tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862852559507407452024-03-04T20:02:52.613-08:00The Greenies CollectionEmilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-7574920127855198502008-03-28T09:38:00.000-07:002008-03-28T10:08:47.009-07:00Last Day of Greenies<div align="center"> Today is the final day of Greenies. I don't have anymore interviews but I still wanted to post the artists who didn't get a chance to answer the questions. I had no idea what I was getting into when I started this project. I thought I would just be posting a couple pictures everyday. I am really happy that I decided to do the interviews because I have learned so much about what I can do to make a difference not just with art but in my everyday life. There are so many creative and inspirational people out there who have something unique and wonderful to share about creating and living a sustainable life. Thank you to all the artists who particiapted and to everyone who stopped by to read what they had to say.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182840031602121794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAGGaOgPLErF9Bhxf1EGLoKx5cIHyaqJ74tyZx6AevstGhMhOwBgN29JbkaFHsJdVbYO37k0IZHDfHlE-r9VL62KpDcWIXNaey5OVEQ0hRC0ZFxFcrUuSiGIx8I4eCB8ckVc5NzXYwYAOp/s320/iusb_760x100_5367538.jpg" border="0" /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5569868">Ka Nani Essentials</a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5075510"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182840035897089106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxYBHGGsMftuUAJz1gXNpPmELti0NOlrHPFGgfJoFhxG7RI8SEX_yje8tbqp7gxTbQY6DT_YeP3fMUyPqVWmVeNRQLMnF_kKigDQuIKAakzp_trRhnVwYc4kl74tYpk44UnFnDFN-XS81t/s320/iusb_760x100_5113765.jpg" border="0" />Ta-Dah Handmade </a></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdSPs0dqArD0qzOCFiQhJYrlVZiAFORtmWM75ke4-vRIJ5oryzrbwod87P8yZqWhieAjQi6vf7F8cBsV18ZvwoBoy7BNjFYmQYP5NN_d-Zie7NAZixcIRkA0Ze-_XcWCXjy7U5nJ9Rw239/s1600-h/iusb_760x100_5402140.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182840040192056418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdSPs0dqArD0qzOCFiQhJYrlVZiAFORtmWM75ke4-vRIJ5oryzrbwod87P8yZqWhieAjQi6vf7F8cBsV18ZvwoBoy7BNjFYmQYP5NN_d-Zie7NAZixcIRkA0Ze-_XcWCXjy7U5nJ9Rw239/s320/iusb_760x100_5402140.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5559954">Gush 4 Plush</a><br /></p>Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-3073657660739975522008-03-27T09:44:00.000-07:002008-03-27T10:19:32.225-07:00GREENIE #16<div align="left">Karen of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5600587">One Wintry Night </a>makes gorgeous pottery out of her very eco-friendly home in Menasha, WI. I love the colors and designs of her pieces especially the self-watering planters.<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182470703069371298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlFG1SCYX5kF5PbrQEEmkY8rIbiqBSURbb_nppPe3Dkknzv_xyUZQkoQgnkrpB90LV3tH4yc_ChoYDKYXDNa29y0mYP9WhDPl9sdwJJGF11DiyMpOfbQoZnB3gQinUd-pvWa3AWUJACgkD/s400/iusb_760x100_5425968.jpg" border="0" /><strong>1. When did you decide to start making eco-friendly stuff and what triggered your going green?</strong>It's not so much that I make eco-friendly stuff, but how I make it. Several years ago our local utility (Menasha Utilities) began offering a wind energy program. Basically, you pay a little extra for your electricity which helps them offset their costs associated with developing and maintaining the program.I make pottery, and fire it in an electric kiln. My 'studio' is actually the basement of our home. We (my husband and I) decided that we liked the idea of supporting green electricity, and innitally opted to have the pottery business purchase enough wind energy to run the kiln. We found that we barely noticed the increased utility cost, and several years ago decided to buy enough wind energy to power the whole house. It's a great feeling! Guess I don't really know what triggered it - it just sort of evolved.<br /><br /><div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182470724544207794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjka6dxBQFRywMtXUnI1iesWieghPjrbnzKE22N0PAcy15jy46Bk5jXLFUgTqj8_h1cOTYQeQvy7PO6GHxr0JPITsVGF65O2fCYPwnqouqWruDSDxovY0K9GNYjiHSJ8cHxWpTb9hNmGopX/s400/il_430xN_19368068.jpg" border="0" /><strong>2. What recycled, reused, or eco-concious materials do you typically use? What is your favorite? </strong>The two major ingredients in both clay and glaze are alumina and silica. Once fired, they last a very long time . . . but they do eventually break down. I am very proud to be able to offer people alternatives to plastics - cups and bowls that (hopefully) add beauty to their every day lives and that cause no long run harm to the environment.I also recycle all of my unfired clay scraps, and take care to use all of my glazes. In the last few years, I've been thinking a lot about the emissions from my kiln, and have been trying to take steps to improve effeciency and reduce emissions.<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182470746019044306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiBgjKBuG5uiQB8dpacuBMTvwYEgzfhydJc_BJQLoSexzSIBp2XGgNRI2COHaZ037l3AD7lpCTSmGJ3xlD8t7nibIeUHuYLefTTyC2bA3eHwK_CWLF3IhuCr9y2xFjTsEggwJIZaC7LuAZ/s400/il_430xN_21780823.jpg" border="0" /><strong>3. What non-art or craft related things do you try to do to lead an eco-savvy life?</strong>As I think about it, we have gotten more eco-conscious over the years - without really noticing. Menasha also has a recycling program - so our paper, glass, and most plastics get recycled. We also compost and think more about the environment when we make purchases (i.e. compact florescent light bulbs, etc.) The biggest change for me, though, has been that I have gotten into biking over the last few years. We are fortunate to live in a small community, so nothing is a very far ride. I ride my bike to work (I work half time at my 'real job' - !!although my hours will further reduce this spring as my pottery business has grown!) in all but terrible weather, and also do errands on my bike. The biking started as a personal physical challenge - it just happens to be green.<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182471020896951282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikKZXYBtFR5sqokUWUgeE_llpbirnW5GyKO9B6BetMFsEQFYUiid3welzRmH8b4XQ7OBp4dgUitSVmEA2iavr6nIcFy5K-FuVVqSjtTTTl4MP85kHTfWagUN1Lx8BSZPyo1o5y2F8e60-F/s400/il_430xN_21451854.jpg" border="0" /><strong>4. What is the one thing you wish people would do more of to contribute to the green cause? </strong>Believe that what they do makes a difference.<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182470741724076994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlut3WluXalfnuBxgzj3aYAUAM5PmlV8BIxxadk8NDYLanGYwOzYHemTocwbp6gzXEGWvz97oS5dq2iIZlmlPjfc_COV46Le27jV4CyXKaptDrSOJ_UhiFLQDUTbCW6OtQbYgmw1vNexQS/s400/il_430xN_21782427.jpg" border="0" /><strong>5. Do you have a green hero? Artist or environmentalist or just uber-eco friend?</strong>Wisconsin Public Radio in general, and also Al Gore. I listen to Public Radio in the studio, and they are constantly showcasing green ideas and programs. It makes me feel hopeful and proud of the many people who are committed to this issue. And, I love Al Gore - his book was an eye-opener.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182471531998059522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_B_RFMGVLE62Ew-mZbWcFtowc3XIHp-Xsnd18VshbUqRiJA0R085dfAPELPskFx8Ub5xSt5FZAIUjydsy7DovrC2DA271LcCoi3LrALZJAauwuJYS3eHIfbKwzQxSRmaiixJeY4PUAfmM/s400/il_430xN_21733448.jpg" border="0" /></div>Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-26433830839596469962008-03-26T09:24:00.000-07:002008-03-26T09:37:42.766-07:00GREENIE #15<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5118224">Becky Rose</a> of the shop by the same name is a self-proclaimed weaver, felter, beader, papermaker, candlemaker, puppetmaker, among other crafty things. I'm pretty much in love with her woven jewelry and I love that she is using her craft to get herself through college (why didn't I think of that!). <div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182089739470215890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpG3_YSANwbaMJ9N7tcNj7MXog0RrG99qfCbBk7xJ_pEWfiTFxiO3IszOeZw00wuz8kcaOIrg2H1XzO8yoe74klVGVRwbJQLi9fE6CbPhQVrkm_z0t7xrFt_1fFySlgX1lmV3EB1dvu0T/s400/iusb_760x100_5417186.jpg" border="0" /><strong>1. When did you decide to start making eco-friendly stuff and what triggered your going green?</strong>I don't really like the phrase "going green" I guess I have been "green" before it was trendy. I hate seeing things go to waste and I have always cared about the health of the planet, my parents tought me to recycle and not to litter when I was very young.<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182089743765183202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIHTJ6_-ecXQo6z1_ztO2Iw1YU3203nRqpAAx_NOaULZiaszT-HYmbnurVcokYfnFWK6Jj1fv6SXMBImZraRH2tjIpk8Uw0UMQ9qZ47-k2rd2jlwuCVvkRtNiVKdrbnohU8JoEllLUcAPr/s400/il_430xN_22063016.jpg" border="0" /><strong>2. What recycled, reused, or eco-concious materials do you typically use? What is your favorite?</strong> My next weaving project is using some of a big bag of fabric scraps to make yoga mats, and perhaps some more rag rugs. I save all of my old clothes that I wear out and use them for lining bags as well as in my rag rugs. My newest favorite material is bamboo, it's an incredibl material, and it's a weed! It grows really fast and it's super sustainable. Bamboo fiber is not only sustainable but it's extremely strong, super soft with a really nice sheen, naturally antibacterial, warm in cool weather, and cool in warm weather. It has the most gorgeous drape too! I am also in the process of trying to figure out a good way to make business cards using handmade paper made from recycled school notebooks.<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182089748060150514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvmyPNK31RZ2JvjhKwR6m-qf5TFT9DvyWh-7Iord1phhi22VbCD2kA9_l-qw4rxvN5yhDRYVehkjOOp_FOiD4j9qbGBr00qDtG7Rrg4Jore7p4Joy8qF83QDLcjWIKTNgOHTdpFalaZsiB/s400/il_430xN_17917195.jpg" border="0" /><strong>3. What non-art or craft related things do you try to do to lead an eco-savvy life?</strong>At 21 I still don't have my drivers lisence, I ride my bike or walk and when I do need to go a long distance I have to carpool. Sometimes this can be difficult, but it works really well for the most part and not having my lisence prevents me from getting lazy and driving when I don't need to. I hate seeing people drive 2 blocks to the store! I also go to "the greenest college in the world" according to Grist. I try really hard to reduce my waste, I avoid plastic whenever possible, recycle as much as I can, and compost when the weather is warm. I also try to buy local food and handmade or thrift store for my other items. I eat a mostly vegetarian diet supplemented with occasional local free range poultry or fish.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182089752355117826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIR4-F-k3NEdQlJTb3q8gbQRAczrx7txV3TLNPZTfLVa4yBZB6O-hzftNVOqsYoMj_DcS2w65WSy9j5bVU_Rl85cNUtOd5O32JfVqmTvEwZ9zEP7uIgy8IfpmWWBaRsslPJ5VI6ILO001n/s400/il_430xN_17267030.jpg" border="0" /><strong>4. What is the one thing you wish people would do more of to contribute to the green cause?