In celebration of its March 2010 release, Potter Style publishing has given us (and by “us” we mean “you”!) three copies of its Eco-Clean Deck of 50 Recipes for Nontoxic Cleaners by Annie B. Bond.
Interested in winning a deck and brewing up your own eco-clean storm? Comment below and share your own home recipe for cleaning – whether it’s cutting old clothes to rags for washing windows or baking soda to scrub the tub, share your innovative – and green – recipes for cleaning, and you might just win a pack of 50 more!
Contest closes March 31, 2010 at 12 a.m. EST. Open to all residents of Canada, except those in Quebec. Not open to any Transcontinental Media employees, their families, or any other persons with whom they reside.
Eco-friendly stuff from top designer Amy Butler is fabulous but all too often just isn’t available in Canada.
That’s why we were so excited to see these lush, colourful 100% organic cotton blend towels at Bed, Bath and Beyond! They’re supersumptuous, with a lovely velour band to up the richness factor and come in Orange, Turquoise, Lime, Plum (from top).
The bath towel measures 30″ X 54″, the hand towel 16″ x 28″ and the washcloth 13″ x 13″. Machine washable.
Available at: www.bedbathandbeyond.ca
Prices: $18 (bath towel), $13 (hand towel), $8 (washcloth)
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What better time to show your support and buy a work of art produced by the Comite Artisanal Haitien, which represents more than 170 Haitian artisans and groups, than now, in the aftermath of the Haitian earthquake?
This fabulous wall hanging is made from recycled oil drums, and represents the Tree of Life, the classic symbol of the interconnectedness of all life on earth.
It would look equally wonderful indoors or out, measures 24″ in diameter and has a protective coating to prevent rust.
Available at: www.serrv.org
Price: $46 (US)
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This adorable bin is the ideal storage solution in a kid’s room or play area. At 17″ high and 20″ in diameter, it can be used to store everything from toys to laundry, and the cotton canvas it’s made from is sturdy enough to stand on its own even when empty.
Green factor: The über-cute felt hippo motif is crafted from 100% recycled water bottles (other designs are also available), and the cotton is organic.
Price: $38
Available at: www.saplings.ca
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Rocky Mountain Soap’s savoury selection of scrubs, suds, soaks and salts are a foamy retreat from stress. With fragrances like Alpine Air, Avalanche, and Forest Fresh and all-natural ingredients from fir needles to horse chestnuts and pumpkin to spinach powder, it’s clear just how much the young family behind Rocky Mountain Soap is inspired by their mountainous Canmore, Alta., surroundings.
The company mantra, “natural matters,” means that every ingredient they use is found in nature – check out a complete list of ingredients and glossary on their website. If you’re still not convinced, owners Cam Baty and Karina Birch invite customer feedback and visits (should you be in the Rocky Mountain neighbourhood). You’re also invited to join the company’s on-property women’s run in April.
Prices: Valentines Gift Pack, $25; Cold & Flu Body Rub, $8; Alpine Air Hand & Body Wash, $14; Pumpkin Soap, $5.
Visit www.rockymountainsoap.com for a list of store locations and retailers.
Introducing a chic, eco-friendly gift that really does keep on giving: Ecojot’s trendy, eco-friendly and socially responsible notebooks. Launched this year, Ecojot’s Buy One, We Give One campaign advocates children’s literacy in developing countries by donating one notebook for every one purchased. They’re distributed directly to schools and students via three foundations –
Ve’ahavta, Free the Children, and the Stephen Leacock Foundation for Children.
The notebooks themselves? Entirely eco-friendly! The funky notebooks, colourfully designed by artist Carolyn Gavin, are made from 100% post-consumer waste, using vegetable-based inks and glues and biodegradable packaging. They’re also made in Canada, and at a biogas-fuelled mill.
Price: $17 (6″x9″ Jumbo Journal, 150 pages); $10 (5″x7″ journal, 80 pages); $5 (3″x4″ notebook, 50 pages).
Available at: Grassroots, Midoco, Write Impressions, The Papery and more; visit www.ecojot.com for a full list of retailers across Canada.
Let’s face it: who the heck knows what methylisothiazolinone is?
It’s easy to find out if you have the Seventh Generation Label Reading Guide iPhone app. With an alphabetical index, it’s supereasy to find the ingredient you’re looking for, then discover different things about it like: What is it? What is it used for? How does it affect you? Or search for a specific term. You can also submit a product name if you can’t find it in the database, so it will be added.
And by the way, methylisothiazolinone is a synthetic preservative “typically used in detergents and hand dish soap … used to prevent microbial growth … corrosive to skin and also a skin sensitizer. Toxic to aquatic organisms….”
Available at the iTunes store.
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Green & Black’s organic chocolate goes Fair Trade and I, for one (crazy chocolate lover that I am), couldn’t be happier! The line will be converted starting this year, and Fair Trade labels will begin popping up early in 2011, with full conversion expected by the end of 2011.
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Want to do everything you can to save the planet? Check out a new environmentally friendly search engine named Ecosia. Each person who uses the search engine earns the company money from sponsored clicks. At least 80% of the money goes to a rain-forest protection project run by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
Every new Ecosia user saves about 2,000m² (2,392yd²) each year; each search saves 1.95 m². Loving those stats! It’s easy to install and works just like any other search engine.
Check it out at: www.ecosia.org
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Put your best foot forward on some eco-friendly floors this year. Here are a few of our faves!
1. Torlys Recycled Leather Planks
Sleek, elegant and eco-friendly: these leather tiles are available in a variety of colours and textures. Available in tile or plank format, the rich flooring is made of 100% recycled leather with cork backing and is completely VOC free!
Price: $11 per plank Available at: www.torlys.com
2. Recycled Metal Tiles
And now for something completely different: These recycled metal tiles are often used for bathroom and kitchen walls, but also make for a chic surprising new floor accent. Tile sizes range from 2×2 to 12×12 and are available in either 100% recycled aluminum or brass. Colour accent tiles are also available, a great way to add an unexpected and eco-friendly element to home.
Price: $35 US per sq. ft. (aluminum); $70 US per sq. ft (brass) Available at: www.ecofriendlyflooring.com
3. Olde Wood Limited Reclaimed Wooden Planks
Add centuries of history to your home with reclaimed antique hardwood. Available in wide-plank oak, hickory, maple, pine and more, the wood was salvaged from old American barns dating back to the 19th century, and has a beautiful weathered look. Visit their warehouse to custom-choose planks with markings like saw marks and insect and nail holes.
Price: From $7 US per plank Available at: www.oldewoodltd.com
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