Organic Bed Bug Killer

Pestek: Their organic products are proven effective treatment of pests. 

Finally a solution that's organic.

This organic bed bug killer is made from natural occurring diatoms.

This organic bed bug killer  is made of "DIATOMACEOUS EARTH" also known as silicon dioxide. It's a naturally occurring soft and crumbly sedimentary rock which is named as such since it contains fossil remains of diatoms.   

Wow! Old algae kills bugs?

This is a type of algae made of silica or silicon dioxide. This proves as great treatment against the bugs! Ironically, since it's all natural,  the insects can't form a resistance to it like they can with other harsh chemicals.   Imagine, killing bugs with fossilized remains or algae from millions of years ago.   Organic insect killer never sounded better! 

Organic bed bug killer.

Pretty cool huh? Now you can zap those little buggers with a go-green feeling. Pestek sells a full line of do it yourself pest control kits, and even gives you great tips on getting rid of bed bugs and other pests on their faq page. 

Permaculture : Green Agriculture Movement @PaulWheaton

Permaculture is quickly spreading as if it's a new religion. One community's videos having over 2.5 million views! It's basic key principals date back to the 1970's.  It's concepts are simple, to respect the earth, with green design in mind--building key ecological systems that allow for living off the land. A sustainable agriculture movement perhaps, wherein "The Permies" respect one another, and share the wealth (or surplus) with others. 

Imagine not having to rely on mass produced or unhealthy foods any longer. Imagine living in a community where your neighbor brings you apples that haven't been sprayed with unhealthy chemicals. In exchange, you take them fresh corn.   Isn't that the key principals of our ancestors?  It's so much more than that--sharing ways to help live greener, tips and tricks for reducing your carbon footprint, and just being KIND.

Paul Wheaton, courtesy: Permies.com

 This movement is further being "permeated" so to speak, by King of the Online Permies, Paul Wheaton, who runs the largest online Permaculture forums. The Permies are the "Do-Gooders" of the environment.  The site Permies,com has an online forum where you can find out anything about growing, homesteading, raising your critters or find valuable resources. You can spend more time worrying about how to make the earth a greener and more sustainable place, than being "mad at the bad guys."

Paul Wheaton says, "The permies.com permaculture community is about building a better world one brick at a time, instead of being angry at bad guys.  Permaculture is about having a deep romance with nature. the benefits include a bounty of fresh food without irrigation or fertilizer.  This website is saving the world."

We couldn't agree more. In fact, you can click on the Permies link on the right side of this blog.

Connect with the Permies: 

Permies.Com
Permaculture Blog (contains Podcasts)
Permaculture Forums
Permies Rich Soil Articles
Paul on Twitter
Paul Wheaton Fans on Facebook

Suggested Reading We Think You'll Like: 
 Raising Chickens
Polyculture Food, Land, and Cancer Podcast

Sources:  About Permies,  Living Green   The Missoulian

Vegan Wildcrafted Hydrilla Verticillata Superfood Powder

This natural powder can be added to your favorite drink in small quantities to make you feel great!

Food for Thought: Wildcrafted Hydrilla Verticillata Superfood Powder

Say that ten times fast.   Let me explain.  Hydrilla Verticillata is not a well known plant, however it's incredible. this seems to have immense health benefits for anyone, being loaded with Vitamins, Minerals, and Antioxidants.  Now available in a whole food, making it a highly absorbable form.  It actually obtains it's natural minerals from the lakebed soils in which is grows.

Mood Enhancer

This green superfood is proven to give energy and improved mood (due to high levels of B12).  In fact, it has more B12 than any other food on the planet!  Imagine that, bumping up your mood with B12 and not having to eat a million things to do so!   You will also see strengthened immunity,  improved digestion and better elimination. 

A green Superfood!

Vegans Will Be Happy 

This Raw and Vegan powder is something you can take without worrying about what you are putting in your body, making it a green alternative to your diet. 