</strong> Buy local! Locally grown produce hasn't traveled across the country before getting to you so it's fresher, tastes better, and very little pollution was used to transport it. Generally buying local is better than "organic" because the organic guidelines have been so stretched and it's still corporate factory farming. Buying from small local farms is much better for the land and better for you.<br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182089756650085138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTFXI4PLs6_K5szxw5ONkOQpzTr9-H40_0psh0v58MYoe6gykNpBYvrivvBn8yAeEyTEcYYeWt7qxBLuN5unJqoTjbBKG_2nAuDuHOI4pictojXYN6Z579IVaAdRviGfxC4aRS2SIMs5Z6/s400/il_430xN_20644491.jpg" border="0" /><strong>5. Do you have a green hero? Artist or environmentalist or just uber-eco friend?</strong> Captain planet!</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182090022938057506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGKuTGKeES_-5mYUd0fs9u8PU0JIdYyBd6RVck4AdR72LVsdagKwfG-cXEJ0TsAzuVJj7K3Gk2Ub4XTyqTiqy-SvZvXIpLaIBoDKMykp6w6rEogdCHYlYD6tAODrz1NrSCHM0FvASh1iss/s400/il_430xN_16536306.jpg" border="0" /></p>Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-77951430480329016202008-03-25T09:20:00.000-07:002008-03-25T09:39:02.394-07:00GREENIE #14The shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5295903">Recycled Ideas</a>, specializes in two things - monkeys and handmade paper. This artist with a PhD started studying primates which led to her concern for the environment and the start of her eco-business.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibWQd0yf2uyl1m5INg0IpXMMVXoE98TRilgkL75L8txiMn_hyphenhyphenrh3gLWMO0wdf2exByHTPCdPbUwSX1jilO9ohnyxD25ddqDCX1PcHGX6Msp8HdXKvLhGhagJlS6_wfpV4ltWHtjfvnd8XL/s1600-h/iusb_760x100_5206565.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181717670748330562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibWQd0yf2uyl1m5INg0IpXMMVXoE98TRilgkL75L8txiMn_hyphenhyphenrh3gLWMO0wdf2exByHTPCdPbUwSX1jilO9ohnyxD25ddqDCX1PcHGX6Msp8HdXKvLhGhagJlS6_wfpV4ltWHtjfvnd8XL/s400/iusb_760x100_5206565.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong>1. When did you decide to start making eco-friendly stuff and what triggered your going green?</strong>After college I worked for the National Audubon Society on grassroots environmental campaign. By then I was already all for living a more sustainable lifestyle and making handmade paper out of junk mail. In fact, I sent my cover letter and resume to them on my handmade paper!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181717679338265170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYwEhbLSL3GrUVnQ_4RZ3CImWS4JG6TmUTAcDaEMj6QK93R1G2sLwfRfCwp45-nhbQCv3dA0eQaOARl1omjn1fCBb6XvMf9emTt_vBZldkdXKAFcd7YnsaW2D4yr9gJYmnWpx0OQG47MgN/s400/il_430xN_22317394.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong>2. What recycled, reused, or eco-concious materials do you typically use? What is your favorite?</strong>I love re-using containers. When we buy food, we usually buy food that has little or no packaging, but when we can't do that, I look for packaging that I know I'll be able to use for storage. I also love that I found felt to use in my OrnaMonkeys line of felt monkey ornaments that is made from 100% post-consumer material (plastic bottles).</div><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181719616368515746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVFpEQ1kYo9TqYxjghe0hJnaffenQmK09kj5w5wgWZ2dSWzrO5LBLkoyqnPz0QglrMfS9s8_fvyAokX14RgddUCwwsLNzVtq4v7X9kc4-BnqmGs2IXXV9fSuL8dyhOrMuEn8YqgDL6LFAA/s400/il_430xN_15358439.jpg" border="0" /><strong>3. What non-art or craft related things do you try to do to lead an eco-savvy life?</strong>The biggest thing my family has done to live a more carbon-neutral lifestyle is to move to a community where we could live within walking distance to work, stores, banking, the post office. We drive less than once a week, which has had the hilarious result of me not knowing what the price of gas is at the same time many people are fretting about it. Our community also gets its energy from one of the largest windmill farms in the U.S. We use a low flow shower head, an Autralian style half-flush toilet, front loading washer, and do not keep a green lawn. Instead we opted for plants like lavender that grow well in our area without watering. If I had to pick one thing we could do better to live a more green lifestyle, it would be putting more insulation in our attic.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIdgDbkaP4sC7Rn9kGTGwSOD3_Td1NnAvgfnzpDuSAKzZtajvVSEoFQ-DvHtu6qZgKuxTehYoFMYpPImXGxjPEqxTc3mUhDAxLwj-hdbhjEHb8PRKopUFU3Ovf5M_7iSPN2xBUuQZFUL15/s1600-h/il_430xN_18558246.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181717687928199794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIdgDbkaP4sC7Rn9kGTGwSOD3_Td1NnAvgfnzpDuSAKzZtajvVSEoFQ-DvHtu6qZgKuxTehYoFMYpPImXGxjPEqxTc3mUhDAxLwj-hdbhjEHb8PRKopUFU3Ovf5M_7iSPN2xBUuQZFUL15/s400/il_430xN_18558246.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong>4. What is the one thing you wish people would do more of to contribute to the green cause?</strong>That's a great question. Adjust their values? Drive less? Watch less TV? Recycle more? I don't know - all of the above? Although I am making money to pay bills by selling things, I still wish people would overcome their addiction to stuff. Conspicuous consumption is a major threat to a sustainable lifestyle. As more and more people around the world imitate the American lifestyle, the earth's resources get eaten up. We'd need 9 more Earths to keep up. We could all stand to buy less, re-use more before we throw it away, and recycle or repurpose what no longer works. And if you have to buy new, at least by something that has been recycled. These days, all kinds of inventive, attractive elegant products are being made with previously used materials.<br /><p><br /></p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Lk7Np7VL8DFvPGjxv236YKzZixZmyiCLUireBHIARxlffH5-qJCBhslV4aeag-j02RHb1zBYzLURfmwIDqBKRqSmydsyjy0oYlQQKD-tufrmQcbmj2mFdSfjku2Hschs-52HrpEsbRTl/s1600-h/il_430xN_19504436.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181717692223167106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Lk7Np7VL8DFvPGjxv236YKzZixZmyiCLUireBHIARxlffH5-qJCBhslV4aeag-j02RHb1zBYzLURfmwIDqBKRqSmydsyjy0oYlQQKD-tufrmQcbmj2mFdSfjku2Hschs-52HrpEsbRTl/s400/il_430xN_19504436.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong>5. Do you have a green hero? Artist or environmentalist or just uber-eco friend?</strong> Jane Goodall. She has started an organization based on her love of primates that is helping teach not only the people of Tanzania (where the chimps she studied live) but also kids around the world, about conservation. Her Roots and Shoots organizations have sprouted 'backyard' environmental conservation and empowered a whole generation of young people to make positive changes in their communities.<a href="http://www.rootsandshoots.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.rootsandshoots.org/</a></p><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181718345058196114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTx0wem6I2yoIvId6P0u8vFfkV61ve4uJRKBghmF7mDDqTNR1t00TZQ8XGHPdiLoLJU1iYU6b7r1pIY99qobXTRgvTdvtf_z7v38Qu3gt-DlC2MA-qe4zZq4eWnlTX76WyuwRa-PslJkj/s400/il_430xN_16545451.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /></p><br /><div></div>Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-61334873258162326122008-03-24T19:41:00.001-07:002008-03-24T19:44:23.814-07:00UpdateLaurie at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5158223">27lauriebethbeggin</a> is so sweet. I didn't realize that I had picked only photos of non-recycled pieces for her interview but she's so honest she had to tell me. Her artwork is so beautiful that I don't want to take it away so, instead, here is an additional photo of her recycled glass star "<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10025567">Going Green Can Make YOU A Star</a>."<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181504541586201042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXx9I70rVASwoo_CU5fOMgdmXDeM2Z_jgW3ZJf2gMzslV0H7A45Qh0elyTQjbzKLtYaXH-RB1qjQs0D5aUULIGD0Uj8vR4H4_csAUoucda3USqsQlVH8Rc5y0mPbFM8Zt1Hf51Uy5aZZtT/s400/il_430xN_21056379.jpg" border="0" />Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-62308502362461004812008-03-24T11:50:00.000-07:002008-03-24T12:03:15.424-07:00GREENIE #13Welcome to the final week of the Greenies. This Monday Laurie introduces some of her glass creations from her shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5158223">27lauriebethbeggin</a> and some of her eco-secrets. <div><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181384815077857634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0CKJ55WgAF84wvVEgDr9mjX_qvUodjNMiBCeSN8jUWQ3HPxOKZg7LNM9xcA9XUkVOFaWQeCb3XF7obqBqT-zNiSF48j55zLIAl2FO1nc2i0hFvfq5JgmqUEjYjpfbjokSbDBMX3F6ApJ/s400/iusb_760x100_5167101.jpg" border="0" /><strong>1. When did you decide to start making eco-friendly stuff and what triggered your going green?</strong> I decided to start making eco-friendly glass work when it occured to me that so much of the old glass from churches and houses, along with the wooden frames were ending up in landfills. They are such a rich resource of not only beauty but history. I've always found it rather silly to throw away perfectly good, reusable items. As for what triggered me to go green, I was born in the 60s and my teen years were the 70s. I remember seeing so much waste and was "on board" during the formative years of environmental issues. <div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181384815077857650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLyNBL6xHdgl77P1Pm8IG2xs29donPcUXI2OphUjUKPMoz0MmfIppGig46P3v30xxPHy12j8BAiHpQeyxythzckb-ej9FBimRjbb8zpYgTVLEcgxw1wnCdKJ48DFZDrKkfFt4vIlT32raY/s400/il_430xN_21082590.jpg" border="0" /></div><div><strong>2. What recycled, reused, or eco-concious materials do you typically use? What is your favorite?</strong> I use anything and everything I can get my hands on. I'd have to say that old, textured glass and old architechtural salvage are my favorites though. </div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181385132905437634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNDhei5M-IWZ2q1HXbgeJIrbLgp1aKV7F4Yh2abvM0KF90PCr4DWVQKEAxZM7SUEgL3WK1DQOBFM26UZe5AxndlntG-A5LoGRRa-4egf6VmfCC1gz5gPNl_MhvcljdP7fNx9IsAJ83oN0m/s400/il_430xN_11307388.jpg" border="0" /></div><div><strong>3. What non-art or craft related things do you try to do to lead an eco-savvy life?</strong> My biggest belief (and purchases) are buying old homes and restoring them. It breaks my heart to see perfectly wonderful old homes lay in ruin and neglect while new construction continues to push the fringes of the countrysides to the brink of extinction. I also use grocery bags from reusable bags.com that are wonderful and of course we recycle our waste products. My husband and I are getting ready to go geo-thermal and also solar so we can get off "the grid" with our power usage. We continue to strive to leave a small carbon footprint in our wake! Oh, and we want to install Clivus mulsterum toilets!! They rock! </div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181384823667792274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHetW_biwDahsZXOadxtHhxX5Y6Eida65dREroDloG6MFy6uGb7tofZN56cKhSLiN98tLDXFoymYjhZR971HlDg69YuKrPjH551sDgrX81aQdzYLLVp8rhfGsziMAJ1c1Pb1RBvfjTmJJA/s400/il_430xN_21224106.