. They do not add cheap pore clogging ingredients such as petroleum products or mineral oil, chemically altered butters or unnecessary ingredients like Propylene Glycol, a widely used chemical that leads to poor sagging skin.

Buy Now - Bug's Away Natural Mosquito Repellent is available at Abe's Market

ABE'S MARKET is a wonderful store that stocks all your natural and organic products in a wide range of household uses.
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Yves Rocher | Skin Care |

2011-11-24T17:27:00.002+08:00

Thann | Natural Skin care Cleanser | Toner | Anti-aging Facial Cream | Shaving Lotion

2011-11-23T15:50:00.022+08:00

SKIN CARE NORMAL/OILY BUNDLE - $149.60
Shiso Facial Cleanser Shiso Anti-Aging Face Cream Shiso Facial Serum

JASMINE NATURAL BODY LOTION - $48.00
Harnn’s Jasmine Natural Body Lotion contains Pomegranate extract with natural Vitamin-C and Tannin Rice Bran Oil and Corn Oil to moisturize soften and protect the skin from harmful urban environment. Natural fragrance from Jasmine essential oil. Apply to dry skin with gentle massage motion to allow cream to penetrate the epidermis with emphasis on dry areas. 225 ml

SHISO ASTINGENT TONER WITH SHISO AND ALGAE - $35.00
THANN Astringent Toner refines opened pores and unevenly textured skin. Shiso extract provides benefits as antioxidant moisturizer and anti-histamine. Protein and mineral rich Algae extract enhances the suppleness of the skin. Green Tea extract soothes and purifies the skin while Yeast extract balances oily skin. Paraben free with no artificial color

SHISO AFTER-SHAVE LOTION - $32.00
THANN After-shave Lotion with Shiso extract and Witch Hazel sooth refreshes and refines pores after shaving. Chamomile and Aloe vera provide cooling effect to the skin while shiso extract moisturizes the skin. THANN After Shave Lotion is alcohol-free paraben free formula and suitable for all skin types.

SHISO ANTI-AGING FACIAL CREAM - $59.00
THANN Anti-aging face cream works on a comprehensive level to smooth out lines and wrinkles gradually revealing smoother younger looking skin. Hydrolyzed rice protein Soy protein and Black tea extract promote skins ability to maintain and re-produce elastin and collagen giving the skin a firmer and more refined appearance. Shiso extract nourishes and protects dry and sensitive skin from harmful pollutants heat and UV rays. Paraben Free with no artificial color or fragrance.

RICE EXTRACT MOISTURIZING CREAM 90G. - $42.00
The unique 10% rice bran oil formula of THANN Rice Extract Cream helps prevent and protect dry skin providing temporary relief from scaling and chapping associated with dry skin. This naturally nourishing non-greasy formula is non-comedogenic (willnot clog pores). Paraben Free with no artificial color or fragrance

Your Daily Skin Care Products

2011-11-19T12:57:00.016+08:00

If you have read my profile chances are you are probably wondering what an Environmental Affiliate Marketer is? Let me tell, it’s all about promoting the sustainable use of the daily products we need to live with and how we can live sustainably to make our planet more user friendly and how we can all benefit from it.

Juara has a fantastic range of natrually rich ingredients that are renewable.

It's not rocket science to know that we need food, shelter and money. But how we go about getting and maintaining these necessary items is what I want to share with you.

Throughout my blog I want to share with you different activities that we can do to change our behavior in our daily lives and some products that can help us to achieve this.

Daily living activities that we take for granted are often over looked. Such as our daily skin care regime, washing your hair, brushing your teeth, doing the dishes and lots more household chores, you’re probably thinking what’s this got to do with saving the planet? Everything we consume must come from a resource of some sort, whether it’s naturally made or manmade.

I will focus on how our skin care regime can become Eco Friendly and suggest Natural and Organic products for you to use. These are trusted companies that are doing the right Eco friendly thing and are producing ethically made products. So you can rest assured that the products you are using are helping to conserve the planet and not contributing it.

