Happy World Water Week!
Sept 6-10th is World Water Week.

Multi-Pure will donate a portion of profits on every sale of a drinking water system purchased to Water for People.
Also, If you purchase a filter from www.GoGreenWaterFilter, every filter will be on SALE, PLUS you will get to pick a **FREE** gift.
(Emergency Filter great for traveling OR De-Chlorinating Shower Filter)

Water For People helps people in developing countries improve quality of life by supporting the development of locally sustainable drinking water resources, sanitation facilities, and hygiene education programs. http://www.waterforpeople.org/

Multi-Pure Corporation was “green” long before it was fashionable to be so! For 40 years Multi-Pure has manufactured drinking water systems that help provide solutions to environmental problems such as plastic water bottles, harmful contaminants, and the careless waste of precious resources. We’re proud of the “green” products we manufacture, using materials that are biodegradable and come from renewable resources.

1 Multi-Pure water filter cartridge = 12,000 8oz plastic water bottles!
What happens when you throw away your old, used cartridge? The used cartridge is actually GOOD for the landfills! It continues to absorb even more chemical pollutants in the ground.

The Ecoist Notebook

In keeping with the back to school theme Ecoist has done it again!! This super cute notepad is great for a student of any age. This is the perfect accessory for you eco-savvy people who prefer to be environmentally-adorable! The pad is made from recycled newspaper and covered with a natural laminate that is handmade by a Brazilian Fair Trade Co-op. The Notepad is only $10.00, which is extremely affordable, so there is no excuse why everyone shouldn’t have one! The slim pad can fit into many sized book bags, briefcases and even handbags! Wouldn’t you rather whip out this eco-awesome notepad instead of the same-old boring not environmentally friendly notebooks that have been sold for decades?

Back to school season is finally on! School is a great time to get your children involved in the green movement. They have a chance to be an example to other students and faculty. Environmentally friendly products are no longer drab and boring. You can purchase excellent quality items that look just as cool as the rest of the back to school items sold at every store this time of year. You and your child have a chance to positively impact the impressionable individuals your children interact with everyday!

Here are some inexpensive eco-supplies I found on my Back to School hunt:

1. The EcoStapler- There is no need to remove metal staples before shredding or recycling your documents. The eco-friendly, staple-free stapler can fasten up to 5 sheets of conventional paper together and is incredibly easy to use. It’s a great  & safe for children.

2. Banana Paper Recycled Binder Filler – This 100-sheet pack of sustainable, Binder Filler Banana Paper is bleach-free, acid-free, and made from 80% post-consumer waste paper and 20% banana leaf fibers. The paper is 3-hole punched, measures 10.5″ x 8″ and is available in either College Ruled or Wide Ruled sheets.

3. Terracycle Frito-Lay Wrapper Binder- This durable Frito-Lay binder by TerraCycle keep papers in place with a 3-ring binder and easily wipes clean with the swipe of a damp sponge. The binder is made out of used chip bags that could not be recycled but are remade into a functional and creative product. The used chip bags are washed and sanitized before the product is sewn to ensure the cleanliness of this product.

4. Green Apple Eco-Friendly Highlighter Pencils – These biodegradable highlighter pencils are jumbo-sized and feature a hexagonal shape and natural wood finish. They come in a 4 pack of assorted colors and will not smear ink or bleed through textbooks or dictionaries.

5. TreeSmart Biodegradable Ruler & Recycled Pencil Set- The biodegradable green plastic ruler (12 inches) holds two TreeSmart Recycled Newspaper Pencils along with an eraser & pencil sharper (all included).

6. TreeSmart Recycled Pens- Made from a combination of biodegradable plastic, bamboo, and recycled paper, the TreeSmart Pen is writing its way to a greener future for everyone.

Bendant Lamp

The Ultimate Green Store Home Accessories

Description:

Are you interested in decorating your home as eco-friendly as possible? I love finding cool enviro-conscious decor to put in my home. For some reason these crafty eco-designers not only make environmentally friendly products they make them interesting to use as well. Material and process guide the Bendant Lamp’s design, making it a true example of eco-centric design. The size of the lamp, shape of the cuts and flat packaging are a result of material and manufacturing efficiencies. In addition, the lamp welcomes the user as co-designer pushing the boundaries of design and self-assembly. Bendant shade’s are made from laser-cut, powder coated steel. The lamp comes in silver, white or chartreuse. An energy-saving 20W globe is suitable for use; lower electricity consumption and longer life. (Not included). Accepts standard socket bulbs up to a maximum of 300W. Designed to ship flat and get maximum use of standard metal sheet goods. Design eliminates unnecessary cutting and waste. Recycled Content +Recyclable + Environmentally Preferable Finish.

Pregnancy Pampering Kit

There are alot of gifts out there for expectant families now but isn’t it just as important to treat yourself organically as well as your baby-to- be? Anyone expecting needs some pampering before it all becomes about the baby. Your body may be putting you to the test, that’s all the more reason to treat yourself to the Pregnancy Pampering Kit. This is a perfectly natural pregnancy gift no matter what type of birth is being planned. These products help you through morning sickness, itchy stretch marks, swollen feet and prenatal hemorrhoids. And there’s even a sampler box of Earth Mama Angel Baby’s best-selling USDA Certified 100% Organic and Certified Kosher teas formulated for pregnancy’s most common discomforts.

