Diamonds are a girl’s best friend (fair trade and conflict free, of course!). But what about the metals used to set the sparkling wonders? Mining is a dirty business – both for the workers and the surrounding area. And with enough gold and silver in existence to handle worldwide demand for the next 40 years, why continue to disturb the earth for superfluous precious metals? (more…)
This classic preppy look gets an eco-upgrade with these crisp white low-top sneakers from Autonomie Project. With 100% fair trade-certified organic cotton canvas uppers and an FSC-certified natural rubber sole, these sneakers will have you walking the sustainable walk for only $54.
By supporting workers in developing areas and assisting in marketing their goods to the global market, Autonomie helps communities around the world produce fashionable, vegan, sweatshop-free kicks that keep you looking cool. This style is also available in a high-top version for those who want to assert more independence.
*Search for Autonomie products on The Find Green.
If you are looking for an eco friendly sneaker alternative that is streamlined and unique, look no further. Veja sneakers are designed in Paris and manufactured in Brazil of natural latex rubber from the Amazon, eco friendly leather and organic cotton. The Veja ‘Volley’ is the women’s style which is low profile and had a streamlined silhouette and is inspired by ’70s retro volleyball shoes. The Veja ‘Grama’ style for men features a sole unique to each shoe as every sole has a different weight and is marked underneath with a unique number. The shoes are made with fair labor practices by Brazilian co-ops and are designed in company’s is Paris based headquarters which gives them even more reason to covet. The prices of the Veja sneakers range from $99 to $145.
Kids love these quirky and cute little character dolls from Blablakids.com. And to be truthful … we love these little guys too! Available in various sizes … even in a three foot size … yes, that’s right three feet … all Blabla products are made from hand-picked cotton.
We are very excited to be able to offer this fun BlaBla giveaway.
Three lucky winners will get to pick one of the classic Blabla dolls of their choice, in the mini or large size. To enter this giveaway, visit Mommie911 BlaBla Giveaway Page
These soft dolls are perfect for kids starting at an early age and are sure to become a favorite doll. Easy to take care of, the dolls can be washed on a gentle cycle or hand-washed in cold water and hung out to dry. There are many, many little characters to choose from, so you will have to find which one is your fave. Blabla also makes backpacks, blankets, mobiles and kids clothing. All products are safety tested by the most stringent US and European standards. Our ZiggityZoom kids love these little characters and your kiddos will too.
Giveaway is open to Continental US Residents over 18 only. Giveaway ends June 15.
From our friends at Ziggity Zoom
My husband was very proud of himself when he came home with a 100% recycled product from Home Depot today. He’s on the ‘Green’ bandwagon and now I have something else to tell him about. Fair Trade. Fair Trade supports sustainable community development by ensuring that the artisans making the products are paid fair living wages.
Greenheart is an eco-fair trade non-profit shop, carrying both fair trade and eco friendly products including handbags, wallets, lotion, and cookbooks. Greenheart believes consumers have the power to affect positive World change by supporting sustainable and fair business practices in their purchasing choices.
What is Eco-Fair Trade? Greenheart follows the guiding principles of “Fair Trade”. “Eco” signifies that our products are made using the most sustainable materials and methods whenever possible. At Greenheart, we are both “Fair to producers, and good to the Earth”.
The product and giveaway featured here is Greenheart’s fair trade wallet measuring a practical 8.5″ x 5″ x 1″. The wallet has a three-side zip closure, four section accordion dividers, a zip coin pocket, and credit card slips and I found that there is plenty of left over room for my phone.
Want to know more about socially and environmentally friendly shopping? Check out this handy guide available at Greenheart.
GIVEAWAY!
Mommy Insider is giving a red screen printed fair trade wallet away to one lucky subscriber! Simply subscribe to the Mommy Insider newsletter here and then share your favorite item at Greenheart is (besides the wallet) in the comments at Mommy Insider. Use the email address you used when subscribing, when leaving your comment.
From our friends at The Mommy Insider
TheFind’s green shopping search is its latest effort to make green
shopping easier and more accessible to consumers. The number of green
products that can now be found with TheFind has doubled to more than 1
million, and the number of stores selling these green products has leapt
to over 13,500 stores.
To celebrate Earth Day and TheFind’s green shopping launch, retailers
Edun Online, Gaiam and Delight.com are offering exclusive green
discounts to shoppers on TheFind.
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Get fabulous for Earth Day and indulge your globetrotter fantasy while supporting fair trade products such as these fair trade handbags and fair trade totes. Fair trade products help third world artisans to make a living wage while they create one of a kind designs using traditional techniques. The colors, fabrics, and details often inspire the likes of the cool Parisian label “Maje” by Judith Milgrom.
From top left clockwise:
Color Splash Sari Bag Recycled Sari Sling Tote – Made from recycled sari patches these bags are made by an artisan co-op in
Northern India. $32.00
Bird Handbags One Night Stand fabric bag, $955 at Net-a-Porter
Taraluna Silk and Hemp Net Bag – A Recycled Sari Silk and Hemp bag designed and created in a Fair Trade co-op in Nepal and pays
a fair wage to mostly female workers. $18.
Maje Jelica beaded bag $245, at Net-a-Porter