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>4<strong>. What is the one thing you wish people would do more of to contribute to the green cause?</strong> Ohhh, that's a tough one, one thing??? If I have to pick one thing I'd say to start contributing by spending time educating themselves on the environmental issues instead of listening to sound bites here and there. I know it takes a lot of time to research issues and such but I think that is the ONE thing and FIRST thing everyone can do. From there, I think any intelligent person will see that environmental issues are SO important that they willingly jump on board.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181384926747007410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWZcbkkM4yh4MxOgHei-2h6wxdU4uwGhDLSCUdqVkO2SAgImI2mW4c4BqpMZjpFivZco-U8D8a7hzim49qwIcPvmgtbdHp2QGlftHfYgCFGd75pqxUdXdcLACd9ITkUv81vMN5q80nacrZ/s400/il_430xN_11619946.jpg" border="0" /></div><div><strong>5. Do you have a green hero? Artist or environmentalist or just uber-eco friend?</strong> My first and biggest green hero is Keith Blackmore, who lives in Freeport, Illinois. He's married to Mary Blackmore and those two are seriously my biggest heroes. They believe in community, and instead of talking the talk they walk the walk. I ask myself ALL the time, "What Would Keith Do" and one day while talking to my niece I said that out loud....our eyes got real big and we started laughing and said we should come out with a line of bracelets and bumper stickers that say "WWKD"......seriously....Keith and Mary are the most humble, and sincerely caring environmentalists I know. I think Al Gore's got it together and is working really hard also but again, I don't really "know" him.....Keith and Mary have sat at my dining room table and I've sat at their woodburning stove sipping tea....I know them! </div><div> </div><div>UPDATE: Laurie asked that I add this as well - "Kerry Fowler who has been creating the Global seed vault in the Artic that is housing seeds in case of catastrophic disaster. He's been working on this project for over 30 years....EVERYBODY needs to check this out!!"</div><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181384819372824962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpclOPNXgP6Mlsw1eQMqm-xHGgVbNvPh5ysiToFmWvD8OZW9TGc2yLVlV2GloLcLjL_YM2xX-990ZPD64o_8AGjlTT1GjuNW6LoTh8IivNynmOCc8uTSLhoEV5PMDlZUwAF76E-MANP56/s400/il_430xN_21089274.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">Thank you, Laurie, for all the great info and ideas!</div></div>Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-86947849928701221722008-03-21T14:45:00.000-07:002008-03-21T14:47:41.951-07:00Update:I still have a few more people to feature on the Greenies but I'm just waiting to hear back from them with their interview answers. If I don't here back by Monday then I will feature the last few shops sans interview. I've learned so much from them and I know you have too so let's hope I get some replys. Thank you and have a great weekend!Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-30740937132201053742008-03-20T10:21:00.000-07:002008-03-20T10:41:15.113-07:00GREENIE #12Frances of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5131991">Home Made Originals </a>creates the most precious wool things out of recycled sweaters. Purses, wallets, card holders, ipod cases...you name it, she's got it! She also makes great, unique reusable grocery bags! <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179878346708850578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkrgjEwb9sC5xhyO9lFFI4BH5ghaBt_fzUPOBlOkQC9zmirp100gaPWUEtfoK6HY0owdueLKgftmqvvxTa593V8kInbZe7AszDvGMwBg6EiZftnAQa-QvnAYbtsaAJwLrnDGuF7PaZjcZS/s400/iusb_760x100_5216048.jpg" border="0" /><strong>1. When did you decide to start making eco-friendly stuff and what triggered your going green?</strong>I've been making things from recyled materials, such as denim, for a number of years. One of my first large projects with recycled denim was a quilt I made about 7 yars ago. Last summer I started making items from felted sweaters in part because I loved the texture and results, but also because I love reusing things. I am a thrift store junkie. <div><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179878351003817906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvthQWEGNzbwVqiIw5vHqp0u-EJCXIBArZZ5rL6oZ9l36mE0nH_GtDV5wtE1SFyTXWVkReZmc-iIC-zFU0HuttrnDBYl2bCYjwzryB09JLNgvw3BftBRbDIp8tTZDOCmlLypuzY6ug5TJl/s400/2344195027_db3dc5666f.jpg" border="0" /><strong>2.What recycled, reused, or eco-concious materials do you typically use? What is your favorite?</strong>Deifnitely wool sweaters and wool, with denim second. A friend gave me two huge bags of jeans from her kids who were into rodeo. I have a collection of thrift store wool sweaters that could last me a long time (but I keep buying more).</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179878355298785218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB5TF-v3j2golaBGroJznBUm4AioEpI99qoF7Y1gLQcXoWcjFC9bgvwEsd6xKRg0obC4vSXLkovbxn2bZ8Nzx9F0wQePQiZRdqxFTIphOzudG3hHuzxCRbEM5d10CHcc_-VtaGcTqTaOiE/s400/il_430xN_19805035.jpg" border="0" /><strong>3. What non-art or craft related things do you try to do to lead an eco-savvy life?</strong>I recycle newspapers and magazines, aluminum cans, plastic, even though my city doesn't have curbside recycling. I reuse packaging when I can too. I made and use cloth shopping bags too. I try to consolidate my trips so I save on gas. I'm sure there may be more, but I can't think what though I do try to be environmentally responsible.</p><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179878351003817890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifRjDxhTrPMA_HzwVAYeigASGaEw3tX2BlECteODbpCYKSv81f8zB_kzvRSOm20QNu3k8Rc1ahAt94H_umiYkgdET-qzvSyF9xF1_YKpJMPpoVWnXgijPFtMvtnayLRH4woJ__XcjQz8IK/s400/il_430xN_20227641.jpg" border="0" /><strong>4. What is the one thing you wish people would do more of to contribute to the green cause?</strong> Recycle and don't believe you always have to buy new.<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179879063968389074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitHNHLwaJngvjCDpcESOdhjdcaIsEvbzHUy8VbHZTWfQCBurDKDjYv9i1IRYYQH-BrwlIGJh2TjF1sC8n4hC1ZHJlyKK5BnTJfTvzd1kS5dMnTzj4qtiSHC2Snv22j-WCR8OdiRo_lOrM7/s400/il_430xN_11521024.jpg" border="0" /> <strong>5. Do you have a green hero? Artist or environmentalist or just uber-eco friend? </strong>No one person, but I still remember marching in San Francisco on the first "Earth Day" and listening to folks speak (just can't remember who--I know I'm really dating myself here, it was March 21, 1970) <div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179879394680870882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioX1GhL_lUoKzOTAzs74iiG8AFgH6arwMc0qVs2aR7BFMRVpIv3p42O38Fj8NIc2vT-nHqrnosgTGN47B5gjSlSYsahJh4jnE8vWSppRfso-nFFPSSLMFNDhy5AhOQBM6RqzHUhp6D0E1L/s400/il_430xN_11417307.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><p align="center">Thanks, <a href="http://homemadeoriginals.blogspot.com/">Frances</a>! And thank you for mentioning Earth Day which is one month away - April 20, 2008. What are you all doing? I like to go to the big <a href="http://www.earthdayweb.org/SDEW_EarthFair.html">Balboa Park </a>event and eat yummy vegan food!</p>Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-30293028563231780002008-03-19T09:45:00.000-07:002008-03-19T10:01:15.694-07:00GREENIE #11Morgen has not one but two shops devoted to eco-friendly design and products! Starting as a textile and clothing designer with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5080912">Inky Spider</a> she branched out with <a href="http://www.kootsac.etsy.com/">Kootsac</a> after becoming increasingly concerned with the amount of plastic used for bulk goods in her shopping cart! I feel the same way when I'm shopping and I try not to use the plastic bags for veggies and fruit but what about the rice and beans! This is such a great solution! <div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179498158684310274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6TWyLWkY7fDlyB4cgpU0TbAWEkTM6epzZDE9wTNqUxdMpWaKVIHd_KITn49jNClZskW1xix2UtZ5bzYmH-sHFHxKSS3zsaDcW9rZgEBtzml2nZnb6tJ-wPXhMgnVMvY17IJVUQqEBjafO/s400/iusb_760x100_5364800.jpg" border="0" /><strong>1.When did you decide to start making eco-friendly stuff and what triggered your going green?</strong>I think the concept of ‘going green’ was a gradual process of learning for me. The more aware I became the more I realized that there is just so much that needs to be done. About a year ago , whilst shopping in my favorite natural food store, I suddenly realized how much plastic filled our shopping carts. Beautiful organic nuts, grains, pulses and other healthy dried goods go home in a zillion plastic bags. I was appalled when I considered how many plastic bags we throw away in a year.I wanted to find an alternative. They needed to be lightweight, yet strong, re-usable, washable and would fasten with a twist tie. They had to be capable of holding any bulk food item, even flour, without leakage. So I came up with my re-usable food bags. </div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179498231698754386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU1l4y3hdrqp0qi2Iu2yAUH2qkUmHYRAk65NY1KK4k3N_jjMz5IPLyktY3lhzBQqFO-3006A57DK4K0DR8dwqus6nCsGIa2y8EF1NdAUCKCAdqgj0Dy1DYFgKrzRjuScuf45cjqjGeckPT/s400/il_430xN_22050976.jpg" border="0" /><strong>2.What recycled, reused, or eco-concious materials do you typically use? What is your favorite?</strong>As a textile artist and designer I have always used natural fibres because they just felt better on my body. I dye, print and paint my designs on organic cotton tshirts . I love to use natural fibres like silk, cotton, wool, linen and hemp in my clothing and houseware designs. My bulk food bags, however, are made of ripstop nylon because that was the best fabric for the job. It was a hard call for me to make but when I weigh it up against the amount of plastic bags it saves from entering the landfill, then I can live with it.<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179498158684310290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimLAWeYoXlxaev4mI1Yv9ic-24X67hUCb7J-tF5MzF_j4rhdY1tDJI8uIekqENHO3XOcFcSKIrTmWPUhI4eVbnJQaZ5tcbNH0IFduSBqZec1najS8rUsCKtFiKiGHrs5GsVWNH6o1MZFES/s400/il_430xN_21133616.jpg" border="0" /><strong>3. What non-art or craft related things do you try to do to lead an eco-savvy life?</strong>We grow as much of our own produce as we can. I walk or take a bus most of the time. I purchase organic, local, handmade and support small businesses. If I have to buy from afar, I try to get fair trade.<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179498162979277602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTpZUO4La3rKfz9ONq-w57R1HLD9hRklhcj8hRCZZ7MQW7zEzK0-l_HGEZkif0rP5jwlihs2A-RWQze-2phxKVAeTvyoghbiRjQ4p5oc2ewrkNj1cKNWHkBbO7w4DxC_q-N2FgQMYXHKTp/s400/il_430xN_21828930.jpg" border="0" /><strong>4. What is the one thing you wish people would do more of to contribute to the green cause?</strong>Use public transport and encourage their governments and municipalities to create more. Consider the environmental and social issues that their consumer habits will impact and make changes even if it costs more. We need to understand that social, environmental and economic issues are all linked.