CARBON FOOTPRINT: THE AMOUNT OF GREENHOUSE GASES AND SPECIFICALLY CARBON DIOXIDE EMITTED BY SOMETHING, i.e. A PERSON'S ACTIVITIES OR A PRODUCT'S MANUFACTURE AND TRANSPORT, DURING A GIVEN PERIOD. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20footprint
NEARLY EVERYTHING WE DO CONTRIBUTES TO OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT. THE AVERAGE AMERICAN HOUSEHOLD PRODUCES OVER 35,000 POUNDS OF CARBON DIOXIDE EACH YEAR. MANY INDUSTRIES LEAVE A CARBON FOOTPRINT. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INCLUDE CO2, METHANE, NITROUS OXIDE AND F-GASES. ELECTRICITY GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION IS ONE OF THE INDUSTRIES WITH THE BIGGEST CARBON FOOTPRINT. FACTORY FARMING, DEFORESTATION AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES ALSO LEAVE A LARGE CARBON FOOTPRINT.
HOWEVER, WE CAN ALL DO OUR PART TO REDUCE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT. BUYING PRODUCTS THAT ARE ECO-FRIENDLY CAN HELP MAKE OUR LIFE A LITTLE BIT MORE GREEN. PRODUCTS THAT ARE COMPOSTABLE, BIODEGRADABLE, MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS, AND UTILIZE GREEN PACKAGING ALL HELP TO REDUCE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT.
HERE ARE SOME PRODUCTS THAT "FIT THE BILL":
Bamboo Compost Pail ~ $38.90
Compost Pail Liners ~ 6 Liter Bio Bags (50 count) $11.99
Eco-Nuts Natural Laundry Soap ~ Contains Saponin (a natural cleaner) $26.99.
Ultra~Green 2-ply Dinner Napkins ~ Made from Sugarcane $4.49
Owl Recycled Padfolio ~ Made from 100% recycled PolyCanvas and 100% recycled leather $35.00
Greeting Cards by Raju's Arts ~ Printed on 100% PCW paper $8.25
TO FIND MORE PRODUCTS THAT REDUCE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT, GO TO ABE'S MARKET.
EARTH DAY, CELEBRATED APRIL 22ND, MARKS THE INVENTION OF THE MODERN ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT IN 1970. EARTH DAY FOUNDER GAYLORD NELSON, WHO AT THE TIME WAS A U.S. SENATOR FROM WISCONSIN, HAD WITNESSED THE RAVAGES OF THE OIL SPILL IN SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA IN 1969. AT THAT TIME, THE PUBLIC WAS BECOMING MORE AWARE OF THE CONDITIONS THAT LED TO AIR AND WATER POLLUTION.
WANTING TO FORCE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ONTO THE NATIONAL AGENDA, SENATOR NELSON ANNOUNCED HIS IDEA FOR AN ANNUAL EARTH DAY CELEBRATION. THIS EVENT WOULD BE A NATIONAL TEACH-IN ON THE ENVIRONMENT. MILLIONS OF AMERICANS TOOK TO THE STREETS, PARKS, AND AUDITORIUMS TO DEMONSTRATE FOR A HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT.
THE FIGHT FOR A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT CONTINUES TODAY. THE RAVAGES OF POLLUTION HAVE CAUSED SEVERE CONSEQUENCES FOR OUR PLANET. WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO REVERSE THE EFFECTS BUT BY DOING OUR PART TO RECYCLE, RE-USE AND TO LIVE A MORE SUSTAINABLE LIFE, WE CAN SLOW DOWN THE EFFECTS.
FROM APRIL 22ND UNTIL APRIL 28TH, ABE'S MARKET WILL BE RUNNING AN EXCLUSIVE EARTH DAY SALE.
Compostable Assorted Utensils
EnviroSax Eco-friendly Reusable Bags
Odor Eliminator Soy Candle
Organic Cotton Cami Set
Fresh Dog Bed Deodorizer
Earth Friendly Products Stain and Odor Remover
Baby Food Storage Cubes
PREGNANCY CAN BE A DIFFICULT TIME, ESPECIALLY THE FIRST AND LAST TRIMESTER. MANY EXPECTANT MOMS SUFFER FROM MORNING SICKNESS IN THE FIRST TRIMESTER. THE SECOND TRIMESTER CAN BE SMOOTH SAILING FOR MANY, WITH MINOR ACHES AND PAINS. MANY WOMEN TEND TO GAIN MOST OF THEIR WEIGHT IN THE THIRD TRIMESTER. THIS, IN ADDITION TO LOWER BACK PAIN AND AN ALL-OVER UNCOMFORTABLE FEELING, CAN CAUSE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS AND IRRITABILITY.
