Eco Tip of the Week: Can it!

Eco tip submitted by FunkyMonkeyCompany

Recycled Tin Jewelry by Wearwolf

I save empty cans (coffee cans & veggie cans), interesting bottles and old cigar boxes for different things. 

1. I use coffee cans and bottles as organizers. I make cozies out of old or orphaned socks. If they are interesting and colorful I don't cover them. (I only drink Bustelo so no need to cover).

2. I use old cans to make or serve deserts. I love making Can Cakes, they are big hit with guests and my girls. I bake right in the can and just ad decorative paper and twine - viola looks like it came from a high end restaurant. I got this idea from Sandra Lee, here's a link to her can cake recipe. I personally prefer banana walnut can cakes. 

3. Old Cigar boxes are great for storage. I use them to display products during craft show table and special events. 

4. A few years back we went to a Night Club in Columbia S.A. (have family there) and we went to a night club called "La Basura" (The Garbage). They served all their drink in clean empty cans and all their furniture in the club was made of recycled garbage cans, lids, tire rims and more. We already used unusual pieces out on our deck for seating such as a one of those step thing (from aerobic step class) and garbage cans turns upside down as tables. This inspired me to continue doing so. One mans trash is another man's treasure.

What's in the FunkeyMonkeyCompany shop?


Ivory Foundation Adjuster$3.99

Blue Glitz-Pure Pigment Shadow$3.50

Team Eco Etsy Holiday Mega Sale-A-Thon #2

Visit the marked down sale section
And all earrings are buy one get one half off.
Start Date: 11/27/09
End Date: 12/10/09
http://www.yellowfinchdesigns.etsy.com

Free Shipping for any purchase over $40
Start Date: now
End Date: 12/15/09
Worldwide or Domestic: Domestic
www.juani1.etsy.com
www.painterdoula.com

Free shipping
End Date: December 13! This is a great time to buy as
shipping on rugs is usually pretty high because of size & weight.
www.rewovendesigns.etsy.com

Free shipping on orders over $10
Start Date: 12/1/09
End Date: 12/14/09
Worldwide or Domestic: ships worldwide
http://www.kindercotton.etsy.com
http://www.kindercotton.com
http://twitter.com/kindercotton
http://www.facebook.com/kindercotton

50% off on clearance section
Start Date: now
End Date: While stocks last
Worldwide or Domestic: worldwide
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http://annymayworld.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/annymayeco
http://twitter.com/annymayeco


Submitted by: ecokaren who has a green blog where she shares her eco-tips, eco-tutorials, eco-news, features eco-friendly handmade artists, and regularly reviews green products along with giveaways. She is a guest blogger on the EcoDiva and has written for the Mogul Mom on being green and saving money at the office.

Team Eco Etsy Holiday Mega Sale-A-Thon #1

20% off storewide sale
free lip balm with every purchase
free shipping on orders over $50.00
Start Date: Now
End Date: 12/20/09
http://www.greensprings0.etsy.com
http://www.greenspringsbodyworks.com
http://twitter.com/greensprings0

10% off everything both shops (Note:Please mention sale in message to seller for refund.)
Start Date: 11/28/09
End Date: 12/25/09
Worldwide or Domestic: ships worldwide
http://www.modernfigurative.etsy.com
http://www.NowVintage.etsy.com


Free shipping to the U.S. and discounts store wide
Start Date:11/19/09
End Date:12/31/09
Worldwide or Domestic: domestic
http://peacesofindigo.etsy.com

FREE shipping and buy 2 pairs of earrings get 1 pair free
Start Date: NOW
End Date: Dec 31st
Worldwide or Domestic: Worldwide
http://www.beansthings.etsy.com
http://www.facebook.com/beansthings
http://www.twitter.com/beansthings

Clearance prices on selected items
Start Date: 11/29/09
End Date: 12/12/09
Worldwide or Domestic: Worldwide!
Where can we find you?
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sparrowsalvage
http://twitter.com/sparrowsalvage
http://www.sparrowsalvage.blogspot.com


Submitted by: ecokaren, who is also having a sale on selected items on her etsy shop. Look for the SALE section and get up to 40% off on certain discontinued items, such as this felted wool coffee cup sleeve.

Themed Nomination Winners- Holiday Countdown- Gifts for BABIES

Thank you to everyone who sent in their nominations! This week's theme is Gifts for BABIES and this week's winners are:



Robynas amazing zaza hammock- a wonderful place to play and sleep nominated by Monamivie.



SewnNatural's amazing little organic cutes nominated by HeartofNature (who is expecting her own little cutie in a few weeks!).



KinderCotton's organic new baby set is just adorable and nominated by zJayne.

Check out dozens of other amazing baby gifts by TeamEcoEtsy on Etsy - HERE!