<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179498167274244914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCFrNwTDzMmslQCw7T-_b5ZLBNwg7HOFxwk2j2_3O5Kgdh3aOayRbuTuHqJf7AZBtg1ztoH5qscMmzTIOTBW1pUXlXD23AyJjc1VgEC3It7qA7p6NMFVMIYANNl2PjQm_dkwRThsGxOysf/s400/il_430xN_16940982.jpg" border="0" /><strong>5. Do you have a green hero? Artist or environmentalist or just uber-eco friend?</strong>Environmentalist: David Suzuki / Artist: Andy Goldsworthy<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179498759979731810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxqN_xS2yxFdVoeeNwpyb93QBHTnD9ip0JXlsevo5IDPZEbbF3OIESIT44d5zzZREBdU9-SHxEuFP6vDcRCR4xvbm5Wi1xvKD7ccp-YQIIbWhLuuOAFX7x8s2kji2TczWpWTfOA9ujNncP/s400/il_75x75_22050974.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div><div align="center">Thanks, Morgen! And welcome everyone to week three of the Greenies! Only two more weeks to go so if you want to particpate click on the button over there --->. </div></div>Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-31689330312261716022008-03-15T17:10:00.001-07:002008-03-15T17:25:23.357-07:00Be Back Soon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9LNziocy8e3bpSWaGxiFcdpeLFWH4MOmge61fuWFZvtb6IdDBWfmD-XkSFISlbg95BC033jcb8VQlZnF5_O_8LOY7tgnkfIb0Uu6N67tH0PzWrlqqZHpnDD5AcfAT8iReAaVi6ws6KPJs/s1600-h/322845787_a0b372282a_m.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178128880160672498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9LNziocy8e3bpSWaGxiFcdpeLFWH4MOmge61fuWFZvtb6IdDBWfmD-XkSFISlbg95BC033jcb8VQlZnF5_O_8LOY7tgnkfIb0Uu6N67tH0PzWrlqqZHpnDD5AcfAT8iReAaVi6ws6KPJs/s400/322845787_a0b372282a_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">I'm going to San Francisco tomorrow through Tuesday evening so I won't be able to post anything. I promise on Wednesday there will be a brand new Greenie! Thank you!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">{photo by </span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lightchaser/"><span style="font-size:85%;">lightchaser</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">}</span></div>Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-67962091419784973852008-03-14T09:52:00.000-07:002008-03-14T09:54:00.105-07:00GREENIE #10Aurelia's main focus and love is photography but, like many of us, she is also a lover of crafts in general. Using recycled materials and her own photography she creates unique notebooks and gifts. Visit her shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=75607">here</a>, her blog <a href="http://railyuh.blogspot.com/">here</a>, and her great interview below.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177418892001872418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCW9cV8IRSpZAtsS4V7w5Bg8oFsKnO7YxYw36YC2B6xs8EW5KrsLmjTLeKN2o19eb_2SzoRPqJ8PNnYSjKKqZhMPQYirDlWpcAd0SC4SzqjoIl6_0c7OhKZ3QD-eOlZ_9I3XDbUAB8E7Kc/s320/iusb_760x100_5324581.jpg" border="0" /><strong>1. When did you decide to start making eco-friendly stuff and what triggered your going green?</strong>I've always been attracted to eco-friendly items on etsy, so it just made sense to start making them myself when I could. I do have to say that "going green" was something that really clicked with me when I found myself pregnant with my son a few years ago. Becoming a mother really changed how I viewed life, the world, sustainability, wastefulness, and the environment.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177419308613700210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh35IT77-dzbnZsV2xr6kQ3lEoNJptvSGDeVQHnp-qLz3J-skQooW9cfU4_KOACKNYYXqjtoSzlHk2C9_IdwzQ18ZPQ5ydZX6z7o98Yi-jVgCjXsOzG7Rh1DQlduHv0ZxSv3eehkZmF5agI/s320/il_430xN_20622691.jpg" border="0" /><strong>2. What recycled, reused, or eco-concious materials do you typically use? What is your favorite?</strong> Since my shop is focused on photography, I've been using recycled paper (some from old books), photos, and old journals to make notebooks. Recently I've started making a recycled bowl from magazine pages. I have made several of them for my own use around the house and it's a great way to put junky magazines to good use. I'm also a big fan of reusing old wool sweaters (the ones no one else will buy at the thrift store because of holes) and felting them for some of my personal sewing projects.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177418904886774370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJkwn5SwzBtTx5oZuDuO9xVK1oG9NzPX1sQM0AGD1xxlbYqBcH8qPah95UcTjYeioWDw6UxNRA-cHLZbd4EtHVNbZ0v-ALRy17DEQ3A3bFee_wjWtKB5cFc4fv1JZHCDaJiLXnQVFBIS5Z/s320/il_430xN_17494371.jpg" border="0" /><strong>3. What non-art or craft related things do you try to do to lead an eco-savvy life?</strong> We try to cut down on our waste by recycling and composting. We also try to use reusable items to clean, like rags and towels instead of disposable products. I also like to use friendly cleansers (like vinegar) instead of harsh cleaning products. We are also cloth diapering our son.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177418900591807058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGTiifxANRF8N2foHyw51YWZK6cTA0FWeybSYGEmgQWcpoNE_T0B2xHBd_CMjV0kUSsom9HjIcpdL0J9mGLM6QKgrVK_b1GaKYmLwRmtUSK1KRj8e3JNE2MDna2ogthS3ZOKfQlPVzb6Jc/s320/il_430xN_19987195.jpg" border="0" /><strong>4. What is the one thing you wish people would do more of to contribute to the green cause?</strong> I wish people would just admit that it is something we all need to contribute to in some way. I can understand why not everyone is cut out for cloth diapering, but then try to find another way to cut down on disposable products in your home. We can't just ignore the problem or rely on someone else to fix it. If everyone would take small steps then by the time our children are adults our world could be in a different situation than it is now.<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177418896296839730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSk6t_XCDHPkvkjMy_cmFphl1_h3l9xYjtk47LbFlKgOUXbRrk4p476PjOdmlVoKwdBMtprhqoAAM-kknEHihBqhN36Xe6ajjavbx4RkBPRYQPyb1IbxaIff91JKpsO8T7OyeEE1LgX7Sp/s320/il_430xN_20622560.jpg" border="0" /><strong>5. Do you have a green hero? Artist or environmentalist or just uber-eco friend?</strong><br /><div>I really love the work of Lisa of <a href="http://lilfishstudios.etsy.com/" target="_blank">http://lilfishstudios.etsy.com/</a> -- Everything in her shop is just lovely and she definitely creates her items from recycled/reused materials. Even her packaging is recycled (tissue paper from old vintage patterns instead of buying new) and it's still beautiful. She is proof that recycled does not mean junky!</div><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177418900591807042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxJ1mS-HONigXlLUXzHV4OM-g-lcnUpAIDT19eshHuMw1eFYCpUaG_Oc1t7nkQt7_7yzIIvupWvXHoyuueCyycA9KCzQPyaUBijqA3BQAP-MxWxwEqkU_FTICPlfwOUp8YidtEkiD33Ur/s320/il_430xN_20014568.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><p> </p><p align="center">Way to go Week #2! Thank you to everyone for participating and reading! If you want to join in on the fun just to to the very first post and comment with a link to you eco-stuff! Thanks!</p>Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-86378903749876436532008-03-13T09:41:00.000-07:002008-03-13T10:03:53.953-07:00GREENIE #9Christine of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=22667">Pink Angel</a> - a shop of beautiful collages and stationary - sent over a link to a super <a href="http://papercloth.blogspot.com/2008/01/recycle-2008-idea-1.html">green project</a> on her <a href="http://papercloth.blogspot.com/">blog</a>. For 2008, she is determined to recycle and reuse something monthly in a creative way. As her first post was right after the holiday she created a beautiful piece of art for her mantlepiece out of cards (picture below). I can't wait to see what else she comes up with.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177272034185119906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjudCi-cvfcUTLs-nZOxXYjooNn8pHfVFZ_eH57TDTt3VzWoGXrgDSm5d2wiFyfBSGnn2NRjx5bH3Uy_yyw3cbFYzwPsR4QX9IKnGcN4PWenENi9cvkzI611MDCRsKyWT-fF8JW_X89mX4M/s400/iusb_760x100_5311002.jpg" border="0" /><strong>1. When did you decide to start making eco-friendly stuff and what triggered your going green?</strong>I'm not sure really, I've always tried to re-use were possible in life in general so bringing that into my crafting was a natural progression.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177270737104996482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrmFV0OKcADvcfSWiUAM-5cF08Ttd9GuvqAQBav4JRzwsaORY2lm9Zpzv6zBomjj1cSqUMBz6pv166W7UrI2ryqy-4lruzp7lsStS_FrrRKjhatpQFYgz_wMHa25D_Tmhyt1wP_8NYvcFL/s400/2171412347_70ff22e9d6_m.jpg" border="0" /><strong>2. What recycled, reused, or eco-concious materials do you typically use? What is your favorite? </strong>I use fabric scraps a lot and any left over pieces of paper and card from other projects. I've got some recycled paper I love to use which came from here: <a href="http://www.elliepoopaper.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.elliepoopaper.co.uk/</a>I have recycled Christmas cards, newspaper, jeans and old bingo games in just a few of my projects.There's lots more I want to do, I especially want to find good quality recycled card to use for my cards and invitations.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177270741399963794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEg5CQPEqG_JwkgqZfbYh2mWdza1fFaHrSXE6VN0k5P2O_5SNw-FK9b3DO1vs9TRCWA7hoh1Bhjk47ivm7Doi-MhPJqI3oQR_ETctS6LRuq8nd188t7Kz2OTCyKbUyXg0fhaekplbrWLOb/s400/il_430xN_16243346.jpg" border="0" /><strong>3. What non-art or craft related things do you try to do to lead an eco-savvy life?</strong>I try not to accept plastic carrier bags when I shop and recycle as much as possible in the home There's so much more I could do and I am aiming to improve all the time. I'm currently planning a wedding and trying to be as eco-friendly as I can.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177270732810029170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6-KlqlFQ2dtONJmd0GYeP7Vz7xFFWGSll8yLjkSw-nY16pY_HUxQCnjDBRp9ZeDX81pThpTVl2V-vWrvofptuXTW3u-_4cLUeaS-Fc9vDP1Zy-osK7qHPbvDtAas1Bg533Gazp1_ueF9T/s400/il_430xN_12358043.jpg" border="0" /><strong>4. What is the one thing you wish people would do more of to contribute to the green cause?</strong>A big issue in the UK at the moment is the plastic bags one. One of our big stores has announced it's to start charging for plastic bags in May. I hope this will get everyone thinking about the issue and taking their own bags to the supermarket with them.<br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177270728515061842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM3Clm41MXeNaoj-2ZZfB0qkJsWpVffU8Kioetis08w-UkuDqxTn8WSJmwsOV5Fj75_6e0E4nHC8dYmQoDTrg4ueOV9ufzGSF8DscSNlGQhuYItMNtpl2KARUKclr1ksh13bvzsru0tRrp/s400/il_430xN_10460065.jpg" border="0" /><strong>5. Do you have a green hero? Artist or environmentalist or just uber-eco friend?