Source of Vitamins and Minerals

Truth be told, Wildcrafted Hydrilla Verticillata is a huge source of hard to get vitamins and minerals. As I've already told you it's loaded with B12 but also Calcium, Antioxidants, other B-Vitamins and Silica.  Here is more information, because I really couldn't believe what is in this green superfood. 

You can find it at the Healer Store, here. 

Tzandals Upcycled Sandals From Tires Tanzania

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)

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....

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.   



Connect with Tzandals:
On Facebook 
On their Website
Shop their Store

Citizen Cashmere: For the Love of Wool and Goats

Citizen Cashmere is the GREEN face of cashmere.

Cashmere wool has been branded one the most comfortable and softest fibers out there. Cashmere gets its name from the soft wool of a certain species of goats.  In the past, mass production of cashmere clothing raised concern for eco friendly consumers. Mainly in regards to questionable unethical practices in the treatment of goats. Outlined here at Peta, a closer look into the wool industry blasts the way in which goats were sheared in cold weather and treated abusively. 

Greenies have long been upset that goats have been plied with unhealthy growth hormones in their feed or directly to promote either mass production of goats or cross breeding all in the name of made-in-china mass produced cashmere clothing. If that's not bad enough,  additions of harmful and toxic dyes to the clothing itself was just the final straw for greenies to look the other way before purchase of a cashmere sweater.  Until now...because for one company, they have vowed to do things differently.

Citizen Cashmere is taking a stand, this above is part of their constitution!

Citizen Cashmere (Paris) has taken a stand in the industry--actually having a creedo if you will, that they call their Constitution! Basically, they have green practices and want their goats to be treated fairly, and live to ripe old ages of 25!  They will wait for wool, and are using Mongolia's goats as the regions' people were for hundreds of years for such fibers. If cashmere wool production is low, they don't stress about it. They aren't going to pump their goats up on steroids like some manufacturers.  They say, "Our herders harvest cashmere by hand-combing the goat’s molting winter coat once per year. Left to nature, this fur would naturally blow away in the wind. Citizen Cashmere never uses anything that contains the non-combed fur from our own Mongolian goats. That means we are against fleece and shearling.."

Only $139.95, no matter what style you get. This is a VNeck Citizen's Cashmere sweater.

It's clear from their website that Citizen Cashmere is aimed at being greener in the manufacturre of clothing. Certainly they have integrity and values.   So I decided to dig deeper. Upon my inquiry, they issued a statement saying,, "We are doing something really unique because we own our own supply chain---so we are trying to do it right. We are super influenced from green peace's dirty laundry campaign when we started the brand. Our dyes come from Helsinki!"  In case you don't know what they are talking about, here's the video:



I really love the fact that in addition to their constitution, they have posted a strict quality control policy on their "fur"  and certainly don't cheat and use synthetic fibers. They just say NO to harmful or toxic dyes. They are on the cutting edge of fashion, offering many styles as opposed to just the traditional classic cashmere sweater.  Citizen Cashmere has found a way to offer a quality product with a green conscience.   Their sweaters are priced $139.95 and free shipping (and easy returns). They have a customer testimonial page where you share your video and may get it posted.  Here are customer testimonials.

Stylish half zip is an option as one of the sweater styles.

So now you can go feel all warm and fuzzy and soft, knowing this REAL cashmere goat sweater was made with green in mind. Now I know what I'm adding to my Christmas list.

Connect with Citizen Cashmere:
Website
Eco Friendly Store
Facebook
Twitter
See their Videos on YouTube!

Eco Promotional Products: Green Up Your Business

Biodegradable Paper & Plastic Cups are 100% Compostable. Biodegradable plastic cups are made from PLA plastic derived from com. PLA plastic is a compostable material that will decompose back to organic elements.

Businesses of all sizes from corporations to Etsy shop can practice greener ways in their business. One of those ways is being aware of the promotional products they use around the workplace. Are they green?

Another BIG problems are a lot of those personalized or customized freebies they may give out.  You know the ones you receive at craft shows, trade shows, job fairs---those "go with" freebies that they give away when trying to upsell products.