Themed Nomination - HOLIDAY COUNTDOWN - Gifts for BABIES

Four weeks until Christmas and only two weeks until Hanukkah, so it is time for some serious EcoEtsy gift shopping!

Our team members have the most unique, handmade and eco friendly gifts in the marketplace.

So, for this week's themed nomination let's see what the EcoEtsy team has to offer for BABIES!

Like this amazing name block set made of engraved maple, finished with kid safe mineral oil and sanded satiny smooth by Wood Toy Shop of Portland, Oregon.

You can do a tag search on Etsy for 'all items' and then type in 'teamecoetsy' to find an item or items you'd like to nominate for the week's theme.

Please send your nominations by Etsy convo to Cat at Polarity

The deadline is NOON EST Tuesday (tomorrow).

Winners will be chosen based on:

1. Picture Quality
2. Appropriateness to the Theme
3. Originality

Happy Hunting EcoEtsians!

Eco Tip of the Week: Saving Energy with Dinner

Eco tip submitted by FashionGreenTBags

Turn on EVERY electrically operated object in your house then drive around for 3 hours in an old SUV (getting only 9-10 MPG) while leaving all of the lights and electrically operated object in your house to run/operate while you're gone.

"WHAT?" you ask, "Why would ANYONE do THAT?" Especially in this day and age when energy is more expensive and our awareness of the need to conserve energy is piquing, this idea seems preposterous and we would never even think of doing such a crazy thing.

Would it surprise you to know that a beef dinner for a family of 4 has that same impact on the Earth? Yep, by the time you add the cost of feeding, processing, shipping, etc. then the amount of gas passing while the cow lives the same amount of impact has occurred. 

There are many of us who do not eat red meat but there are many who do. Want to cut down the energy load of the planet? Dramatically decrease the number of meals with beef as a primary ingredient. Consider using the beef as a kind of condiment for your veggies or increasing the amount of chicken/fish you eat (if you're not vegetarian or vegan already). Besides the health benefits you'll notice you will be saving a lot of energy as well.

Driving around a low mileage SUV for 3 hours with all things electrical running in your house as you're out IS absurd. What do you think of that steak dinner now (energy wise, that is)?

What's in the FashionGreenTBags shop?


SHARK Reusable Bag/ Reusable Tote/ Reusable Gift Bag$7.00

Baby Girl Reusable Market/ Gift Bag/ Tote$6.00

Eco Tutorial: Homemade Remedies

Submitted by bululustudio
Visit the Bululu Studio blog

I'm all about tips, I enjoy using and learning new tips and especially if they are Eco friendly. I found a huge list of remedies that we all can make at home to treat insects and diseases on plants. This time I'm going to share them with you little by little, so this post would not get so long and boring, ...he he:

Home-made soap solution for insect control on plants:

You'll need:

Baby shampoo

Water

Empty gallon bottle (you can reuse the empty gallon of milk)

Empty Spray Bottle

Instructions:

Mix 2 tablespoon of baby shampoo in 1 gallon of water.

Water the plants the day before the soap spray application to prevent damage. Test the spray solution on a small area of the plant. Wait 2-3 days and check for any damage. reduce potential injury by rising plant with fresh water a few hours after the soap spray application.

Note: Use a maximum of 6 tbsp. per gallon on water. Through coverage of the pest is necessary. Avoid using soaps on plants with hairy leaves or with very thin waxy coverings on the leaves.

I hope you can put in good use this tip for your own garden.

Themed Nomination Winners - Holiday Countdown - Pets & Their People

Our team members create so many amazing gifts for animals and the people who love them. Here are this week's winners:


This amazing little eco-friendly Scrappy Kitty stuffed animal by ASecondChance would make a wonderful gift for that cat lover on your list.


This beautiful eco collar with purple sparkles by Green Belts is something any eco-kitty would be proud to wear.


If you have a pup who loves to be tucked in (like I do) this eco-bed from AnniesSweatShop is a must have gift!

NEXT WEEK'S THEMED NOMINATION WILL BE - HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR BABIES!

Themed Nomination - Holiday Countdown- Gifts for PETS & THEIR PEOPLE

The days are flying by and the holidays will be here before you can say Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah.

We are all looking for unique, handmade and eco friendly gifts.

So, for this week's themed nomination let's see what the EcoEtsy team has to offer for the animals and animal lovers in our lives!

Like this amazing Tug-O-War toy by WoofPurrCreations that just happens to be my little pup's all-time favorite toy and makes an amazing gift for your special pup!

You can do a tag search on Etsy for 'all items' and then type in 'teamecoetsy' to find an item or items you'd like to nominate for the week's theme.

Please send your nominations by Etsy convo to Cat at Polarity

The deadline is NOON EST Tuesday (tomorrow).

Winners will be chosen based on:

1. Picture Quality
2. Appropriateness to the Theme
3. Originality

Happy Hunting EcoEtsians!