</strong>I love what Amelia of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5114036">Bombus Designs </a>(bombus.etsy.com) does with recycled materials to make amazing decoupaged furniture and very cool stationery. </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177270732810029154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR3EjiAgXdLIZQ5EyjV46miXuOMW_Mx1dZSeb5Qo6UvIjC-1NPGoUM5JfRuoKlluzLTQXVQ0fUOCDHuHnRR3v2G9wmc4mCsT96I1jZKOl-MPazu-jhYoG31t6Nb4mt0OEAUuW0WTjKqraJ/s400/il_430xN_11176481.jpg" border="0" /></p>Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-89066350497138207752008-03-12T10:02:00.001-07:002008-03-12T10:46:44.190-07:00GREENIE # 8<div>Erin Lee makes bright and vivacious paintings on recycled cardboard. I love the idea of taking an ordinary object like a chair and sprucing it up with daring and bold colors. I also love her embroidered, recycled t-shirt.<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176908314879657874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdggEhOpj8NwE54n75GsIOAU6GZRKRLjPGYs0JyOmCCezD7U5rqttlO_z4laJnoftHiHK5hvVhDJWV-7znekqdAlp29AN7vFD3ybBYbOOTr2FfC_u4OfigiVBNISlRFhPFasX1CNQt9oHo/s400/iusb_760x100_5379920.jpg" border="0" /><strong>1. When did you decide to start making eco-friendly stuff and what triggered your going green?</strong> In college I made weird sculptures out of newspapers or qtips, and liked making things out of stuff I already had. Partly because I lived in a dorm and didn’t have a lot of room and because I was a college student and didn’t have a lot of money! I also started painting on cardboard in college and that is when I fell in love with that material. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176909745103767458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij4vaW9Ej3fw3hWrKR05lqnv2nTvp5Z2-T71jo5WMQEppZ1_C257Up2Kg54fSZPndQWryhyKMn1tWdgyoN0Q48bAzNpBZsshcTTmn021yLFjrPEFRa0tezXfiGUiEeInDhuwCrjgGsjhNQ/s320/il_430xN_21284706.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><p><strong>2. What recycled, reused, or eco-conscious materials do you typically use? What is your favorite?</strong> Cardboard! I love it. It can be made into any shape, and I love that it is so lightweight and portable. For such a simple material, it can be made into such cool things.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176909753693702066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZoyfK_V43nlJ20KtbuQTWWFEuZ1XIwWjOokaPFfh01qfkxApTSjN1l5VfzXIhdIQfCWz7aWK_thGFyThpx3_sttot45Q_mLfNnr8oyjeSA87l2gPrmw3fiXyM1S9AjU5uQQ5u6kIUz6eK/s320/il_430xN_21005940.jpg" border="0" /><strong>3. What non-art or craft related things do you try to do to lead an eco-savvy life?</strong>Recycle! My husband and I only own one car, so we definitely drive less than if we had two. I like shopping at thrift stores, then I find things no one else has and it’s an amazing deal! We also bring our own bags to the grocery store.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176909753693702082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQurkA6Emv_U2iVxmGGToJB0xZMorl1I-EcYNbeutdjfaAIi7rGeL4Ve2Rh22T-HGokOrc9b7HvoEmRkJJmjuspyqrY9rFjrlriGVSPXL4kaOjRUAWFSzRzHcgqhlNl3NHVhmzgnRA2E_K/s320/il_430xN_20098412.jpg" border="0" /></p><div><strong>4. What is the one thing you wish people would do more of to contribute to the green cause?</strong> I really can’t believe that everyone doesn’t bring their own bags to stores, it is so easy and most grocery stores even sell cloth bags there!</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176909762283636706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMODJMmjxkpfiFOVkGph1r8Nx1RZEQ8r_a_I3DgXpG1kPUB9BfisZRvWkJfpsbWlo9K9BOuZQ_DbqW5SXGyAmUlehOztUBA6zGP7i44JJBnx_FbM6Y9CyntlA9aalZpvrHZAy6FSt20M58/s320/il_430xN_17326463.jpg" border="0" /><strong>5. Do you have a green hero? Artist or environmentalist or just uber-eco friend?</strong>There are so many etsy artists that are my green heroes! I love the jewelry and clothing designers that use vintage, recycled pieces. The last two things I ordered from etsy were environmentally friendly. I ordered a t-shirt from partybots, who uses eco-friendly printing processes. And I ordered a necklace from gigglinggoldfish, who makes jewelry from scrabble tiles! Very cool.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176912691451332594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidDTpQzEq9TT9bJYiU2rsCNxJ7XSjTyYSPBFoCzK4045Pq4Ej5D_faJws0A-vLN7ByQJDduchqIOOKaw15HUFsdpA16yiDbvrKpuGUrYHfpfzT_OktUAirbCszvRf8bwdAnF8HOJnJWEOt/s320/il_430xN_20021616.jpg" border="0" />Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-79609107419947227052008-03-11T11:09:00.000-07:002008-03-11T11:26:29.531-07:00GREENIE #7I've seen <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5599685">2ReVert</a> on a lot of other blogs recently so I'm totally amped that they are participating in the Greenies. I mean these guys make jewelry out of recycled skateboards. I just think about all those skaters boys I dated in high school and how cool it would have been to wear this stuff back then! Anyway, please go check out their shop and the interview below because they are totally rad.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176551394507425170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVEoD5huF-ODNh-qFuAor9VtNx7Ko_ghFTMy9qYwSS0LOIW3SJIUHNI0cW5usEzYRhcTAJEYGxmR_4hr2ctsVPv-noYRpjuFw6KmP_ygTu8JQBH_tLi3gDYoiKmc6EZ_WV5z6oXkcfayi4/s320/iusb_760x100_5353812.jpg" border="0" />From their profile:<em> "ECO-FRIENDLY COMMITMENT:“2ReVert” is very conscious of the environment. We are very grateful that we our located in a province in Canada that is committed to recycling and reducing the waste in our balefills (aka: landfill, dump, etc.). We use as much of the broken, old, worn out skateboard decks as we can, then we take all scraps to the local Waste Management Park for further reuse."</em> <div><br /></div><div><strong>1. When did you decide to start making eco-friendly stuff and what triggered your going green? </strong>2ReVert is a team effort (my husband & I together). I have been in the recycling industry (working in Administration) since it came to our province in 1996. Recycling has always been a part of my life, and it just fits for us. </div><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176551944263239138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWXUNExrs2mwlSr-xukt4Qfw3uIKwL3SXU_aG2wZ5GW13uS8W5MtHDtUNmLlC27eAabcO18ky6NGRqOdx3-f_X3skGRk5AmyllhfOSl-n8wWZ-dvePCvy6C-Nv56iddilBoJRrcvk8WCLo/s320/il_430xN_21481571.jpg" border="0" /><strong>2. What recycled, reused, or eco-concious materials do you typically use? What is your favorite? </strong>We make jewelry out of skateboards. I love all the colours in the decks, and I love to ponder where the deck travelled, what the markings mean, and why someone wrote something on it. I love the history that it holds, and the fact that we can keep it going.<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176551428867163602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY7CdS9sfbAxFLalcE6Svk3NR0-jxbJL82r3h3sXZni6Ugf8WK9pS6ATRWGJ99Nm3WfKFdXqeM06b_hi2oX_K17kAYI5BMdvyPVeajwAe2SWz81MP4G4QpyV81pBnLdcM8R8mtPDzvnJq-/s320/il_430xN_21454172.jpg" border="0" /> <strong>3. What non-art or craft related things do you try to do to lead an eco-savvy life?</strong> We have an amazing recycling and composting program in our town, so that part is easy. We do other things, like using CFL bulbs, reusable shopping totes, purchasing 100% post-consumer recycled paper (along with toilet tissue), using cloth napkins, washing only full loads of laundry and driving an energy efficient car. Of course we're always looking for new ways to reduce our impact on our world... so if you have any drop us a line!<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176551411687294386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifIDbd9tNyhDKyFcXPdFjwkN-osZIqTCj4LkUghCGIkILsBnpVaA-vUm0M6NSbdkzUITZdiM69G4RC3eiknvpYZN8Iz_Og4qVM4J4MOkr5-V6U7UuuU2yJ02Ie67cX_6jIkNGZK9f-Gc1i/s320/il_430xN_20189192.jpg" border="0" /> <strong>4. What is the one thing you wish people would do more of to contribute to the green cause?</strong>I wish people would recycle and compost more. Our community is amazing, and we hit the 50% reduction of waste goal back in 2000, but more can be done. It irks me to hear someone say that they just can't be bothered to recycle or compost.<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176551403097359778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG2wFXeBI8ppLkv70Ot4Vu4zB1VP2WGx4foZUQk_iBbbMvH5j7dsXAOao5evk80UgCWE-waFES-bFQNIDpl7kzlf9WkNMyqNZStiyrLlR2kwti3bEEYv95BA1ZYfqKXjum4iJARAPe9VJh/s320/il_430xN_20801149.jpg" border="0" /> <strong>5. Do you have a green hero? Artist or environmentalist or just uber-eco friend? </strong>I would have to say I love Ed Begley Jr, his show is great and the fact that he was an eco-hero prior to it becoming mainstream just makes him so dang dreamy (shhh... don't tell my husband)!<br /><div align="center"> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176551420277228994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJxY192-1gVTP9oHS4OK6QrpmrUj0x14k36PEdDanl3P50FkgliVmg0NX4GcvVYBd59cM64uXe6EtN1tmlqxw0RllPcT3jdxTJtC-almY3MC8zVvPKW2J8VMHyAK-nilmk5MoWHVVi5CR/s320/il_430xN_21401649.jpg" border="0" /> Yep, it's official, you guys are the coolest. Thank you for participating!</div>Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-526366654304283702008-03-10T11:56:00.000-07:002008-03-10T12:34:41.309-07:00GREENIE #6<div><div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5365339">Brandywine Design</a> specializes in handcrafted, eco-friendly candles made with lead-free wicks and all natural, renewable wax. Recycled packaging is used whenever possible. And, my favorite part (I wish ALL Etsy sellers offered this but most will if you ask because Etsy sellers rock), if you're shopping locally (and you should) you can contact her for pick-up instead of paying for shipping (better yet - bike to meet her!).<br /></div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176192601529451682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigsG7L2Q0NGfKt73yYqzXQCA7z7-R-8ARynZxP9ysYPXlSVfWZSw1Tdu4xSN7eMQ-X2543FezkcpX6VSzoUkLrpmg71bLCBLE4-VZC_Xmt7zEkIdF-D3wLQXWiYEs4EDvbpHghxi9YL0Fd/s400/iusb_760x100_5405516.jpg" border="0" /><strong>1. When did you decide to start making eco-friendly stuff and what triggered your going green?</strong> I originally learned how to make candles using paraffin wax. I started using all-natural wax sometime in 2006. Constantly handling the wax and burning the candles for my own enjoyment is what triggered the switch. I make them, smell them, burn them, sell them, and give them as gifts. It just made since that I would use materials I would be comfortable handling.<br /><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176193168465134770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbD776clIFXqicCbhe1m9e8wjGsw1TsaSOnBtyasfB55PL8j7w5Fm7AlyjhptMGN7XQ8VlS6ImgbdLlCUdEvOJKSTE80ZTzc82bMY4DMK-0U037km0hHshHoxdSI177aW-J9cEYe9URoow/s320/il_430xN_17481647.jpg" border="0" /><strong>2. What recycled, reused, or eco-conscious materials do you typically use? What is your favorite?</strong> I use recycled paper, packaging, and shipping materials. I use all-natural waxes made from palm, soy, beeswax, or an all-natural blend. I re-use tins, glass jars, and other heat-safe containers and give them a second life as a candle. My favorite is the all-natural wax blend. It is so smooth and creamy sometimes I want to eat it!