Posts Tagged “eco-friendly”
this one is for the guys: indie peace clothing
by michele on October 1, 2009
October is here! Since the month is new, how about a change of pace? Frequent readers no doubt have noticed that most of the fashion here at les violettes is for women. Well, today it’s all about the guys. In (…)
plastics – which ones are safe? which ones to avoid?
by michele on August 31, 2009
Plastic is a controversial topic – how many homes are free of this ubiquitous material? While many plastics are recyclable, some are not recommended for daily use. There are also those who decide to completely forgo plastic. Glass, ceramics and (…)
mrs. meyer and cleaning
by michele on March 8, 2009
mrs meyer’s is good for cleaning as is method and so on
caldrea
by michele on February 28, 2009
Caldrea is perhaps my favorite eco-cleaning supply company. I’ve been using their products for about 10 years now and love them. They are aromatherapy cleaning products by Mona Hatoum based in Minnesota, USA. They work really well and smell fantastic. (…)
wooden duck
by michele on February 26, 2009
Have you checked outWooden Duck? Located in Berkeley, CA and formed in 1995, you can find furniture made from recycled and repurposed trees from around the globe. Much of the furniture is recycled furniture from Indonesia. The look of the (…)
green design
by michele on February 26, 2009
The Many Shades of Green by design mind Three conversations on sustainable design.
artist pencils
by michele on February 19, 2009
Do you love to draw? Concerned about any animal traces lurking in your art supplies? U.K.-based Derwent makes artists pencils that are animal-free. I have been using Derwent’s Watersoluble Graphitone pencils for many years now. Graphitone pencils are completely encased (…)