I helped an Ashland, Oregon resident hoist his daughter into this Ergo Organic Baby Carrier earlier this week, and he raved to my sister, who was awkwardly balancing my niece on her hip, about how excellent this baby-backpack is. Organic as the name suggests, and made through Fair Trade and good working conditions, this pack distributes the weight of children up to three years old over a parent’s body to prevent aches and keep you energized – because babies and hiking require enough energy as it is, without their weight holding you back. The baby’s back is properly supported while this durable bag allows you to move with ease, hands-free. More functional than an ordinary sling, this comfortable pack can be worn on the back, front, or side, and is sure to keep you active with your nearby baby safe and happy.
$105 @ www.ergobabycarriers.com
The handheld, Satin Maia showerhead saves water (and energy), filters out chlorine (to save those highlights), massages your face and skin and will allow you to enjoy showering in your home like the spa-loving metrosexual you are. The shower head utilizes an award-winning twin jet design to fracture each normal water droplet creating a spray of 3,000 soothing drops per second.
Methven, New Zealand’s oldest and largest designer and manufacturer of shower heads, faucets and hot water heater valves, marks its debut into the US market with the launch of Satinjet Maia.
Satinjet Maia (they could work on the name) is equipped with a Vitamin C filter which eliminates chlorine and purifies the water before it hits the skin. It’s also environmentally sound – meeting the strictest global water conservation standard by conserving both water and energy. “Removing caustic chlorine from the water with vitamin C helps to keep the skin on your face and body more hydrated, less irritated and less dry and flaky. Hair will be softer, less brittle and the color will remain more true,” according to Dr. Karyn Grossman.
Satinjet Maia will be available exclusively at Barney’s nationwide in October 2007.
SRP $395
(via: ny post, print edition)
I’m hard on shoes, and love hats, so each season I search high and low for comfort and style, from head to toe. Emphasis on toe, at the moment. Here a couple of cuties that are both down to earth, and perky. Cushy enough for city strutting on hard pavement by day, and cool enough for casual eves. MaryJanes only $42.50, and Black or Brown glamorous flats, $32.95.
Find a complete line of stylish 100% vegan shoes and accessories for kittens and cats @ www.vegetarianshoesandbags.com.
An enlightening journey into the depths of the teenage mind
Hello again, everyone. As I was watching a TV interview with Paris Hilton recently, a thought came to mind. “Not every teen (mentally Paris is a teen) can be this stupid, right?” I immediately got to work to find out. Over the course of the next few weeks, I asked sixteen teens one question: “In your opinion, what is the most important thing that you can do to be eco-friendly?”. These are their answers:
Nina Genatossio – “Unplugging chargers and other simple things to help conserve energy.”
Kelley Devillers – “Saving the rainforest!” (Unfortunately, she had no other word on this)
Courtney Sullivan – “Turning off lights and watching less superfluous TV. Read the news instead of watching it, then recycle the newspaper!”
Morgan Tienhaara – “Common things like recycling. Don’t just throw everything away.”
Liz Baer – “Spread the word!”
Sam Sousa – “Reducing carbon emissions and planting trees. Invest in more efficient ways of transportation”
Lanny DiFranza – “Driving cars with lower gas mileage”
Erika Leahey – “Carpooling, with everyone splitting money for gas. It saves money along with the environment.”
Casey Nordberg – “Using less water, while still being hygienic!”
Maia Valcore – “Replace all of the light bulbs in your home with energy efficient ones.”
Blayc Therkauf – “Don’t heat your house unless it’s needed.”
Lily Harper – “Use a woodstove instead of central heating. It may be more work to load the wood, but it burns calories!”
Harry Apostoleris – “Let the temperature of your house vary. It’s very old-fashioned, but very effective.”
Annie Therkauf – “Turn on lights only when they are necessary and shut them off when you leave the room.”
Corrina Parham – “Do your best to conserve water, even if it means showering less. If you need your every-day shower, try to make it less time. A half-hour shower wastes a ridiculous amount of water.”
Erin O’Donnell – “I use a compost pile. Cutting down consumption and waste is very important.”
As you can see, their answers range from tragically misinformed to truly thought provoking. If I had to choose a favorite, I would say that it is the simple, “Spread the word”. This quote was one of my reasons for writing this article. So, even if you’re not saving the rainforest, take a teen’s advice and do something green for a change!
Tinctoria Designs offers cool looking hemp threads for the those who are into both looking good and living sustainably.
The Iris Stretch Halter (at right) is available in an astounding array of vibrant colors; $44 @ tinctoriadesigns.com
Tinctoria has a few menswear items, too.
Burt’s Bees has used sustainability to mold its business ever since it began in 1989. Their all-natural, sustainable products are made from beeswax, botanical and essential oils, herbs, flowers, and minerals. These safe ingredients will make your body happy and relaxed, whether you try the lip balm, shampoo, hand soaps, diaper creams, sunscreen, or another earth-friendly product. Their Milk & Honey Body Lotion always makes my legs feel and smell sweet. Plastic containers for all products from hand salve to bath oil are recycled, and the Triangle Business Journal even awarded Burt’s Bees their Eco Hero award for their exemplary recycling program.
Try a starter kit containing the following to see if Burt’s Bees is right for you:
- Almond Milk Beeswax Hand Creme (.25 oz.) • Beeswax & Banana Hand Creme (.25 oz.)
- Citrus Spice Exfoliating Shower Soap (.80 oz.)
- Hand Salve (.30 oz.)
- Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme (.30 oz.)
- Honey Lip Balm (.15 oz.)
- Naturally Nourishing Milk & Honey Body Lotion(1 fl. oz.)
- Orange Essence Facial Cleanser (.56 oz.)
- Peppermint Foot Lotion (.47 fl oz.)
- Vitamin E Body and Bath Oil (1 fl. oz.)
- Peppermint Shower Soap (.80 oz.)
- Coconut Foot Creme (.56 oz.)
All the above for only $15 @ www.burtsbees.com
Related: for honey lovers, Savannah Bee Honey – bee pure
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