Earth friendly bookmarks are handmade from 100% post-industrial recycled paper and infused with a hardy mix of wildflower seeds.

Good news!  Businesses need be not be worried about any longer. BrandedItems promotional products offers items in thier catalogue of Eco promotional products that are both Earth Friendly and Earth Conscious products. From personalized pens that have been made with recycled plastic they can give out to potential clients to biodegradable coffee cups that can be used in the workplace.

Eco Friendly material corn ball pen, made of corn starch organic materials, colored grip, wonderful promotion for your company with your logo imprint. Degradable barrel makes job low carbon.

Ordering in bulk will yield businesses more affordable item costs and business owners can rest assured they will be doing something good for the environment, their clients, and for their business.

I urge all business owners to step back today and ask themselves, "What small thing can you change to Green Up Your Business? "

All items featured available at BrandedItems click here for Eco promotional products


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Bloom Herbal Organics are Eco Stocking Stuffers @BloomHerbal

Joe Mahan (holding his herbal remedies), founded Bloom Herbal Organics. Read the full story here!

Finally, herbal organics are here, and you could say, these are just what the doctor ordered. This is because Bloom Herbal Organics  is a physician owned company.  Originally it was Joe Mahan who was trying to find his own natural source for allergy relief.  Working with Dr. Zarate, they together developed some of the best all-natural lifestyle brand of organics around.

These are what some would call "herbal remedies" or "old world cures" in fact, Bloom Herbal Organics says, "They are technically tinctures-- liquid extracts of herbs mixed with water and a small amount of alcohol." They cultivate and harvest their own herbs at the highest possible peak, knowing what ingredients to blend for maximum potency. They use the very best nature made ingredients!

Most of their bottles contain a month of doses, this Immune System Booster contains 35 doses. A great value for $24.50 MSRP

Bloom Herbal Organics has perfected these natural combinations for:

• Allergy Relief contains Licorice Root and Dandelion Root....
  
• Sinus Relief  contains Elder Flower and Eyebright Herb.... 
• Respiratory Relief contains Wild Cherry Bark and Licorice Root....
• Immune System Booster
  contains Echinacea Root and Peppermint Herb....
• Recovery contains Milk Thistle Seed and Fennel Seed...!

What's better? Just in time for the holidays! Why not promote a healthy, active and green organic lifestyle by giving these tiny bottles of goodness in a stocking this season?  Are you wondering where to buy? First, you can  Find a store near you NOW or Purchase Direct from their  Website!

Connect with Bloom Herbal Organics:
On Facebook 
On Twitter @BloomHerbal

Decorating Trends: Travertine Pavers

What does the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans know about Travertine Pavers that we don't?

Making wise investments when redecorating your home, kitchen, patio, studio, or business is key. Using natural stone has it's benefits, such as these travertine pavers.  Eco friendly friend mother nature itself, cut into various sizes which are available from Travertine Mart.

Travertine Mart's travertine pavers  may look too pretty to be real, but they are in actuality 100% natural stone. Straight from mother earth, Travertine pavers are heat resistant and porous to help with irrigation. They have a one-of-a-kind look that makes your finished project so unique.

They are a low-cost option when renovating with Travertine Mart's wholesale to public prices backed with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Their customer service at Travertine Mart is available to answer your questions and work with you should you not known what style, size , or type you need. 

Using real stone will be more cost efficient in the long run. 

(Source: Found at Living Green, from his article on being more Eco Friendly with Travertine Pavers!) 

Eco Friendly e-cloth® Reusable Cleaning Rag for Home

e-cloth® offers an Eco Friendly Green solution when cleaning!

Health and Green Solutions for the Home

Here's something for everyone who picks up a dust rag.  Do you constantly sneeze when dusting like I do? Are you worried about allergies or using rags that push the dust rather than trap it?  Do you go through a whole roll of paper towels loaded with cleaners ?