Pampering Kit Includes:

•Mama-To-Be Tea Sampler 1 Box
•Happy Feet 140 g. (5 oz. net wt.)
•Natural Stretch Oil 30 ml. (1 fl. oz.)
•Earth Mama® Bottom Balm® 30 ml. (1 fl. oz.)
•Earth Mama® Body Butter® 60 ml. (2 fl. oz.)

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Chocolate Martini Face Mask

Ingredients:

1/4 cup organic cocoa powder
1/4 cup organic raw honey
1 teaspoon organic brown sugar
3 tablespoons organic whole oats
2 tablespoons organic soy milk

Directions:

Grind whole oats to make the oatmeal powder than mix the cocoa powder, brown sugar and honey together. After all is mixed add the soy milk until all is mixed and wet.

Herbal Knowledge:

Cocoa powder is an antioxidant and helps improve blood flow, tighten skin and helps moisture retention. Honey has antibiotic properties as well as acts as a calming sleep aid. Oatmeal aids in anti-itch remedies and skin irritation. Brown Sugar is a natural exfoliate that leaves your skin glowing. Soy is considered an anti-inflammatory however some may be allergic to soy so regular milk or even non-lactose milk are can be used to soothe the skin and remove redness.

Sustainable Bamboo Corner Desk

Bamboo, as we all know is one of the most renewable resources on earth. These easy to assemble office desk is great for any office. The interchangable parts make this desk easy to fit in to a variety of spaces. You can add and take away pieces as needed. This design is great for growing businesses. Purchasing bamboo furniture for your office is an amazing way to reflect how your business feels with respect to our environment.

Description:
This large office corner desk comes with three shelves and can hold up to six, managing all your storage needs. Top reverses allowing the long side to sit left or right with ergonomic curvilinear surfaces. Made from Sustainable bamboo plywood. Laminated using E-1 grade VOC-free adhesives. Beautiful amber finish created using a non-toxic kiln process. Shelving: Includes two 12-inch shelves and one 24-inch shelf with room for up to three of each.

* Can be expanded from either side with Legare peninsulas, bridges or extensions for limitless configurations
* Panels are asymmetric and reversible meaning double the life of the desk
* Unique locking design of Legare furniture assembles in minutes without the need for tools or hardware
* Disassembles in seconds for flat storage or transport
* Shelves are adjustable in 6-3/8 inch increments
* Dimensions: 60 inches wide x 47 inches long x 32 inches high Weight: 120 pounds

Sam Nightstand

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Product Description:
Stylish and well crafted in America, the Sam Night Stand is the perfect addition to any nursery, child’s or even dorm room. The feet of the night stand are available in either a natural or walnut finish, while the panel is available in over 45 color and design options! With so many options to choose from, this night stand can be customized for almost any interior design idea. With open shelving and a sliding drawer, essential items are always within easy reach. If you ever desire to change your theme, no problem! These designer panels are interchangeable and attach easily via magnet. Made of solid maple base with clear finish or walnut stain. Beautifully colored with a non-toxic white lacquer. Easily assembled and built to last generations. A perfect addition to your home! JPMA certified.  The style is very retro excellent for any adult or child.  The interchangeable panels let you decide on the design.

I know I say this all the time but it is important for us to purchase as many Made in America products as we can. The made in America movement is back on the rise and without the support we cannot hope to have this option newly realized. We need to keep our support going for Made in America products. This item is pricey for a nightstand and although one could probably go to Ikea and get something more economical the point is that this is an American Made product and the more we purchase them the less they will cost eventually. Not all products Made in America are expensive but we must support our economy at home and this is an excellent way to do it!

Citrus Herbal Bath Mix

Use only dried materials.

1 oz. Organic Orange peel

1 oz. Whole Organic Orange flowers

1 oz. Organic Lemon Peel

1 oz. Organic Comfrey leaves

1 oz.Whole Organic Chamomile

1 oz. Organic Almond meal

This mixture will make approximately 8 to 10 baths. Store in a dry space. You can always add or take away any of the ingredients if you are not fond of them. There are any number of herbs you can replace these ingredients with.

Directions: When you are ready for a bath you can put a large handful of the mixture in muslin or mesh bag and drop the bag in the hot tub or you can leave it hanging on the faucet just enough to dangle into the tub. Some prefer to drop the herbs directly into the water. If you have a metal tea strainer or something of that kind, that will do as well. Another option is to make an infusion of herbs and then pour the liquid into the tub. All of these options work for your herbal bath.

Herbal Knowledge: Orange peel soothes the skin and is a natural antioxidant, Orange flowers help circulate oxygen to the brain, Lemon peel is an astringent, Comfrey leaves are used to relieve pain and reduce swelling, Chamomile relaxes and soothes the body, an Almonds are high in Vitamin E which is good for the skin.