Showing posts with label Green Clothing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Green Clothing. Show all posts

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Eco Friendly Artisan TShirts

Eco Friendly T Shirts on Etsy Shop ArtisanTees.etsy.com
Eco Friendly T Shirts on Etsy Shop ArtisanTees.etsy.com
It's always nice to see artists going greener on Etsy, and in fact ArtisanTees is doing just that. Their T-Shirts are made by hand screen printing (the old way) in small batches on high quality, soft, fitted t-shirts with environmentally friendly water based ink. 

Owl T Shirt at ArtisanTees on Etsy $22
Owl T Shirt at ArtisanTees on Etsy $22
Andy Natusch from Charleston, South Carolina is the shop owner, and he loves to create t-shirts.  He says, "I create t-shirts because it is my creative outlet. And being creative keeps me sane. I love coming up with new designs and then see how they turn out on a shirt. "




Cool Cats Woodblock print from ArtisanTees on Etsy
Cool Cats woodblock print is $18 at ArtisanTees on Etsy


Not only that but he offers wood block prints in his shop as well.  How are these eco friendly? Well, Andy says, "My wood block prints are printed on high quality paper and sealed with a water based finish to give it a nice shine and protect it for at least a few hundred years."

Way to go!


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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Tzandals Upcycled Sandals From Tires Tanzania

tzandals recycled tire sandals
Many styles Tzandals are available. Local artisans make them in classic styles or more over the top!
Tires Upcycled Into Sandals?

Well here's something green and environmentally friendly. A group of  Eco conscious folks decided to do something to save the world and help out communities in Tanzania in the process. They found a way to get artisans involved in using old tires to make sandals.    "Tzandals - Tanzanian Tire Sandals"  were born out of discarded tires. Otherwise, tires are burnt releasing harmful chemicals into the environment, or clogging up already overcrowded landfills.  (Read about recycling tires on their About page)

tzandals
Many styles are available, and are all well crafted!

Support Local Economy of Tanzania and Help the Environment While Doing So

These sandals, are called Tzandals, and have the appropriate slogan, "Tread a New Path."  Their website indicates that their idea came from an idea to help the environment and help the people of the country at the same time. It's a way of connected local entrepreneurs (making the Tzandals) with the world market....


tzandals
No Worries when wearing Tzandals!

Walk a Mile or Several Thousand With No Worries
 
As featured on LivingGreen, green consumers can rest assured walking in these will be doing something good for the Earth. These are an Eco Friendly alternative for your feet, and in the process, help a country who needs it at the same time.  What's even better? They are priced affordable at $25-$30 range. They are well crafted and made to last. If a tire is supposed to last your car 50,000 miles, how long do you think it will last on your feet?
 
When you check out from their store, you can choose from a wide variety of styles, and even stipulate what cause (charity) you wish to support. If you are unsure, more information is outlined on their website.  There is also a Hakuna Matata (no worries) return policy.   



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