In honor of May being National Pet Month, I’ve found some cool eco friendly products to make your life, and the lives of your beloved pets that much better. But first, let’s play a little trivia to see how much you really know about your furry friends. Read more »
Although Mother’s Day is only once a year, why not pick out an environmentally friendly gift she will cherish past this day? From sipping organic wine and tea to nibbling organic vegan chocolates in bed, make this Mother’s Day extra special. And not to fret, our top 10 gift ideas will have your mom and the environment thanking you. Read more »
Outdoor adventures relax the mind, strengthen the body, and allow us time to connect with nature. They also remind us to appreciate and protect the environment that provides us with such lasting memories. For our adventures we all want light and strong equipment, but many times this comes at a cost to the environment. Many lower impact fabric shelters like those made from cotton, wool or hemp are just too heavy to carry on a multi-day trek, but thankfully some companies are proving that tents can be both sustainable and high performing. These eco-friendly tents coupled with a leave no trace attitude can help keep the memories coming. Read more »
Wear the change you want to see! These 29 t shirts all seek to spread an environmental message of one kind or another. If you believe in the power of the eco t shirt, check out our countdown from 29 to 1! Read more »
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Believe it or not, owning a pet can do wonders for the body and soul. Not only are they proven to lower blood pressure and boost immunity, they can even fight off depression, according to WebMD. They could even improve your social life and lead to an overall more satisfying life. Read more »
There’s no better way to put the devastation in Haiti than in Carbonfund.org’s words: As if earthquakes and poverty were not enough, the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere is now facing seasonal rains that can bring flooding and tragedy. But fortunately Carbonfund.org doesn’t usually stop with words. To help with the problem, Thursday they announced their “Million Tree Challenge” campaign will be redirecting all of its donations for the next three months to tree planting in Haiti. The Million Tree Challenge is a campaign launched in March to plant a million trees.
Eric Carlson, President of Carbonfund.org:
Many of Haiti’s problems may seem intractable, but planting trees is something we can do today that will help prevent floods and build communities. By planting trees and restoring native ecosystems, we can do our part to aid the recovery for Haitians today and for future generations.”
Learn more about Carbonfund.org and how Haiti tree planting will slow post-earthquake floods.
To support Haiti by joining the Million Tree Challenge, go to www.carbonfund.org/trees
In the past few 20 years, many health and beauty companies have begun utilizing “microbeads” as exfoliates in cleansing products. This is economical for the corporations but creates a large problem when these particles are rinsed off your body and into the wastewater stream. Many of these particles are too small to be filtered out in wastewater treatment screens. So, the final destination for these plastic microbeads is often our oceans. Read more »
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Earth Day is the one time a year everyone comes together to help Mother Nature. At Izzit we like to think we help Mother Nature every day by providing you with really cool green stuff and by supporting our Green Partners like CarbonFund.org.
Today we are asking you to inspire a friend to live more sustainably by buying them a cool green gadget, or green up your kitchen with some eco-friendly kitchenware. All your support has inspired our little Green Sasquatch to donate 50% of our revenue generated by you on Earth Day to our partner CarbonFund.org so they can continue helping us all reduce the world’s carbon footprint. Let’s face it; helping Mother Nature should be more than a once a year gig.
To get this Earth Day and your pledge to be kinder to the environment off on the right foot, here are some eco-friendly picks and specials to fill your online shopping cart: Read more »
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It’s that time of year again for everyone to come together to help Mother Nature; that’s right, it’s Earth Day! This day was designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment. I’m not sure what first comes to your mind when you think about Earth Day, but from my past experiences I tend to focus on planting trees and picking up garbage in my local community. Although this is exactly what should be done on this occasion, we need to expand our thinking to include the little creatures near and dear to us. Going green isn’t just for people. Pets as well as pet owners can help protect the environment we all share. Read more »
The weather is warm, the sun is out, and the surf is up. Time to hit the beach and catch a wave, or maybe just paddle out and make some friends. Surfers have always had a knack for banding together to help the environment with ancient roots in a closeness to nature. And even though most of us no longer perform a ceremony asking for forgiveness when we consume resources to make surf gear, we can very easily make responsible choices and purchase surfwear with high recycled content. So, whether you are hanging out or hanging ten, these eco-friendly boardshorts and rashguards are sure to have you looking your best, while helping keep our floating trash piles from growing. Read more »
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