Well thanks to e-cloth® products, you can have a green alternative to all this.  They have developed a microfiber high quality cloth to trap the dirt, dust, and grease within it's fibers.  There may be others on the market that are higher priced, but don't be fooled.

How does this e-cloth® product help you go greener?  You can rest assured that you will have used less cleaning agents by getting the job done right the first time.

It's whole aim was to reduce household chemical use in cleaning for both professionals and home owners. By using just water, these cloths remove over 99% of bacteria, and are guaranteed to last for more than 300 washes. They are produced with the highest ethical production standards, allowing for peace of mind in purchasing.

Have you seen clothes like these? Yes, it's true, there are some, but their competitors all charge more for their products due to MLM financing demands. Now e-cloth® products just want to sell great products for the best price they can. That's why they offer free shipping to the continental US.

Read how they work. 
Go to the e-cloth® Site.

Vegetarian Vegan Online Shopping Site Store

Ecolution Hemp/Flax Hoody on Vegetarian Site

The Vegetarian Site is a one stop site for vegan or vegetarian lifestyles.  They offer everything from vegan news to vegetarian and vegan recipes. What's better? Their online store for vegan shopping.

Garmont Vegan Cambrelle (women's) are just one of the high quality Eco Friendly Vegan Shoes you'll find.

You will find everything and anything such as Wearables.  This includes Men and Women's Vegan Shoes, Clothing, Outerwear, High Fashion Belts, Bags, Wallets and More.   You'll find vegan items you can use in your home such as Vegan Personal Care, Books, Kitchen Items, and Hemp Products.  Vegan cooking items such as spices and food products.

thevegetariansite.com offers Vegan Ice Cream Mix

You can even find ONE CENT SAMPLE PRODUCTS, crazy closeouts, sale items and more.  I've not seen such a comprehensive vegan online store in a long time.

Some of my favorite categories:


VEGAN BELTS

VEGAN FOODS
 
VEGAN VITAMINS

VEGAN COSMETICS



Twitter: @TheVegSite

Slique : Whole Foods Using Scent Weight Loss

Slique has found a way to use natural botanical oils to "fulfill" the senses into weight loss!

Here's a green idea.   All Natural Weight Loss with the Slique™ System indicates that you can attain beautiful body wellness when you combine the best of Nature with whole foods and the power of scent.  According to D. Gary Young, founder of Young Living Essential Oils, there seems to be a direct correlation with the senses and appetite.

Enhancing the senses with a special botanical blend, (using natural products), he's found a way to come out with oils and teas which are said to:

• Lower excess daily calories by helping control appetite and cravings.
• Motivate your metabolism.
• Improve breakdown, absorption of fats and complex foods, digestion.
• Energizes without stimulants.
• Replenishes key nutrients missing from many diets.
• Cleanse and detoxifies.

Upon doing my own research it appears that studies have indicated there are learned associations between a food's taste (or smell) and its post-ingestive effects which may indeed produce weight loss (Schiffman, 1983, 1997). In fact previous weight loss products on the market have made such claims, but this uses GREEN and NATURAL products instead of harmful stimulants.

Go check out Slique website now and see what you think...

Green Organics Vegan Five Alive Green Vitality Raw Energy

Green Organics Green Vitality, have you heard of this? It's actually an organic raw green powder. When one teaspoon is added to pure water it makes a good tasting alkaline green drink. This drink is organic, raw and pure and is an energy booster for your system!

Raw powders make this drink perfect for vegans !

Five Alive Green Vitality Drink - What can you do with it?  You can  drink it, add it to smoothies, or even food items like salad dressings. Not only is this perfect for vegans, but for those looking for healthy organic choices. You may not realize how important ph balance is.  As their website points out (high ph syptoms) if your body becomes too acidic, this can cause weight gain or loss, sleep deprivation, circulatory issue, headaches, cold hands, or something more! Relieve all that with one scoop a day in your tea or drink for starters to balance your ph and prevent high acidic issues!

This is considered the new biology of using organic ingredients and living green and pure without having to visit the doctor and use modern medicine, artificial man made medicines etc. 