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176194134832776386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6MzMtYExPfbJkh6N3UgOnhFPty0-9Jq7Gie1sRKRdhq87eJ9fFSoByBFnq6qDOG4zlCnj_iJskiyw45fGAmQW_uXAbDnBiOm-xEpBx8aYBf5xNodt0Xv5ySVieu_CdWNkwLLe_0D_YUji/s320/il_430xN_17478586.jpg" border="0" /><strong>3. What non-art or craft related things do you try to do to lead an eco-savvy life?</strong> Last year we switched 95% of the bulbs in our home to CFL bulbs. We recycle constantly at home. Instead of using plastic bottles to carry water, I have a beloved collection of green glass Perrier bottles that can be washed in the dishwasher and re-used, lids and all. I just recently started carrying reusable bags to the grocery store. One of the bags was actually made from a recycled billboard! In general I try not to be wasteful. </div><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176197021050799314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDSHK6UcGrzlcrzAGEaHT9PLAmm2OcZwq39z_RRUAPDi4KAeLR1CsAznxi6m_f6cv8x92IAJYgfDFp1Jrif-vzH2A7A_WYW0Rhawi2LFDvKRWxYpYCdInp4a0K2FFvowD7O4IXw7Tnx8PE/s320/il_430xN_17753040.jpg" border="0" /><strong>4. What is the one thing you wish people would do more of to contribute to the green cause?</strong> Recycle. It’s such a simple thing separating items that can be recycled, reused, or even composted instead of placing them into the trash. I imagine by not placing these items in our own trash we could reduce landfill volume considerably.<br /></div><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176197721130468578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGhKNQFiv17YjF6YiKRBJMukBBEwOjktgWRrVRQ5lsMumMdrjm4-vzdx3zbtOj4ACJTVbbdwYaCU3XR-6k1KePrkDVAzed85F-lqv4poPhC8Lj_IJ2ybK1Z3VBb9xmw5vczCMhZrN_saX7/s320/il_430xN_17477203.jpg" border="0" /><strong>5. Do you have a green hero? Artist or environmentalist or just uber-eco friend?</strong> Why yes I do. He is Larry Larson, founder of Larry’s Beans. A local business owner whose professional accomplishments and environmental stewardship I greatly admire. And whose beans I’m greatly addicted to! 100% Fair Trade, Shade Grown, Organic or Transitional Organic, delicious tasting coffee. Be sure to check out sustainability school and the veggie-bus, here <a href="http://larrysbeans.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://larrysbeans.com/</a><br /><br /><div>Make sure to check out the website too -<a href="http://www.brandywinedesign.net/">http://www.brandywinedesign.net/</a> for more great stuff!<br /></div><div align="center">Thanks for joining me on my second week of Greenies! Last week was so much fun and there is just more to come. If you want to particpate click on that link over there to the right (or go down to the very first post) and follow the instructions. </div></div></div>Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-324734617882831492008-03-07T09:41:00.000-08:002008-03-07T09:45:16.185-08:00GREENIE #5<a href="http://www.wealldeserveone.com/Welcome.html">This lady </a>does it all! An international touring teacher, <a href="http://www.jesspillmore.com/">producer and writer of music</a>, a crafter. AND she just finished prepping for "an eco-fab wedding"! I love the way Jess describes her work at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5381205">A Second Chance</a> - <em>"I find expressive, abandoned/discarded sweaters and imagine their lives. I imagine what they can now become and who might be drawn to it. My different arts have common threads: improvise, enjoy the moment, listen, see the big picture and soak in the details." </em>AND not only is she helping making the world a better place by crafting off the grid but she donates 10% of her Etsy proceeds to <a href="http://www.kiva.org/">Kiva </a>to help small businesses in developing countries.<br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175053597677388162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTnmejDQjlSKwoUMzp2_n7bI0g9Gt4vsbIrMhS4Fjg71XrML6b5K72LCntyW8_4u9GXE0umKrsQ8bSUDByBXdEnCMPB6mW2eFpgOisPbR4C3Rb9UAGvvORrWwJo3smW042BhDSPJ7ZwU42/s320/iusb_760x100_5232842.jpg" border="0" /><strong>1. When did you decide to start making eco-friendly stuff and what triggered your going green?</strong> As a performance artist, I'm use to using anything and everything you can in order to be a better storyteller. Theatre is green by necessity (reusing, recycling and reducing) when it comes to props, sets and costumes. I just took that imagination into my knitting. While touring on the road, I ran out of yarn and while in the thrift store I realized I could take the yarn from a sweater and keep knitting. Then I was hooked. I'm renovating my 100 year old farm house in the same way, it makes it much more personable and unique.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175053601972355474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAyPvD-i01dk_VEfDf_3mGYeLHpGXmr_WPY1xJJyfbjWNqJGrWYDyovRZhi5hTbN_Q1EfCbROMZNHq1eZE7H3XwIdPYkOZytawIF_IPJm3MWn8ZmWYtHWhGSeog56Ny2aTrhKBiB2hgR9/s320/il_155x125_16507074.jpg" border="0" /><strong>2. What recycled, reused, or eco-concious materials do you typically use?</strong> I hunt through the thrift stores for sweaters, pants, shirts, you name it. They all go in my recycled knitwear line, A Second Chance. But I'm starting to branch out a bit (mainly because of our house) and look at scrap metal and wood. If it can be cleaned up or cut up, it's ready for reconstruct! <strong>What is your favorite?</strong> Sweaters, any kind of yarn. It's a great feeling to deconstruct, examine the sweater's plus point and minuses, and then reconfigure the piece to be used again.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175053601972355490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw6x91feV5QAOwLPlF8qtNJJBSPqzWezqG0A2XkskjPfvP43Zff1INKH-tuGvYAuGmcftls-F2U6e8h89VHRhVgRH7t31_R6QrItg_AwlcVGcQW3aUc77AFAdxjI57CxEAb15rHFFa8Veo/s320/il_155x125_16534590.jpg" border="0" /><strong>3. What non-art or craft related things do you try to do to lead an eco-savvy life?</strong> Being on the road 300+ days out of the year touring my music and theatre work, I decided to purchase a Hybrid. I also try to buy local, organic food and frequent independent businesses. I think being conscious of the consequences of our actions is the best way to promote eco-fab change. So, I try and stay aware and not take things, people, and my situation for granted.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175053606267322802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCK_zMUTBfOts09o1HouJO4WKLSsm2Vqh8t2VDM-YNeygiOMP1nXRHahqoIjPOaFj-nyOTPKs0WJMlrbAwe-GPlOEQr4g0DdtzeN7SzvijKsjNfuIeM1eorl81onKeZ5R50-75eS7r7aq7/s320/il_155x125_16526938.jpg" border="0" /><strong>4. What is the one thing you wish people would do more of to contribute to the green cause?</strong> Be aware and take the time to do things yourself, we can't wait for someone else to start the change. Even one green alteration in one's daily routine will help. Good intentions spread.<br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175053610562290114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQtA_IFUqzpGYv3_82zkF15ccqg_kcWkibULX90jQpJ_s6VieYRO0vGRqp6VLIxrHj3cs7STvijdIgEYn_lRwwApuyARG9PZkN78G72eCX48otYWItZpgObSP3VUtla6SYwTO0Z9ABH7H/s320/il_155x125_17060082.jpg" border="0" /><strong>5. Do you have a green hero? Artist or environmentalist or just uber-eco friend?</strong> I think Ed Begley Jr. is amazing with his support, lifestyle and push to get the green lifestyle into the mainstream. But to be honest, there are hundreds of people - artists, environmentalists and everyday individuals - that are finding their own way of reclaiming their life and their responsibilities. There's a new rad idea every second, it's inspiring to me. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175055182520320466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHLo9NBBoPLBfgiMN4oUQIB0ECtJGmbYCkBZv3WzLrzlUNWxcmL8OykD_Yhnyn-lHlV_rXHHOQwYVA1NYNrE2rnwODW1FWyVZuwavVoePx3FuCrtgQvCVAlCC_joEjvc9X6OT47SeHOB-S/s320/il_155x125_17735044.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center">Thank you, Jess! I have learned so much from the past five Greenie particpants. I am really excited to next week's group!</p>Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-51279931325923571142008-03-06T09:54:00.000-08:002008-03-06T09:58:11.122-08:00Greenie #4Today's Greenie came to me by way of Tuesday's Greenie - <a href="http://greenies08.blogspot.com/2008/03/greenie-2.html">Tanis Alexis</a> - and I couldn't be happier about it! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=22198">Tomate d'epingles </a>makes the sweetest jewelry out of reused buttons, silk and leather scraps, and found objects. My mouth is watering over those leather rings! I'll let them take it away and tell you a little bit about the shop!<br /><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174685269813571746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUlLmthzknOzG0UJ27h3TnG0Wfqfw3Atw0OMp-zKiSl45bM0ERdaYAEn5PQMGjqb5fBpSRmQy0L6OhLGOd4LEioJ73CsJLfg209G9gE_anUE9HwwDXAxGkybNKI2Nf4P4Nr2r8beehIoeg/s320/iusb_760x100_5306009.jpg" border="0" />A bit about my shop and me: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=22198">tomate d'épingles</a> is a sister act, featuring Guylaine and Isabelle, self-taught jewellers, who share a love for all things shiny and fashion! Combining vintage, recycled, retro and new materials into unique creations, our quirky handmade jewellery and accessories will surprise you!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174685274108539058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkb1SnvYFweQfnV0NaAqHlZFqNXzMqUkbodoACv_Pm_GEQcRFU9CqxRTgQAiShZWNXmruaJRfCrfKq0VlHEGsTHg1mKjm7GF8y6m7634HeaENnQkDV2JCNqW08fyB9eCJnHOIYp_7kggaN/s320/il_430xN_20080491.jpg" border="0" /><strong>1. When did you decide to start making eco-friendly stuff and what triggered your going green? </strong>As long as I can remember I have been eco-conscious, and in love with old objects that have a history. It just seems natural to me to try and use something instead of throwing it out. Both my grand-fathers where pack-rats, and it turned me into an eco-conscious pack-rat as well ;o)<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174685299878342882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj__dx7V-ZXI9WMvxr029rMJShC23xWeFOk978IMqo_qygbWdgpERQIW2ELdrKXA9EijR5daz578JjLC-TSP-ECufIf19sS9heQhsYVLF7cITXArXORnjOZFVp0QDmOB1N4Y1NgknYMQNsf/s320/il_430xN_20005345.jpg" border="0" /><strong>2. What recycled, reused, or eco-concious materials do you typically use? What is your favorite? </strong>Vintage buttons, vintage leather, vintage jewelry that I take apart and re-assemble differently, various found objects. Even my packaging is 100% recycled. I have a soft spot for recycled paper and recycled fabric.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174685291288408274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNfLiplTZihHab4uaZZnDxvTZvkWHk67MczKA5r8oM3jzGoYGDEqD0oYWuGacdeHBHiAZlSXrWUj3Nx3k8mnjJ9l50luDz7W634VGtex_KMSIdRB6Ecrav5dMLrShYruJky4mv23zAHJZG/s320/il_430xN_19256531.jpg" border="0" /> <strong>3. What non-art or craft related things do you try to do to lead an eco-savvy life?</strong>For my etsy shop, i use recycled packaging and even fabricate my own enveloppes with recycled paper. In the "real world" haha i do a various things to keep it green... Its a mix between prefering handmade items over mass-produced ones, encouraging local economy to reduce emisions in transportations, and other smaller steps like bringing my own bag to the market, walking instead of taking a car or the bus, choosing to buy items with less packaging......