Category: Eco Friendly

Oct 21

Decorating for a Green Christmas

Being environmentally responsible is an important part of every person’s life. The earth is a living organism that is effected by the choices that each individual person makes. During a time of year when people celebrate love and exchange gifts, it important to give back to the world that sustains every human being.

There are many ways that a person can ensure that they have a successful green Christmas. The center piece of every Christmas is the Christmas tree. In centuries past, Christmas trees were taken from random forests without regard to the consequences. Nowadays, it is understood that these types of practices are unsustainable. When one tree is cut another must be planted to take its place, otherwise the forest would be barren after only a few decades. Some Christmas celebrators choose a fake tree so that it can last multiple years. Although this may seem like a more environmentally friendly idea, they must remember to check with the manufacturer and see if the tree is biodegradable.

One technology that has made leaps and bounds in regards to having a green Christmas is artificial lighting. Lights used for decoration used to be the same as those found throughout the house. This meant that they also used the same amount of power as all of the other lights. Not only was this a waste of electricity but it also served as a fire hazard. It is estimated that a tree can set fire within a few minutes if exposed to too much heat. Luckily, today most decorative lights are LEDs. These lights use a minimum amount of power and do not produce excessive heat. This leads to more cost effective lighting that is safer for the family and environment.

Not only should your decor for the Christmas season be green. You should make all your gifts environmentally friendly. Surprisingly, there are many options out there. Protect the environment and give an awesome gift to your loved ones at the same time. Green gifts will show that you really love the environment and your closest friends and family members!

It is important to understand all of the technology now available to make Christmas a time of celebration that does not cause undo suffering on the environment. This is a responsibility of every celebrator of this great season.

 

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Jun 20

Design, Art, and Fashion with the Environment in Mind

Protecting the environment is an important and all encompassing job, but there are many simple ways we can help out and preserve the world around us. I love to decorate and think about fashion while minimizing my carbon footprint. Fashion is a colossal market with so many distinct styles, accessories and designers. If you love shopping for clothes, and enjoy the artistic statements you make with them, why not do so while changing the world too? You can make a conscious decision to choose better clothing options so that you can stay in style while minimizing your environmental impact.

One way to help benefit the environment as well as your pocketbook, is to recycle old garments in to new ones. This can be done by shopping at thrift stores, flea markets and your local Salvation Army. You never know what you can find for dirt cheap, and though things may not fit well, you can have them altered or even alter them yourself. Browsing thrift stores is a great way to salvage old clothes for everyday wear or even special events like Halloween. Altering your own clothes in your closet that you don’t wear very often is also a good way to bring more use value to your wardrobe. When you’re not out buying new clothes and are reusing and recycling older ones, you’re helping the environment and preventing waste.

Another way to embrace eco fashion is by buying clothing from reputable designers who make eco-friendly clothes. There are a lot of designers and companies who make clothing out of organic and recycled materials. If you’re vegan or want to opt for cruelty free fashion, there are also many brands which don’t sell leather or silk. The website ecofashionworld.com is a shopping guide which showcases all the latest trends in eco fashion. You can use it and similar websites to find clothing that’s beneficial to the environment without compromising your sense of style or taste level

Many designers even donate a percentage of their profits to charitable organizations. With a bit of research, you can find the best merchants who cater to customers with an ecological sense of style, and then you can make every fashion decision an environmentally friendly one.

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