Gifts that make you shine
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As part of your New Year’s Resolutions, why not resolve to finally ditch all those cheap made-in-China jewelry and accessories, along with the blood diamonds and plastic purses and do a complete eco-style makeover on yourself, friends and family?
Shop Green: Yes, Virginia, you CAN find pretty, shiny things made in developing countries under fair trade conditions that you can actually feel GOOD about purchasing. Look for a fair trade shop near you, or visit www.originalgood.com
Shine the Eco-spotlight
Select handbags made from REpurposed materials (REpurposingNOLA) like burlap, canvas, billboards, or unique scraps from yoga mats, wool suits, or even a shower curtain!
Pick wallets made from recycled juice pouches, magazines, plastic bags or candy wrappers
Grab belts made from old rubber bicycle inner tubes
Select earrings made from recycled glass, vintage beads and up-cycled aluminum cans, necklaces made from bottle caps, corks and scrap metal, bracelets made from vintage Scrabble pieces or old typewriter keys, and hairpins made from vintage buttons!
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December 25th, 2009Topic: Green Street Tags: eco-friendly jewlery ideas
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