<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174685286993440962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRGVG3hbsEQYPLnWq0qwXEQPk1KYwPWiUC5d_e50pQMxnl5EyE79QvD66MIf9IWFOyYY_f8daxynZUZ3keAYyIVom3Ne4WuBfNpcDhbkgOPtjBLzVLzgJkbmtRhyphenhyphenEmKEmQHIG65v50mrJH/s320/il_430xN_7794102.jpg" border="0" /><strong>4. What is the one thing you wish people would do more of to contribute to the green cause? </strong>WALK! I walk everywhere and its the easiest ecological thing to do. It doesnt cost you anything to start doing it, it keeps you healthy, you dont live the stress of traffic (who needs it? haha), and it even saves you a ton of money. If you really cant walk (living in the suburbs / working down-town for example), you could take the public transport or car-pool.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174688499628978418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ytznbNrHNNKisMD3uWy4yHuyhTE3hGxqUHSZd3375Q0FdwnKlcdg2H2-a3VeihBQa2G3ylOPxeSYtlEwU1eN0gbF3O9R8TMijTN8b-NI2WDSTz337OHvEqWNkmDKpcr71NtLGllwEzgG/s320/il_430xN_10622393.jpg" border="0" /><strong>5. Do you have a green hero? Artist or environmentalist or just uber-eco friend?</strong> David Suzuki is my eco-hero. <a href="http://www.davidsuzuki.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.davidsuzuki.org/</a> The David Suzuki Foundation is a science-based Canadian environmental organization, working to protect the balance of nature and our quality of life. Suzuki has a very good understanding of the important ecological issues, but what makes him different is that he also understands human nature ;o) and strives to prove that being eco-friendly is not only for the earth, it is really easy and highly economical, so there really is no good reason not to be eco-savvy.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174689062269694210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw5_jnBA_7QTCaCGziYBg9Bf8PSh8l73YDwLO0gU5YenCuW6PrKzuUUUzXgU-E3fdfjLL1Sxt37ml9IBA-Zaoi07bk-MgEyLJy4OWxYC1Lk93KbtAqv1o9VPGv6xwfck_zE731yHnfnFiE/s320/il_430xN_5742284.jpg" border="0" />Thank you so much for your eloquent and thoughtful answers (I didn't have to change a thing!).<br /><br /><br /><div align="center">P.S.: Don't forget to check out their <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.tomatedepingles.blogspot.com">blog</a> for more creative creations!</div>Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-988972340149170122008-03-05T07:53:00.000-08:002008-03-05T08:12:06.438-08:00GREENIE #3<div>Erin of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5233304">DinnerTimeChimes </a>is a super recycler and reuser. The windchimes, birdhouses, and other goodies are made from fantastic finds from estate sales, thrift stores, and yard sales. I love their special theme gift boxes!</div><p><strong></strong></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174104590235152322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyVcL8UKcW9RatOvYH1Gy65uW_STlElFD70CCr1tHTEDOYwOpO8ma5m_W7ZgOPMmSoeXuZPD01eHu-tiNAXdqKel7_3hjsy2Ml8OEacpP-35-9ppJkDMK2krk2Iafcrxp0I35tdSdAkJlx/s320/iusb_760x100_5205854.jpg" border="0" /> <strong>1. When did you decide to start making eco-friendly stuff and what triggered your going green?</strong> The windchimes started out as a way of having something fun to make with my dad and to also give me something to hunt for at flea markets. Over the years, it's turned into 'what can I make out of these?' thrift hunts for silverplate and anything that I think will work as a bird house.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174104242342801314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs870NNBFqKDQSUo5ER6jMUw9a3Cg9kvtOVPBdBwn6l-cmBeOfSD_LVseZdBEiNb4Mrjdk-dGx83ao5yvJY1SJKePXWtn1EgLQ_7ZbUNUASMqpeiua6QBWEjeXU9F6hKRud9hwjjSx8aLb/s320/il_430xN_18120024.jpg" border="0" /> <strong>2. What recycled, reused, or eco-conscious materials do you typically use? What is your favorite?</strong> My primary focus is the windchimes, which are created from silverplated silverware. Since I reuse any and all silverplate that I can fine, sometimes all the scrubbing and polishing gets to be too much! I love making the birdhouse from boots and kitchen cooking pots. They're each so different and allow me to use my imagination more.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174104233752866690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrCYg7SAENZMw7MOgcmlgpIA-dcOk_izN_i6RjsGkhHbkr7vDSSkemeyS9Vd3uMlL6EKwwu1eEe7w0uS8g75IlreC1XSn-5FwI9sSGJsbyOSw0uGo4NHzUv4MMNzyUy4t9CMVNiecOgy-/s320/il_430xN_14427770.jpg" border="0" /><strong>3. What non-art or craft related things do you try to do to lead an eco-savvy life?</strong>I'm big on recycling in general. It's unbelievable how much trash you create in day's time! It only takes few extra minutes to toss the recyclables into another container to save them from being buried in your town's dump. Our entire state is in the middle of a drought, and has been for so for quite some time now, so I'm also very conscious about water usage.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174104246637768626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMP-1cwPeCaq0JxtSfw1ij9dUXGXCBdnfMix5XtzHDkb-mDDDou7zga6sd-URiN0ZAbGhp0OaNUkH0z0ekbxGIloUeZXt9KJhM-27fl9bQyEOSnaHuSeHZmi2MekMz6A9eXbmF50xD4eEz/s320/il_430xN_20789056.jpg" border="0" /> <strong>4. What is the one thing you wish people would do more of to contribute to the green cause?</strong>I wish that more people would put a little more thought into their trash. Trash shouldn't be thrown out your window to end up in the streams. Recycling just the basics from your home will greatly reduce your trips to the dumpster/landfill. Also, items that can be used by others shouldn't be trashed. Thrift stores, donation centers, etc. all collect these items and will either see that they've given to a person in need or sell them to make money for their cause.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174104238047834002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuWFxdaksMQSHzAcNVi4zgrgCYsCVa3w3b6yKO1mcL3RNTI-kD36CYXdCYBWHVY5GzUeW0JEZTTz5r8Poe6-XQNPXEgwuhqDvWIwTZmTX8etoO8xQJ9X_6YKyYuthdX1tepL6bhW4g99Rq/s320/il_430xN_15723412.jpg" border="0" /> <strong>5. Do you have a green hero? Artist or environmentalist or just uber-eco friend?</strong> The EcoEtsy (http://ecoetsy.blogspot.com) street team on Etsy continues to amaze me. Only a few are living off-grid, yet the entire team is constant source of inspiration. I am amazed at how they reduce, reuse, and recycle in both their crafts and their packaging.<br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174104229457899378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP2IkreLIg_a1L3TQWZuFzSn1FflElZblIIWf2I6RJnmsT7iM94jIeaip8Gjp3ggoncIWAn49YlqCdFYERsTtuU5T1CMf9XKIwS4-895i5NpIzGOPQcKZqYCCEloD_8dBvMuS8QakJNnxW/s320/il_430xN_12562826.jpg" border="0" /><br />Thank you, Erin! </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">If you want to be a part of the Greenies go down to the <a href="http://greenies08.blogspot.com/2008/02/greenies-2008.html">first post </a>and follow the instructions! </div>Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-87570878250558654932008-03-04T11:58:00.000-08:002008-03-04T12:04:32.180-08:00GREENIE #2<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=299">Tanis Alexis</a> is a really talented, self-taught artist. Her bold and colorful eco-prints are printed at <a href="http://www.onyourmarksprint.com/">On Yor Marks Prints</a> . I had never heard of this Canadian<strong> </strong>printing company but I'm happy Tanis introduced me to them. Too bad I'm not up in Canada to personally enjoy them but maybe one of my readers can. Click <a href="http://www.onyourmarksprint.com/environmental.htm">here </a>and <a href="http://www.onyourmarksprint.com/planting.htm">here </a>to find out more about their "eco-logical ways". Tanis was sweet enough to take the time out of her crazy busy schedule to answer my questions and be a part of the Greenies! For more pictures and info, check out her <a href="http://www.tanisalexis.com/">website</a>.<br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173723531798553010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1wh9f56OLTrP-NMmR7yDD3BSUP7m7UbJiT8w-gXjNMGjoj5LaLnTb9zXRi2_3dfpMIBb8HDW-k_mwqpOteBiq29yOrziMYrIxhWJeumv_i3MoTnreW1G9itfGa8gOsFD0xRqqTBwu68ms/s320/banner.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong>1. When did you decide to start making eco-friendly stuff and what triggered your going green? </strong>I grew up in a very grassroots community; I wrote an article about being green for my grade 6 school newspaper. I think working in the art department of the film industry after college really made it clear to me what I needed to do in my creative life and I began a quiet journey as an independent artist 3 years ago. I learned I needed to instil my personal values into my work and slowly evolved into a more eco-conscious artist. Today I continue to strive to keep my values such as: inspiring others, respect for the earth, and art for everyone into my business.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173723536093520322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1i9awAGhWiSr50rv0UWQ3hQcY20631kWCOgdW3jIAwjEiwcgVYDQhspn1qv1GwlyACzwg0YqMvTAkjQjmfqUxiuXKO7c0Yuc3apTSdoxKaGja29M275mZa0EP90JbFes4n5jSFpt6pxT/s320/what+place+is+this.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><strong>2. What recycled, reused, or eco-conscious materials do you typically use? What is your favorite?</strong><br /></div><br /><div>Wool, felt, fibre (veggie and animal) wood, fabric, paper, anything I can salvage and reuse. I once made a series of ATC’s with dried acrylic paint flecks and recycled vinyl. Whatever I can get my hands on – but currently I am particularly fond of fabric, wool and felt.</div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173723553273389554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5HDAhC1K37ZBE-cKNNA1SItfPwBt4Pyq0O5sSNzRHmcchuks2I1uy9yTk4abeTiQOOLRy_7CgD0AT2pYup6DgSwnFwunt_77rYDE0jVB8N8-EHivmuKoqFskcUAh4wLWqLv9epbMnwIR9/s320/giant+clam.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><div><strong>3. What non-art or craft related things do you try to do to lead an eco-savvy life?<br /></strong>I try to do as much as I can with my budget to make a difference. Supporting locally, and ethically made products. Buying organic, eliminating chemicals in our home, and Always recycling. My dream is to some day build a solar powered cob house with my own two hands.<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173723548978422242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimM95GD56KscQ8N6AqDOuvVsEwkzQhp6lgYJIt5ZVYAFGJ_H3u8rSl8sKx1HKn6zux-f2xCCIMKFWGjiS5IlUK22g4fzViZ9Vz39mFAkqnfJu0skRzk-zbWh4Jqofygk_pRdjTA0AuUzhe/s320/i'm+tall+and+i+like+to+stand+out.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><strong>4. What is the one thing you wish people would do more of to contribute to the green cause?</strong> </div><br /><div>I wish that folks would simply be more conscious of what they purchase and what they consume as well as what they inevitably throw away-the impact that it has on the rest of the world. That’s the biggest step in my opinion.