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Another week, another blog post about Christmas shopping! What can I say? I’m doing my part to boost the economy as well as advocate for the environment. If you’ve already stocked the Christmas tree with gifts of bamboo clothing and bamboo sheets but are still in need of something shiny for that someone special, perhaps [...]
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Now that we’ve discussed natural remedies for heartburn, let’s move on to that other aftershock of holiday indulgence, the hangover. It’s easy in the spirit of merriment and festivity to over-imbibe on spirits but remember the day after that your system is already overloaded. Take it easy on over the counter cures and opt for [...]
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23 shopping days left until Christmas! If you’re still looking for the perfect eco-friendly gift for friends, loved ones or those you’re just socially obligated to buy for, here’s a list of green gift suggestions: Bamboo Sheets: Of course we’re going to start by singing the praises of bamboo bedding and bamboo clothes! Made from [...]
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If you’re home and reading this blog post, I raise my coffee cup to you for opting out of the Black Friday madness and perhaps taking advantage of Green Earth Bamboo’s amazing holiday sale! Of course, you could just be getting home from busting those door-buster savings! Either way, it’s time to prep for yet [...]
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Bamboo Twin Sheets Black Friday is slowly strangling Thanksgiving. What was once a frantic day of shopping that at the very least helped shoppers burn off the calories gained from gravy, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie is now a competition between retailers to see who can open their doors first. And slowly, very slowly, the [...]
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Let’s just skip right past the obvious observation of Tax Day and move on to a more enjoyable day approaching – Easter! Rather than talk tax forms and tax credits, let’s talk about the incredible amount of waste that comes hop hop hoppin’ down the trail with the Easter Bunny. This is a holiday of [...]
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I live in Chicago where St. Patrick’s Day is a huge holiday. Even though St. Patrick’s Day is a so-called “green” holiday, there is a lot of waste associated with it. Below is a list of ideas on how to make it more a more eco-friendly day of celebration: Evites. You do not have to [...]
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For those of you just waking from your Super Bowl stupor, I’d like to give you official warning that Valentine’s Day is just 6 days away! What started out as a pagan holiday to celebrate fertility has transformed into a mass-marketed holiday that delights florists, chocolatiers and Hallmark stores worldwide. So since you must use [...]
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Whether it’s a shirt two sizes too small or a pink bunny suit from Aunt Muriel, some gifts you received this holiday season may not be your style or your taste. However, there are many ways to get value from your unwanted gifts and keep them from the landfill! Reselling, swapping, and re-gfiting are much [...]
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Eco-friendly beer and eco-friendly wine options abound but for New Years Eve, it’s time for a fancier libation. There’s nothing that signifies celebration better than the popping of a champagne cork! Champagne is essentially wine-making taken one step further. It is a sparkling wine produced by inducing the in-bottle secondary fermentation of the wine to [...]
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At any given time, there are almost half a million people flying commercial airlines to destinations worldwide. And at Christmas time, it always seems that those half-million are flying out of my local airport on the same day as I am. On the plus side, it’s great for people-watching and I am always amused to [...]
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17 days until Christmas! Still plenty of time to find the perfect gift for that certain someone and along with that perfect gift, give the message of responsibility and sustainability by choosing an environmentally friendly present like the ones listed below. Proving that eco-friendly can still be fashionable, the ‘Socorro’ handbag from Escama Studio is [...]
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Labor Day is yet another holiday founded on good intentions that has morphed into another reason for massive retail sales around the country. In a way, the logic works. You work hard; you deserve to shop! Officially made a federal holiday in 1894 to honor the workers of America, Labor Day has transitioned into an [...]
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With Independence Day (July 4th here in the United States) right around the corner, preparation is in high gear. And while you might prepare by wearing incredibly moisture-wicking bamboo t shirts or by barbecuing with bamboo, did you know that bamboo and fireworks have a history together? When you look at the different concoctions you [...]
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Paper lanterns have long been symbols of joy and celebration throughout Asia. Believed to be first created in China and fashioned from oiled paper stretched over bamboo frames, paper lanterns were used to celebrate happy events like weddings and births. Beyond that, they served a practical function of lighting homes and streets. They even served [...]
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Just in time for Mothers’ Day! Using beautiful bamboo and a favorite picture, you can make a unique and memorable gift for your mom that she will treasure for years. You can find the bamboo at a local nursery or maybe it’s growing in your own backyard! And because it is such a renewable and [...]
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Green Earth Bamboo would like to take a moment to wish you all a Happy Holiday Season and New Year! May you be blessed with new beginnings, prosperous adventures and abundance and love in 2010! Let’s all strive to continue to work toward making our Earth a better place for future generations to come. Merry [...]
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