The first step I did toward teaching people about sustainability was to make up a website that specialized in promoting just Natural and Organic companies that use natural and organic ingredients only. Yes! There are reputable companies out there that are honest and open about what they put in there ingredients. If you are concerned about what you put on your face daily and want to find some better products to use have a look at my website Online Natural Body Product Shops and discover some great products to use.

Here are some great natural rich ingredients products to use from Juara. I really like this company because they tell you what they have used to make up their skin care. No hidden secrets. Can you imagine rubbing avocado and banana on your face and knowing that’s it’s a renewable resource and at the same time you’re not poisoning yourself but feeding your skin with proper food it needs.

Avocado Banana Moisture Mask

GREAT MOISTURE BOOST!

This ultra rich, creamy leave-on mask provides the skin with an intense dose of moisture for a softer, healthier complexion. Nourishing avocado, used for centuries in Indonesia to treat dry skin, hydrates and revitalizes, while mineral-rich banana puree helps soften skin and maintain an optimal moisture level. After each use, skin will feel more smooth, supple, and wonderfully comfortable. Fragrance-free. Paraben free. Suitable for all skin types in need of extra moisture.

Milk & Red Sandalwood Mask

PURIFIES PORES AND CALMS SKIN!

Used for centuries in the Indonesian herbal tradition, red sandalwood is a remedy for calming and cooling skin stressed by environmental aggression or skin conditions. This unique softening mask combines the exceptional soothing properties of red sandalwood with the softening benefits of pure milk. Milk's natural exfoliating power in the form of lactic acid works with the skin's own mechanism to gently refine and soften skin texture. Fragrance-free. Suitable for oily, combination, and sensitive skin. ,Note: This is one of the only two JUARA Products not yet paraben-free. The other is the Glow-on-the-Go Travel Kit. The rest of the line is 100% Paraben-free.

Lime Puree & Cucumber Clarifying Mask

GENTLY EXFOLIATES!

This uniquely refreshing mask is specially formulated with lime puree and cucumber water, a traditional Indonesian blend that clarifies, balances, and tones oily and combination skin without harsh stripping or irritation. Made with real lime and soothing cucumber, this mask gently breaks down and removes excess oil, providing mild exfoliation and cooling for a cleaner, more fine-pored complexion. Fragrance-free. Suitable for normal to oily skin types. Paraben-free

Turmeric Antioxidant Facial Mask
BRIGHTENS COMPLEXION & EVENS OUT SKIN TONE.

Daily stress and environmental toxins can damage our skin, leaving it tired, dull, and vulnerable to an accelerated aging process. This unique treatment mask detoxifies, brightens, and strengthens the skin in one single application. A special complex of turmeric, known as one of the most powerful antioxidants in Indonesian medicine and used for centuries as a remedy for various skin and health ailments, helps neutralize environmental toxins in the skin and fortifies it through a concentrated detoxifying infusion. Dermatologist Tested. Fragrance free. Paraben free. Suitable for all skin types.

Juara has a fantastic range of natrually rich ingredients that are renewable

I hope you see the need as I do to really help our planet by being sustainable with our skin care products we buy.

Natural Body Product Shops

2011-10-21T16:39:00.022+08:00

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Hello! and thank you for visiting Natural Body Products. My name is Lisa and my website is about saving you time and money in looking for reputable companies that stock Natural Body products.

My aim is to encourage you to help the environment by making the change to using natural plant botanicals that are grown organically without the harmful effects of chemicals that leave a nasty affect on our planet.

I've done all the searching and research to the best of my knowledge to provide you with natural and organic companies that bring you a selective range of natural beauty and body products that are friendly on your body and are respectfully created from our environment.

This is your one-stop-shop for best values the Internet has to offer regarding natural ingredients and chemical free beauty products for you to enjoy at your finger tips. My site has been designed for convenience and ease of navigation just click on the advetising and go shopping for all your natural • Skin care • Hair care • Body Treatments • Natural Beauty • needs.

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Thank You Lisa

Ahava Essential Day Moisturizer, Normal To Dry, 1.70 Ounce