</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173724330662470146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXv7g60qj3HUM21vRelEcUxcFmSebD4-sOBC1kl68Vv_ZYpGljwsFqogSV4WJ6aXGhzkGCouis4El8sg7rhH5K37iSwqWQp7J1q_2CSuZvdGyVPAJPvn_VHHBey5x1kJdu5bZaVACy2TsI/s320/Log+stump.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><strong>5. Do you have a green hero? Artist or environmentalist or just uber-eco friend?</strong><br />All the people who alter their perspectives to include the planet and people we live with, is great by me.But I am particularly fond of my artist friends who include the earth into their creative and/or business mandates.</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173724339252404754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgliGP8tP_DXwbXINmkxqJ3A6_GfVTuI6Go8lEzh1HknvLEdnsF-8OtLnpMAxCL6t_05L_e7VV6xkHTu7Gw3rDjTr8J3AZZP9p0zKlsrLGG1pKz_aGVmDDfMeLnR-0EVWRz5Xu1pemHVZ2p/s320/little+droid+boy.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p>Thank you so much, Tanis!</p><br /><p></p><br /><p>{all images courtesy of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=299">Tanis Alexis</a>}</p>Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-20508292306786078362008-03-03T09:00:00.000-08:002008-03-03T08:26:08.620-08:00GREENIE #1Kate of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5574742">Om Shanti </a>makes one-of-a-kind jewelry from unique beads she picks out from thrift stores and estate sales paired with her handmade clasps. Her color choices remind me of hues I would find in New Mexico or Arizona during various times of the day. I'm really into her all natural, earth friendly bath and body products. Under $10 too! I love that she gets her packaging recycled from work and a local shop. I asked Kate a few questions about her process and she sent me back some fabulous and insightful answers.<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173325145546261730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmuaLNHR-SjbJCmn4v1UF6upaQGEtVovdm-ypyeVqgVnywATwtf7x3B34ftVBUQviI4946w9pobc-mLQzgwc8WPVthTFLNMf8qTOD9v4VlV8FkU4NGDCDJogvLQ1mzA0cshi0VdgYo9V8w/s320/iusb_760x100_5361926.jpg" border="0" /><strong>1. When did you decide to start making eco-friendly stuff and what triggered your going green? </strong>I started going green a long while before I started making things,actually. I guess I've always at least <em>thought</em> green, even before I realized I could actually do anything about it. I started out with the easy stuff -- turning off lights and biking to the store.<br />This winter I got involved in the Riot for Austerity(<a href="http://www.riot4austerity.org/blog/">http://www.riot4austerity.org/blog/</a>) just as I got serious about starting my Etsy shop, and the two just synergized. I buy glass jars for my bath salts instead of plastic because they're easier to reuse than recycle, all of my tools are secondhand, my packaging is stuff I scrounge up from work...there's a lot I can do, and I'm doing as much as I can of it.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173323466214048930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUIyLStrMVFdRTGhA5Ti0cy0Zj8mfGnWIFSNvVeut8tto6zR0MEGNnc3MtMrontURwaOMgkypuixzRj4JwN-59IPojZxxHlHbiYQ_JcJAClHl7cnUTuL1B2x9BTr05PvFrRNTO7ZHVFmBG/s320/il_155x125_20101574.jpg" border="0" /><strong>2. What recycled, reused, or eco-concious materials do you typically use? What is your favorite?</strong><br />Favourite? Bubble wrap. I try not to pop too much of it (not really useful afterwards) but sometimes I can't help myself...<br />Typically I use cardboard boxes and packing supplies from work. I get packing peanuts from a local trophy store that's more than happy to save them for me instead of throwing them away. I store my bath salts in empty plastic popcorn containers, and when I'm making lip balms I use glass salsa and jelly jars to store the herbs while they steep.<br />I've got two wicker three-drawer chests, purchased at the SalvationArmy, in which I store my beads and herbal supplies. I've picked up alot of old jewelry from local thrift stores, as well, and taken it apart for the beads. My favourite thrift store find, though, was an entire spool of copper wire -- three dollars for more than I'll use in my life, for wound-wire beads and similar ornaments.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173323461919081618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNGjJHzqv5q0olsJAJu_QH_S2Sy2_riKIT_LQ90oBYq_e4l-WYwE54v_imMZKD6l4wVxZtD8YtY_ca8M8NcNrnjtwxnrJ4p2fdVg1CNYjPrmTCfchCD8f9rmdYHjyfNcZV4k9mpu6PsE3X/s320/il_155x125_20705078.jpg" border="0" /><strong>3. What non-art or craft related things do you try to do to lead an eco-savvy life?</strong>The easy stuff, still: turn off lights I'm not using. Ride my bikewhen I can, carpool when I can't. Keep the fridge and freezer full, keep the heat down. Sweaters are my friend.<br />The tougher stuff: The garden last summer, and spending days preserving as much as I could. Buying seasonal food only, so it doesn't need to be shipped here from Guatemala or something (tastier that way, too). Growing herbs and onions in pots over the winter (the onions are pretty iffy, alas, but the basil is doing well). Drying my clothes on a rack instead of in the dryer (in the 'tougher' list more because of the volume of cat fur that remains than anything else --alas, I miss the lint trap!).<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173323470509016242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipwPu5zaMjuyYIdxDts5ydbIdSSNLbjV7O7m2KmK8CoQO3y2_Tg2owFlb7ugRCzgnNCwSdLYcW9Uw_Rrl-Uz0lMvauAgXIveuyEDeUsTelIs9J8aJVxkvUsBVzemTMySqIJnjOiedmummc/s320/il_155x125_20108729.jpg" border="0" /> <strong>4. What is the one thing you wish people would do more of to contribute to the green cause? </strong>I spent a while thinking about this, and in a way I couldn't come up with a single answer -- everyone's situation, everyone's capabilities are different -- but then I realized: Something. Do something. If every one did <em>something</em>, that would be huge. Not necessarilyanything big, earthshaking, life-changing. Just something.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173323474803983554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo3nrHcxP10lZVxje1yBMrX-pjR-0Fp1CMpXD7coRBPFhEVyetBwUjti4hEC8ldoVK0yUAkvx1dp9vpq6cKegi9mjf8wk44K5YiTiV6z2DLGjQLo9d3Ejk76QJR-kdNrEcdAVfn6Cio9VT/s320/il_155x125_20110006.jpg" border="0" /><strong>5. Do you have a green hero? Artist or environmentalist or just uber-eco friend?<br /></strong>That'd have to be Sharon Astyk over at Casaubon's Book(<a href="http://sharonastyk.com/">http://sharonastyk.com/</a>). She's one of the two who started the Riotfor Austerity and she's posted a lot of really thoughtful stuff on not only how, but why, it's essential to change the way we live. She talks the talk, and walks the walk. She's the real thing.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173323479098950866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrA5N0L_4gnWpMBya7y46HPyfvs0EQVklQZLSIe8zKKmtSPgQSre7H1lB6AR-TK4TQqCVDCPRkOjSAaLcvenXWRZIJXLptwpDEl0i6yZRAiud5pOUiqnVTzLvXnWo0s7LO0NbZMaPyZ481/s320/il_430xN_20825964.jpg" border="0" /><br />Thank you so much, Kate. There are some really helpful tips up there. I've learned so much just from this one post! Please go check out Kate's <a href="http://omshantihandcrafts.wordpress.com/2008/02/25/green-clean/">blog</a>, as well!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I'm going to be posting one Greenie a day. I only have about 13 folks participating so far so keep those eco-friendly projects coming. <a href="http://greenies08.blogspot.com/2008/02/greenies-2008.html">Here's how</a>!</div>Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-24132775617112989332008-02-25T13:14:00.000-08:002008-02-25T13:16:38.990-08:00Wow!Thanks for your awesome comments and great ideas! I've started a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/641679@N24/">flickr </a>group as well where you can add photos.Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-48953682540254128642008-02-25T11:28:00.000-08:002008-02-25T11:40:16.130-08:00Update:I love that so many artists and designers are taking a green approach to how they create and what they create. I'm going to post your pieces in March as well but I would really, really love it if everyone thought of this project as a starting point for making something new. You don't have to be an artist, you don't have to have a shop or sell your products. I would love for everyone, artists and non-artists, to take this opportunity to explore the possibilities of creating in a eco-friendly way. I can't wait to see what you come up with!<br /><br />To participate please go to the<a href="http://greenies08.blogspot.com/2008/02/greenies-2008.html"> first post </a>and comment with links to your creation or send me a pic and description to <a href="mailto:auburnandivory@gmail.com">auburnandivory@gmail.com</a>.<br /><br />Thanks!Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886285255950740745.post-83323753459924220352008-02-23T19:36:00.000-08:002008-02-23T20:40:50.227-08:00The Greenies 2008In honor of March being Green month (according to every magazine publication!) I want to make a collection of your green and eco-friendly crafts, art, and whatnots. It can be anything as long as it is green somehow - recycled, reused, ecosavvy techniques, etc., etc. Just post a comment here with a link to your green creation or email me a pick and description. I will post EVERY SINGLE PIECE every week of March here and on <a href="http://www.theauburnandivory.blogspot.com/">http://www.theauburnandivory.blogspot.com/</a>.<br /><div align="center"><br />Here is some green stuff I like a lot!</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170397526602695266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMn0AQKVzvjwfARuYrmyLmgkgNkjGhqpOsTD-EaR4HaY7IkxGFRyX2sMhdbJhCxxPvS-HsRXzAcqXmI8vV9TD-O_5LTXtsCIaT1OJmpm-_zSAv90ONrC-pWVE25aOSVF1P6dC2p9DXRnZd/s400/06_snack-bowl-set.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">1. Recycled bowls and trays from <a href="http://www.bittersco.com/cart/">Bitters Co. </a>- a really great green shopping resource. 2. I know everyone has been blogging about these textiles from <a href="http://www.ploverorganic.com/">Plover Organic </a>but they are fantastic 3. The life and work of everyone at <a href="http://www.rwoodstudio.com/about/index.php">R. Wood Studio</a> is inspirational. These bowls are made by hand from red clay from Georgia. 4. I want this fancy schmancy no electricity required coffee maker from <a href="http://www.toddycafe.com/">Toddy Cafe</a>. 5. This favor box is part of the <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/3434310915.html?cm_id=3670.010">Paper-Source </a>environmentally friendly line of stationery and paper. 6.<a href="http://www.greenkarat.com/about/about.asp"> greenKarat's</a> goal is to end destructive gold and diamond mining by creating ecologically and socially responsible jewelry. 7. My <a href="http://www.baggubag.com/">baggu </a>is one of my favorite accessories. I use it for groceries, a lunch bag, library books, everything. 8. Cute felt birdies from the sustainable living experts at <a href="http://www.branchhome.com/">Branch Home</a>.</p>Emilia Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029416835245576093noreply@blogger.com18