PREPARE TO WELCOME YOUR NEWBORN WITH NATURAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS. MANY BABY PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET TODAY CONTAIN FDA APPROVED CHEMICALS. HOWEVER, THE LONG TERM EFFECTS OF MANY OF THESE CHEMICALS ARE UNKNOWN. SOME OF THESE CHEMICALS HAVE BEEN LINKED TO SEVERE MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING CANCER.
THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME NATURAL CHOICES FOR YOUR NEWBORN'S LAYETTE AND SKINCARE:
GREAT PRODUCTS THAT FILL A NEED WILL ALWAYS DO WELL, WHETHER THEY ARE ON SALE OR NOT. STARTING TODAY APRIL 12TH THRU SUNDAY APRIL 14TH, YOU CAN GET UP TO 50% OFF ON HUNDREDS OF GREAT PRODUCTS AT ABE'S MARKET.
I LOVE TO BLOG ABOUT ABE'S MARKET AS THEY HAVE SUCH A HUGE ASSORTMENT OF NATURAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS AND THEY ALLOW USERS TO FILTER FOR SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND DIETARY ATTRIBUTES. ABE'S MARKET IS AN EXCELLENT ECO-SITE STOCKED WITH EVERYTHING FROM ORGANIC FOOD TO NATURAL BEAUTY PRODUCTS.
FOR EACH ITEM FEATURED ON ABE'S MARKET, YOU CAN LEARN ABOUT THE FOUNDERS OF THE COMPANY AND THE ORIGIN OF THAT PARTICULAR PRODUCT, WHICH INDICATES THE INGENUITY INVOLVED. IT'S LIKE AN ONLINE FARMERS MARKET.
HERE ARE SOME PRODUCTS YOU WILL FIND ON SALE:
South of the Border Tortilla Soup
Morning Sunshine Breakfast Cookie
Colorado Campfire Chicken Stew
ABE'S MARKET HAS A LARGE SELECTION OF GLUTEN FREE FOODS AND GLUTEN FREE FOOD PRODUCTS. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR NATURAL HAIR AND SKIN SOLUTIONS FOR NEWBORNS, BABIES AND KIDS OF ALL AGES, BABO BOTANICALS PRODUCTS ARE MADE ON A CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARM AND ARE FREE OF SULFATES, FORMALDEHYDE, PARABENS, AND PHTHALATES.
SO REMEMBER TO SHOP ABE'S MARKET THIS WEEKEND AND STOCK UP ON YOUR FAVORITE BRANDS, OR TRY SOMETHING NEW. YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID.
WE SPRING CLEAN OUR HOMES AFTER A LONG WINTER TO FRESHEN THEM UP AND GET THEM READY FOR THE WARM WEATHER. WE PUT OUR WINTER CLOTHES IN STORAGE AND AIR OUT OUR SPRING AND SUMMER WARDROBE. MANY OF US EVEN SPRING CLEAN OUR CARS. SPRING CLEANING OUR SKIN IS EQUALLY IMPORTANT TO KEEP IT FRESH AND GLOWING.
OUR SKIN'S NATURAL EXFOLIATION PROCESS IS SLUGGISH DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. THE INDOOR HEAT AND COLD WEATHER DRIES IT OUT, CREATING AN AGED AND LIFELESS LOOK. THE BEST PLACE TO START, TO GET RID OF THE DEAD SKIN CELLS, IS WITH A GOOD EXFOLIATING PRODUCT.
Strawberry Lemon Face and Body Sugar Scrub ~ an enchanting sugar scrub made with fresh pureed strawberries and lemons.
CLEANSING YOUR FACE OF IMPURITIES IS ALSO IMPORTANT, NOT ONLY FOR REMOVING MAKE-UP BUT ALSO TO REJUVENATE YOUR SKIN CELLS.
GO Ginger Face Cleanser ~ invigorates and detoxifies for a fresher and brighter complexion.
Gorgeous Hippie On The Go Hydrate Facial Skincare Kit ~ a complete regime for those with normal to dry skin.
AFTER CLEANSING AND TONING YOUR SKIN, IT IS IMPORTANT TO MOISTURIZE YOUR FACE. FOR THE AREA AROUND THE EYES, A SEPARATE CREAM WORKS BEST. SINCE THIS AREA IS THINNER, IT TENDS TO AGE FASTER. WHEN APPLYING EYE CREAM, BE SURE TO APPLY IT WITH YOUR RING FINGER FROM THE OUTSIDE IN.
Super Fruits Eye Balm ~ a blend of powerfully anti-aging fruits from around the world.
S.W. Basics Face and Body Cream ~ contains Fair Trade shea butter, organic extra virgin coconut oil, and organic extra virgin olive oil.
THESE PRODUCTS WILL GET YOUR DULL WINTER SKIN READY FOR SPRING. AND THE BEST PART IS THEY ARE ALL NATURAL AND CRUELTY-FREE.