On a side note, the company is always looking for new Green Organics distributors. Please contact Steve Dom if you, or anyone else would be interested in promoting high quality organic products.

Wave Power Generation Clean Energy Ocean Side

Eco Wave Power is an established Israeli "green tech" company that produces renewable and sustainable energy via its proprietary "wave clapper" technology.

The company was recently awarded the prestigious Frost and Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation in conjunction with the development and implementation of an an all-round solution for effective energy harvesting from waves.

Eco Wave Power was founded by tech guru and serial entrepreneur David Leb with a focus on rapid return in investment (ROI) due to highly efficient construction and production prices along with high tariffs for every kWh of wave energy.

Eco Wave Power's energy production system is highly competitive with other, competing renewable energy sources such assolar, wind, hydro as well as conventional modes of energy generation, like oil, natural gas and biofuel.

While a typical solar panel takes 10-15 years to provide positive ROI, Eco Wave Power's equipment provides positive ROI within a much shorter time frame, typically within 3-5 years while at the same time insuring equipment longevity exceeding 30 years.

Wave energy comes with its share of limitations that need to be properly addressed by the agents harvesting the energy. For instance, making the solution cost-effective, maintaining the floaters, finding the correct placement to leverage wave height without exposing the devices to rough weather, among others.

Read more via press release on wave power generation!

Anemometer Wind Turbines Monitoring Renewable Energy

These little gadget can save you money

Logic Energy isn't waiting for advancements in renewable energy. They are on top their game suggesting their customers get wind monitoring. A simple purchase of one of their recommended  anemometer devices could surely help. In case you are wondering what an anemometer is, it's an instrument used for measuring air speed. Why should you care?

This runs about  140GBP  which is about $226 USD, not a bad investment to monitor your wind power. 

Wind resource measuring and renewable energy monitoring is key.  For one, you must make sure your wind turbines are working efficiently and effectively which is part of making sure you are getting the most out of your eco friendly investment.

Treehouse Design : Become One With Nature

I would live here if I could.

Just the other day, a 26 year old I know indicated he was moving out of his house and getting his own place. The worst part about leaving his home, I thought, had to be leaving behind his childhood treehouse.  What had started as plywood and scrap wood had evolved to an apartment in a tree over time.

Cheeky Monkey Treehouses can make your kids a fortress of fun.

Over time treehouse design has moved from a few pieces of plywood into something that is so grand, you would be amazed.   Treehouses give children the ultimate play kingdom. A break from day to day life, or perhaps just to go and think.  Camp out with the friends, or be silly.  Read a book, or do their homework in their top secret lair.

A company in the UK called CheekyMonkeyTreehouses is doing wondrous design work with their treehouses. They blend the house into the tree to make natural look undisturbed, so that your imaginary kingdom can thrive around the existing glory of nature. Taking a unique approach to making these go-green houses all over Europe, for children and adults alike.  My only complaint? I don't have one.

Reusable Sandwich Bags are the Rage

Used with permissionf rom Reusable Bag Store

Green Tip:

Want to go greener in day to day life? How about when packing your kid's lunch, or taking your own to work? Well, maybe you'll fall in love with the products over at  ReusableBagStore.com like we have, specifically the  reusable sandwich bags! Not only are they priced at great prices you can afford, but help you go green in your daily life. 

The service from the store is exceptional, and the bags are quite fashionable.  Currently, orders over $50 ship free, or there's a $3.99 flat rate shipping. Get 'em while they last, and they make perfect holiday gifts!

Eco Friendly Handmade Shoulder Bags

Eco Friendly Shoulder Bags: Avoid Buying Mass Produced

All About Felts which we talked about their eco friendly slippers , also sells Eco-friendly handmade shoulder bags !

It's no secret that places like Etsy have evolved the fact of buying handmade clothing and accessories , putting the handmade back into marketplace, and couture back into our wardrobes. The blog from the maker of Eco Friendly Handmade Shoulder Bags eludes that the trend for buying handmade may be blamed on famous maker Nike.

She says, "Ever since the Nike press release and court case in 2001, people have tried to move away from mass produced commercialism and looked for a nobler cause. Handmade goods are a more expensive, but higher quality, more ethical alternative than buying from a mass distributor like Nike. But it is hard for people to change their ways when the determining factor is a leap in price."

Her All About Felts website also shows the ways of Eco-friendly manufacturing, and help educate consumers on why buying handmade shoulder bags is a step forward for the environment.

What Do We Think? 

With small indie handmade, you can feel confident knowing you are buying a product whose designer has taken great care in it's work. Most processes are more eco friendly, greener and eco conscious on the environment versus large scale overseas corporations whose mass produce practices may be questioned. 

Sure, it's true that some indie is more expensive, but a few extra bucks for a comparable item and you can sleep at night--not worrying how many children were worked in sweatshops producing your item, or how much pollution has been put into the air from overseas factories.

I've priced a lot of indie work and you may indeed be able to wear your indie designed OOAK couture purse for much less than any famous maker, so do consider buying handmade.
 
 

Baltresto Estonia Hot Tubs Europe's Eco Friendly Alternative

Wooden hot-tubs , the brand of BALTRESTO are produced in Estonia and made of high quality pine, spruce or larch converted timber. All wooden hot tubs are thoroughly assembled manually by experienced craftsmen using traditional methods of woodworking. These are eco friendly alternatives over commercially made plastic, fiberglass, or mass produced tubs.

The barrel sauna blends in with it's eco friendly environment!

Baltresto products have the most reasonable prices, broad assortment and high quality.  Not only do they manufacture wooden hot tub, assembled baths and all necessary staff for baths but they sell and deliver our products Europewide directly to the doors of your home!

Their products are delivered assembled; therefore they are prepared for use immediately.

If you are in Europe, check them out!

Felt Slippers are Eco Friendly Feet Love

Courtesy of All About Felts : 

Attractive felt slippers are an environmentally safe alternative to large scale commercially produced slippers!  Before you adorn your feet with something else, check out this cool blog about Felt slippers offered on AllAboutFelts! You can finally go green and become more eco friendly on your feet!

I really love these slippers, they come in a variety of styles.  This felt is 100% natural, biodegradable non-woven fabric made from sheep-wool. These beautiful handmade slippers would make a great gift idea.

These are the round toe felt slippers, love them!

Now just so you know these felt slippers are just one of the items All About Felts offers, they have a variety of handmade, eco friendly, crafted products from felt. You can find items for your home, embroidered bags, hats and other products, including unique felted silk scarves. I-Pod cases and shoulder bags are just some of the my favorite things you will find.  Check them all out on AllAboutFelts!

Solar PV Monitoring - Green Energy

Logic Energy is the leader in solar PV monitoring.

Today I read very interesting statistics about solar PV monitoring .  Essentially this is nothing more than proper monitoring of your sustainable energy source, but it can be just as important as the energy itself.

Truth is many of us believe in going greener with wind, solar energy, or sustainable energy sources is the first key to a greener life, eco friendly world and sustainable future, but often consider the next step towards successful and responsible green efforts is to have that energy monitored.

Why do this?

Helpful monitoring of your sustainable (solar, wind, green) energy use can help the environment and your wallet!

Quite simply to make sure the equipment and source you have converted to is truly working for you, your wallet, and not malfunctioning.  To make sure you get the maximum return rate on your energy investment,  Logic Energy has procedures in place where they are able to live-monitor your devices, providing you with up to minute results 24/7 for a piece of mind! 

These are available to fit your needs, with kits to fit your budget so that you may be privy to the remote monitoring statistics. As you can see by the graph above, it's truly important to have your green energy monitored for maximum benefits.  These remote monitoring services are ingenious and anyone who is using green energy should check them out.

Please share with anyone you know that may use green energy for residential or commercial use, or consider doing this if you upgrade to a greener energy solution yourself!